In several places, the vinyl covering on the overhead is not adhering to the structure. Has anyone found an effective adhesive to repair/correct this condition? Jeff LAST TANGO

Hi Will, Please don't take this as criticism but it would be helpful if you would also post your comments on Noonsite. When I looked there the only thing I could find was "Break-ins and thefts have

Hi Attilio & Ann-Sofie, Attilio thanks for the info regarding Rhodes marina. I'll just wait till they install that breakwater and maybe it's an option then for winter. Ann-Sofie thanks for the info

I am convinced that the port side of the engine room on my Amel 54 is under ventilated. The 100 amp Dolphin charger has now failed twice due to overheating problems, and one of the pulleys on the high

Hi Jim. Tell us why you're cursing Mexico and SoCal. Is it just because it's a cursing boat? I had a potential OPO crew this summer who said he and his wife were looking for a cursing boat. It

Ben, Just remember to take a few photos of the alternator before you remove it. I would take it to an alternator shop. They usually can exchange it for you or rebuild it. I would go for the rebuild

Hello Bill and others, My wife and I have been cursing Pacific Mexico and Southern California for the past six years on our SM # 207 named “Liebling”. We purchased her in Seattle 10 years ago .

An “ah ha” moment J With best regards, Mark Super Maramu 2000 Hull #275 www.creampuff.us Currently cruising: Marsh Harbour – Abaco Islands - Bahamas

Eric, I have the Yanmar 4JH3-TE which is 75 hp. You are correct I was getting house battery voltage . When I started motor I should have had some higher voltage if charger had worked but I did not.

Mike and all others who were kind enough to reply: I verified there was no induction blockage (just two screws and three worm clamps to removed the induction box. Removed the mixing elbow

I will get that book.. Someone else recommended it as well. Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #347

Have you talked to Joel Potter? If not, you should. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Yacht: Cream Puff www.creampuff.us

Hi Gary, I pretty much went through what you did. Also had the injectors rebuilt all to no avail. Even checked for obstruction BETWEEN the exhaust mixing elbow and the thruhull. Ultimately loosening

Hi Mike: I am thinking that exhaust restriction is a possibility. The fuel supply side checks out: - New RaCore Filters prior to haul out and are clear - Fuel topped up so condensation

Hi Alexander: I verified that the engine fault breaker (CB2), generator fault breaker (CB5) were set and not tripping. Also the Engine Run/Emergency Stop red switch (CB4) is on. CB1 is the DC

Hi Olivier: Thanks for your reply. The starting battery (12 volt) has a small solar panel to trickel charge it while on the hard. Even so, for the few days we were in the yard I charged it with

Sorry to read about your problem Gary, Read the other reply, did you check all the fuse/breakers, especially the "Field" were on? Sincerely,

Dear Olivier Thank you very much for your explications. They are very helpful to me. I just got new sails from Qsails in Izmir, and of course I want to treat them right from the beginning. Maybe one

Good morning Gary, the Onan sometimes starts with difficulties because of electric power (although the main engine starts easily). Is your starter battery in good condition (how old is it?)? Did you

Hello Daniel, in fact, you should adjust the tension on all halyards according to the wind conditions. The best way is to have a look at the luff (of each sail) when it is fully out and under load.