Hi there I have to replace my rusty chain on my SM. I am a quite unexperienced AMEL guy, what would you recomend, Grade 70 or Grade 40 (galvaniced). Lenght 80m, Size 10. Thanks Peter SM 003, SY

I have done a bit of internet research and have queried some contacts but so far have found nothing new about the fate of Morning Dove. James S/V Sueno Maramu #220

Thanks Bill, This is why I started to post pictures, to help new owners like myself to be less intimidated Alexandre --------------------------------------------

Alex, Nice detail. I wish I would have had the same detail 10 years ago. Bill BeBe 387, but not for long

Craig, I will remember to avoid having any work done in West Palm Beach . At an hourly rate of $235.00 ,I assume he could replace a heart valve as well as a vhf radio or chartplotter . I would

Does anybody know what happened to the Maramu from AlaskaWings? Just curious. Aras S/V FIASCO Sharki #163

Hi Pat, Yes, it was crazy high. Same situation as yours, with Pantaenius paying for nearby lightning damage. Boat was on a freighter so it was shipper's Pantaenius policy for "marine cargo" insurance.

Jamie, Judy and my time on/with BeBe is limited. All great things must end. I will post more about this when it is appropriate. Bill BeBe 387, but not for long Trinidad On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 10:41

Bill, I just noticed your tag line there - "but not for long." Are you going to sell BeBe? Jamie s/v Phantom Amel 54 #044 On Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:32 PM, "'Bill & Judy Rouse'

Mark, I don’t know the answer, but I’ll throw out an idea… does it turn on the ventilation fan when the generator is running? Bill Kinney SM #160, Harmonie Highlands, NJ “Ships and men rot in

Hi Eric, Thank you for taking the time to reply I also have the timer attached and wired to the contactor. This component is also attached to the side of the contactor (switch). I am trying to

Mark, My transfer switch seems different than the one you have pictured. There is a relay to activate the solenoid that switches the power from the shore power to the genset when the genset is

Santa Marta Colombia is an amazingly beautiful marina. The only problem is the coal fired plant across the bay. It quickly coats your boat with a layer of fine black dust. In a few years when the

Great documentation. This will make your life much easier. With best regards, Mark Super Maramu 2000 Hull #275 www.creampuff.us Currently cruising: Tampa Bay for hurricane season

Good afternoon, First of all thanks to Gary and Bill for recommending and helping me with the Blue Sea AC Multimeter. Electricity is not my strong point, so as described in the link, it was an

Here is a link to pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zjja7tck2iot3h5/AABcHfiCFS0HBV8VyfQJmeuba?dl=0 With best regards, Mark Super Maramu 2000 Hull #275 www.creampuff.us Currently

Hi Bill, I have seen one done very neatly. They mounted an Andersen line tender the same as the main traveler has on the coach roof beside the cleat on the starboard side. He ran the lines around

I have not opened the box. Photo? Bill BeBe 387

Hi Duane, if you remove the front cover of the dolphin charger you will find a small (very small) screw slot adjustable dial numbered 0 to 9. It is at the top left of the space opened up when you take

Inside the engine compartment on the back side of the generator is a box containing a contactor switch. This is the automatic mechanical switch that selects between the generator and shore power.