If going for ACMO, which I would do, just make sure you go with stainless for the body. The bronze ones tarnish quickly and can't be satisfactorily polished. ACMO's customer service is excellent. I

I think I am suffering from analysis paralysis. I have read that LMR-400 is superior to RG8-X especially where the cable run is over 20m but I am worried that LMR-400 maybe too thick to run down the

Porter, It's not the solder that's the issue. It's the design of the PL-259 plug used for VHF antennas. You just have to seal it well with self amalgamating tape and then a layer of good electrical

bare metal was 22mm [rim] 24 with leather. ALL dimensions are bare metal. I think there might be some slight variation during manufacture of the wheel. Aras Sharki #163 1988 -- Aras Grinius

Thank you so much, Arno and Bill. This group is awesome! An endless well of valuable information... Best. Victor

Dear Aras, thank you for submitting these measurements - just to be sure as you mentioned the leather - wrap with 2 mm: Is the rim (and/or the other dimensions) therefore 24mm with or without the

Hi Bill, I have the "running rigging llist on pg 19. Is that the list you note above? I think I'm a bit confused as the various brands and suppliers don't always include the actual type of

Interesting discussion on subject here Hi all Ideas req to waterproof a PL-259.

The wheel dimensions I measured are as follows: Spokes at the hub 38mm Spokes at the rim 18mm Rim 24 mm Leather wrap is 2mm I hope this helps Aras Sharkli #163 1988 -- Aras Grinius

Is there a solder that is marine rated and less likely to participate in the ever present electrolytic process? Has anyone ever gold plated terminals or wire? Would that help ( as gold is a highly

Arno, Agree completely including the preference for turnbuckles with Stainless with bronze inserts. ACMO offers these and ACMO is still my number one choice for a complete rigging kit because it is

Mark, I bought 43 meters of RG-8X and that was enough on my A54 to run new cable from: (1) The vhf antenna at the top of the main all the way to the VHF headunit (NOT just the coupler at the mastbase

Dyform is not better. It has for the same diameter more strength but is also more expensive. Dyform is a way to shape the individual strands into a shape that packs them more dense compared to classic

Hello all. I know that a lot has been written and discussed in this group about rigging and terminals, much more than what I feel myself prepared to understand, so please let me launch two quick

Yes, I believe they will work on a SM, 54, or 55 but to be 100% sure order a small amount or a sample from SAV@... Bill

Thank you Ian. I was curious, as the interior layout drawings (and photos) for the Maramu have the double+desk. And I have seen photos of Super-Maramus with both configurations. But I've not seen a

I change my service batteries with lithium. But the BT and the windlass are connected on these batteries. I want to connect on the motor battery Park, but how can I do that ? Thanks Loïc Santorin

Maybe early on. My ‘94 Santorin has a double berth to port and a single berth to starboard. We have put a couple extra fittings for he Lee boards to make into a settee, unless we need it for a

If anybody has replaced their VHF cables could you tell me what lengths of cable were needed for the main and mizzen masts. I am away from the boat at the moment but this is a job we need to do

Allo I would like to have the pic and the model nr. Cheers Heinz, Sv quetzal, sm2000, 292 -- Hello Since yesterday when I tried to park in a box in a marina in Auckland my bow thruster motor