Can't help with Q1. Q2: The seals for the hatches are available from most chandleries. I did ours while in Martinique. The square rubber fits best. It is sold by the foot or meter from a big spool. Wi

It is loud. I can clearly hear the alarm outside of the boat with the hatch closed. Also, if you want it louder, the water sensor is on about 2 feet of wire. So, you can put the sensor in the area you

On a side note, if others are tired of this thread, there is a great feature in this group where topics can be muted. There is a link at the bottom of each email received. Hi Porter, I looked at Novam

It is a shame you have altered the integrity of your vessel by holing the bulkheads. A better approach would have been to install water alarms in the compartments. These are available for about US$12.

I don’t think you will find the leak to be at the hose connections for the shower drain. It is more likely the shower pan is leaking the edges. Look closely at the area where the pan joins the bulkhea

Not wanting to poop on this idea, I am in favor or the concept, but the proposed numbers just do not seem to work. If I am to contribute 2% of the insured value of my boat, this amount is greater than

Just as an FYI - An agent I am friendly with who understands and brokers policies for the marine insurance business sent me this: I can tell you that due to the many companies pulling out of the recre

Bob, I don’t have a Furuno plotter but I am wondering if you can restore the default settings. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, Fr

Andre, I am unsure if the solenoid is the same on the Mango as the SM. If it is, it is a product used in forklift trucks. This should help you find one (not sure where you are located). Perhaps you ca

Gary, Do you also plan to run the air-conditioning from the inverter? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creamp

Alexander, Sorry I cannot help with a dealer in France but I do have a little bit of insight for your project. About 4 years ago we replaced all the carpeting in Cream Puff for under US$500.00. We wer

Paul, I installed a Xantrex LinkLite – it uses all the same wiring and shunts as the Amel OEM. http://www.xantrex.com/power-products/power-accessories/linklite-battery-monitor.aspx With best regards,

The inverter is Victron Multiplus 24/3000/70 - It is the 50amp version. It easily runs the washer. On cold water washing it really doesn’t draw very much since it is just motors and pumps. Warm or hot

This is one of those “duh” moments. We have been aboard Cream Puff for 5+ year cruising full time. When in a marina with the incorrect cycles to run the washing machine, we have always run the genset

Teun, Have you tried: Y-Yacht (UK – EU)- http://www.yyachtinsurance.com/ The Marina Shop (NZ) - https://www.marine-insurance.co.nz/ Top Sail (UK) - https://www.topsailinsurance.com (10% discount for O

Hi Soraya and Thomas, The hoses are rated for 5,000 psi. They need to be stainless steel braid. Most hydraulic shops will have them. You will want food quality hoses. We are in Tahiti and plan to repl

I dunno. But, now I need one! With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: main@...

Thank you, Mark. I will shoot them an email. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: main@AmelYac

Just my 2¢, I think Force10 quality has gone downhill over the years. There was a thread on this forum a little while ago about a company in the UK who makes really top notch stoves. Sorry, I do not r

#galley #stove

Alin, Here’s a site with a couple of ideas: https://www.emarineinc.com/categories/Solar-Kits With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, Fren