Bill, Don't send a picture with Speed sleeve, just describe in details Speedi sleeve installation process for our application. Vladimir SM #345 Vladimir 202 258 1916

Eric, Cutting and polishing Speedi sleeves is not for a man with average skills. SKF will not recommend doing that. Sleeve's leading edge is critical for proper installation. If it is not cut and poli

Hi Bill, If we do not have a gap between sleeves 17+14= 31 mm. Second sleeve still covers the chamfer and overhang by 1mm. I really do not see how it can work. The only way possible is to remove the f

Craig, Thanks a lot for providing details. That is very important. I do not have the sleeves yet. I am just thinking how can I install two sleeves on the bushing. The wear bushing is 28 mm long plus 2

Bill, Creg, Please explain how did you push on a sleeve after you removed a flange. SKF instructions state that you have to push on a flange. Vladimir SM #345 "LIFE IS GOOD"

Hi Crag, I have reviewed the instructions. Instructions are not applicable for our case. Instructions recommend to push Speedi sleeves by the flange. It will not work for us. Because the first sleeve

Bill, The installation tool that comes with the Speedi-sleeve is not so long to push the first sleeve all the way in. How do you install the first sleeve to it propper place? I really appreciate all i

Bill Speedi-sleeves are only 14 mm long. One sleave can work only with 2 seals. We have 3 seals. Do you install 2 SpeedI-sleeves? If you install 2 sleeves, then how do you do that?

Alex, Please copy me when you send photos to James. My address: sonsev52 at gmail dot com.

David, I am a mechanical engineer. I perform all work on my boat. I definitely will be helpful. We can do this job. My SM #345 is in Herrington Harbor North. She is in the hard. Call me 202 258 1916.

I can help you, but I have never done it before. I know how it should be done. I live in Edgewater. Call me. Vladimir Sonsev SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD" 202 258 1916

Ian, Thanks a lot. Whenever you have chance please send me a picture. My email: sonsev52 at gmail dot com Vladimir SM 345

Jean-Pierre, Thanks, but it is expencive for me to use fresh water for washing anchor chain. Sorry, but I don't remember if you told me that you found a supplier for Multifunctional knob for Raymarine

Ian, Please let me know precise location of your wash down deck connecter. Obviously it is very important to make it right the first time. Vladimir 202 258 1916

Kent, Thanks. Do you have to keep port locker partially open when you use washdown hose? Is your hose connection in the locker? Do you shot off water to the original anchor wash outlet? I am reluctant

Now I sail in Chesapeake Bay and most of my anchoring is in the mud. Anchor wash on my SM 2000 is useless. I belive that real solution is installation of deck wash connection on the bow. I plan redire

US company ASCO Red- Hat also makes good solenoid valves for 24 or 12 V. I use valve with manual override. Manual override is good safety option. You can operate the valve if solenoid does not work.

Installation of a bilge pump alarm was one of the first improvements that I implemented on my boat. That is very importent safety related improvment. It is ezy to implement and inexpensive. I just ins

David, You should have in fresh water line an accumulator, relief valve and a pressure switch. Set relief value at 40-45 psi, pressure switch at 30-35 psi OFF and below 10-15 psi ON. This way you will

Hi James, I have SM #345 "Life is Good". I bought her in Trinidad one year ago. My boat was made just after your. I live in Annapolis. We will stay home this year. I hope to see you and your boat some