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New sails
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
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
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New sails
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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100 amp charger on sm2k
Kent, why did you choose the 80/24 vs. the 100/24? Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas
Kent, why did you choose the 80/24 vs. the 100/24? Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas
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Ian Townsend
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Dessalator duo 60 warning light
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Amel decal
Maud at AMEL has them. Reasonable price, cheaper than getting one cut. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas
Maud at AMEL has them. Reasonable price, cheaper than getting one cut. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas
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Ian Townsend
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SM main furler motor
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Mainsail drive replacement.
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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SM main furler motor
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'
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'
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Ian Townsend
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SM main furler motor
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Lee Sails or equivalent
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Bahamas airports
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Solar Panel Arches
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 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
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Ian Townsend
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Solar Panel Arches
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Prop shaft alternator
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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DR or Turks and Caicos
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.
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.
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Painting deck stripes - how much paint is needed??
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Dessalator Pump Oil
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.
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.
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Ian Townsend
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Dessalator Pump Oil
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
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
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Ian Townsend
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Amel France and Bill Rouse
One word. Lawyers. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas
One word. Lawyers. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas
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Ian Townsend
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New Group Site
Bill, Bellissimo! Felicitations! Gut gemacht! Way to go! Grazie. Merci. Danke. Thanks. Ian & Margaret SM153 Loca Lola II George Town, Exuma
Bill, Bellissimo! Felicitations! Gut gemacht! Way to go! Grazie. Merci. Danke. Thanks. Ian & Margaret SM153 Loca Lola II George Town, Exuma
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