Hi We raised the waterline on Lady Annila. In total 10 cm. We started mid ship with 0 cm and then raised 1 cm/meter going aft. We then re-painted the line in chili red with International 2-components

Agree. Barbuda is all but deserted at present. Daishaies in the NW is the easiest clearing in port approaching Guagaloupe. Used to be all mooring buoys (free) but Irma seems to have removed most of

Hi Kent, adding to the below. the 2850mm is 9ft4.2 inches and it wont plane with 4 adults Danny

Hi Kent, not sure if your question was directed to me but our Caribe is 2850mm over all from the bow to the end of the point on the back of the pontoon. A feature of the Caribe is the fat pontoons

Mark is right, it is a big job...but straightforward. You can drill out the rivets that attach it to the foil if you want to take it in for powder coating. Kent Kristy SM243

A couple years ago I removed the furler and took it apart. It was a straightforward project. The gears were all in new condition. I had painted it a couple of times over the previous 5 years and

How big is your Dink? (Not getting personal.) I used to put my 10.5 ft AB rib on the foredeck. It rode fine there, but was difficult to see ahead without looking around the dodger. I traded that

While it is true that removing the jib furling motor is a significant project, removing the two piece furling drum is, at least in concept, quite simple. My boat had the old style, single piece, drum

Hi Redouan, we have a fiberglass bottom Caribe dinghy powered by a 15 hp Yamaha 2 stroke , quite heavy and we love it. Planes well and is a very dry ride. We lift it on to the aft deck by the mizzen

Tom, This is not aneasy job!!! To remove the furling motor, the headstay must be separated underthe motor and the motor unit drops down. It requires additional ropes and apully set up is used to

The big Hyper U in the Galleria Shopping Center on Martiniquesells washer/dryers that will fit your boat. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K -

Good point re oil supply. Sent from my Vodafone Smart

Hi Paul, As in all things on a boat, selection and location of a wind generator involves compromise and as responses to your inquiry reflect, opinions will vary considerably. Here are some

Thanks for this Michael I’ll have a look at that option My engine bay is flanked with batteries One side is service and starter The other has a big battery for windlass and furler Plus I’ve 3

Thanks Alex FYI I was told to keep the watermaker inlet as low as possible and not near the fro t as it’d be more likely to suck in air. So I was thinking of adding another skin fitting near the

Awesome, Thanks Dan sorry we will miss you in Martinique unless you are still there and wee make it LOL Cheers Courtney

Hi Courtney, I think the best use of your time would be a few days at Illes des Saintes. Easy to get to, easy to check in and out. Great food! I think Barbuda is to far east and I dont think that

Hi all Cindy and I will be sailing from Puerto Rico to Martinique next week. I am wondering if stopping on the way or going direct is the better choice? I was considering Barbuda or Guadeloupe for

The SM washer is a standard European size. You should be able to find a replacement in Guadalupe and/or Martinique. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

Thomas, For your information, regarding the genoa furler on SM 387 BeBe, a few years ago, we removed all of the cream color and gray colored paint until the aluminum was bright. We primed with