Peter, When our boat is out of the water I just put waterproof grease ( the sort that you might use for a dinghy trailer ) on the end of a stick and coat the valve, with someone inside the

That is a good idea - vegetable oil to lubricate the holding tank valves - does anyone else know of an approved method to lubricate the through hull valves? Peter Peter Forbes 0044 7836 209730 Carango

Regarding the holding tank valve... After I empty the tanks, and flush some bleach down the toilet I leave it a few hours. Then I empty the bleach... ie... open and close the valve. Then I put

Hello, I am ordering new sails for Aquarius, but need the measurement for the furling track diameter for both the Main and Genoa tracks. Does anyone know these measurements. I am in San Diego, and

I can only respond to Q4. Ian Ocean Hobo SN96

I noticed a small diesel leak at the air bleed screw on the generator injector pump and proceeded to tighten it. I tightened it slowly but nevertheless still over tightened it and stripped the female

Sorry Stephen Yes the rear cover. It's the only removable cover on the Tigres. It won't come off as the diameter of the 1500W motor is such that the cover hits the cabin top when you try to slide it

Hi Alan, I am not sure what situations you mean. By "cover" are you referring to the rear housing? Can you be more specific? Thanks, Stephen S/V Sequel SM349

I do not have the "three roller" bow. Just two rollers on my boat. The main roller holds the Rocna, and we have nothing on the roller on the port side. ---In amelyachtowners@..., <stephen_lees@...>

1200 vs 1500W motors The 1500 motor is slightly bigger in diameter than the 1200 which means you can't get the cover off with the Windlass in situations Just FYI Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Hi Stephen, I keep Kimberlite in the Caribbean in the winter and Huntington in the Summer at the HYC. I have been to oyster bay to attend CCA Gam , however I was only there for a day or two. If

Eric, Yes, we live in the city but keep Sequel in Oyster Bay. Did you keep Kimberlite in Oyster Bay one summer a few years ago? I recall seeing one there. We are out to the West Marine in

Stephen, I don't know if you are asking me or Bill Kinney. BeBe #387 has a 30kg Wasi Bugel on the Stbd roller. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

Bill, Do you have the three roller solution on the bow? If so, do you have the Rockna in the starboard roller aligned with the windlass gypsy? Stephen SV Sequel, SM349

Hi Stephen, Defender marine sells Lofrans. I see you are in NY. I live in Huntington and have Kimberlite there. If you are ever out this way please stop by. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel

If you are having trouble with an anchor sitting tightly on the bow roller, you might want to check out this product from Mantus Anchors: https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-anchor-mate/ I have the

The remote is great. No holes in the deck. No exposed switches to maintain. Ours came from Quick, the Italian windlass manufacturer. http://www.quickusastore.com/hand-held-remote-control.html I am

Miles, It was a pleasure meeting you in Newport, if only for a moment as you boarded Lady Bug. As it turns out we have a few friends in common. I have known, been friends with and have done too many

Stephen, Anchoring: I like to lay the chain out without clumps as I am moving in reverse. I also like to stop paying out chain 2 times and let the chain jerk against the windlass. This helps set the

I too have, courtesy of the previous owners, a remote control on a coiled cord. It resides in the V-berth. The new windlass (Lofgren 1200 watt) does not have the buttons. John Clark SV Annie SM