Hi Kent Thank you very much. I fully understand your reasons for stopping and shipping from Australia to Turkey. I met many in the Pacific who had similar plans. We are glad we completed the

Hi all We have changed our stove and cooktop on S/Y Lady Annila from cooking gas to electric ones. Please read in the attached pdf-file. Happy Sailing and cooking :) /Annsofie & Jonas S/Y Lady

Thanks Mark. I'm going to check the fuel filters next. It's strange that it sounds just fine, no rough running then stops. The engine is pretty much brand new, so at least I know its not the

Congratulations on your circumnavigation, Colin and Lauren! We aren’t quite that ambitious, but we are starting our 5 to 10 year cruising plan through the Caribbean, South Pacific, and

Mark, Older diesel engines need three things to keep on running: 1. Fuel 2. Air 3. Compression The overwhelming majority of the time an issue like you describe will be fuelling related. Have you

Hello Santorin LO (by the way, what is your name?) If I understand correctly you suspect you have a leak around the timing belt area - not the gearbox end that your picture shows. So the picture is

It's been several months since my wife and I left our boat up in the Chesapeake and upon arrival today to have it hauled for a long over due cleaning. The Yanmar diesel fired right up, but then after

Hi Teun We have just arrived back in Australia after completing our circumnavigation this week. Right now we are in Bundaberg for a few weeks but will return home to Brisbane soon around

Try asking on the Sailing Australia FB page..... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Ah. I didn’t see that there was a photo. Agree - looks like rust. Still could be coolant lines if there is rust inside manifold, or check exhaust mixing elbow (if you have the original elbow, it

Do you use pink / red antifreeze? If so, check your coolant lines and fittings, as well as your coolant level. -James

Hola Jose You may contact me or call me (+4179215113) Hablo español! Gerald Bassin SM #113 Jetlag

I am leaving around November 10 2019 from NOUMEA to AUSTRALIA; probably north of BRISBANE and south of BUNDABERG. Can anybody recommend a safe & affordable marina where I can leave the boat for 8

Good morning everyone, I would like to introduce myself to the group. My name is Prieto, almost retired airline pilot :), working and living in Spain - Alicante. Last month I bought an Amel

Is salt water or what? The color probably is rust. Inviato da iPhone

Jose Thanks again for the silicone seals. Would you please confirm that the seals are intended to replace the 'hard' lip seal below the upper foam seal in the orientation as per attached photo's? Many

Bob and Suzanne, Thanks . That might do the trick . Ian and Judy , Pen Azen , SM 302 , Kilada , Greece

Hello again Gerhard! That does look factory and compliments the design. I have no doubt I won't be able to restore the original, however it is a wide low design which will mean some modifications.

Hi Group, Recently after few hours of motorring especialy on higher rpm i found red water under the gearbox. However, i could not licate the source of the leakage. After about 100hrs of the same (was

Hi James; We purchased our replacement directly from Dessalator. We purchased 10 meters of hose (For two replacements) and 4 extra fittings. A fairly straight forward job, but Dessalator is not