Aletes SM#240 1999 is also facing the re-rigging decision. Various people and sources on internet search suggest wire rigging service life of 16, 12, or even 6 years. Most recommendations are by those

Looking at the Delos video now. Looks like a 3 part video, maybe an hour watch. But have a couple of appointments now and will not be able to view until later today. We are getting some more substanti

Thank you all for your insights on rigging replacement. What a great resource are the people of this BB so willing to share their knowledge and help each other with often times complex decisions. We a

Bill, We had a similar experience with momentary black cloud from the exhaust and particles in the water with our Onan Generator. Turned out that our exhaust mixing elbow was heavily carboned up so we

We are about to tackle that wonderful project of replacing the copper riser and drain pipes for the holding tanks. Most likely with PVC. I have reviewed the BB for others experience and suggestions. H

Attached is a sketch that came with Aletes showing the toe rail cross section and bolt-backplate configuration. Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 Rock Hall, MD

Trying again

Hello Duane, Last year we installed the Taco Marine VII-0809 on Aletes after years of nicks in the fiberglass rub rail. I presume your rub rail cross section looks like the attached. The Taco product

Many of us have been challenged with the removal of the drive shaft for the mainsail outhaul drive shaft. I have broken the top of the gear box with too much pounding from below. Last fall it took an

Hi Eric, Interestingly sanded and dry, our shaft is just a tiny bit loose and slides in and out quite easily. Yet lubricated and after a year, tough to remove. I think the operative directive here is

I am interested in attending this event on Sunday in advance of the Rendezvous in St. Michaels. Anyone Else? Logistically the Maryland YC is across the Bay from Rock Hall in Pasadena, MD and about 40n

Hello Ryan, I too am looking for a pair of these pulleys. The note below is what I just received from Maud following my inquiry. Will be interested in what you find relative to schedule and cost. Than

Hi Ryan, Aletes also suffered from the black ring working itself loose. We drilled and tapped a ¼” hole on either side of the housing and installed set screws to secure the black ring in place. Mike O

Below is what I received today from Maud re: the “Toe Pulley” sheave. Seems like she will be ordering, or has, from their supplier. So for those that are interested, it would seem they will be availab

Nice Vlad! Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 Rock Hall, MD

Aletes will be arriving on Monday and I'd be happy to ferry folks with our dink. I'm sure others are willing as well. We'll have to set up an Amel Uber service. Mike Aletes SM #240 Rock Hall, MD Sent

After removing the turbo in the process of diagnosing a low RPM (2400 max with clean bottom and prop) issue and cleaning it up, it seems to be OK. However there is a damaged tube that leads from the t

Hello to the many, like me, is search of the elusive toe rail pulley (aka headsail car drive pulley). Inquiries to Maud at SAV Amel since August have yielded the same response – €214 each, not in stoc

Hello JL, What you had started with this bulletin board has become an indispensable tool for maintaining our wonderful vessels (and for many, their floating homes). Kudos and great thanks to you for y

15OCT18 Further research has revealed that the tube leading from the turbo to the fuel injector pump is known as the “turbocharger-fuel injection pump smoke limiter”, also known as a “boost compensato