Ulrich, Anything over about 12 years, and these windows are getting difficult. They are not very special. I’d suggest that you stick with acrylic instead of polycarbonate. Acrylic is much more

Hi Chip. yes I was running the old dacron genoa while the regular Hydranet sail is in the shop...but I have run that dacron sail a bunch too. Let me know how it goes with the Q-sails. I have been

John, I have noticed this on my rig as well. I keep tweaking the sheets and jib cars to get the jib sheet axis straight through the center of gen then I keep adjusting it. It calms it down but still

Hi All, on an easy sail (AWA 70deg, AWS 17kts, STW 7.5kts, 1.2m waves) I noted the main mast lower spreaders on both sides vibrating fore and aft.. Not enough to feel in the cockpit but obvious

Hi Joerg- You might try 303 multi-surface cleaner. It’s supposed to be good for cleaning vinyl. I’ve used it on my canvas with good results. Let us know what you end up trying, ands how it

Scott, Rinse with water very well. Muriatic acid will ruin the bronze fitting on the bottom of the holding tank. CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie,

Thanks everybody. Hoses were calcified with $@!+ crystals. Got things partially flowing with muriatic acid until I reach a spot with a marina & Chandlery. Cheers..

Hi All, my SM-37 has the same gearbox. Alban told me he had just rebuilt it when I purchased the boat in 2016. He is in Martinique and may have a lead on parts for it. Regards, John SV Annie

Thank you Nick and Barry for your help I just wanted to update how I repaired it. I called Bamar and explained the problem. They told me that It is a common problem and happened many times. They told

Dear Ameliens, The windows in the deckhouse of "Soleil Bleu" are getting fine micro-cracks inside the glass after 14 years. These are the two large hinged windows at the front and the two fixed

You could separate the generator part from the Kubota. If the motor then turns then the problem is with generator part…. And vice versa. When I bought Amelia the genset was Solid. The source of the

Remove the pipe work. Beat it on the dock, soak in acid and replace. Make sure everything is cleaned all the way from the choker valve to the holding tank. Close the holding tank valve and fill with

I had a similar problem recently. I tried everything and like you the engine eventually seized. The problem was a leak in the exhaust elbow which was spraying water back into the manifold internally.

Miles, I had a client recently buy an Onan 7MDKDK for less than $11k with an Isolated ground kit & Remote. I thought this was a very good deal. Check Sun Power Diesel and Marine in Dania Beach

Get an old piece of 10mm rigging slightly open one end tape the other end closed. Then insert in your electric drill and “ drill out the clog. Takes alot of time and patience. Easier with 2

Hello everyone, Thank you for your suggestions. Unfortunately, when I tried to start the generator it was frozen solid. The raw water intake has been shut. I took out the glow plugs and then the

Hi Ricardo My 1991 santorin had a problem I found a company that had the kit to cut new gears. The first issue was to locate a lump of bronze of the correct composition from which to cut the gear.

We should be a bit careful when we talk about “ACMO Rigging.” There are rigs that are manufactured by ACMO from parts they make and wire they buy, and there are rigs manufactured from ACMO parts

Was able to remove the cap with an Impeller extractor. My best guess was wrong, my issue isn't a blocked cap vent. I must have a blockage between the joker valve and the tank 🤦 Best fix, anyone?

Scott, Welcome to the forum. It's more likely that you have a blocked hose than a clogged vent. It's easy enough to test your theory. Just remove the black plastic holding tank cap on the deck