Hi all, If anyone has their boat out of the water or is willing to dive it for me :), I was hoping to get some info on whether the rudder is sealed around the middle bearing area. I have a 54 but I

The preventer can certainly function as a kicker or vang, but its primary purpose isn't to create a vertical force on the boom, but a horizontal one: it prevents an accidental, uncontrolled gybe. It

“Toeffectively maintain equal charging of series connected batteries you need abattery balancer for each set.” The instructions show onebalancer for the entire set of batteries. With

Steve, Mark, Alan and Dennis Thanks to you all for your help It seems their is a strong consensus here! You guys mention the ‘preventer’ I think we call this the kicker in the UK But worth

Hello Ryan, The black bushing is originally glued with polyurethane caulking compound. Silicone is not strong enough to resist the torque of the winch handle (nozzle). The nozzle is attached to the

Hi Kent, When we set off back at the turn of the century (2000), Pam Wall, then at West Marine, suggested 12 plait for a supplemental rode, which is far easier to manage than 3-strand. What a great

Kent, Very good idea.Let me know how it goes and if it fits through the hawsepipe. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising -

I have100m which has been more than enough for the East Coast USA and Caribbean. Once in the S Pacific will be routinely anchoring in 35-45m. You can’t put enough chain for that in your bow

Hi Miles, I have preventers for both main and mizzen boom. The preventers run from the sheet purchase on the boom to a shackle installed on the chain plates (carabiners on both ends). In addition to

Arthur, Your SM originally had about 75-80 meters of ISO 10mm chain. Unless you have considerable weight in the "deck sail storage lockers," you can carry 100 meters of 10mm galvanized chain. I would

We had 100m and used the full length a few times, and a few times we wished we have had more. When we upgraded we bought a full drum 400 get or 120 meter. Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259

What is the best length for the standard anchor chain 10mm ISO for the Super Maramu? Is 125m ok or is that to much??? And swivel or no swivel?? arthur SM 435 Vista ARTHUR SUNDQVIST

All, My recollection is that Olivier commented on this issue before and suggested silicone sealant (RTV). Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

The threads appear to be intact on this piece, but it's possible they're stripped on the other side still in the mast. It's very hard to see in there. I can't think of any way of applying enough

Hey Mike, No pricing info on the printed sheaves...we are getting it done at friend pricing (free), and I don't think it's worth pricing out until we have a successful print and many hours of testing

My black ring was held securely in place. The previous owner used silicone, and I had to do some prying to get it out. The inner mechanism (what I called the barrel) popped forwards somewhat even

Use the preventer on the main boom (connected to the mizzenballooner eye or either of the cabin top cleats) and tie the mizzen boom to theport mizzen backstay. With bestregards, Mark

Below is what I received today from Maud re: the “Toe Pulley” sheave. Seems like she will be ordering, or has, from their supplier. So for those that are interested, it would seem they will be

In the photo it looks as though there are threads at the end of the outer housing by the gear? if so could they be stripped? Just an observation Cheers Courtney svTrippin

Much as Alan suggested, we too keep the boom under tension when not in use. We have added attachment loops as shown in the photos to keep everything out of the way of the side decks. The Main sits