Hi Bill, If the claim had been under my Pantaenius Yacht Policy, I'm quite sure I could have reopened it. However, that policy specifically excludes coverage while transporting the yacht, which is

Many thanks, Joel. I'll keep you posted and take pics. It leaked down to the 60 liter level, so doesn't seem to be on the bottom. Strange, indeed. Cheers, Craig, SN#68 Sangaris

Hello Graham, send me your email to alex.paquin@... and I can share some pictures of the surfaces and the dodger removed from the boat. Alex Paquin S/V Simpatico Older Maramu 1981, hull #94

I have been told by folks at Amel and have observed that the Kirk, Euros, Sharki, Maramu, Mango , Santorin and Super Maramu all had 316L stainless steel tanks installed when built at Amel. Hope this

Joel, This is good information and I am sure a relief to many. Can you tell me if the tanks on the Maramu’s were also 316L? James Alton SV Sueno, Maramu #220 Arbatax, Italy

Hiya Craig and sorry about your bad news. Your tank is magnificent 316L stainless steel as were all the tanks on all SM 53 and Santorins. I checked in with Olivier on this and your problem is the

Craig, It is the first thing I thought of, and I think even a closed claim can be reopened. Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent from my tablet +1832-380-4970 USA Voice Mail

Thank you Kent. I was able to dislodge it with a giant set of pliers (I know, not ideal). The replacement part is to arrive Thu or Fri and when I go pick it up I'll request a 55mm hex nut. I'll post

Hi Bill, Hadn't thought of that, but I suppose it certainly could be. Will examine it when I remove it in the next few weeks and report back. Unfortunately, that insurance claim is closed. Maybe I'll

Hi Bill, Yes, I checked the dimensions - the ID of the new one was sightly smaller than the old one. About 1/10,000's of an inch on one axis. But the old one was/is a loose fit on the shaft, relying

Hi Bill R, and all, I would really like it for this forum maintain decorum and a civil demeanor, and "play the ball, not the man". We benefit from the shared experiences of others, and it is not

David, That O ring is important. Possibly you can get a smaller diameter O Ring, but don't install the wear bushing without one because water will enter the C drive at this point. Something is not

Update: I was able to remove the new seals easily with gentle and judicious means, and have cleaned up all surfaces to remove any proud bits, and in general - cleaned up the prop shaft as per guidance

We have a Mastervolt inverter under the nav table and it is wired to an outlet under the nav table and another in the aft cabin, which we have labelled....charging only..as it won't run a hair dryer

Hi Vladimir, Thanks, I will take you up on your offer. I'll call you in a short while. Best, David SV PERIGEE SM#396 On the Hard Jabin Yacht Yard, Annapolis

Vladimir, I am so glad that you volunteered to help our new owner David Vogel. I think that you guys will get along great. Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent from my tablet +1832-380-4970 USA Voice

Same here, mine is wired to the main supply. Sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Harbor View Marina, Tortola, BVI --------------------------------------------

David, I am a mechanical engineer. I perform all work on my boat. I definitely will be helpful. We can do this job. My SM #345 is in Herrington Harbor North. She is in the hard. Call me 202 258

I also have a 24v to 220v inverter under the chart table. I haven’t been able to figure out what it is powering. I guess I’ll check the aft head. Paul Schofield SM 215 Trillium Brunswick,