I too recently purchased an SM2K (#340), and am struggling with winterizing issues. For the hot water heater, I disconnected the inlet and outlet hoses, and temporarily attached a length of hose to

Hi Eric, Sorry to have been so long in replying. We do not have an espar or other heater so I can not help with that. I have just posted pics of a hatch in the aft cabin top in the SM 319 album which

After much searching I sent a piece of outhaul line to new England ropes. . They suggested endura braid as a substitute. It works great on my boat. A trick is to tighten the car using a line from the

I have replaced the outhaul several times over the past two years cruising, as I experimented with different brands and thicknesses of Kevlar line. I have discovered that 1) I can't splice worth a

Thanks for the info Mike. With what you supplied and others I now have the info I need. Great group. Happy holidays Eric Mike Gough <mahili_au@...> wrote: G'day Eric, I can answer some of your

G'day Eric, I can answer some of your questions: If you would like more details let me know Mike Gough goughs_au@... (my browser underlines the whole address-there is an underscore_ between

Hello All, We found the ventilation in the aft cabin very poor even with the aft hatch wide open.So we bought a Vetus hatch and had it installed by a freelance shipwright here in Malta. He made up a

I am in the process of purchasing a 2002 SM. The engine is the 100hp Yanmar and the generator is an Onan. I wish to change the fan belts on both. Does anyone know the Gates number for the fan belts

I saw this mail and thought I would let you know (David) that I have a 1995 Super Maramu (PFM)for sale. Currently lying in Trinidad, in excellent condition. You can get details (including a survey)

David, Sorry but the boat is now sold. John. wrote: sale. For Antibes would the David, >

<j.c.mcdougall@b...> wrote: This Hello John, We have been looking for a good used Amel for a good while. We would like to have a new boat to us by February 06. Would you send us the particulars on

found favorite. I MD to characteristics. I make contact More This For Antibes for sale at dmpaul@... Thanks David

We would like to buy an Amel for a world cruise and do not mind where the boat is situated. We would like a 2000 to 2005 model. If anyone is enterested in selling we would love to hear from

and Kirk which one should be warned of (both positive and negative, that rigging, ex help most point ....then Hello Mario, a short while ago I put some pictures of my Kirk # 81 in the photo section.

Eric, Concerning the heat exchanger on the engine transmission, mine as well had worn away. My Perkins has a Hurth transmission, and I contacted Foley Engines (www.foleyengines.com or 800-23-FOLEY)

Hello, G'day, Buongiorno About 2 years ago, as I was negotiating the purchase of a beautiful Swedish yacht made by a now closed down boat yard called Vindo, I read an article about Les Chantiers

Hello all. I am the new owner of a 1982 maramu, hull number 150 I think. I did not get any factory manuals, or any information with or about the boat when I got it. I have gone through the vessel from

Hi Duncan, What year is she? The Supermaramu started in 1989 and is indeed 53' overall (52'10" to be excact). The Maramu was smaller and preceded production of the SM. There was a parallel

G'day, Owner Maramu #147. Recently broke a rear mizzen chain plate. Factory design and built I think, formed part of a rear handrail. Heard a loud bang and the rig trembled. This was during a

Hello Mike, Congratulations on buying a great boat. To access the water tanks all you have to do is remove the Galley fridge,washing machine and the fridge under the aft saloon seat so that you can