The canal is a wonderful, scenic trip. Does it have the depth you require? ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

I'm getting ahead of myself a little, but next spring I will be making a 500 nm run up across New York's Erie Canal. What has everyone done when it comes to pulling down both masts and storing them

Thanks for the photos Joerg. The video would be helpful so I can understand it better. Or more accurately, so I can come up with better questions. :) -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV

Hi Scott, a few thoughts. 1. I agree with you that the bow pulpit is not strong enough to take the load of the guys. 2. I would do what you are suggesting - use the ring - with a few twists.

Original was a Banten, can't recall the model number. Just climb on up the mast and take a look! I do know that the wiring is integrated into the antenna - there is no connector you can disconnect on

Alex, I went through that same replacement. The commutator vanes on my SP 155 TCi motor cracked and ate a set of new 200 euro brushes in about a week. The motor repair shop said it'd be difficult to

I had a similar issue when changing my ZF25 fluid for the first time. Frankly I had no idea how it fit together so I just kept turning the Allen bolt. Eventually the whole assembly comes up if you

I will definately post a "how the new solution is working" post...after a while...great idea!

Hallo, Merry Christmas and Happy new year My old Fakir Hobby S, aft cabin electrical heater, is not working. Fakir is still in the market and available via Amazon around 60 euro. Any one found a same

Hi all, I just purchased a used Parasailor (169sq meters) for my A54 and had a bit of trouble flying it the first time, going dead downwind. With our rolling, the Parasail tacks/foot area was chafing

I had to replace mine and I looked at those . I went to McMaster-Carr and selected one that 12 mm Aras Sv Fiasco #163 Sharki

John, Customs was another issue. The Government employees are on strike here in Martinique, including Customs. Since I didn't clear the equipment out of Martinique, I'm going to have it shipped to

In both heads there is a small bar with three hooks next to the sinks. These have pitting due to corrosion. I checked and they are not magnetic, so I thought they might be solid stainless rather

That’s a great way to go for sure. Get all the funk out. Thanks JPG!! Glad we’re still upright!!!! Have a good Haulout yourself. Porter. Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone

Not a metallurgist but FYI, we use a pressure washer and fresh water to clean out the lowers. We’ve had some strong winds. Walked through the yard and Ibis is fully secured with no slack on any of

A question if you would re Corosion X and Stainless. I am, as likely many are on this forum, a fan of Corrosion X. It has proven invaluable in he last couple of years on he boat. So using the “if

Good to hear you have solved the issue Dennis , Thanks for sharing- will check whether we also have the fuse ...!! Merry Caribbean Christmas Andy Maramu Paladin #75

Hi Tom, Thanks for the details on your new autopilot, very helpful. We were docked right next to your boat at Caraibe Greement while we were getting a new rig. I hope we do get a chance to get

For any of you who were interested in my inquiry (several weeks ago) about total power loss on my Maramu when a loose alternator cable shorted out, I solved the problem. I wasn't in any hurry as it's

Dear Daniel, Our Mango has an aft cabin bulkhead with watertight door. No stern aft lazarette though, just a smaller locker on the port side. Best regards, Rob Dillmann Westwind Mango nr 43 Verstuurd