Our SM has two manual heads, both Jabsco. We are looking at Installing Jabsco Quiet Flush Electric Heads. They seem to fit the SM head floor pan cut out nicely. Any opinions on number of electric head

For all our fellow SMers in South Florida area, we've looked everywhere and finally found a master key maker that duplicated our companionway key. ACE hardware off 17th St. In the Harbor Shoppes plaza

Actually, this was not the exact key blank. Bob at ACE took a blank that was similar but a little short. He then cut into the metal at the opposite end to create the full length. And presto, new key.

All my spare sails are in bags and labelled en francais. Is this the sail called Artimon? Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153

I was hoping that it might be the artimon staysail (or secret sail as Bill likes to call it). But it is an old regular mizzen sail. Ian

We installed the Atlantic Towers arch three years ago. Been very satisfied with it. But like others, not comfortable with the lateral sway. Using mostly standard rail hardware and a length of 1" SS ra

I have been told there is a special AMEL device/fixture that will prop the aft cabin hatch open. We can't find one on board so we would like to make one. Would anyone have a photo? Ian Townsend Loca L

Thanks Bill for the photo and everyone for the suggestions. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153 George Town, Exuma

I agree with Danny and would like to see this conversation continue as may be relevant to us. Given what we, general Caribbean boaters and AMEL owners, have experienced this season, it is particularly

We have that halyard also. In addition to potentially lifting the dinghy (though there are other halyards that can be used for this purpose), I was thinking it was to raise the storm staysail. If not,

We have one heavy block that hangs down the forward side of the mast and is made fast to both of the spreaders at the mast with what looks to be about 5/8" line. So it can be used on either tack. Ian

You can use a snatch block affixed to the bottom of one of the stanchions where the preventer attaches. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153

Try DoeBoi in George Town, Great Exuma. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153

I am interested in these screens as well. Alexandre, do you remember the sizes you installed? Here is why I ask... In October, we had the Oceanair rep on board in Fort Lauderdale to do the measuring f

Duane, yes I did look at Alexandre's but that was sometime ago. I see (and recall) now Alexandre has the sizes for main and forecabin. Thanks for that. Alexandre, did you also put an Oceanair on the a

Those are great screens. You guys did a fantastic, economical job. The other reason for our interest in the Oceanair product is to replace our current hatch curtains. We had the Oceanair on our last b

Though it may be a different market, we should all be hopeful that AMEL succeeds with this new design. Both for their sake and ours. They are good people who deserve respect and continued success . To

Mike. I might be able to help. Friend us on FB . Loca Lola II. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153

We echo what so many have said. Bill Rouse has always been there for us no matter what. He has helped troubleshoot, problem solve and educate. In short, our cruising experience wouldn't be the same wi

That's great Pat. If you don't mind, can you please share what they tell you? Size, pitch and pricing. We are also considering a MaxProp to replace our three bladed fixed. Thx a bunch. Ian S/V Loca Lo