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Many of you have probably received an email from Edwina@... regarding their fight with GORTT over the 12.5% VAT on services for foreign yachts. They and their industry are trying to do so

I have kept my Amel for many summer seasons at Peakes in Trinidad for many reasons. 1. No hurricanes 2. Extremely professional services including Sail repair, Electriconics, Woodworking (Fortress), hu

Yvon, The Engel cooler is a ac/dc frig/freezer. The quality is better than most. Since my Santorin does not have a freezer like the SM and the original fridge was a joke, I decided to go to the 2 draw

I used vitrifrigo DW180. It is a 2 drawer ac/dc unit that has a freezer top & frig below. Stainless steel finish. I like the big freezer. Easy installation. I also have Engel mt30 and mt60. The engel

My SN 24 1990 had 1 group 31 for starting & genset & 1 for house. I changed that to 2 start, 1 genset, and 6 - 2 volt rolls batteries placed in strbd nav berth. This also put the boat on an even keel

I think it would be easier to use the windlass. Just take off the chain and dont put too many wraps on drum. Zips them right up! Better yet get somebody in chicken harbor to go up. Use spinnaker halya

Thanks, Just knew that a diesel will run if the Key is turned off and that I could hot wire start at the engine bypassing the key. Ric

Jamie, May I suggest, as others have, to let the mechanic do the inspection, testing, disassembly, and rebuild as needed. Annapolis has some of the best and numerous mechanics in the world, plus about

Aras, I have a different jib furler than most Amels. Was told it was built by a Swiss watch maker. However, I found that Annapolis Rigging at Bert Jabins Yard has an older furler, the 52’4” foil and t

Jay, This boat was considered a total loss over 11 years ago and hasn’t improved sitting (virtually abandoned)In Grenada. This boat and another sitting at Peakes in Trinidad have similar stories. Neit

Christophe Do you have a Santorin? What is the number and where are you? Ric Bali Hai SN24 Annapolis

Portside is just before Jabins Ric Gottschalk Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc Office 410-923-5800 Fax 410-923-5802

His email is portsidemar@... and the number is 410-263-3302. Someone not always in office, but you can leave a message. Email me directly and I I will help. Where is your boat? Ric SN24 Bali H

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He is in Annapolis 410-263-3300 Chri Oliver Jr or CO2 on Edgewood Road Cheers! Ric Gottschalk Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc Office 410-923-5800 Fax 410-923-5802

I assume you contacted Portside Marine. Yes, he is busy, but he is your best answer and a perkins/volvo pro. Bali Hai Annapolis Ric Gottschalk Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc Office 410-923-5800 Fax 410-9

Ian, My apologies. My theory is get the biggest and best damn anchor possible. Rocna did have some problems at one time, but is now ok. I also have a 33lb and a 66lb Bruce. In the Chesapeake Bay I cou

If you bent the shaft of the rocna 25, it is because it was too light. The 33 fits on my without modifcation. SN24 Bali Hai Annapolis Ric Gottschalk Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc Office 410-923-5800 Fax

It would have been perfect timing when your boat was hauled at Hartges in Galesville. All the folks that I suggested were close by. Gail at Hartoff is sharp and one hell of a sailor to boot. Ric Bali