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Re: Quick question- Tie off helm at anchor / mooring or not?

Another quick question regarding steering cable adjustment. I read Olivier’s write up, and have decided that I could take up a tiny bit of slack. My question is: In order to back off the hex nut at

By Nick Newington · #64399 ·

Re: Quick question- Tie off helm at anchor / mooring or not?

Bill, Thanks for the input. I have adjusted the cables on Sueno per Olivers suggestion which does still leave some play in the system. The only way that I can think to remove the remaining play

By James Alton · #64398 ·

Re: Fuel Stick Specifics

I'll clarify that the sail batten and carbon fiber sticks I've seen all live outside of the tank - only dipped in to check the fuel level periodically. For the Amel stick that lives in the tank

By Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy) · #64397 ·

Re: 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 & 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗠 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

The block that causes the issues is the middle one where the main sheet attaches. After a few failures of this block and the shenanigans of removing blocks and sliding new ones in, we had a solid

By Alan Leslie · #64396 ·

Re: Fuel Stick Specifics

Hi Tony, Here's some info from my SM#23, which may be different from yours. 1. With the bottom of the stick resting on the bottom of the tank, the top of the stick comes up the fuel fill and ends just

By Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy) · #64395 ·

Re: Amelians in Ft Lauderdale?

We will be there for the second half of July. Happy to assist in any way! W. Porter McRoberts A54-152 IBIS +1 754 265 2206

By Porter McRoberts · #64394 ·

Amelians in Ft Lauderdale?

Hi all, I am looking for any Amelians that are currently in Ft Lauderdale (early July 2022) that would be willing to assist my wife and I in a couple sea trials on our SM. We have spent the last two

By Tony Elliott · #64393 ·

Fuel Stick Specifics

Hi All, I need some assistance on the fuel stick in the diesel tank for my SM$443. Mine is missing and I need some assistance to create a replacement for an upcoming tank fill and trip. I have read a

By Tony Elliott · #64392 ·

Re: Blocks

Bryce, Not all were Antal. There is some Lewmar and Goiot in the mix. On your SM #467 the main traveller car is Lewmar and not made anymore. The number one failure is the sheaves inside the car and

By CW Bill Rouse · #64391 ·

Dan, I can help you with a few things, now: Boom Block Attachments: I suggest the one-piece shown at the bottom of the page: Mainsheet Traveller Car: Lewmar does not make the SM2k Size 3 Traveller

By CW Bill Rouse · #64390 ·

Re: Windless Rubber Caps

Hi Mark, That's the way! Glad to hear the caps worked for you. I'd recommend some type of UV cover for the windlass - we've used an old fender cover, old canvas bag, etc. Unless of course you're

By Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy) · #64389 ·

Hi Bill, this is great for me as there are a few things on my list. What response do you need from me now? Some things that are on the list that I want are: 1 @ Genoa sheet block (for spare) 1 or

By Dan Carlson · #64388 ·

Re: Sails A54 #replacement #spares

Hi Laurens, I might be interested in the sails. Could you please let me know more specifics about the sail set? Maker, type of cloth (hydranet?), size of the genoa (155?) and sunbrella cover

By David Dickman · #64387 ·

Re: Quick question- Tie off helm at anchor / mooring or not?

Andre, The answer is: It depends. I am 99% sure that you do not have the original fixture at the mast top. So the complete answer to your question depends on what tricolor fixture you have. I believe

By CW Bill Rouse · #64386 ·

Sails A54 #replacement #spares

For sale complete set original sails for A 54.Still in good condition and only lightly used (+/-8.000nm) Genoa - Staysail - Main - MizzenFull set €4500,= incl. shipping Europe. Laurens Vos A54 -

By Laurens Vos · #64385 ·

Re: Windless Rubber Caps

Fellow Windlass Switch Cover Seekers, The replacement windlass switches with rubber cover finally arrived. The rubber covers are an almost perfect fit over the original Amel switches. Here is the

By Mark McGovern · #64384 ·

𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 & 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗠 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

I am working on an Order Form that details all of the information needed to order Running Rigging Blocks & Sheaves for a SM. My plan is to: Negotiate some sort of discount or incentive for all SM

By CW Bill Rouse · #64383 ·

Re: Quick question- Tie off helm at anchor / mooring or not?

To All I have a 1988 Mango. The red light on the top of the main mast is out. I can see the green starboard light and a white light facing the stern. Does anyone know the replacement bulb for the red

By Kaplan,Andre · #64382 ·

Re: Quick question- Tie off helm at anchor / mooring or not?

I am going to add a couple extra thoughts about the steering system that will hopefully help somebody... The entire system from the cables, and gearing at the wheel is designed to PULL the rudder in

By Bill Kinney · #64381 ·

Re: Main mast gearbox.

History shows that those who added grease to these Leroy Somer gearboxes actually got more life from the gearboxes. This suggestion was first made by Danny Simms, SM owner about 12 years ago. There is

By CW Bill Rouse · #64380 ·

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