Bill, Early Maramus had a flaking mainsail not in-mast furling. On my Maramu, the leach of the sail rubbed against the topping lift and would also get hung up on it. So it was necessary to slacken

Lance, I am curious, why the desire to get rid of the topping lift? I don't know exactly how that is set up on the Maramu, but on the SM it it completely functional, and requires NO input from the

This PCB Board is relatively new, as it has been replaced in my old genset only 3 years ago. I decided to change to a new generator. Replacement boards for older ONAN generators are very hard (if not

Denis, I do not know the difference for sure. I think it is "marketing." The original (classic) CorrosionX was originally developed to control corrosion for the airplane industry and found wide use

Hi José, Wow - that certainly adds a lot to the equivalent insurance cost. A shame insurance options are few. Best regards. -- Craig Briggs - s/v Sangaris / SN68 Tropic Isle Harbor, FL

Eloi, thanks and done. Main Sheet Winch Remove SN SM 54 55.pdf

Hello Bill, Do you know the respective applications between Classic Corrosion X shown on picture and Corrosion X HD and Corrosion aviation ? Is it safe on seals ? Thanks Denis

Jose Hi I changed my rigging in 2020 and decided for BSI. Both ACMO and BSI are very good. I have no issues. Jarek SY NOA BLUE SM 201

Bill, Thank you for your help. Meanwhile, with the help of Andrew from SY Ronpische, I managed to get it off. Maybe Bill Rouse can include this in his fantastic "Bible". After opening the winch you

Chris, If you can get them out in one piece, (or at lease a few pieces!) any bearing supply house will have them. Bring them in and they can match them up. If the snap rings are that bad, there is a

Tom Shook from TSII got back to me and told me that FFV-807A6X has been replaced by FFV-810C6R. You can only currently order them by contacting Tom by email <tsiiinc@...> or calling (330-755-8500).

I was hoping to get rid of the topping lift as well. Lots to think about. Thanks for the information.

Eloi, You can reach the back of the mainsheet winch through a panel in the aft head next to the mirror over the sink. It is a very tight fit, and access is difficult, but possible. Bill Kinney SM160,

Thanks Bill, That makes sense. I had completely left the traveler out of the equation.

Pantaenius cancelled our insurance as they were leaving the US market about 18mo ago. As EU residents, we requested coverage for for our boat in the Med. They refused as our boat is USCG flagged and

Hi Jose, My insurance just requires a rigging check from a respectable rigger. My rigging is 10 years and that isn't any problem. Regards, Joan Caconano Amel 55-05

Dear Jose, maybe you need to think to change the insurance company. In Pantaenius we need only rigger checking between 10-15 years old standing rigging. Bartek Czarciński

Craig hi Just insurance company requires this to minimize their risk exposure. For me don´t make any sense, all visible standing rigging is perfect !.... but they insist ..... 10

Had a salty RO guy advise me to just get ahold of a couple of gallons.of RV type (potable-pink) anti-freeze. No chlorine, usually a 50/50 premix with purified water and the glycol prevents growth

Hi José, I am curious as to why you think 10 years is time to replace your rigging. Some common reasons may include: Your insurance company arbitrarily requires this to minimize their risk