FYI if the coupling itself needs to be completely replaced, the best price I found was Jamestown dustributers out of Rhode Island (part KO53) has the best price of $263USD. Best of luck!!! Bill M

Bill mentions the Vetus flexable coupling, I would also invest in a set of replacement rubber bushions for the coupling, as overtime the original bushions will have deformed. Its a small additional

Let me add that that the anchor drain can be blocked at the frwd head drain. There is a “T” where the anchor locker drain and shower intersects. Hair from the shower can clog the in the T and

Derick, Who ever did the stay sail, did a beautiful job. Well done! Ric Bali Hai, SN24, Annapolis

Agree, there is a good chance these could need replacing however I just had to deal with this issue so I recommend the coupling that joins the Amel drive to the engine transmission be checked. I had

If they are the original Vetus hydraulic mounts then there's a good chance one or two of the mounts are shot by now. Look for a seperation or bulging of the rubber from the top cap or check the height

Hi, Santorin18, They sometimes call me "Rusty" because I had a ball of over 100ft of chain rusted into a solid ball in my chain locker. It was a horrible job getting it out, but I am now intimate

You can clean the chain locker through the waterproof port pictured on the same page in the manual. Let all your anchor chain out. Select the smallest crew member and send them to that port with a

Thanks B & J, I believe it should be the same and actually spotted the pipe and the valve before, but seems like the only access to Chain locker hole is through the same joint of the pipe. Brgds

I do something slightly different to what Alan does, in that I start the tack under full sail, but then quickly let the Genoa sheets loose before furling so that there is less strain on the furler.

I have read over the years about many owners with newer boats than mine replacing their motor mounts. My question is how do you know if your mounts need to be replaced. My boat is a 1994 and may very

How can I see the photo?

I am not sure because I have little experience with a Santorin, but a Super Maramu's chain locker drains into the gray water sump. There is a valve below the bow thruster that needs to be open for it

Hi, (SANATORIN) can anyone tell where is the draining hole of the chain locker and the access to it??? I have just observed some water in the chain locker, the access to it is from the starboard

We furl the genoa to about half while still sailing, then start the tack and wind it in until maybe about 2 metres of the foot left to go and as soon as we are past the head of the wind we wind it out

Thanks - once I return to an area with decent internet I will post some pictures in case someone finds them useful. I am not sure whether or not it was the correct thing to do in the long run - only

A tour de force of DIY repairs! Well done Andrew! You give the rest of us courage to try the seemingly impossible. Derick SM2K #400 Brava

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Hi I am also trying to register a Super Maramu in Ireland. They still seem to insist on a "International Tonnage Certificate (1969)" (ITC). Amel had Super Maramu's measured by "Bureau Veritas" but

Yes I know that, but don't use True Wind as a measurement. We use the function to sail on a wind angel, and the figures you use, and get, is apparent. Regards Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila SM 232 Skickat