Hi all, My research into Coppercoat prompted me to email the manufacturers. Below is their reply. I am becoming pretty convinced by the product and when I can find a good yard to strip the bottom

We hit a whale about 1000 miles west of Grand canaria. We were under Gennaker and mizzen ballooner and doing 9-10 knots. When we hit the whale, one crewmember flew from the saloon table to the

They are in stock in Guadeloupe and budget marine throughout the Caribbean. I bought a few 2 days ago. Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From:

hi, I use a length of plastic PVC pipe works great same diameter works for the packing on the rudder stock. I put a block of wood on it and hammer away. works great. Eric Amel Super Maramu #376

I also had two Goiot plastic handles break. I was able to order replacements from: Navimo USA, Inc. 7455 16th street East # 107 Sarasota, FL 34243 941.360.1888 941.360.1648

Richard As promised, please find attached photos of the access ports I had installed on my Super Maramu #88. You will notice that a total of four (4) ports each about 9" X 12" were installed in

Goiot hatch handles (all Goiot hatch fittings) are available from Accastillage Diffusion page 221 of their 2007 catalogue. Branches of Accastillage Diffusion are throughout France & Spain or

Several of the GOIOT hatch handles on our Santorin SN#41 need replacing. Several have actually broken and been repaired by the previous owner. Does any one in the group know where these can

Some owners switched to deep cycle golf cart batteries. Can anyone comment on the 6V vs. 12V choice, and is the Trojan T-105 a good choice.Also please describe the layout in the compartment and

I had the same problem with Goiot hatch handles breaking. I bought replacement handles from Amel and I bought some at a chandlery in Barcelona. I emailed Goiot with no response. I do not believe

it metal down know Thanks Dave and John I am trying the epoxy and glass route and will let you know how it works!! Our boat is a 2005 model hull #466

Hi David In May I purchased Amel SM #230. Both the aft and forward holding tank copper intake pipes had similar splits as you describe. I utilized a combination of epoxy putty and PVC pipe to create

David , The pipe has very little pressure, which means very little problem. Your repair job will work just fine. I did a temporary repair job on an exaust manifold with liquid steel,and it lasted 5

Has anyone know of or has used the Yandina Hatch closer ( www.yandina.com) Serge, Mango #51 --------------------------------- Devenez un meilleur amigo grâce à Yahoo! Courriel [Non-text

We have a problem with a split of the copper outflow pipe just where it joins the holding tank! It looks like a fault in the copper pipe and the split is 5 to 10 mm. I think I could epoxy or use some

Has anyone had any experience in cleaning out the fuel tank on a 1994 Santorin. If so I would appreciate any advice or suggestions. Their does not appear to be any inspection panel or anyway of

Try Bennett Bros in wilmington , NC. They are up the cape fear river and under two big bridges. They can do anything. You can call me in Wilm. 910-470-1225. There is another one in oriental NC called

Dave, Be sure to replace the rubber o-ring seal in the new bushing. Second. Use the old bushing to push the new seals in... be sure there are no burrs or bumps on the old bushing... This makes sure

calll the corps of engineers navigation section and go with the charts. They are very helpful. Usually you can get under all the 65 foot bridges by waiting for low tide slack water, then wait on the

The bridge at Snows Cut south of wrightsville beach, nc. can be navigated at dead low tide ( the tide time given for carolina beach inlet ( south of Masonboro inlet). I take my Sm #349 through