We got increasingly frustrated by our small petrol (gas) outboards that we use very infrequently on our dinghies and Chat 18 catamaran. Never quite knowing whether they would start, or how long they would run. Usually because the small jets would clog up, a problem aggravated by the ethanol fuel now used in the UK, USA and elsewhere. So earlier this year we bit the bullet and bought a used Torqeedo 1103 electric outboard. It was on ebay, from "one careful lady owner" - actually the advert said "only used on a fresh water trout farm" which we hoped was much the same thing. And we have been very pleased with it this summer, using it on Sagitta's tender, sometimes for long distances, yet never seeing the charge drop below 80% So we then tried using it on our Chat 18. And immediately discovered two problems, probably common to other small daysailing boats. First, the battery was much larger than the integral petrol fuel tank. So, when tilted up on the swingdown bracket, the Torqeedo hit the tillerbar. That meant we had to use the transom mount, which in turn meant the leg had to be angled back in use to clear the immersed rudder blade. Very inefficient and too close to the surface. And second, when tilted up and turned sideways the tiller control arm would detach - something that doesn't happen with a petrol outboard. So we had to remove it, and then reattach it whenever we wanted to motor. Fortunately Torqeedo has realised that many people have these problems and so supply reasonably priced, extra long cables, not just for the battery but also for the tiller arm. Accordingly we bought a 1.5m (5ft) battery cable and a 5m (16ft) tiller cable. This video shows the results of the first motor, one calm winter evening. I still have to re-route the cables through the back of the cockpit and more permanently mount the tiller arm. The deeper propellor is more efficient and there is no aeration when cornering or in waves. Top speed was very close to 5 knots, about hull speed on an 18ft boat. In reverse speed was about 3 knots. Although it's more awkward to lift the outboard leg without the battery in place it does now fit comfortably below the tillerbar when raised for sailing. So we're very happy so far! For once there is audio on this short video. But even if you turn the volume to high you won't hear the outboard - another bonus! More on the Chat 18 here https://sailingcatamarans.com/index.php/designs-2/2-catamarans-under-25ft/475-chat-18-daysailing-catamaran And Torqeedo here https://nestawayboats.com/

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8 da noite e o sol ainda presente.

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Sometimes we just have to just lay there and enjoy… @SailingGlacierGem

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Fresh sea breeze, golden sunsets, good company, and the feeling of freedom on the water - it’s all about us🌊 #sailing #yachting #sailingtrip #sailingyacht

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Las Chicas y la Cesta de Manzanas #shorts ✸MIS CANALES🍀 ➤EL VELERO DE PAPEL: http://www.youtube.com/c/ElVeleroDePapel ➤AJEDREZ POR SIEMPRE: https://www.youtube.com/c/AjedrezPorSiempre 🔷🔷🔷📁📁📁📁📁📁📁📁🔷🔷🔷 ✸MIS BLOG🍀 ➤EL VELERO DE PAPEL: https://www.elvelerodepapel.com/ ➤AJEDREZ POR SIEMPRE https://www.ajedrezporsiempre.com/ 🔷🔷🔷📁📁📁📁📁📁📁📁🔷🔷🔷 ✎ EMAIL ✉: elvelerodepapel@gmail.com

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"Passion" this lovely Lagoon 410 is up for sale waiting for another lucky new owner! Between the Lagoon 42 and the 40 the 410 sits nicely in amongst the most popular size range Lagoon has to offer. Comfortable living accommodation , spacious and seaworthy all of the major attributes this range has been blessed with. No expense has been spent keeping this owners catamaran in peak condition inside and out. Based in Sant Carles De La Rapita on the river Ebro Delta near Tarragona, it is in a beautiful location at MDL Marina with first class facilities and friendly staff and accessible via Barcelona and Tarragona Airports. (The mooring is available subject to agreement) You can't go far wrong with this Lagoon, strongly built, well equipped and easy to sail, ideal for a long distance live aboard cruiser. This one will be snapped up, so get in quick! MODEL: 410 YEAR: 2002 FLAG:UK VAT PAID: LOCATION: SANT CARLES DE LA RAPITA HULL CONSTRUCTION: GRP / FOAM SANDWICH COLOUR LENGTH OA: 12.37 LENGTH WL: 11.67 BEAM: 7.03 DRAFT: 1.20 DISPLACEMENT: 7.2 KG NUMBER OF CABINS: 4 NUMBER OF BERTHS: 8 DOUBLES: 4 SINGLES: 2 (BOW CABINS) HEADS: 3 SAILS & RIG: MAIN SQ MTR: 55.86 AGE: 2019 GENOA SQ MTR 37.7 AGE: 2019 ENGINE 1: 27 H.P. YANMAR 3GM ENGINE 2: 27H.P. YANMAR 3 GM ENGINES HOURS / PORT: 4325 (APROX) STARBOARD: 4325 (APROX) DATE OF LAST ENGINE SERVICE: MAY 2021 GROUND TACKLE: ELECTRIC WINDLAS 1600 W 1) 40 KG ROCKNER 2) 35KG FORTRESS CHAIN: 50 MTRS (NEW CALIBRATED) ANCHOR ROPE: 100 MTRS NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT: RAYMARINE LOG / SPEED / DEPTH TRIDATA (2002) VHF MOB DSC COMBINED CHART PLOTTER /GPS E95 9" (2016) REPEATERS AT HELM STATION: YES AUTO PILOT COMPASS BINOCULARS HAND HELD GPS HAND HELD COMPASS AIS (NO TRANSMITTER) HAND HELD VHF WEATHER FAX: WEATHERMAN RADIO TELEX REPEATERS AT HELM STATION: YES DINGHY: BRIG 275 RIB OUTBOARD: SUZUKI 4STROKE 4 HP ON DECK: DAVITS BOARDING LADDER GANG PLANK FENDERS COCKPIT TABLE SIDE SCREENS / TENT FIXED BIMINI HOT AND COLD DECK SHOWER 2 X ELECTRIC WINCHES 2 WINCHES AT MAST DAVIT WINCH TRAMPOLINE: NEW 2020 BBQ: STAINLESS STEEL AUSTRALIANLINES LED BACK TO COCKPIT ANCHOR BRIDLE BELOW WATERLINE: DATE LAST ANTIFOULED: 4/5/21 ANODES: 4/5/21 OIL CHANGED IN BOTH SAIL DRIVES: 4/5/21 SAFETY EQUIPMENT: LIFE RAFT: HOW MANY PERSONS: 6 EPIRB: YES / MCMURDO RADAR REFLECTOR: YES / AIS SAFETY LINES:YES DAN BOUY: YES AUTO BUILGE PUMPS: X2 + 2 EXTRA TO BE INSTALLED MANUAL BILGE PUMPS: X2 EXTRA INVENTORY: HOLDING TANKS SHORE POWER GAS BOTTLES FRIDGES FREEZERS: SMALL FREEZER BOX CLOCK BATTERY CHARGER MICROWAVE WATER TANK OUTSIDE WATERPROOF SPEAKERS TV: YES - 19 " FLATSCREEN TV HOT AND COLD PRESURISED WATER SYSTEM LED LIGHTING 5X 120 AMP BATTERIES + 2 X ENGINE START BATTERIES = 2 X EXTRA BACK UP CAR BATTERIES DECK: FLEXITEAK IN COCKPIT AND TRANSOM STEPS BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: YES / TO BE INSTALLED FULL BIMINI ENCLOSURE AIR CONDITIONING: YES/ PORTABLE A/C UNIT BEDDING PLATES / KITCHEN UTENSILS ETC COCKPIT CUSSIONS: YES / NEW + BACKRESTS NEW INTERIOR CUSHIONS COLOUR COORDINATED

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