Yes, I have the same pump and 2 of the plungers are blanked. This is on the d60. It is for the electric motor to power the pump. On 24v. Michael Nebo sm251

Hi Paul, I'm not an expert, but I just serviced my bow-thruster and I noticed that when it is fully down it sits on the foam doughnut with a very slight slack in the cable. I think this is correct

Hi Martin, On my 54 they are galvanised steel. From the outside they look good but I am sure that they shed rust too. I see no reason why one could not use plastic 100mm underground drainage pipe.

Hello all, for some time now we have been wondering about the enormous amount of rust in our chain lockers. The rust definitely does not come from the chains. Both chains are made of duplex. Does

We had Permateak decking that looked just like Kristy’s on our Santorin Liesse which was installed by the previous owner in 2013 and basically looked as good as new when we sold her last month.

Karl, If you can locate another boater in your area that has a Loos PT-3 gauge, the tension for a super maramu should read approximately 10 for the mizzen backstays. That data comes from a 'cheat

Our watermaker has over 3,500 hours since new in 2000. We love it. Although it was still working last week the CAT pump had started to leak and needs servicing . ( One of the longest jobs ever to

Oh if only I was confident in my muscle memory. I just want to make sure that I don't over tighten.

Good day all. I am sure this is on the forum somewhere, but I have not been able to find it. I know the proper landing location for the up position, but as far as the down position is

Hi Kent...impressive pics What is that product? where did you get it? When you say expensive, roughly how much was it? Thanks for the advice Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Hi Kevin, it may be a personal thing but I have seen two SM that have painted their decks with white or off white non skid and I thought it ugly. i would repaint the stripes after the over all paint.

Mine was in bad shape, too. Last year I had a PVC decking installed over the old deck after fairing over the indented stripes. I love the look and the non-skid. It actually insulates enough to make

Good day, we have been considering our next project on our sm2. The deck has become quite worn and slick. We’ve been envious of those that just want to renew the painted stripes. But,…ours has

Just as an add... the Tradition hatch production has been phased out by Goiot. Supply is limited to stock on hand. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Le Marin, Martinique http://www.cruisingconsulting.com

We got some from Budget Marine, the big chandlery in the Caribbean. They will happily ship to you. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Le Marin, Martinique http://www.cruisingconsulting.com

Thanks a lot. Went with yo yo, bungee cord, 50kg line, metal leader and four shop bought lures. No kids not available to assist with Bill's suggestion. -- Paul Harries Prospective Amel Buyer

Thanks everyone for your feedback. I will contact VECO next. If the problem can be solved from there, i will let you know. Best regards Stefan A 54 #119 Lady Charlyette, currently Aruba

Hi Kevin, did you try hatchmasters.com? -- Fair winds Ruslan Osmonov Phantom, A54 #44

I had a lens and gasket replaced by these folks last winter. They’re in Toronto area. Not the US but they did a fantastic job. http://www.hhns.ca/ Tom Fisher Sheila, Sharki #142

Have searched through all the threads looking for a supplier for Goiot Tradition hatches…..Rig Rite is out of stock. Most of the post are several years old and wasn’t sure if a new