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Topping lift bungee replacement A54

I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s

By David Crisp · #54119 ·

Re: Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations

We are hauling out for paint, regular servicing and insurance survey at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville late October. We are using Trinidad Pro. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153

By Ian Townsend · #54118 ·

Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook

Thanks Bill Danny

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #54117 ·

Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook

Hi Paul, I dont know if that is the case but now my hook is alloy it doesnt break and there has been no damage to the profile. Regards Danny Simms SM 299 Ocean Pearl Mangonui New Zealand

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #54116 ·

Re: Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations

Hi Paul, Lori and I will be at Harrington Harbor N from 22 Sept until early October. We plan relaunch on 7 Oct and will have our bottom paint done by then. Maybe we will see you somewhere around

By Dan Carlson · #54115 ·

Re: Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations

Thank you Aras, Bert Jabins looks like a very capable yard. Mark M, thanks for reaching out to me. The information you provided was very helpful Mrk G, Severn Yachting Center looks like a very good

By Paul Stascavage · #54114 ·

Re: Oil Pressure Volvo D3 I - C

Smell the oil. If it has a clear diesel scent you are in trouble. In that case the oil level should also raise. Else the sensor itself may very well be the problem. Also if they used full synthetic

By Arno Luijten · #54113 ·

Re: Oil Pressure Volvo D3 I - C

I had the same. In my case it was a faulty Oil sensor switch. When you order a new one look for the right connection. There seem to be two differnt types for the D3 110. My one was part number

By Ralph Heilig · #54112 ·

Re: Amel 54 2008 Hull 102 for sale in South France

Congratulations Tony. That is a great deal for the new owners. We were also tempted to buy our second 54. You can never have enough spares. Lol. Happy Sailing; Mohammad and Aty B&B

By Mohammad Shirloo · #54111 ·

Re: Oil Pressure Volvo D3 I - C

Hi Dirk; We had a similar symptom, but did not have the thin oil that you are experiencing. So, I do not believe your issue would be the same. As others have suggested, a potential source of

By Mohammad Shirloo · #54110 ·

Re: Super Maramu Repower

You may not be "allowed" to put that into a boat. However I doubt if anyone will ever notice it though. What you may need to consider is the weight of these things. Although virtually indestructible

By Arno Luijten · #54109 ·

Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook

Paul, perfect comment! Danny, I would recommend the use aluminum because of the risk to the foil if you make a mistake...Paul is correct.

By CW Bill Rouse · #54108 ·

Re: Super Maramu Repower

I’ve had good first hand dealings with Stan at Beta on my previous boat. He definitely knows his stuff, is quite helpful and was very responsive to get out a comprehensive written quote. It would

By Kevin Schmit · #54107 ·

Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook

Danny, good idea! CW Bill Rouse Amel

By CW Bill Rouse · #54106 ·

Re: Super Maramu Repower

Denis, I was told, no. But I was told the Beta 85 does meet EPA standards. You should get first-hand information by contacting Beta US: US Toll-Free 877 227 2473 stan@...

By CW Bill Rouse · #54105 ·

Re: Super Maramu Repower

Hello, Looking at beta I saw a Beta 90 3,6L 4 cylinder aspirated mechanical diesel for commercial use. Would this be suitable or the EPA compliancy issues to complicated? Regards Denis ex Meltem #32

By Denis Foster · #54104 ·

Re: Amel 54 2008 Hull 102 for sale in South France

Well done Tony - very satisfactory. The AMEL 54 is the finest yacht around at the moment and it is no surprise that they sell. Good luck and thanks for the introduction to Antoinne Hutter - I will

By Peter Forbes · #54103 ·

Re: Super Maramu Repower

Mark, In my opinion, the biggest issues with a 30 year old Perkins rebuild are: 1.) Too many times only a partial rebuild is done. This can be the fault of the owner or the mechanic. 2.) Finding the

By CW Bill Rouse · #54102 ·

Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook

Isn't that the idea to break the hook and not destroy the profile? Paul on sykerpa SM 259

By Paul Osterberg · #54101 ·

Re: Oil Pressure Volvo D3 I - C

On one of our older boats we had the same issue and it turned out to be a leaky front seal on the injector pump pumping fuel into the oil. Regards Alan Grayson SM 406 Ora Pai

By Alan Grayson · #54100 ·

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