Hello! We will buy new sails for 2016 season as our newly bought SM sails are in poor condition, however will use this season to learn how it is to sail on own a SM before making major investment, our

Alex, I am not sure of the answer, but it may be because these Kabuto diesels are also commonly used in agriculture. We all know that when you label the identical part for marine use, the price

We got a new set in hydranet triradial for a fairly lower price with our sailmaker Banks in Leghorn (livorno, tuscany). It's really a good set and our SM has increased her performance in comparison to

Good afternoon, When I search for the Onan starter price, Onan part 185-7104, I found them at usually $700. But I took a picture of the starter on my genset (which you will see on the 4 and 5th

Eric, I see nobody came forward with Contender info/recommendations. I wish I could help you, but it is not a fabric I am familiar with. When I was researching sailcloth I found that the worse

Thank you Bill, Yes you are totally correct. I also have the Kubota D1105 !!! Thanks again, hope you are doing well! Alexandre --------------------------------------------

I think it is the same starter. Check the diesel engine. If it is a Kubota 3-Cyl Diesel Model D1105, it is the same starter on each the MDKAL and the MDKAV Bill

Alexandre, Check with the onan distributor, They are always changing the part numbers, it could possibly be a new number for the same starter. Try calling cummins metropower in New Jersey of The

Good morning, I am having trouble to find the correct part number for the Onan MDKAL B Specs 12 volt starter… On a lot of post I see the part 185-7104 but it is for the MDKAV model…. Could

Paul, I have lots of experience with real leather. Unfortunately, in a Marine environment, it will not last as long as UltraLeather and will absorb everything. You will probably replace real leather

Thank you! Anyone considering real leather?

Dennis, I think you will find that it was a 1985 problem--the main manufacturers of gelcoat widely used in Europe at the time produced a bad batch that year . It almost put Jeanneau out of

A 'for sale' in the signature of an otherwise useful and contributory post would seem to me a very acceptable practice. It would be a shame though to dilute this excellent feed of useful Amel

Ahhh I am used to SWMBO She Who Must Be Obeyed from an old English series called Rumpole of the Baily :-p Sent from my android device.

TOTMBO = the one that must be obeyed 😃

Just Came across this from my young and foolish—has nothing to do with sailing- but I thought you all would find it interesting. I Did #2—a sissy dive #4, #6 and #11- 11 is a very hairy

I have been investigating a new set of Sails for Kimberlite. The Contender sailcloth seems like a very nice cloth to use on a radial cut sail. Any opinions? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super

As a member of this forum since 2008 I would greatly appreciate guidance from Jose or whoever is the current administrator of the site regarding the issue of members wishing to sell their vessels. I

Barry, Thanks for your email. 1/ No, I have no ownership or any other rights with regard to this Group. I think I said, it was "none of my business. " 2/ I absolutely support all Amel owners

I see your point Bill and I believe most of the members would agree with you, however I do have two questions: 1/ Are you the webmaster of this site? 2/ Do you support MEMBERS providing advertising