Hi. When running at higher RPM, aerated water moves through the vented loop from our Volvo TMD22B and sputters out of the loop relief valve which is located in our 1997 SM at the starboard side of the

Mine, loaded with spares, fuel, provisions, dinghy and motors has come up to 16 ton. A little weight improves the ride. Replace the parts on ST7000 for another 10 years. Ric Bali Hai SN24,

Hi All, the ST7000 did its best but seems like at the age of 22 needs to retire. What will be the recommended new one for Santorin? ev 200 (medium size boats) or ev 400 (Large size) Raymarine? Any

Many thanks Joel Peter SM 433. Pure Magic

I think you will be shopping for an infra-red thermometer with a laser pointer/designator. Be sure to get one that reads up to 1000F so you can use it for exhaust gas temperatures. This is one of the

Bill Very much appreciated. I certainly shall buy a laser thermometer! Regards Peter SM433. Pure Magic On 13 May 2014, at 00:46, "'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners]"

Bill , thank you very much. I am enquiry the shipping cost. Regards Antoine SM Hélios 1997

Just to add an additional pumpout tip for the SM's that are equipped with the standpipe: Just like on the water and diesel tanks, on the holding tank caps there is a cable attached so that they don't

I searched the Imtra catalog on-line. Imtra does not have the polished brass model or a model called Life. They do have what looks to be the same fixture in stainless steel at $110 plus the shade

Imtra brand wall light, style called "Life" appears to be the identical lamp as on our SM2k hull #248. price a few years ago was US$183 for lamp, US$44 for shade. see www.imtra.com for current

Hi Bill: They are available from www.imtra.com - called Venice. Cheers, Veit ATMAN SM 215 Sent from my vm iPad On May 13, 2014, at 1:05 AM, "'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners]"

Plastimo's current catalog has some vertical bulkhead lamps, but no longer have the brass sconce with the half-shade that was used on the SM2k. Bill BeBe, 387 On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 5:19 PM,

Peter, I sent this last night, but for some reason, it bounced back...here are the results: Reached 50C at 10 minutes and 60C at 20 minutes. I am guessing that this is normal. If you do not have a

Thanks Joel, Much appreciated! Being new to the boat, and coming from all U.S. breeds prior, it was a puzzler. Solved with a couple of feet of hose and the ever venerable duct tape. Now we know and

Gotcha Craig. Thanks again to all for making sense out of what seemed gibberish. Kent

Cool, thanks again Ric. I'll be back on the boat Friday and see what mine says. Kent

Hi Rainer, in New Zealand there are companies that undertake 'fuel polishing". They bring a pump and filtration unit to the boat You need to have access for them to put in a suction and return line.

Hi Kent, ACCO 3/8 BBB is $5.91/ft at West Marine. Defender's price is $4.79. Whatever you get, take the Defender's catalog to West Marine (which is closer to you) and they will match the price. Taught

Thanks Craig

Hi Rainer, Ah, the old H.U.M.bug problem. Google it for lots of discussions. Bottom line imo is not to dump your fuel, but to overdose your tank with biocide, motor sail in some bouncy seas to stir