John: Using "at" in the email address rather than the ampersand "@" seems to work for conveying email address on Yahoo. Are you aboard Bali Hai? Would you mind taking the measurements that I have

I have a set of instructions from Desalateur which say that the oil for the cat pump is 0.75ltr. of SAE 30/40 engine oil and that it is important not to mix different oils. I think it is possible to

Hello fellow Amel owners, I am not currently on my boat, yet I need to know a couple of dimension for the port side cockpit lazarette. 1. I need to know (cm or inches ok) the height of the

"Out of the hurricane box. Boat will be in NZ AU for some time and then sailed back to the US." I am insured thru Offshore Risk Management, William J. Coates, broker, (305) 743-7711 or (800)

Gary, Thanks. Out of the hurricane box. Boat will be in NZ AU for some time and then sailed back to the US. I'm confused about how Yahoo handles reply addresses> I've set my preferences to show

Drew: Yahoo trunkates all email addresses so I have to respond this way. Where are you located? Will the boat be kept in or out of the hurricane box? These items will greatly influence insurance

Am in the process of purchasing an Amel SM 2000; would appreciate any info and recommendations regarding insurance. Please respond to my email drew.gaffney@... Thanks

To all, I am installing a SSB radio. The Amel manual says "If the boat hasn't got any SSB radio the ground plates are connected to the zinc anodes. When setting up a SSB, disconnect the ground

This snap, crakle and pop phenomenon has been described as a marine life creature called "krill". I have no details on it, but doing an online search should produce useful

Peter, Yes indeed the snapping and popping sound is caused by snapping shrimp. From National Geographic: "Among the fascinating creatures of the deep is a finger-size shrimp with an oversize

When snorkeling you can hear the same sound and it is my experience that it is sea urchin munching on shells and mussels. In the cold Danish waters you won’t hear the sound as we have no sea

Peter, I too had the same experience in a marina in the med. I spent virtually all night trying to trace an "electrical short" only to be told by a livaboard that it was fish scraping away the growth

Whe I was docked in Gran Canaria I heard the same sound for 4 days. I was told it was small shrimp (or some such sea life) munching on or around the bottom of the hull. The sound was most pronounced

Hi Peter, Welcome to one of life's mysteries. I first heard this sound about 25 years ago and have heard it on various boats in various harbours. I have yet to hear a definitive explanation for it,

When below decks I hear a sound that most resembles the sound of rice crispies, or of someone popping very small bubble wrap, or sizzling grease. I am tied to a slip, the hull has recently been

Robin , thank you very much for your detailed advice. This is all so helpful. Regards, ROB.

Most likely source of the sound is small fish feeding on the inevitable algae that collects on the hull. I've frequently heard similar sounds. Charlie MALAIKA II SM 336

Rob, Santorins are generally tough but, as with any boat, there can be problems. A certain amout does depend on age and number as updating does take place. We have an old Santorin and

Hi Ian, We have just got back to Malta and seen your posting.My chain counter has always been hopeless at measuring outgoing chain possibly because it runs out so fast. It is useful when up anchoring

Hi Mark Yes the pump oilneeds to be changed every 500 hours or every few years. It is quite a simple procedure. make sure you use the proper CAT oil for the pump. I understand its some kind of