The only thing I would add is that this is an item that you buy 2 at a time. Put one away with your spares and notes on this project. It will next break when you are in Bora Bora. Tom and Kirstin SM2K

That was my assessment when I ran the RG-8X with the mast up. We actually tried to feed some LMR-400 through after the fact and it was nearly impossible. I ran RG-8X all the way to the VHF to replace

Hi Bill, We had a similar problem on SM 240. Using the chain counter would trip the 24V->12V converter under the nav station. I can’t remember the exact wiring diagram, but the wires indeed run from

Hi Mark, That is really helpful, thank you. It is difficult to see how even 6mm cable would be easily run given the setup at the bottom of the masts. On the basis of what you have said I will wait

Mark, I successfully ran LMR-400-UF (Ultraflexible) down both the Mizzen and the Main for AIS and for VHF so it can be done. I was actually even able to run a third length of it down the Mizzen mast

My chain counter, which was working properly, suddenly ceased to function. There are no wiring diagrams that I can find. I searched the Amel site and found several hundred threads but no wiring

Good to know Jarek. Thanks for the reply. Best. Victor

Mark is correct about using ACMO's Stainless Steel Turnbuckles with Bronze inserts. The reason that chrome-plated bronze is not desirable anymore is that the EPA in Europe and the USA has restricted

Victor Hi, After purchasing my SM201 in 2020 I changed all for brand new BSI and it is superior quality. I considered ACMO but price/quality ratio was all in favour of BSI. Jarek SY NOA BLUE SM 201

Thank you Mark. Best

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