Annual change wouldn’t be bad at all.... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

I wonder if the TSA will pull it out of checked baggage? ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Matt, I came across a company called H2Out that sells driers for vent lines that suggests an annual change of the desiccant with a properly sized unit. I would think that unless the boat is in

Hi Steve, We had a similar sail a 110 % Yankee cut headsail . It is made from 10.5 Oz material. It is bulletproof and we have had it up in 40-45 knots. It’s a great sail. When we go offshore we

Sorry the image is hard to read- This is the write-up from Howes. It is used most of the time in fuel depots where the diesel is stored over the summer for home heating oil. At Howes we understand

Hi Steve, we have a 90% built for us by Super Sailmakers in Ft Lauderdale. We wanted a heavy weather sail. They made it with a high cut Yankee type foot to allow room for breaking seas over the deck.

On Kimberlite we use a number of steps to remove crud and bugs from our fuel. After over 6000 engine hours and layups in the Caribbean with ½ full tanks we have never had a problem. First we

On Kimberlite we use a number of steps to remove crud and bugs from our fuel. After over 6000 engine hours and layups in the Caribbean with ½ full tanks we have never had a problem. First we

Okay, because several people asked for it, I posted this short, silly video of me installing the toe rail. Mind you, it was June in Bodrum, 100 degrees and we were cursing and swearing when we were

This is a very interesting thread! I love the way Intention sails in all wind conditions! Last summer, we were punching into 30+ knots apparent with two reefs in the genoa, no main and one reef in the

All good points, James. Working with dessicant dryers for air compressors, on a humid day, the crystals were pink (from clear) in a few hours. I fear that a proper dryer that one could set and forget

Good question,Maud sent the same diagram ,but without removing the scupper its hard to know the profile. Pat SM #123

Steve, That gives us a trail to follow... The Eudora/Sora Babynova and Euronova lines of machines do fit the space available. Now we just have to see if there is any way to get one in the USA at a

Matt, I agree. The desiccant cartridges would need to be replaced from time to time Most of the ones I have considered change colour indicating the need while others can be heated to drive off

Dear Amelians, We have decided to sell our Voyageur. More info under subgroup "Yacht for sale" Best regards and thank you all for the best forum Per-Erik and Lotta Edwards

Borrow several voltmeters. Attach them to the BT wiring at a few places along the wiring path. Run the BT to failure, check each voltmeter for voltage. Thus will help you locate the problem. Its

A desiccant/dryer would be a great idea. Finding one that is maintenance free, and passive, may be a problem. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Yes a video would help to get a better understanding how you did

On 9 Feb 2020, at 16:49, Porter McRoberts via Groups.Io <portermcroberts@...> wrote: I agree Nick— You're right, certainly about the industry norm. And I’m sure there are many theories on

Hi Karen, See the attached photo. We purchased it from Le Ship in Martinique in 2016. It cost way too much, but seems well built, and has a metal bar I can install for passages to lock the drum in