Bill K, Not all Amels were made with the MAS system installed. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - French Polynesia www.creampuff.us

Scott, Learning so much here. Thanks! How does the BMS disconnect only the load side? Did you install new battery switches or relays that can isolate load and charge circuits to the batteries that are

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We are obviously not all wired the same (pun intended). I see discussions regarding Lithium technology on many forums and while I agree it's a step in the right direction, it is still not for me, yet.

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Hi Greg, It sounds like you have developed a stray current. You probably want to take care of it promptly. 60 days is awfully quick to go through a set of zincs. It is not rocket science to locate the

Hi Alan, I read your comments with interest. We are full time sailors, and we too are still unconvinced lithium technology is for us because of the same reasons you mention. I think you make very good

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A few months ago, Loca Lola wrote on here about a B&G replacement that had no bearings and was 0183 2000 comparable. IMO - B&G has a long way to go to catch up on this technology. When I run out of B&

I ordered three sails and a mizzen ballooner sock from Q-Sails about a year ago. They shipped to Tahiti but were delayed due to the ineptness of UPS who insisted on sending everything to New Zealand w

Chris, here is what I did to resolve the issue. I installed a 12v battery charger. When plugged into shore power, it will put a trickle charge on the start battery to keep it full. When you next repla

Chris, When you say difficult to start, do you mean it cranks but not fast enough to start? Or, do you mean it doesn't crank? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Tom, SVB24 sells them. They will ship to French Polynesia (if you are still here). You can reuse your end fittings on the new tube. https://www.svb24.com/en/pfeiffer-aluminum-tubes-for-spinnaker-booms

https://loosecannon.substack.com/p/youre-not-qualified-to-have-li-batteries?r=nzq2r&s=w&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&fbclid=IwAR2IEih8volUg_ORyuhnPeYp4xdDqjQPT0YjYNDbfvH4L42hO66rkSRA9Qk Really not

Has anyone ever had problems with osmosis occurring from the inside of the boat because of the water tank? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising

Kevin, Florida has a pretty big coastline. Perhaps you can be more specific as to where in FL. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, Fr

I think we've all had one of those bolts stuck like he had on the turbocharger :) Great video, thanks for sharing With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cr

I don’t think I am being very clear so, I’ll try again. In the recent discussion about relays for the Gen/Shore switch over, it was mentioned there is a small relay near the water maker access panel t

The relay in the port cockpit locker by the water maker access panel. What is it used for? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French

What is the purpose of this relay please? I replaced Gen/Shore auto switch with a manual rotary switch due to two failures and an almost fire. Is this something I also need to remove? With best regard

Another vote for Topsail (5% discount to OCC members). However, they will not cover US flagged boats in the USA. Perhaps a consideration once you get there or a least worth a conversation in the meant

Something to consider: if you are in paying for named storm coverage in the Caribbean and your insurance company requires you to be out of the hurricane zone, you are paying a lot of money for somethi

Brent, This is TopSail from the UK. The policy is Global Yacht Cover underwritten by Great Lake Insurance SE (AM Best A+ rating) sold with a 5% discount to OCC members. I don’t have lithium batteries