In addition, in general, what good is a “warranty” if you are in several years 500NM to 5000Nm away from the “installer”. I have had problems getting people to back up their warranty while

Hi Joerg, I don't want to annoy you but how long is the warranty on your installation? This whole "do leave the batteries at 100% for extended periods" is to preserve the batteries in 5-8 years time,

Following up on my post further up this chain: I received word back from Mastervolt tech support whether it is safe to leave the boat plugged into shore support and connected to the Mastervolt smart

Just guessing, but have you tried totally disconnecting the cable from the transmission shift lever and shifting it by hand, thus absolutely eliminating adjustment as even a remote possibility? Also,

Dave, Unfortunately I have had to winterize my boats over the last 40 years more times than I would like. All I do is : Have at least seven or so gallons of marine engine antifreeze in my engine room

I had a similar issue with my old Yanmar. Like you, it happened after I noticed that the shift cable was binding and I had replaced it. I initially had no issues but got stuck out from the marina sand

If the prop shaft alternator/ Vetus drive is increasing speed with revs then the issue is clearly after that. I have no experience of the mechanics of the C Drive, but I understand it is heftily

When I asked Dessalator's USA rep Mark Fruehauf at Balcen (info@...) about how best to winterize our watermaker I got this reply: "For winterizing I recommend doing a fresh water flush and then

Thank you Doniniqie and Heinz. I only have 70 m. I would like to go for 100, but for the moment I'm using the combination of chain and rope because the last 30 m. very seldom use them. Victor

I have lost drive on my Santorin. It started when I replaced the morse throttle/gear selector and at first I thought it was bad cable adjustment meaning my gearbox clutch not engaging properly.

I’m pulling Celtic Cross up on the hard this winter here in Michigan (42 degrees 32 minutes north) and I’d like to know what others have done with their seawater system in freezing climates. I

When I asked the manufacturer for information about my schiffstyes and the weight of my Sm 2000, he recommended the 8mm chain. I decided to use the 10mm chain. Never had a problem. Runs very clean and

Hello Victor, I changed the anchor but not the chain. Because I have 100 meters (10 mm) stainless steel. The locker can not store 100 m 12 mm or 14 mm and in Greece sometimes you have to drop the

This is a very enriching thread. Thank you all for such valuable information. I am also about to change my 30 kg. Wasi for either a Mantus 48 kg. or an Ultra in my SM. But I see no one talking about

These photos show what I received from Maud about a year ago. I had it installed here in Thailand, and looks good. I showed a photo installed, and how they cut it in the corners. They didn't cut it

Eric, I want jut to make sure that my name is on your list. Vladimir Sonsev 96 Fiddlers Hill Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037 Tel: 202 258 1916 Best Regards Vladimir S/V " Life is Food"

I am ordering these switches on Monday—sorry for the delay. They will be shipped to you express mail. If anyone else is interested, Please email me with the the quantity you wish and your

Hi Kent, Looks like I will order the switches Monday. Please send me your mailing address. Fair Winds Eric

Hi Ken,, Thanks for the tips. Thanks also for the video which is really helpful. We do have the rebuild kit on board in case we have to fit it. Vamos a ver. Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Kilada (

The Ultra 35kg fit well on my SM #278 Also, check this one out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpfS_5WVTDs Jose Venegas Ipanema SM 278