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

Re:chain counter-Sundance, sm349 has the same problem.ie. counts up in seconds. Will tackle this winter and post it if we can solve it. Murray Seidel, Wilmington, N.C.

I have a Super Maramu with the 150 liter per hour watermaker. Does the 220V high-pressure pump require some kind of regular service? I do not have any documentation recommending any maintenance but

I intent to change from a Rival 41 to an Amel Santorin and have just joined the group. Can any member give me good advice on general survey issues which might not be obvious to a newcomer to the

I just purchased Santorin #143 Allegra, the second to last built. The previous owner is French, and only has the French owners manual. I sent an e-mail to Amel 2 weeks ago and have had no

Yes, I have it on my Santorin. Installed by the factory. Georges Pellegrini. Santorin #132

The problem is most likely caused by blockage between the pump and the pressure sensor. To fix this, remove the pyramid shaped connector between the pump and the adjustment box by removing the many

I have found that two liters of pickling strength vinegar and fresh water pumped through the toilet into the holding tank once a month makes the jocker valves last much long and largly stops

I've just installed 2 130 watt solar panels on my SM .I put them on the top of the aft cabin, attached to the hand rails,with stainless steel tubing and clamps. The only hole I drilled in the boat was

At risk of repeating someone's suffering .....I came across this the other day http://www.cooperss.com/assetdetail.php?show=marine&ID=24043&P=A

We're planning on heading toward Mexico, Belize and beyond this winter. Rio Dulce also sounds tempting to visit. One of the SSCA members had this to say about maximum draft when I asked him

simplicity of the design with the tank sitting over the outlet >valve. Joe McDonnell, Khamsin B <willem.j.kroes@...> wrote:

Hi Bob Thanks for taking the trouble to post a copy of this diagram; I do in fact already have this. What I think I need in order to complete the specification for the MaxProp is the reduction in