Only one topic(*) generates more forceful arguments between sailors than anchoring. All real cruising sailors have strong opinions about what works. So I comment with humility... I am not a fan of

You can clip-on while in the cockpit and lock the helm while at anchor...easy to add. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie

we have a short bungee cord with hooks that holds the wheel attached to the big locking pin on the port side of the companionway. we always put it on when the boat is not moving. it only takes seconds

Hi Kent, Sometimes you can unwind yourself from a wrapped bommie if you know which way the boat has swung around it. Often you need someone to go in the water to see where the chain is and provide

Two thoughts... First, a little grease there is normal. In fact if it is dry, you should add some. Second, I always tie off the wheel when not actually driving the boat. The steering system is robust

Michael, An important thing to remember is that the original set up works... when used and maintained as it should be. One of the key recommendations has always been to run the generator and the

Eric, That's a first! What was it? And, do you have any idea how it got past the first prefilter? Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

Hi Bill, I found the problem. It was none of the above, Thanks For the help. There was something lodger between the 2 pre filters. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

re Danny's prior comment: "... tandem anchoring. Attach 10 m of chain to the hole in the leading edge of your primary anchor and add the second anchor to that. Then take 13 metes of floating line and

Hi all, On my A54 #69, I opened the aft berth to inspect the steering and found some grease dripping out of the steering cables. See attached photo. You can see a bit of grease on the cable itself,

I’ve been reading about “bommies” Danny, it must be a royal pain if you get wrapped around one. Can you generally see how it’s wrapped to aid in getting it free...or is it just a matter of

Great, I’ll use the same setup. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM243

Il 13/08/2018 11:28, divanz620@... [amelyachtowners] ha scritto:

Eric, I have seen growth, barnacles and mussels pack the line from the sea chest to the saltwater manifold. mussels especially like this area because of the waterflow caused by the AC pump when in a

Seems to me that a lot of these issues could be solved / eliminated by using sealed batteries...like AGM If all the regs are set correctly there should be no gassing form VRLA (AGM) batteries and

Hi Giovanni I have a switch that disconnects the alternator field from the Next Step regulator for the same reason. if the batteries are full charged from shore power or solar, I don;t want to start a

Il 12/08/2018 21:22, divanz620@... [amelyachtowners] ha scritto:

Hi Bill, The pressure from the low pressure pump. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Arthur, The photos are on the way. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376