Hi Joel, We talked several times on the forum. My boat name is "Life is Good" SM 345. I live in Edgewater. It is several miles South of Annapolis. We want to invite you to our house for BBQ on Wednesd

Hi Alan, I have the same problem and I can't resolve it. All new valves do not close completely. There is 0.01" -0.015" gap between valve lips. I thought that I have a bad batch of valves. I checked v

What is your asking price? Vladimir 202 258 1916

I have the most simple solution. I use portable steps for inflatable boat. It is commercial product. Normaly I keep the steps in the lazaret. I made a loop from 1/4" line and hang the steps on that lo

Hi James, I am very sorry for your troubles. Do you need any help? Call me if you want me to come and help. You have my phone. Vladimir SM 345 S/V Life is Good.

Do you know that it can be polished? The polished is sold in automotive supply store for polishing head lights.

That Spade looks like was coated with some kind on corrosion protection. Normally carbon steel anchors are galvanized. Galvanized anchore is good for more than 15 year. I do not wash off my galvanized

Thanks a lot!!

Derick, Please add also pictures of the lubrication oppenings.

Thanks a lot for this information.

Duane, I have seen it on an Amel boat, but I don't remember which one. It was toolbox with a flat top that can be used for some work. It fits perfectly under the first step of a companionway. It was m

Duane, I plan to buy small comercial portable workbench that fits under the comanianway first stair. It is made out of wood and it has good features for working and tool storage. I belive that it is b

Thanks Bill.

I resolved that problem by applying think grease on the part that goes through the seals. Grease improves seale. Also make sure that the bow thruster is all the way up and locked with a pin.

Bill, thanks for your email and for good information. That problem was discussed before, but I could not find the conclusion for this discusion. I hope that someone already tried that. It is less expe

Hi Gary, I want to buy 3/8 " G4 ACCO chain. I have original P 30 gypsy. Is it going to work? Did it work for you? Vladimir Sonsev SM 345 "Life is Good" Annapolis

You can find the switch online or in electronic store. Some marine supplies or auto parts store can have that. I belive it must be normally closed switch. Check the switch and see if there amps rating

Craig, Wher did you install rotary switch? Is it possible to wire it without rotary switch but use one more tuggle switch for the strobe?

Kent, Thanks a lot for your reply. I like Jabsco pumps. I am looking forward to see your installation photos.

Kent Please provide the model of your new bilge pump. Jubsco makes several different models of bilge pumps.