Why not just use a two piece screen (2 screens that are 1/2 the companionway height ) with or without a hinge?

Will do tomorrow.

The cleanest way to make up a pig tail for the 24 volt outlets is to buy a molded Italian Type L wire and cut off one end. The last one I made up used this from ebay: DELL 6FT 3-PRONG TYPE L 10A 220V

I use the Anker PowerDrive 5 USB chargers with 5 ports and 24 volt capabiliiy (actually 12-30 volts). They come with a 2 foot wire connecting the charger and cigarette plug so it reaches

We found these, that work on 12 or 24 volt input (8-30). The lowest price I saw was on eBay. https://www.ravpower.com/p/ravpower-24w-4.8a-dual-usb-car-adapter.html ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Sound good. Can you post a photo? Denise McGovern CARA, SM440, Chesapeake Bay

The problem with inserting an insect screen into the vertical companionway slider is that the solid dodger impedes insertion and removal of a hull height screen. I recently ordered and received a

Good idea! ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

I often hang a light-sensitive David Megalight 6 feet above the cockpit while at anchor. I provide the 12 volts required with this item from Amazon: "24V to 12V Step Down Converter,60W 5A BUENNUS 24V

Thanks Joerg I will purchase the same Regards Paul

Yes, Paul I have an alarm. See pic.

I had to run some 12v wiring on my SM. It's not difficult but will require a bit of patience and a good work light :). I would definitely recommend that you tap power from a converter and not from

Hi Thomas, No there is not. I actually mounted one of those DC-DC (24-12 Volt) converters on the inside wall where the fresh water gauge sits on the other side (inside the locker below the ceiling). I

Hi Thomas, I have few of these cheap converters on Elyse for uses like that....24V in and adjust for 12v out...easy

Danny Sm 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi, Salt is all pervasive. It is gritty stuff. If you are minimal sailing with regular rainfall it is not usually too much of a problem. However major passages in the tropics puts gritty salt every

Thanks Thomas

Paul, You may want to check the block at the end of the boom too, mine and others’ were a bit seized. We cleaned it up and also ordered a replacement from Amel, as it seems to be specially adapted

Hi Thomas; We managed to take the blocks apart. It does take some patience and work since the years of salt and dust have the parts fused together fairly well. Once apart the new loops fit right in.

Hi all, Before I get onto a wild goose chase, does anyone know if there is a 12V power supply in the cabinet behind the 24V panel or nearby, and, if yes, where it comes from (starter battery or 24/12