Mark, Follow this link to our blog when we were in New Zealand...there is a photo of the inside of the cockpit enclosure.

I just sent you the Skype request. Still not sure I will be able to skype you. --------------------------------------------

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Hello Bill, I have the regular 300 ft of chain. I have a ballonner and spinaker in one storage and lots of docking rope, spare halyard, short chain, spare anchor in the other. But I think my

Alex, skype me at billandjudy_rouse Bill

Alex, The water level in ours when we did in-the-water repair was about 4 to 5 inches below the lip seal...and I thought that was a little high. I looked for a photo, but do not have a good one. How

One more question... What do you estimate is the distance to the water from the where the lip seal seats on your boat? (Just trying to see how much weight I have to move). I will say, I have notice a

Hello Bill, Yes, it is sea water, about 25 mm or even 20 mm. The bow thruster leak start to appear 3 months ago, and this is (coincidence) when I started to bring more of my belonging - which I put

Alex, One more thing. I looked at your photos again. Regarding the photo of the inside of the tube opening where you have removed the lip seal and donut: Is that sea water about 25mm from the lip seal

Alex, Number of foam donuts and retaining screw: I am not sure why you have two foam seals on either side. I think this is wrong and possibly the foam on the top side was the wrong material. Sorry, I

Well, the bow Thruster repair is not going as expected. I took some pictures (preparation, etc.) I will post once I am done. I only posted the relevant pictures to the

Mark, I will post a photo later, but I believe I can describe it for you. First, locate the cockpit full enclosure tie down cleats which are stainless and about 1.3 inches wide. They line up with the

Hans, You will get different opinions from different people, however I would caution any opinion that states that one particular is the best. Most of us have NOT used all of the paints available and

JP, Yes, a compressor normally needs more power to start. There are no visible capacitors, but I suspect that capacitors are part of the Danfoss #101N0210 Compressor controller. Bill BeBe

I have nothing to argue with the above suggestions but I have a question connected to this analysis: I was under the impression that, when the compressor starts, it needs more power than after it has

My experience with SeaHawk is the same as Ric's. 3 yrs ang going strong. Peakes did my paint job which included sanding off all old paint, some epoxy work, priming and painting 2 coats plus a third

The best bottom paint ever is Seahawk. Lasted me four years & still going strong. Billy Wray' s (surveyor & rigging) wife sells it. Forgot company, but Peakes can steer you. Can't buy it in states.

I believe I have one, but have not put tried it yet. Once I do, I will be happy to post some pictures. Will take a few weeks. Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

We are planning to order a new bimini for our Super Maramu 2000 from Amel. We were presented with an option for a “winter cover” it apparently includes extra tubes as "is meant to shut the entire

Hallo all, what kind of antifouling do you use if you cannot get the antifouling awlgrip GOLD LABEL BP204 charcoal black? We normally use this antifouling, but we ` but we can`t get it in Trinidad,