Hi Andrew, I am looking at the possibility of a few days cycling in Girona at the beginning of May. Perpignan is only an hour or so away. Are you in the area around that time? Kind regards Mark

Hi , Do you have any idea as to who makes these fittings? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Bill, It looks very nice. What was the cost from Amel? I have some parts waiting to get put together at Amel for shipment. When do you think this assembly will be shipped. Is it for the Kimberlite

Porter, et al I have been waiting to respond because there were some things developing. Amel recently quoted a new and improved caliper assembly to one of my clients who originally ordered brake shoe

Hi Bill, We are in agreement that if the engine mounts are changed alignment is needed. In my case the bushes had worn through and the bolts holding the coupling together were loose and one was

Danny, Your situation was rarer than you think. A significant amount of owners don't change the Vetus coupling bushings until after the failed bushings has caused the running engine has shaken

Bill, I assumed that you also are suggesting changing the engine mounts. If you don’t, you do not need to realign the engine. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Hi Bill, I made that coupling alignment tool. If you would like the drawing of it I will be happy to send it to you . There is also a trick to remove the coupling as it is the exact same diameter as

Hi Bill, I have in the past shared my story of having this situation in Tonga some years ago. Without going into those details I would comment that unlike the situation if one was changing engine

Hello Mark, Good that you read the requirements… Since Irma & Maria, they have changed and are in my opinion impossible to follow. Not to mention, even when you do, like I did, still it is a never

Mark, See attached. There’s not much to see really – just the connection to the probes that sit in the pipe. I think the clever stuff must be done in the controller. An interesting

Pantaenius just told me that my policy would not be renewed this May—no discussion. So I am pleased that this forum has had a discussion on the subject of different carriers. Miles s/y

Thanks for the info John. James

Juan Thanks so much for the photos of the cockpit table! My email is: kaplan@... Any further info on the table would be much appreciated BR Andre Kaplan Mango 71 88

Mark, FYI, the SidePower Thruster in a 55 has an 800 amp fuse...see below: Best, Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 My Calendar Yacht School

That table is really nice! Best, Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 My Calendar Yacht School

Mark, Exactly. My point was that the policy language might change weekly and your policy language really depends on when you bought it. Apparently, there is a constant battle inside insurance

Hi James, Yes we got booted from TopSail UK for 2019 thanks to the US registration. We eventually settled with IMIS and the Jackline policy. It is about 40% more expensive than the policy we had

Thanks James!

All, A client of mine recently replaced the Rubber Bushings inside his Vetus Coupling. His SM Yanmar had 4500 hours and zero vibration. Please look at the Rubber Bushings which were removed. It is