Hi, I am installing a new genset into a super maramu 2000. The engine is a kubota with a 50mm hose going to the vetas water lock. On the outlet of the water lock the hose reduces to 40mm. This is how

Hi Kent In French Polynesia its often hard to find anywhere to anchor less than 30m deep. We have never had a problem with our 30kg WASI anchor and 100m of Aqua Maggi 4 10mm chain. 3:1 was our general

Hi Kent, We have found Navionics to be very variable in the South Pacific. I recently installed a B&G Vulcan with Forward Scan and part of the deal was a chart card. We have C-Map in our Furuno system

Hello All, After a week on the hard for a bottom job, bow thruster service, c drive service, salt and fresh water coolant flush to both engines, we launched Friday afternoon. Fifty feet from the

Thanks Bill and Bob. I’m really looking forward to the SPac journey, it’s been a dream for 30+ years. I’m using B&G nav equipment with Navionics charts in the US and Caribbean waters, and am

Kent, The spare Rocna for sale is an extra that I left at my son's home in St. Thomas. I have the 45 kg stainless steel Rocna style on Gallivant and felt I did not need two. I am

Drew Another owner had to rebuild the hydraulic cylinder on the shaft brake twice. I think it is unusual, but has happened. Have you eliminated the hose? Maud at SAV at Amel.fr is where you can order

+ Recently noticed Automatic Transmission Fluid under and on the aft end of the shaft brake after motoring. The fluid seems to be coming from the around the adjustment bolt on the brake. I've

Kent, I anchored in 30 meters in Bora Bora at 3:1 scope. We were there for several days with winds in the high 30s-low 40s. The scope required to safely anchor can decrease as the depth increases.

Wow, guess I’ve got to devise a good way to add rode to my 300 ft of chain. Is 250 ft of 1 inch rode on 300 ft of chain enough? That’s less than 6:1. There was some discussion a while back, but

Hi Kent, the question was not to me but I have fond memories of time there. I spent a lot of time anchored in 27 meters (90 ft). Kind Rgards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

That’s a mighty nice anchor you’re giving up, Bob. I wouldn’t trade mine for anything. I see Gallivant is in Raiatea. What kind of anchorage depths are you finding down there? Kent S/V

The 303 product range is the best I know of for that, but sadly I know of no magic except CorrosionX, which BTW is made in Texas😀 Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel

Bill! Is there any Magic “corrosion X” type product to use to avoid mold? Treatment with white winneger? Or.... Paul

Thank,s will try that Paul

Paul, et al, I offer my comments for everyone as a former insider in the furniture business: Sunbrella is made from 100% solution dyed acrylic. Solution dyed means the fibers are dyed before the

Paul Our entire cockpit is covered with sunbrella. My experience is that a bleach based spray cleaner will fade and remove mildew stains within an hour... the maker of the cockpit enclosure told me

I have a used anchor for sale in St. Thomas. Rocna 40 kg, 88 lb. galvanized. There are a few small spots of rust. Mostly in very good condition. I will deliver to your boat in St. Thomas. $900. or

Hi Paul, Best thing I've found is 303 Fabric Guard. They make a mold and mildew cleaner and multipurpose cleaner, too. It's expensive, but it's what every body who sells Sunbrella recommends. Once

We have some issues with our spray hood and bimini made from Sunbrella (3 years old). It has developed a lot of stain from mold and now it starts to leak in water especially around the supporting SS