I haven't heard anything on temp affecting strength but it's a conceivable issue. I've also had mixed reviews on re-galvanizing. My chain as you can see was beyond help. Some shops also balk if the

Thank you both for the information, Greetings from Annapolis, Alex

Hi Oliver, I had a look at the Optibelt website and it certainly looks very promising. I will buy a couple of pairs and we can put it to the test. Nick SY Amelia anchored Corfu AML 54-019

We use Acquasafe https://www.microlene.com.au/products/acquasafe-liquid-disinfectant Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Just got back from Nimrods customs and boat work tomorrow Cheers

I have used hydraulic food grade hoses with swage on fittings with great success for the last 7 years rated at 5000 psi. You can get them at almost any hydraulic shop . I also had them make spare

We are a few coves to the east in Clarke's Court Bay.

Hey Duane where in Grenada are you I’m sailing to Secret Harbour as I type Cheers Courtney Trippin 54 #101

We're going to replace our anchor chain in Grenada or a nearby island. The local chandlery here in Grenada (North Yacht Shop) stocks Acco/Peerless chain. Does anyone have experience with it? They

Regalvanizing is very economical, and you can do it as many times as you want. The problem is finding a galvanizer when you want one, that will work with chain. There is one in Jacksonville FL, but

Dear Oliver, thx. That seems to be a good idea too. Maybe I prefer this when I have to struggle with the freezer (locker) more then 2 or 3 hours. This will be my work for the weekend :-). Best

How about this staff: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Active-oxygen-tablets-chlorine-free-10/dp/B06XDTMJN4

Hi Ruedi I disconnected the hose from the galley panel, attached a strong mousing line and pulled it out through the engine bay and took both hoses to be copied. It was easy to pull the new hose

I've had pretty good luck so far doing an alternating system of bleach and Star right purifier. Since we travel.quite frequently and use the watermaker fairly regularly the water in the tank stays

Tony, I agree with Mohammed. The hoses could break at anytime. The saltwater, a broken high pressure hose will spray throughout the engine room, will cost thousands of euro. Bill Rouse

The SM & 54 have 2 partitions inside the freshwater tank and 3 inspection ports. The partitions do not go all the way to the bottom of the tank allowing water to flow throughout the entire tank. The

Hi Reudi; I ordered 10 meters of hose (enough for two replacements on Kokomo) and 4 HP hose connectors needed to make the two hoses. The connectors come with a special tool needed to make up the

Hi Tony Thank you. I unscrewed and checked the space behind the Panel. How did you replaced? There is very little space behind to access, I can even not get a Hand in! Did you accessed from the

We cleaned the water tank on our 54 shortly after purchase. We know Amel did not build all boats the same but I cannot believe they would make a significant change such as going from one to three

Also if you get a chance to spend a few days in biscayne bay, its a really pretty place to hang out and sail, and plenty of good anchoring spots there. If you come into the bay take the stiltsville