Hi Alan, I hope you find the source. We had a similar indication with intermittent low illumination of the Masse neg lamp. We were wintering in an Italian marina and through observation of their

Yes please! Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

I have a copy of Amel’s drawing of the rudder and steering system. If somebody is interested, I can post it. Bill Kinney SM #160, Harmonie Narragansett Bay, RI, USA “Ships and men rot in

James, Now that’s a fun fact! But I guess magnesium hydroxide could be as good a thread lubricant as anything else. Just be sure to use the “unflavored” variety. :-) I am not aware of any

Richard, Do you know the width/thickness of the strap ? That's not a bad idea to tap it a bit larger or at the least run a tap through it to clean the threads up. Thanks,Pat

Good afternoon James & Bill, Very interesting solution there James! I added it to the Illustration. I have quite a few friends that work at JSC (front and back room), I don’t think they new

Hi Pat you can also tap the bolt threads one size larger to increase the surface area and provide a fresh surface. And yes as a result you'll have drill the hole in the zinc larger. Fair Winds Smooth

Bill and Alexandre, I thought that I would mention that the Kennedy Space Center uses (don’t laugh) Phllips unflavoured Milk of Magnesia on the threads of fasteners that will be exposed to high

Alexandre, I would change the Lanocote. At best, it will melt and run out of the joint leaving it unprotected. At worst it would decompose in place and potentially glue the fasteners in place.

Eric, One of my zincs also dissolves faster than the other . My electrician found that I only had 560 at the strap. He is trying to determine if I have a leak , but we also surmised that I may have

Peter, I appreciate your detailed post and also the additional photos showing the underside of the cockpit sole and upper compression post details. From your photos, it appears that the plate

Good morning Mark & Bill, Thank you so much for your input. I just added your note on the illustration. Bill, do you think Lanocote will made more bad than good (and should change it now)? Compare

Hi Eric, I think you have found the reason for your "under-zincing". How does the bolt look on the zinc that isn't active? Rusty? I would clean the bolt threads well, and get a small round wire

Good morning Alan, It is very interesting it goes on and off… If it was from one of the heads, have you thought of may be using only 1 for a couple of days, then use the other one? Hope you find

James, I did a full inspection of the box, including the load transferring part in engine room. After cutting away the isolation and cleaning the open space of the ceiling I cannot detect any cracks

Greetings Wise Ones, A few days ago, I ran the fuel tank down to ... safe low limit.. but I was wondering how accurate are the "remaining fuel" marks on the stick. Anyone ever do a check? Fair

Thanks Alexandre, Today it's gone again, the light doesn't light up, but next time it does I will do as you suggest Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Alexandre, Great job, and helpful pictures. I only have two comments. It is not a good idea to reuse lock washers, especially in a high temperature application like this. They anneal and lose their

Alexandre, Very nice job! I find it really helpful when you document these things. It makes me add it to my “to do” list. Darn you! I will also change the all hose screw clamps when doing