Just for fun, try NO swivel. We did as an experiment, finding it unnecessary ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Mantis is good. Only 2 negatives. The shank is prone to bending. It is thinner than competition’s. You’re depending on the integrity of 4 bolts to keep you anchored. A worry. Mantis JUST introduced a

Not all stainless reel is equal. 316 is much more corrosion resistant than 304. It’s difficult to find 316 bolts and nuts. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Someone previously posted a great idea. Drain the dehumidifier out the removed knot meter sensor hole. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

I wish I knew. Help, somebody! ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Thanks, I understand the issue, but since we’re getting a 50, I didn’t know the locations of the speed paddle wheel, or the depth transducer. I was just repeating what another owner posted a few weeks

Out of curiosity, does the marina require the entire seasonal payment up front, or along the way? ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Which marina? ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Thanks, Bill, I meant the question, generically, but appreciate the detailed answers. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Try starting. Keep let turned for maybe 10 seconds. Now carefully feel each battery cable termination. Better yet, if you have a no contact infra red thermometer, check each termination’s temperature,

Hi All, We are taking delivery of our new 50, Speed of Life, soon, and are shopping for insurance. We will be US-flagged, but sailing, La Rochelle to Gibraltar, then throughout the Med. We’re looking

This was with Pantaenius USA? I didn’t know they even existed 10 years ago! ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Thanks for the valuable feedback. This is with Pantaenius USA, and not U.K.? They are very different companies. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Thanks Craig, Still trying to confirm if the happily insured are with PAntEnius US or UK. I’ve learned they are two different carriers only sharing a common name. Also two different records of satisfa

Thanks, Theo. I’ll give them a call. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

We are all certainly entitled to our own opinions. I have great respect for Bill’s insight and experience. It was hard-earned. On the other hand, my background gives me the desire for all available da

Craig, We vemently agree! :-) ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Pantaenius UK referred us to USA when they saw we were US flagged. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Thanks. 1st definitive positive feedback I’ve heard about Pantaenius USA. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Clearly high resistance in that terminal block. Unfortunately, this isn’t so uncommon. In our 32 years of boat ownership, we found that electrical terminations are just another item to be maintained.