04/04/10 / Innforapenny II / Peter & Penny
DAY 3 ON ROUTE TO GALAPAGOS ISLANDS We are now into our third day at sea and still have 500 miles to go before we
DAY 3 ON ROUTE TO GALAPAGOS ISLANDS We are now into our third day at sea and still have 500 miles to go before we
DRAMA’S ON THE HIGH SEAS & THE TSUNAMI THAT NEVER HAPPENED Our leisurely breakfast was interrupted by the local cruising VHF channel going red hot
THE PANAMA CANAL The Panama Canal is an amazing engineering project, it was first started back in 1880 and after several false starts and thousands
SHELTER BAY MARINA When you are cruising never have a time scale!! We still haven’t transited the canal because we found some water in one
CHICHIME, SAN BLAS Our time in the San Blas islands is finally coming to an end. We are booked to go through the Panama Canal
GREEN ISLANDS, SAN BLAS The San Blas islands are a vast archipelago on the Atlantic Panama eastern coast composed of 340 islands. The area is
ISLE LINTON From Portobello we did a short couple of hour trip to Isla Linton a shelter anchorage frequented mostly by yachties who often stay
PORTOBELLO Our first stop down the coast towards the san Blas islands was a 20 mile beat to windward to Portobello, which was first discovered
SWITZERLAND What did I say about broken bones!! – on our second skiing day in Switzerland I was tearing down the slopes trying to keep
SHELTER BAY MARINA, PANAMA It took exactly 36 hours to get from Cartagena to Shelter Bay marina in Panama – The first 14 hours we
The Lightwave 45 comes standard with 800L of fresh water tanks made from suitable grade fibreglass, which are built in the hull. Twin pump systems are provided on the 45 creating two completely separate systems for both the tanks in the case of a single failure. A water transfer line is also built into the system to allow water to travel between either tank. A water catchment system is offered with the 45 to collect fresh water off the large cockpit hardtop.
Fresh water vacuum toilets are provided on the 45 to eliminate the stale salt water smell whilst using minimal water usage. A saltwater system is also fitted to the model to allow an anchor wash, salt water tap in the galley and hose in the cockpit.
The Lightwave 45 is designed for self-sufficient blue water cruising. From standard, the 45 comes with 250 watts of flexible walk on solar panels, with the option to upgrade this up to a 1000-watt system which is very common on this model. The vessel is supplied with a 12-volt DC and a 240-volt AC electrical system. A 600Ah AGM battery system is offered on the vessel with an optional 540Ah lithium-ion battery bank. All installed electrical components on the Lightwave 45 are carefully selected to ensure a minimum power consumption is achieved. Lightwave also provides the option to have a 4Kw AC diesel generator which is coupled with the inverter to allow for a high output.
All areas of the vessels electrics are designed to be accessible and traceable with minimal disruption to the boats systems. All systems that has been installed on the 45 have been refined through every Lightwave built with continual improvement.
The Lightwave 45 offers external engine rooms allowing for a very safe and easy access. The engine rooms are very spacious and allow plenty of room around the accommodated engine for servicing and maintenance. All steering components as well as the generator are also located in the engine room, positioned in areas easily accessed for maintenance. The engine rooms are separated from the accommodation area from a bulkhead which is lined in sound dampening material to defer noise, heat and odour from entering the cabins. The engine rooms are also accessible from the inside of the boat if required.
The line system on the Lightwave 45 has been designed so all lines are organised and accessible from an area where the sails can be easily observed. Lines are all lead to the cockpit on the 45 and travel under serviceable fibreglass boards which not only keep the lines organised, but also remove the possible tripping hazard. Hanging points are provided creating a neat and organised place for line tails to be stored. Anderson winches and Ronstan deck gear are featured throughout the deck on the Lightwave 45, optional electric winches are also available. A bridal main sheet system is used to eliminate the dangers of a traveller car system traditionally used on catamarans.
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