Two reasons. First, because it is too short. Second, the shape on ours is a little 'flat'. I find it hard to get an effective foil like shape because it doesn't 'cave' enough at the forward spot where

We have both main and mizzen sails made by Incidences, new in 2013. I do not like the cut on the mainsail. It is short of the masthead by over 30 cm (even with the foot raised). Mizzen is fine. And a

Kent, why did you choose the 80/24 vs. the 100/24? Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas

Alan, this might sound a bit off the wall but thought I'd share our experience. We have an older 40/50 L/hr DC-only Dessalator. We disconnected the water quality sensor wires sometime ago and now rely

Maud at AMEL has them. Reasonable price, cheaper than getting one cut. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas

Thanks Mark, EXACTLY what I needed to know. I owe you a tube of Molykote to put the cover back on! Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas

John, did you use your existing electric motor? Or did you get a new one? If new, what was it ie. manufacturer and model? Thanks. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas

Thx Bill. I have done so, just awaiting response. I know the gearbox model/specs and have ordered it from the distributor in the US. Last time I communicated with Maude they did not have any stock. I'

I have a new Bonfiglioli MVF44 gearbox on order for our mainsail furler. Does anyone know the proper motor that goes with this? I've searched the database and can only find information on the SN with

We've been very happy with our new TriRadial Cut Pro Radial Genoa made by Q Sails, part of Bill's Yacht School discount program. Great product and an even better price. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II

H Pat, we have spent quite a bit of time in the Bahamas over the last four years. Any help or info we can get or you, feel free to email us at smlocaloca@.... Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM1

We were the second SM to install the Atlantic Towers unit. Many thanks to Pat for taking the plunge and helping set dimensions. We used the Atlantic davits and solar panel supports. I agree with every

We have the Atlantic Towers arch and are very pleased with the unit. We installed a 1 1/4" stainless corner strut from the aftmost leg of the arch and down to the deck in order to minimize the lateral

Has anyone removed their prop shaft alternator? Would like to know the speed difference achieved before and after. Even better if you have done so and have a Volvo TMD22. Grazie tutti. Ian & Margaret

On Providenciales in the T&Cs, there is a nice upscale marina called Blue Haven. http://www.bluehavenmarinatci.com/ A more reasonably priced option is Turtle Cove, also on Providenciales. https://www.

We applied Brightside Hatteras White in late 2017. What we learned. 1. We love the color and the match is very good. It's one of those things that really revitalizes the look of the SM, helping to def

Got word back from Dessalator that 5W40 or 10W40 would be OK. However, they also said definitely DO NOT USE HYDRAULIC OIL like ISO 68. This must be because of the style/age of our unit vs. newer SMs.

Maintenance for our 40L/hr Dessalator high pressure pump says 0.75L 30W40 oil every 500 hours. I can't find this anywhere and was wondering if anyone is using something different that I could change t

One word. Lawyers. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas

Bill, Bellissimo! Felicitations! Gut gemacht! Way to go! Grazie. Merci. Danke. Thanks. Ian & Margaret SM153 Loca Lola II George Town, Exuma