Have you considered the Volvo Shaft Seal 828254 Shaft Size 25mm Stern Tube Diameter 42mm? I have used it on my Maramu #121 for 18+ years and only replaced it once. It doesn't "fail" it only starts

You might consider looking for a way to sound insulate the little Marco pump. We have two of a similar model Marco's that replaced the Amel AMFA pump. The Marco pumps are significantly quieter than

Hi Dave, We, too had a Newport 41 before our SN! Have sent you a PM. Craig

I saw this a few minutes ago. Amel 54 owners might be interested in this H3000 processor.

Here is a photo of the extra roller I installed that keeps the chain from dragging over stainless bow fitting. Nick S/Y Amelia AML 54-019 Greece

Hello, Some of you have mentioned fortress, what size do you have/recommend as stern anchor for an A54? Manufacturer table shows fx-55 based on LOA, but presumably not as secondary anchor. Thanks for

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