We replaced the insulation for the air cooled-under seat- freezer and when we put all back in place, the freezer does not work. The only thing I disconnected was the DC power, nothing else. Checked

Recently, the belt in my Bamar genoa electric fuller ruptured while furling in. Opening the box, I realized both sheaves had to be replaced. Here comes the hard work of extracting these little guys.

We are also spending time in the Caribbean and would love to join up. Currently in the BVIs/USVIs but heading down to Martinique soon, then returning to BVIs. If it's of interest to come this far

Miles, You do not saywhich direction you are heading when leaving Grenada or what type of batteriesyou are seeking. Throughout most of the islands, batteries are going to be expensive, about

Hi folks My service batteries seem to be on the way out. Does anyone know where batteries can be purchased economical in the Caribbean chain? Currently in Grenada where they seem expensive and so

Hi Bill, This sounds like a great idea. Tracie & I would love to participate if the timing works out. We never know our schedule so if this happens & a date is set, we can most likely block it our

We would like to participate if place and timing work. We are in St Martin heading south. Probably laying up on Trinidad for the Hurricane season. Paul and Kerstin on SY Kerpa SM 259

OMG! I have got to hear your story before your subconscious blocks the bad parts from your memory. Count us in. Kim and Chuck Joy #388 In st.martin slow waking south

Alex, I envision no cost for the participation in the rally. Of course there may be other costs (food & drink). If there is enough interest, we might get some of the individual island's tourist

Do you have a return scheduled

Colin, Also consideran extended stay in Aruba during hurricane season. Curacao, not so much. Youwill love the diving and snorkeling in Bonaire, it is really first rate. If youopt to go to Aruba,

Island Pearl II just arrived in Caribbean early this morning from Brisbane, Australia via Asia, most Indian Ocean Islands, South Atlantic Islands and Brazil. In Prickly Bay now, then a slow trip up

Hello Bill, I think it is a great idea, our Maramu is based in Venezuela, if we get and idea of the overall plan with dates included, we would seriously consider participating. Also the cost would be

Bill, Diane and I would attend,depending on where and when.Ordered the water pump from Caribb Marine and said your hello to Sabin for you, she smiled,you devil. Hoping the pump will be in Wed.Thanks

Tom, I believe that you have received very good first-hand accounts from very good owners, especially Mark Erdos s/v CREAM PUFF. I never experienced this locker floor cracking problem first-hand, and

Arno, I thought you were going to stay in Curacao? John SV Annie SM 37 Just arrived Le Marin.

I think it is a great idea. I had the great fun last summer sailing with three other SMs between Grenada and Trinidad. We "raced" a few legs for fun and of course took each other's pictures. I

Thanks again (with a special tip of the cap to Bill K and Mark E). Got my order ready- my Miami to Shelter Bay freighter leaves in a week so the project planning was urgent. Regarding people’s sage

Tom, I'd add three suggestions to Bill's excellent post: A.) put a prefabricated access panel in at least one side for easy access to the chain locker in the future B.) check the condition of your

Tom, 1) thickness of marine plywood for floor ? For this span, 1/2 inch ply should be fine. 2) My chainlocker bulkhead wall seems Ok. Precise name of product to seal it ? For the bulkhead, we just