Iris and I will be there, and would like to host a cocktail/hors d’oeuvres party at our place on Wednesday. I’ll see if I can arrange transportation to and from the dinghy dock. Sounds like quite

There is no transformer that will turn 120V 60 Hz into 230V 50Hz...the 230V will still be 60Hz...and correct most of the AC appliances on the boat won't work with that Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Bill, If your battery chargers can accept 120V/60Hz, and assuming you wire the connection correctly, you could plug in. For example, we have Mastervolt battery chargers which are able to use

Hi Bill, If you plug in directly, I can promise something bad will happen. There are two possibilities for what those other boats were doing: they used a step-up transformer. I know some Amels have

to Bill Kinney Hi what are your texting? You are a owner of a SM 160 pls. explain to the forum . The boom of the main sail ? the boom of the mizzen can hit the two backstay ?? I'm a littel bit

I've just arrived in Fort Lauderdale (after sailing through Albert) and an staying in the Bahia Mar Marina which is a about $100 per day. I intend to sell Pacific Cool and want to move to one of the

Mark, Diane and I sailed to the show every year for the last 35 years. I think we have only driven once. Parking is easier. Look forward to meeting ya, Pat

It's Good can do either, but I do like the plan of a "rally" to Annapolis for the Boat Show, that could be fun for sure. Been to the boat show a number of times, but a) never sailed there and b) have

I had the same Problem and I wrote to the factorie. Thiele is the anthers the gave me today. Bonjour, Il vous faut 2 Condensateurs d'accompagnement moteur de 30 microfarads. Restant à votre

3-D printing seems like a very good idea, but I haven't found anyone to do it locally. Steve Yacht MACCABEE Sharki #121

We were in Martinique last November and ask for the price. They wanted 2700,00 Euro for it. Incl. 2 windows. I can send you offer iff you give me your Email. Faire Winds Heinz SM 2000, 292 Quetzal.

I have heard from several owners regarding what date would be good for them. It appears that early Oct. before the boat show would be good for virtually everyone, and August would not be doable for a

Bill, I did not make the connection of the most important function of the permanent 3 strand boom vang until you pointed out what should have been obvious, thanks! James SV Sueño

Hi, you will note that both the static main-boom Vang and the main and mizzen adjustable preventers are laid nylon rope, the most elastic available. (if used on a swing mooring the allowance for

We like more October dates. Vladimir SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD"

Paul, If the motor runs at speed after hand starting, you can bet the start capacitor is the most likely cause. Unfortunately, I can't help you with the specifications for those, I have the DC only

I was always a regular reader of Brion Toss' forum. I was disappointed when it became too much trouble to maintain. Lots of really good information buried in there. He is one of the people I have

Bill, Thanks for your input and advice. That is a good point about being sure to bring the traveller all of the way to the leeward side when sailing at an angle that could possibly result in a

Steve, Good idea. I‘m interested in the outcome. Dieter Fal-lera Sharki #135 Von meinem iPhone gesendet Am 04.06.2018 um 15:38 schrieb yachtmaccabee@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:

Hello Roger; We replaced ours for about 900 Euros in Greece. Amelalso sells them for the 54 and their quote from the original supplier was 1400Euros. The one made in Greecewas adequate but not to