Catamaran solar panels come in all sizes and shapes for use in many areas of boats to generate extra energy. With today’s modern multihulls and all their amenities like electric winches, full-size American fridges, watermakers, and our love of energy-sucking kitchen gadgets, planning for all your energy needs is a vital plan, especially if you […]
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Don’t start engines without checking fluid levels, belts, and raw water inlet. Do not permit engines to sit without running them for more than 7 days – try to operate engines at least every 5 days. When running engines, allow engines to warm up, then run at about 1500 RPM for about 5 minutes, then
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A boat is not just a boat to a “true-blue cruiser”. It’s our home, our life, our “escape pod” and we feel very attached to every part of that boat, including the name. So when we name the boat, it should be done with careful consideration, selecting a name that is significant to the owner. Traditionally, boats were
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Reefing a cruising catamaran is normally determined by wind speed and not the action of the boat itself. It is difficult to determine when a catamaran is over powered because being a multihull it does not heel significantly. Because it cannot heel to spill wind from the sails, the only way to escape the wind
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Outremer Catamaran For centuries, mankind has braved the ocean in an effort to explore the wide-open spaces of the world. Boating is now more of a pastime than a necessity, although many of the old nautical traditions still exist. One of the most enduring traditions of the sea is the concept of naming a vessel. Boats
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UV Swimwear Coolibar offers great sun protective swimwear options for the whole family. This swimsuits give you ultimate sun protection for snorkeling and diving. They lightweight, breathable, and is really comfy. Use less smelly sunscreen, but stay protected!
Say “No” To Plastic Our oceans and its wildlife are suffering because of the choices we make as consumers. Join Catamaran Guru in saying no to plastic bags as well as bottles. Use sustainable strategies such as paper and cloth bags and reusing metal or glass bottles. Even buying in bulk and using some of
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Watch how Maz Ocean does a TV installation and how to do a conversion from a regular winch to an electric winch on a Leopard 43.
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Dremel 8220 Rotary Tool is a Must for Cruisers Dremel 8200 12V MAX High-Performance Cordless Rotary Tool is a must-have for any man’s (or woman’s) tool chest. This tiny motorized tool can do just about anything from cutting to drilling to polishing to sanding. Compatible with all Dremel bits. It is reasonably priced and makes
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Wet/Dry Vac, Cruiser Essential The Bucket Head Wet/Dry Vac is undoubtedly one of our BEST pieces of equipment on board at under $25! It is designed to fit on almost any standard 5-gallon bucket. It is sturdy, simple, and will suck up any wet or dry mess!
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Scurvy is a deficiency that is caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a person’s diet. Vitamin C is essential for the maintenance of the normal structure of the connective tissues. Scurvy causes your teeth to fall out, the end of your finger nails to decay, black spots on your skin, and
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We have all heard the saying: Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents a Piss Poor Performance. Well, anyone who has ever done long passages or even just a day sail, knows that things can go wrong fast on a sail boat. So we always plan for the worst and hope for the best! We never leave
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2003 Voyage 440 Charter Version Price Reduced $265,000. SOLD! This 2003 Voyage 440 catamaran for sale is currently in a charter fleet. The charter company will keep her in service. Clean boat, well maintained, and sails were replaced recently. Contact us for more information.
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The annual haul-out of your catamaran is essential to protect your investment and to ensure your enjoyment and confidence in the vessel in the months and years ahead. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a boatyard to do it, if you want to get the best value for your work and service dollar,
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Travel Sustainably As a traveler, you can do a lot to help ensure that tourism remains a positive experience for travelers and hosts alike. The following guidelines offer suggestions for low-impact and culturally sensitive travel: Respect Cultural Differences Local customs and traditions may be different from our own. Take the time to learn what behavior
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E-book Readers: convenient and Save Space I never thought I would love an electronic device this much, but for as much as I read and with limited space on board our catamaran, my ebook reader is wonderful! Thousands of books fit on one thin device. I got one of the first Kindles, but now there
Recommended Reading: A Sail of Two Idiots A Sail of Two Idiots by Renee D. Petrillo is a must-read for any liveaboard. While we are partial since she and her husband graduated from our sailing school, we believe you will agree that her amusing tale of her husband and she setting forth the dream, then buy
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Standup Paddle Board (SUP) An inflatable standup paddle board is the best investment I’ve ever made as part of my fitness routine. It is a great workout plus it is fun! Good inflatable SUPs retail starting at $200 and goes up from there. As liveaboards with no garage for storage, we find the inflatable version
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