Bob's photo of the new wear bushing with stainless steel was just shown to Amel Mediterranean in France by a friend of mine. They say that they are not aware of this change. I assume that Amel has

My 12mm vectran outhaul has a polyester cover and it has not slipped in 3000+ miles and winds in excess of 50knots. Just pull it up as tight as youcan and it will be fine. The 12mm fits much better in

Alexandre, It is pretty expensive there in the season (Nov – Jun). The real cool spots are Pier 66 and Bahia Mar. I think Bahia Mar is slated for some renovations. This is where the big boys

always a spot down in dania. However it has been many years since we where in Florida! Playboy Marine Center 1 954-920-0533 or Harbour Towne Marina 801 NE 3rd StDania Beach. 954-926-0300 cheers

Have you priced any in WPB/ North PB? can you go under a bridge at low tide-- specifically, the bridge immediately north of the entrance to the Port of Palm Beach? The bridge is the one that goes to

Hi I stayed in Bahia Mar. Nice place nice people. clos beach and swimming pool. You could see my flightview over the marina and beach with multicopter. http://youtu.be/SW_TPehYrmA Best Regards / Med

Wow! Price has gone up a lot since I was there Kent

Thanks Kent, Haven't called, but looked at their price, they want over $3000/month... I think this is a little pricy for that... Thanks again, sincerely,

I stayed at the Las Olas City Marina for a few months several years ago. Other than nice bath facilities there wasn't much there, but it was well located. At that time it was priced a bit better

One place not to go is River Bend. Really kind of dumpy. Stephanie DiBelardino

Does any one has recommendation for Marina in Fort Lauderdale? I plan on staying there for a couple of months for repairs and service. Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289

I believe the c drive uses 15-40 weight oil. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite SM 376

The last time I had trouble with the bow thruster, it was just the contacts in the relay that needed filing. This time that didn't bring it back to life. I'm trying determine now if the motor is

Hey Steve, Don't be sorry; by replying with the name of the manufacturer, I completed a Goog search and found Naudet! I sent them an email asking if they will service the unit directly. Awaiting an

Sorry...I didn't know you were in Turkey. Good luck on the repair. Regards, Steve S/V Aloha SM72

Helle Stephen, Thank you for the note. As Eleuthera is in Turkey, I will try to get Naudet to affect a repair. As you say, if it can be saved, I would love to keep it. JPG

Hello Jean-Pierre My Naudet recording barograph also stopped working. I have sent it to Robert E. White instruments in the USA for repair. They are experts, and can fix most any brand of barograph.

For what it's worth, Grand Cru (SM #442) and L'ORIENT (SM #422) both hauled out this May in Ft. Lauderdale. My friend has owned Grand Cru for 2 years...........we've owned L'ORIENT for 4 years. Both

Hi, Mike, Yes, water will make the oil in the reservoir turn milky. I've always changed my seals when ever I haul out...usually at 2 years and well under the 800hr recommended maintenance interval.