The thing that really amused me about this is the marina manager made a big point about "We do not have a rat problem", followed by their history of rat problems (building next door demolished,

I have two simple question to ask SM2000 owners: 1. What is the dimension of the salon table? I am desiring to get a PVC covering to protect the wood. 2. What are the specs. for the tool needed

We have had a rat aboard on one of our previous boats, We notice one morning that it had eaten on all apples and most of the tomato’s. Obviously it had walked maybe 15 m on our stern line ( med

Hi Ryan, I have two long plastic bins in the open floor tray under the chart table where I keep my need it now tools. Pliers screwdrivers, hammer, wire cutters shifting spanners etc etc Under the

Porter, Yes absolutey. Sometimes you need to do a job you haven't done before and get lots of various advice, sometimes conflicting. They probably will all work in one way or another. I'm open to any

By the way, Bill is right about a motivated rats jumping ability. We have a net slung above the cabinet between the galley and the dining settee. The rat has been feasting on the fruit and veggies in

Also, I keep a tool roll up with my "90%" tools (yep, 90% of the time one of these will do the job). I keep it in the footspace under the navigation desk. Duane

I have all my tools and many of the sealants, and special greases, etc, in the first deck locker fwd of the companionway. There are three separate compartments in this locker with enough room for: 1.

Bill, I tried to gently pry the Amel Logo/plastic piece off, but they used a good sealant on it and I think I'll do more harm than good. It seems like I could take some screening and some silicone and

Alexandre, Thanks for the advice. We think of you often and hope that things are going as well as they can for you. Terrible times for sure. I hope something good comes of it!!! Duane

Under the first step , in a toolbox . One of my friends , have made a superb woodcraft work with two drowers . Easy and superb . Philippe SM 238

The suggestion we got was to use metal screening on those vents, under the logo plate. If the boat is closed tight, they offer the only access to the interior for a rat-sized rodent. A mouse is

I keep two “quick grab” boxes on the shelf in the pass through. I keep an assortment of frequently used basics in the chart drawer. And the bulk of everything else goes in a large Rigid brand

Hi all, I'm wondering where you store all your tools. I feel like most of us are very handy, so we must have a lot of them. I use many of my tools on a near-daily basis, so I like to keep them

Duane, The best way wehave found to prevent rats from walking the lines onto the boat is to use anempty one liter soda bottle. Place the bottle between the dock and the boatwith the rope passing

I forgot (this is what I am doing now in the apartment): “Keep the lights on”. Back in Tortola, I put motion detector light. --------------------------------------------

Hello Duane, I feel for you! This happened to me over a year ago in Tortola… Took me 10 days to get rid of the rat… (it is on my facebook). If you think it tenter through the Amel logo then

We've had the unwelcome visitor as a result of a West Palm Beach Marina. I'm looking for all points of entry and wondered what others might have done about the exhaust behind the port side Amel logo

Nick, I hope that you are also enjoying the transition from a yawl to a ketch. (grin) If you search on grade 70 chain in the Amel Groups you will find a lot if information on this subject. I

Bob and Paul. I think I can speak for us 54 owners: we are listening closely. Can the rest of the discussion be public and include us? Many thanks Porter Ibis. 54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent