We just had furuno Brisbane reprogram both the GPS and the AIS. Interesting note. No longer to silence the AIS using software, which was important to us on rare occasion. The tech gave me the wiring d

Not to pile on but what a great group of folks. So thankful for this forum and the endless outpouring of wisdom and sage advice! A most Merry Christmas and hopefully a borderless 2022! Porter McRobert

We’ve sailed 27k NM with our rocna 40. It’s more than sufficient. When we’ve dragged, and we have, it’s always been my fault. Always tug test. Always dive the anchor. Always use enough scope. Put cora

Yes. Beko WMB 51021 YU Fits perfectly and amazing machine. 4+ years of heavy service. Amazing. I can’t believe I have an opinion about a washing machine! Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS A54-152WhatsApp:+1 7

Oh well! Off to Australia this am. Trying to get to Coffs Harbour where we may or may not have to do quarantine. Brisbane is a certainty. Ahh the joys of dealing with bureaucracy in Covid times! Hope

Chris. I can call you and walk you through. Porter McRoberts A54-152 What’s app 754 265 2206

I would LOVE to read an AMEL redacted version of this. Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS A54-152WhatsApp:+1 754 265 2206 Www.fouribis.net

The solenoid is the likely culprit. It can be removed and cleaned. Soak the parts in vinegar to remove the calcium. Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS A54-152 Denarau WhatsApp:+1 754 265 2206 Www.fouribis.net

Copy that Bill. My thought was, since the connection is so tenuous, check continuity closer to the possible offending item. Check continuity between the negative terminal of the item and the bonding f

Paul. Do you have continuity between the negative pole of the 24 system and the rigging, when testing with a multimeter? If there is a closed circuit, you should. Porter A54-152

We have 3 LG 315 watt rigid panels. Mounted on a stern arch. Exactly 4 years of operation. We’ve sailed mostly tropics, but about 12 months in NZ. 8 month on the hard with low consumption cycling. We

Bill. How completely cool. So appreciated. Once again, amazed, A54-152

Ken. Just so we’re clear: Bill Rouse receives no financial remuneration from vendor recommendations. The fact that he picks up the phone when I call him at odd hours from all over the world, takes the

Is there a solder that is marine rated and less likely to participate in the ever present electrolytic process? Has anyone ever gold plated terminals or wire? Would that help ( as gold is a highly nob

The Mizzen cable access is behind the light in the main head shower. Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS A54-152WhatsApp:+1 754 265 2206 Www.fouribis.net

Oscar. Bula Bula Been down this road and happy to help. Come on over! Porter A-54-152

Downwind the fore sails are the power. We commonly also fly the Mizzen in lighter winds prevented out. Adds a knot and unless you’re DDW doesn’t steal wind from the Genoa. Once everything is prevented

There are many ways to use the single pole system. And nuances which make it work well or poorly on the 54. It is indeed a pig to set. To do it alone you need relatively calm seas. It is heavy and tha

Ladies and Gents: Re the OCT on an Amel 54: I believe several (Teun, Paul, others) have an OCT. We’re strongly considering one. I see one for sale at 3.2m. Will it fit on the aft poop deck? What’s the

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Amen Arno. Awesome Bill. Thank you!! Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS A54-152WhatsApp:+1 754 265 2206 Www.fouribis.net