Bill raises a good point. I have seen contractors (even the "best") compromise the integrity of the wiring by using whatever wire is available. That often means inconsistent colors. It is really

I can't seem to find replacement rocker switches for the lights above the island cabinet on my SM #477. The switch is marked 43.409 and is still being made, but orders from the factory are in lots of

Thanks Eric! Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

If you need a bilge pump for security, emergency reasons or to qualify for the insurance look for Honda WX 15 waterpump. Works with fuel and pumps 150 - 1000 liter per minute. If a watertight

Thanks Derrick !!! Alexandre --------------------------------------------

Alexandre, I cannot look for several months because I will not be on the boat until November. Derick SM2K#400

Good morning Bill, Well, still no answer on my question… Would be nice if the people with the optional 110 Volt converter who have a plug (and have used it) let me know. May be Amel or Olivier

Thank you for charing your experience,I,m not so surprised about the cost, I had my pump fixed in Turkey at the cost of a new pump I guess, still I have to put it a part myself, then it worked good

The manual pump's outflow hose was cut above the two toilet pumps and a "Y" inserted. The secondary electric's output flows into the Y. An electronic no-moving parts immersion switch by Johnsons

Thank you Bill! I have a much better offer from Y Yacht Insurance that looks rather attractive, still some outstanding issues around the fine print Paul on S/Y Kerpa SM#259

Paul, I have received quotes from Topsail twice. When I carefully read their policy, I decided not to use them. I have forgotten the specific reasons, and maybe something has changed. I did notice

Bill! I got the demand from Topsail Insurance, but I don't know if they understand that l/h rating is one thing, but reality is an other dependent on lifting height, strainer etc. they wanted the

The manual pump is rated at 75 liters/minute. Paul, I had this issue with Velos Insurance. They wanted a "bilge" pump at a higher rating than either the automatic, or the manual. I explained to them

Jamie, Your reply to Alex may be correct, but could be misinterpreted. Connecting a EU boat without a transformer to US power: The US "White" wire is not used from the shore to the boat when wiring

I took a look at the TF Marine catalog. It looks like there may also be a fit for those looking for a replacement fresh water pump: http://www.tfmarine.it/db/full_cat.pdf With best

Thank you! You who had an extra bilge pup installed, how have you done that? By connecting it's outlet with a Y connection to one of the out let hoses from the manual or the electric bilge pump? Do