BTW I did look through the forum's files and photos and there were references to wiring diagrams in the post, I could not find them in the files or pic section.....

Hello all, Since our 1985 Mango was hauled out for a new cutlass bearing and bottom paint, I thought I'd check the bonding system. The strap in the bilge was corroded, as suspected and will be

I am enjoying the high latitudes chat. Thank you for your stories. Hoping for more. Mark Sea Hobo Sharki #96 Sent from my Samsung device

Thank you for your reply Ian, Judy and Peter. That is very encouraging that an SM would cope well in higher latitudes (provided adequate heating was on hand). I know all too well the central heating

Hi All, After 3 flojets (full time liveaboard, typically running 1fridge+1 freezer, lifespan 8-14mths), we have installed and been running on the Marco UP-2P 24v for a 1.5 months, as recommended

Hi together! I had this German pump in use for many years on my traditional wooden Charter Vessel. It works 24/7 with 12 people on board. I never got any problems with

I have had many, many motor failures using the Flojet pumps you all are referencing - often they last less than a year. In many instances the failures have caused my refrigeration units to shut down,

Bill Many thanks for your speedy reply. I believe it's the seal that has gone as that is where it is leaking from. I will have a go at changing it. Many thanks for your help. Rob FORESIGHT SM #152

Rob, I have not personally experienced this issue. Your ZF 25 holds 0.75 liters of fluid. Is it possibly overfilled? You do not screw in the dipstick to check the level. If not, it probably is a worn

Hello It is a easy repair, you must open the 4 screws besides the lever and mount a new radial sealing ring (SD 20x26x4) see foto. The sealing is part nr. 8 Leo SM YinYang # 69 Fiji Von meinem iPad

Hello I have ATF fluid leaking from the gear lever on my gearbox. Any suggestions? Rob smith Foresight SM#152

Hello, as a potential owner of a Sharki from 1982 I am interested in knowing: 1. salon headspace (ceiling height) 2. dimension of mattress (sleeping surface) in rear cabin when maximized. Cannot find

Hi Orion, When we owned Pure Magic (433) we sailed her from Ireland to Antarctica and back. We had an eberspacher heater fitted from new and apart from it breaking down for one 24 hour period (due to

Hi Nick, Thanks for your observations. I fully agree the insulation of especially the freezer is the main problem. As Oliver suggested in previous postings, changing the insulation with a better one

Hi Scott, The main feeder cable to the 24 volt panel is coming from the busbar-stud that sits on the wall that separates the battery compartment from the compartment that contains the main power

Hi Orion, We spent a couple of seasons in the Beagle channel and know of at least two SMs that went to the Antarctic peninsula. One owner boasted of cruising down there sitting in the cockpit with

Hi Scott, Mohammad et al, I puchased Amelia in the West indies and sailed her to Greece. So have both tropical and temperate climate experience regarding the fridge system. We have the same three

All, As mentioned in my long post about my lithium installation, I'm still trying to figure out a way to install a load disconnect solenoid that will be controlled by the Battery Management System

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Hello everyone, Just a quick question to see if anyone has had experience sailing higher latitudes, even as far as the Antarctic peninsula? I recall seeing a photo of an Amel Super Maramu in Svalbard,