Thanks Eric, I don't think it is of any concern, the surveyor picked it up and this was his first Amel so he had no understanding of the construction. Kind Regards Barry & Robyn Tradewinds III SM#171

Hi Eric, I don't want to remove it. The guy who did the survey noticed some movement to which I replied it was mounted on some rubber mounts somehow (I think). Kind Regards Barry & Robyn Tradewinds II

Does anyone have any information/sketch about the fibreglass enclosure around the C drive forward of the propeller. How is it secured and how can it be removed for maintenance. Thank you Barry & Robyn

Actually, while we are on the subject of colour, using AWLGRIP for example, what is the recommended colour match for, the brown thin stripes on the deck, the light tan imitation teak on the deck (I th

Thank you Stefan, that is a start. Kind Regards Barry

I have been asked by a rigger Colin Quin, for a Sail Plan and a rigging sequence. Can anyone assist please? Thank you. Barry & Robyn Tradewinds III SM# 171

Sorry, but I do not understand why you are having problems importing goods into Australia. Ask the supplier to mark the invoice "YACHT IN TRANSIT", include the shipment with the price and you will rec

We re-rigged our vessel without pulling the masts out. It was done in the berth by riggers without any difficulty. It certainly avoided a haul out and/or a crane expense. Best Regards Barry & Robyn Tr

Personally, I would never put my boat name on my tender, only the registration number eg. T/T Reg 9999. By doing this you avoid the possibility of someone ashore immediately identifying that boat by n

All good, it is a Generic Indicator 24 VDC Lamp T5 5mm, commonly used in the automotive industry. 5 cost $9, hate to know what it cost to run around town trying to look for the whole unit, ridiculous.

Mark, where did you purchase the globes from? Kind Regards Barry Ferguson

You are quite correct, the front does come off to reveal a globe. I was being over cautious removing it but it does clip off. Thank you. Kind Regards Barry Ferguson

Hi Mark, the Bildge RED pilot light is dead, I was going to have a couple of spares, green, red or whatever available. My fridge and freezer are the type you mentioned previously and are readily avail

Hi Mark, those are somewhat smaller, the hole in the panel is 8mm and yes, these are in the breaker panel. Kind Regards Barry Ferguson Tradewinds III SM # 171

I have a 24 VDC pilot light failed and I am trying to locate where I can get the same to replace the existing one without changing the exiting type. Any ideas on the type and brand, thank you. Barry &

Your a Champion Gary, Thank you for your reply. Kind Regards Barry Ferguson Tradewinds III SM171

While we are on the subject of water makers, I would like to add a timer to ours for flushing. Who of you have used a timer and what/where to purchase from. I would assume here that it would be a 24vo

Kent, the fitting came with a hose as well which I connected to the mixer without any problems. Seems to be a regular plumbing fixture. Kind Regards Barry Tradewinds III SM 171

As I understand, the accumulator tank maintains a consistent pressure of water, I would not be without one however, the small accumulator tank on the Reyer pump I discarded. This was an error on my pa

Nick, I have replaced the Reya pump system twice, I was completely disappointed with this unit and replaced it again with a Johnson WPS 3.5 Water Pressure System Pump (google specs). This Unit cost $2