Thanks for the input All it looks like there are a lot of options. i like open cpn but it will not work with IOS think i will invest in Aqua maps for now

This is the one and only time that I will say that the Amel OEM part is not the best part. Amel uses a thin copper foil for the bonding strap inside the gray water bilge. In terms of electrical

This bilge bonding strap conducts micro volts. Stainless steel is much, much less conductive than copper. If I remember correctly, stainless steel has about 2-5% the conductivity of copper.

That is awesome Robin. I will be onto it in the morning. All the best, Randall

I think it was around 90 euros — just tell them the bonding strap for the bilge of a SM — they will know what it is. It was easy to get to the cables but was a problem to loosen the nut on the

Thanks Robin, Did you have an part order # for the strap. I'm in Spain and you would think copper is gold down here. I just cant find a supplier. I am looking at doing the mast step as well. Eight

Thought of that, if that is all I can get it will be a last resort. Copper pipe is a blend of metal. I believe hat Bill R. is not a fan either. Hoping to find a good quality copper. Thanks Keith take

Any plumbing supply store. Copper tubing. Use a hammer to flatten it into a sheet. Regards, Keith Tice Bikini SM2k #282

Hi Mark, Not sure how this thread got mixed up as I did not ask the original question, that was Rob Hughes. You have raised an interesting point about routing software. This is something I

Hi Paul, I used a spray can mixed at a NAPA autoparts store. Check the Forum for my post. Am at work...will send you accurate paint code when I get home

Cannot argue with the logic. We are fortunate, our strap seems to be pretty intact. But fashioning a copper connector by hammering a pipe has also been suggested, which seems easy enough. When are you

Why a copper strap at all then. Why not use heavy duty copper wire? Ross INTREPID KIWI SM2K 356 Currently in Croatia Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

I need to tuch up some patches on my mizzen boom. Going tu use Alwgrip but do not know the colour code for our 1999 vintage SM 2000#259. Anyone who can guide me to the right colour? Anyone who have

A most interesting observation. Your thoughts?

Randall why do you not do it in 316 stainless Steel? We had a workshop done it for us reccon it will last many years. Yes I heard the argument SS is a poor conductor and yes it is, but the current

Hi James, I have painted my bumper twice during my ownership. Once in 2015 in St Martin and just last week. Each time I used a can of acrylic spray paint acquired at my local big box store intended

Hi Nick, sorry for addressing you as Nicole in my last. Darn spell-check and lack of proofreading... The "manual" I received with Annie was in French and was mostly an engineering description

Randall Here is the special link. You have to choose the material and the dimensions https://www.prokilo.de/stahl-metall/bleche-platten-im-zuschnitt/glatte-bleche-auf-mass/ Regards Hajo SM 150

I got mine from Amel — you can check on our Blog Robin Amel 54 # 54in Roda de Bara Carré d‘As http://www.sailing4ever.com Gesendet von Yahoo Mail für iPad

Randall, look at this web side https://www.prokilo.de Hope this helps Hajo SM 150 Gesendet: Sonntag, 20. Oktober 2019 um 09:53 Uhr Von: "Randall Walker" <lladnarowen@...> An: