Arlo, I have installed a few of the PSS dripless units made by PYI on customer boats. They are pretty well designed but I am going to stay with the original Amel installed Bronze packing gland

There isn't a simple answer because some of the features of the SM2k were introduced before the SM2k, and later SM2ks had some additional changes and features. Several years ago, I spent considerable

Bill, Thanks for the info. I was there this afternoon. We have a charger that is wet cell only, and Caraibe has only two wet cell types available in quantities of 12. They have a Trojan 31XHS at

Honestly Staten, just go look at the boats and decide what is important to you! Other people's opinions will be all over the place based on goals, preferences and budget. The SM is newer, bigger and

Thanks. But that discussion appears to only concern the Mango and a version of the Super Maramu. Im not finding a discussion of the 2000 model Super Maramu and prior versions.

Hi, I have no qualms endorsing the PSS dripless shaft seal as I have had one on my Newport 41 for 10 yrs, with no problems at all. I inspect it frequently and have seen no actual wear and only

I spoke to Caraibe Marine. They have wet cell, AGM, Gel, and Lithium --

The PSS only sank one boat I’m aware of. Another, close friend, almost lost his boat, when the PSS bellows hose failed, 600 miles from shore. He was able to wrap stuff around the bellows to slow the

Hello could anyone confirm the brand/model of the VHF antenna originally fitted by Amel on the 54? (we have asked them and they could not confirm) I have noted that Scott has replaced his with a

Hello, Just wanted to provide feedback on our order of the marco up2-p from the following website www.marco-pumps.com. (Mate-USA doesn't deliver outside USA/Canada). Overall very pleased. Delivery is

I delivered a catamaran from Le Marin Caraibes Marine to Ft Lauderdale in 2016. the boat was OK but needed lots of details, stove, fuel jugs, a battery, hoses, light bulbs, oil and fuel filters.

Hi Duane I just bought 12 EMGs from Caribe Marine I know they also had wet cells much cheaper Great service fair price Cheers Courtney Trippin Saint Anne

Hello all. I plan to have my cutlass bearing replaced soon and want to use the opportunity to install a dripless shaft seal. I have a 1985 Mango. Looking at both the PSS and Tides systems. Anyone have

There were no good options for purchasing batteries in Le Marin, Martinique when I purchased my boat back in June 2017. Things may have changed since then and others might have some more current

Jean-Pierre thank you -- Jarek Zemlo

Pat, many thanks Regards Jarek -- Jarek Zemlo

Caraibes Marine. Ask for Julien julien@... Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School - www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970

Our 12v wet cell batteries need to be replaced, any suggestions on a store in Martinique? We have found Hankook brand, anyone have experience with them? Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477

Thanks Bill, I found the spare and from which I could figure out the wiring. I just couldn't see the markings on the installed relay on the engine to figure it out. Thanks and regards, Daniel

Dan this is a relay that is closed on one side by the Yanmar ignition when the key is turned on (2 wires 12 volt). This 12 volt side closes upon ignition and also closes the other side of the relay