Danny, Before deciding on the Jordan for my first offshore boat I read the DDDB Drag Device Data book about sea anchors and drogues. My conclusion was to go with the Jordan. I just pulled out the

Dear Amelians, I'm searching a good CAT pump dealer AND MECHANIC. Will need parts and help, once in Florida. I currently plan to stay in Ft. Lauderdale and in the Ft. Pierce area. Please let me know

Hi Danny, I don’t recall numerous problems with the Jordan the few times I have launched it. I believe with a bow mounted drag device, if a big wave is breaking you are going to get pooped.. How

James, Eric Freedman of Kimberlite wrote this article about using a Jordan Drogue on his Super Maramu: http://www.oceannavigator.com/March-April-2011/Prepare-for-survival-conditions/ You can also

Good afternoon Gary, Thanks for your kind message. As you know I have always been a big fan of yours and so thankful for the countless, excellent and so precise writings you provided the forum over

The sea anchor option has many benefits, some of which you mentioned but it also has one big potential problem. It is possible under certain conditions to develop significant sternway while riding to

Hello Alexandre, I am very sorry to hear about your continued difficulties with your insurer. As an aside, I now use Y Yachts in UK and their contracts are clear and concise. If I need to make a

Hi Ralph, I changed the original fuse (which is working thermal and therefore not apropiate for the engineroom) to a switch/fuse from Carling Technologies which is working hydraulic magnetic.Sorry

I think it all points to 1-part marine paint and redeaux every 5-6 years😀. At least that is where I would up a few years ago. Best, Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 My

Thanks Bill for the confirmation of the color. I have read and researched using Awlgrip for the stripes (as advised by the folks who did the repairs to Liahona and did her painting). However,

Alexandre: I am so sad to hear of the pain and suffering you have received at the hands of your insurance company. While I can certainly understand your feelings about insurance companies and I

Over 2 months later, and despite 2 more letters from my lawyers to ask the settlement clauses to be notified still nothing. So today I called Helvetia and said these clauses were not acceptable,

Hi Eric, I know you believe in the drogue method of storm tactics but your description of your boat preparation and handling systems confirms my negativity to the system. The number of things to

Thank you Courtney - the perfect Pantone!

Gary, As you probably know, I used the same paint and tool that you used the first time around. The second time, I had 1-part marine paint mixed in Trinidad to match the AwlGrip Cream color, which is

Hi Tony just talked to my Graphics guy and this is the color of Vinyl we used the pms color is 7421C,

Bill Rouse: This is the Awlgrip "Cream" color. Does this appear correct for what you painted your deck stripes? The photo I have seen of your stripes appeared to be more white colored. Thanks,

Hi all We recently bought Amel 54 “Catriona R” #102 in Preveza, Greece. We are reverting to the original name “Balthazar” per this old photo attached (I’ve edited out the “IV” suffix and

Hi, With respect to the Jordan Drogue it is now available in spectra—that is the way to go. It was originally developed by Don Jordan and manufactured by Dave Pelissier of Ace Sailmakers in

We applied Brightside Hatteras White in late 2017. What we learned. 1. We love the color and the match is very good. It's one of those things that really revitalizes the look of the SM, helping to