Bill , That is why I asked, I thought it may present a problem . I suppose I could cap the end or keep it out of the tank and store it elsewhere. You may remember that I have been eating up my zincs

The reason you should not is that your SM tank is made of 316 stainless steel. You will get dissimilar metal corrosion where the stick touches the tank...worse case is that the corrosion will

I broke my plastic fuel stick , I am thinking about making one from aluminum bar stock. Is there any reason that would be a problem to use in the fuel tank ? Thanks, Pat SM Shenanigans

Mark, I thought it may not be NPT,that is why I asked. Thank You, Pat SM Shenanigan

Hi Bob, Thanks also to you for the suggestions and ideas. Really great, this forum, for these kind of issues I the mean time please know I used the springs as on DarNico which I visited earlier last

Pat, Not NPT. It is1 ¼” BSP With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us

I'm away from KAIMI so I cannot give you a photo but we have a rather large sliding bolt lock on the top inside corner of the companion way slide that was installed by the previous owner. He also

Eric I encourage you to try my system with the spring on the outside of the bar applying it against the frame ! it is very easy to open , just tilt the bottom of the bar out of the groove , and let

I need to replace my seacock in the aft head ,could someone confirm the size I need ,I believe it to be 1 1/4" NPT , but not sure and I want to purchase it prior to taking the old one out ,as my boat

Totally agree with you, the seawater pump is really badly placed Dominique

HI Dominique, Thanks for confirming that. My solenoid does not have this button, but it is definitely faulty. I shorted across the main terminals and the engine now cranks but does not run. It turns

The solenoid under the 12 v alternator

Yes, fitted on a D3-110. There is a rubber push button under the Valeo that you can hold pushing trying to start. The push button make a manual contact between both big wires. If your engine starts

Thanks Bill, yes I know that the max prop can lock be locked for a purpose like driving a shaft alternator. However when paying many $$$ I wondered if there were other experiences out there. And

Thanks Dominique, Is this fitted to a D3-110? The one I have on #154 seems to be a Volvo part, but I just can't see the part number. It would be nice to know that it fits directly on the D3-110. I'm

Hi Arno, I now see that I'm not the only one who is thinking about this system. Great topic for the forum. Thanks for your reply. Another possible solution:) Will let the options settle in and choose

Hello Dean, it’s a Valeo CEY 14 (c3212) Dominique Irko A54#16

Hi Eric, I made a modification earlier this year and so far I’m very happy with the result. I’m pretty sure the same could be done on a

Hi Bill, Would you please send me a copy of the Amel drawing of the chain counter. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

I have the same problem. I also found the nut missing on the forward most bolt in the starboard locker so that is also worth checking. Its a good yoga workout trying to get a nut and washer back on