We are installing a Victron 7000 watt isolation transformer which is 230v / 50/60hz this weighs 28Kg feeding to a Victron Quattro which combines the functioning of the 30A and 100A charger and the

I'm in the process of replacing both my primary and backup chargers, and my 24-220 inverter.  I've been reading about these isolation transformers and they look like a good idea.  I have a couple of

Dennis, You'll find a factory rudder drawing I posted in the "Files" section.

Hello Maramu Owners,   We have had Libertad in the boatyard for a couple of months and silly me, I asked the yard to fill some bumps in the bottom of the skeg we received when lightly bouncing

I have to agree with Richard. We did our trans atlantics back in 2000 and used SSB for weather updates with Herb of Southbound II -- glad to hear he's still at it -- and for Pactor email and chats on

While the day to crossing links may be better/faster on the sat phone. Getting info from Southbound Two is a great way to stay in touch with yachts head the same way. The SSB is great to chat it up

Golden Daze, Maramu 192 crossed the Atlantic twice with both. We ended up using the satphone only. We used provider uuplus for our email, which allows you to control what is sent to you and

I agree with Joel and will leave this debate up to those in this group who are vastly more experienced, however, we have always install an SSB because.... 1) We like to be able to hear weather

Hi Everybody. Serious ocean going voyaging cruisers should have both. SSB for the nets and superb local and regional information sharing. Sat phone for always being able to contact someone at anytime

Yes please big debate - I have the same dilemma. Peter Forbes 07836 209730 ppsforbes@... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Our SM 2000 does not have SSB and the previous owner crossed the Atlantic a couple of times with a satellite phone with data rather than SSB. I am interested in views on the pros and cons of both

Thanks Colin, The pics are great. In the manual it says that the rudder anodes and the SSB ground plates are connected together.....where exactly is this connection ?? Yes I'm getting a 30A 24/12V

Hi Alan, congratulations. Look forward to seeing you around the Pacific. We are heading back up to Fiji (for a start) at the end of May Danny and Yvonne SM 299 Ocean Pearl Home Port, Mangonui New

Further to my last directions regarding changing out the synthetic rubber part of the rub rail. Here is some more helpful information. Use plenty of dish soap/water to get the rubber very slippery.

Regrettably our stay in New Caledonia was only about a week. I met someone from the UK that spent 12 years traveling between New Cal and New Zealand and occasionally Fiji and/or Tonga. If we had it

Alan, Congratulations! You have chosen wisely. Best regards, Mark Cream Puff SM2K #275 www.creampuff.us

Hi Alan We placed the ICOM710 above the wet jacket locker on RHS of Nav Station. Found this fine for use while sitting at nav station stool. AT130 tuner is in the rear locker on Sbd side near where

Thanks Colin, Elyes doesn't have an SSB. I've ordered an ICOM 710 and AT130 with a Pactor Modem, but I a bit unsure of exactly WHERE to install it.. Where is your SSB installed and where is the

Not only a great boat, but what a fantastic location to start from. Congratulations!!

Welcome Alan ELYES is a beautiful boat and your will be truly happy with her I am sure. Well worth the trip to the Pacific area to find such a really nice Amel at a good price. Thank you also for