Joerg, I do not have a clause for a bilge pump requirement. My TopSail underwriter is 100% Great Lakes Insurance SE. It look like they subbed your policy to MRRSI. This is an issue that has been bough

Mark, This is used to trap people in the forward part of the boat since getting around the salon table with this leaf in it requires a level of acrobatic skills. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailin

Hi Paul, Using a spray bottle, I spray the fabric with a mild vinegar solution and use a scrub brush. Then, I shop-vac it dry. Repeat until clean. Afterward, rinse with plain water and shop-vac dry ag

I’m glad I’m not the only person who thought this might be a little bit fishy. I tried to find out info on the company but other than their webpage, it is like they don’t exist. Because they underwrit

Ah, yes. Beer: the universal currency of cruisers. Good luck with your project. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia

Thanks Paul, I enjoyed the read. I think he was running Linux on the Pi. His Raspberry was powered by PoE (the router connection). I am not sure if the TimeZero was running on the Pi or on the Windows

I am curious if anyone in this group is using Raspberry Pi’s as a computer aboard. Yesterday, I was on a friends boat. His entire NMEA network, entertainment and programs were available on any monitor

Tom, A couple of after thoughts: Is the chopper plate and the centrifugal impeller securely fastened to the motor shaft and not worn? And, is the macerator housing oriented correctly? There is also a

Tom, Welcome to FP. Can you clarify, please. Is it the water coming in, or the water going out? I assume by removing motors etc. you are having trouble with the water leaving. If so, have you cleaned

You can probably get a replacement in Martinique, if that is in your plans. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.

I have a one-way flap valve between the manifold and the sea-chest/strainer. It is not possible for water to easily flow backward toward the sea-chest even if the engine or genset pulls water faster t

In the bottom of the clothes closet in the aft cabin. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: mai

Hi Matt, Sourcing the wood is not difficult. African Mahogany is used in furniture building and by wood hobbyists. There are online stores such as https://www.woodworkerssource.com/ or retail outlets

Matt, That looks really nice! With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: main@...

Eloi, For the nav station, I made some duplicate drawer fronts out of African Mahogany and stained them to match. I used these to cover the old holes and then made new cuts as needed. I matched the si

Thanks Eric!!! I learned a few things J With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us

Good idea! With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@Am

I am not very familiar with Volvo but Yanmar have a fuse in the panel. Is the starter getting getting voltage when the key is turned to crank? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Pu

Hans, When you say it doesn’t start, can you be more specific. It doesn’t crank or it cranks and will not fire? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently crui

I ask this more out of curiosity than anything else. What are people opinions of fuel bladders for excess diesel on longer passages? I have seen some conversations where owners have bladders atop the