Hi Eric, Yes, I use Howes and Biobor Jr. I didn’t think Howes did anything to prevent or kill microorganisms. I haven’t been able to confirm any increase in fuel efficiency with Howes, but I do

Thank you! I hope the Ultra works as good as it looks. I wasn't looking for a SS anchor but Amel told me that anchors with bars wouldn't fit the A50. So, we'll see... I've used Manson Supreme and

Back in Feb 2016, I sailed from Turks & Caicos and also stayed in the Puerto Bahia Marina in Samana Bay. I had no problem. I read that there is a government law that when you check in a Marina,

Hi to the group, I stayed 3 weeks in the Puerto Bahia Samana Bay. The marina has all you need for Immigration. No inspection on board, very safe, clean and secured marina in a resort,so I could leave

Hi Kent, It looks like the general consensus is that the Racor system fitted is good and that I am indeed seeing gremlins that do not exist. Like you pvc pipe idea. Will do that. I am launching in

Hi Kent, Did you ever try Howes fuel treatment instead of Biobor?

Yes, agreed. We are so pleased to have been able to make it. What a wonderful event and opportunity to meet Bill and so many other good folk we have been communicating with on the forum over the past

Hi Nick, At the bottom of my fuel tank there is a valve that shuts off the fuel, it is connected to a rod on the shelf in my Mid-ships bunk that will turn off the fuel from outside the engine room if

Hi Darren and Kelly, Met y’all in ShelterBay a couple of years ago, and brought you a pkg in SanBlas. You kept an eye on Kristy while I was gone for several weeks. Sorry to hear Kelly’s having

Hi Nick, Whenever Kristy has been sitting for a while, I put a 6 foot 1/2 inch PVC pipe down to the bottom of the tank and pump a gallon into a clear container. I let it sit for an hour or so, and if

Thank you guys, I was mistaken, My current chain length is 60 m. Clearly, 100m plus extra 30 of rope should be plenty. Theo, congratulations on Paloma. The Ultra anchor is beautiful. Jose Ipanema

Hi Duane, I had a very good time in La Bahia de Luperon in 2014. Officials were coming aboard but they were very friendly and professional. Compared to the rest of the Caribbean it’s rather cheap

I would just like to say what a wonderful time Tracie & I had at last night's Amel Rally/Mango Bay dinner! Many thanks to Bill, Mango Bay & all of the sponsors who put on an incredible feast & handed

The 55 also has a larger diameter shaft. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970

I am in the process of trying to fix our chain counter, which has not worked since we purchased the boat several years ago. Troubleshooting thus far points to a probable short in the sensor up by the

On my A50, Amel is installing 100m of 10mm G4 chain. I plan to splice 30m of 8-plait rode at the end of it, for the deeper anchorages, or stronger blows. The factory recommended the 35kg Ultra anchor,

Thanks, Mark - I'll check with Novamar. Their website lists an office in Sarasota, Fl, too. Craig

Craig, I think theremarkable part of the Pantaenius requirements is the fact, in my opinion, itwould be impossible to meet the requirements anywhere in the Carib. When Ifirst read these changes

Given this topic is about ways to keep your boat further south, this is probably irrelevant, but I feel compelled to add it: I had BoatUS coverage on my old boat and dropped it when they switched to

Some recent posts discussed Pantaenius coverage for east US and Bahamas with respect to the hurricane season - here's an update (spoiler alert: no change). We just received offers for renewing our