Hi Alex, Yes those are the joker valves, I was asking Ian about the anti siphon valves, which he says are on the intake hose. I don't have the siphon loop, but on Kristy the intake (thru-hull) for

Hmmm. That's on the intake side, the joker valves being on the output side. I have a strainer between the stopcock and the pump. I'll have to look to see if it has a one way valve as

Hi Alexandre, on Super Maramus with holding tank there is no loop - because the way the hoses are connected to the tank and the tank/its vent act as a loop/valve. Regards, Walter (Noa, SM2K 436)

I have been looking for the Raritan for my jabsco toilet, but couldn’t find it… If anyone found it, please let me know. Sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Club Nautico de San Juan, Puerto

Good morning Kent, They are in the restroom. You might know them as duckbill valve. Part 12 on the following image https://www.jabscoshop.com/images/37055exp.jpg This is not our restroom, but gives

Here's a link to a great article on joker valves in Practical Sailor. Joker Valves for Marine Heads - Practical Sailor Print Edition Article Joker Valves for Marine

On the hose from the sea cock. It is usual to have a loop in the flexible pipe taking it above the heeled water line. There is usually plastic 'u' bend clamped on to the up and down pipes to form the

Hi Ian. I'm not familiar with the valves you're referring to. Where are they? Thanks, Kent SM243 Kristy

Check your anti siphon loop valves. The little rubber valves on mine perished, stuck together and stopped the anti siphon from working. Much nicer job than cleaning out the 'jokers'. Ian. 'Ocean

I think you're right, mine were in service kits stuffed in a plastic container with other things by the previous owner, even the O-rings aren't O anymore. I'll order some spares Cheers Alan Elyse

I never really understood why they called it a "Joker" valve, now I think I know: it is a joke, it doesn't work! I've replaced this valve in both heads twice now and the bowls still slowly fill with

That'a really useful Mohammad - thankyou.. Clearly the first thing I have to do is take the inspection cover off and see what's going on. It's not the first motor that's failed on my my 54 due to

Hello Tony; On our 54, the staysail furler sounded rough from the time we purchased her. After a few months of cruising, the Genoa furler started sounding the same. When I removed the inspection cover

Thank you all for responding - I didn't know there was a belt inside the motor that could break. I'll try and take it to bits to see if that's the problem. Best regards, Tony Robinson PS - Joel - many

Tony, If you email me at lastmd at Aol.com, I will be happy to share my experience with Bamar. I would rather not do this on the open forum. Best, M Amel 54 #68 2007, Callisto Michael Last

Tony, Bamar changed their design from the belt driven model that you have to a gear driven design. There was a falling-out between Amel and Bamar over the failures of the model you have, so Amel to

Tony, Before spending the money and time buying a replacement , take the motor to a repair shop. Most any problem with a motor can be quickly and cheaply repaired. Before removing the motor ,

Hello everyone. My genny furler motor - a Balmar - failed yesterday while reefing the genny. I anticipate getting a replacement from either Amel or Balmar but if this has happened to anyone else and

Good afternoon Bill, Thanks again for the information. I just finished to reinstall the windlass, with the new eye, and it works !!! First time, in almost 4 years that I own the boat, that the chain