Hi Michael, Olivier Beaute had a fun quiz on this DB a while ago and asked what the main PVC pipe was on the boat - it was the cockpit drains! They are not GRP fiberglass covered except where they

We used these incredibly versatile fittings to fabricate the manifold. https://www.hansenproducts.co.nz/products.htm Porter A54-152

Hi Craig, I was pointing out that the photo of the new Amel manifold is made of poly pipe fitting that are heat welded, www.advancedpiping.com.au this makes a very strong joint. If you are

Hi Michael, I'm not sure I understand the difference between using PVC in the engine room for a drain, as Amel does for the large diameter cockpit drains which have no water in them above the water

Hi Craig, Thanks for your prompt reply. I will try that as soon as I am back on board. For testing, I have little hope with the crew. They had already mutinied when I asked for volunteers to

I would like to point out that the pipe is not pvc. These are a polymer that is heat welded. I would not recommend pvc in the engine room. It's ok for a drain. Regards Michael Nebo sm251

Hi Tom, That's a boarding step - the mobius twist keeps it open for your foot. Works great in the dinghy or on the side of the boat - just tie it in place with some short stuff. Cheers, Craig -- SN68

Despite many attaching many warning labels, etc, I continued to bump my head for many years on the way down below. A friend came up with this idea. What really makes it work is that it hangs down

While going through the deep part of our cockpit locker, we found this item, left over from the previous owner. We are at a loss as to it's function. Anyone have an idea? Thanks. -- Tom Peacock SM

Hi Paolo, I see Bill Rouse has assumed you are getting a 220v AC shock whereas I assumed it to be 24v DC. Are you running the generator (or connected to shore power) when you get this shock. If you

The next step is to get an electrician on the boat ASAP. Your problem is likely that some 220 volt AC device is wired wrong and is sending 220 volts through the earth/bonding system (yellow/green

Hi Paolo, You've most likely got a short between the positive wire and the ground wire inside the windlass housing. Take off the rear windlass cover (where the manual button switches are) by

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Hi all, For some time now, when I operate the windlass, either from the control in the cockpit or using the switch on the windlass, I have received a significant electric shock if I touch either the

Hi James, You can email Pat at sailw32 at aol dot com. He and I are coordinating on this so you could also write me at sangaris at aol dot com or just call me on 561.932.9349 Glad to answer any

Hi Pat - thank you for to your efforts to find the rub rail insert. I'd like to contact you direct to discuss ordering it - would you please repost your contact, as it didn't seem to be complete in

Hi David, please send me your mailing info. Thank You, Eric

Hi Eric, I'll take 1 please Alan Grayson SM 406 Ora Pai

Porter, This is a photo of the Amel 50 saltwater manifold. If I were you, I would do something like this in PVC:

Joel will not exaggerate! Well, Joel does get excited, in a good way, about things dear to him. And, if anyone knows Joel, Amels are very dear to him, and rightfully so! Bill