I have installed the Quattro on our Super Maramu #347. Indeed, the transfer switch capability of the Quattro is currently not necessary for is because of the original transfer switch. I have the Quatt

I am willing to contribute as well. James Soteria 347 Punta Chame

Soteria is a 2002 Super Maramu 2000, hull #347 and will be for sale after crossing the South Pacific this 2020 sailing season. She is in excellent condition, meticulously maintained, and thoroughly ou

Correction: I like to use “waxless”... not “way less” gelcoat! Color matching is not difficult if you have patience. The texturing might be best accomplished by someone being paid $75//hr. I agree wit

Congratulations Elise and Kevin. Looks like a nice boat you’ve got yourselves! For the reason you’ve described, I strive to avoid putting any new holes in the boat because of the risk of eventual wate

Chuck - By the way, I’m enjoying espresso several times a day ever since I picked up the same machine that I saw on your boat back in Cuttyhunk! More Caffeine = more projects done in a day and more pr

Hi Chuck - I purchased a full set of Trojan 31XHS and a DEKA 1231 starter battery from DCBattery “dot” com. They provided excellent service and shipped them all to Aruba for only $230. The trojans wer

Hello fellows. I would like to ask advice from the group regarding Preferred marinas near Panama City where others have berthed their boats. I have heard Vista Mar is good, and Balboa possibly. Are th

No worries! No anxiety here! You are consistently a source of abundant knowledge and you help to stimulate very useful questions and discussion. There's no problem with that. James

got it. thanks. -James

Thanks Porter. What do you mean by “one side” for each one? -James

Hello Super Maramu or A-54 owners - (and particularly Scott Tengah) I am going to install a Victron 24V 5000W Quattro Charger/Inverter in my Super Maramu. As this has an internal automatic transfer sw

Has anyone tried simply rubbing marine grease on the prop every 2 - 3 months? I have been told that this works well for periods up to about 3 months. Haven’t tried it myself yet… James SV Soteria, pre

Ah. I didn’t see that there was a photo. Agree - looks like rust. Still could be coolant lines if there is rust inside manifold, or check exhaust mixing elbow (if you have the original elbow, it may b

Do you use pink / red antifreeze? If so, check your coolant lines and fittings, as well as your coolant level. -James

Eric, or anyone else - Do you know what the ID is for the hydraulic hose in order to use the field serviceable / re-usable fittings? There are quite a few different specs for hydraulic hose, but I ass

Good point. I check that line on a regular basis - thanks to you giving me that bit of advice about a year ago. Thanks!

Thanks Eric.

Perhaps there is no need to have new fittings, since it is the hose that needs to be replaced at 5 year intervals, more or less. Is it quite simple to re-use the old fittings on new hydraulic hose? Th

Good evening everyone. I have a Dessalator 160L/hr, and I'd like to order a spare set of high pressure hoses with fittings. Online, I am finding these to be quite expensive with stainless steel JIC fi