Thank you for the help and suggestions. This went pretty well. Like Mark’s, my aft tank ball-valve was not glassed in like the front. A massive set of channel locks is definitely the right tool for re

Hi Kevin, Glad to see you are back in Panama. It sounds like a fuel flow issue. If you bypassed the fuel shutoff solenoid and it works, have you tried replacing it. Dumb question but worth asking. Is

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Hi Everyone, Next week I being the joyous task of changing out the seacock in the aft head. For those who have done this, do you have any advice on the best way to remove the fiberglass overlay allowi

We replaced ours with a confection toaster oven. I can count on one hand how often we used the microwave. Now we have a vastly expanded menu thanks this. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel

If you search this group you will find extensive postings regarding Fireflys from sv Harmonie. Or you can look on their website: https://fetchinketch.net With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel

The specs for the struts are: A1A1N40-250-608/400N 316L Stainless Steel Meaning a stroke of 250 mm with 608 mm overall 400 NM resistance The stroke is 8 mm The Diameter of the cylinder is 19 mm With 8

For “proof of competency” you can take a free Florida boating test online. At the end it prints out a very nice official looking certificate and they mail you a license (with no expiration date) https

Teun, I have always been very honest with the insurance company about how the vessel ownership is structured. I have a string of emails where they have approved various address scenarios. Using a corp

On the contrary, having the vessel owned by an LLC has many advantages. First, there is the obvious tax advantage. Second, if you are American and you flag and own your vessel outside of the USA, you

Ian, Smart move. For the cost of the repair, replace it with something better J I’ve been suckered into two expensive B&G repairs. No more! I have a good friend who also went this route and he loves t

Certainly not being judgmental but, the conditions don’t seem life treating. The boat seems to be going along just fine with the stern into the weather. Was there other equipment failures? The jumping

Hi Danny, Looks awesome!!! Can you share the tint or color code you used to match the gel-coat color? Also, how did you obtain the matte finish for the paint, or is it matte paint. Thanks, Mark

WOW! Awesome! Thanks for sharing. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us

We got stuck in French Polynesia before the borders closed and are LOVING it here. FP allows the boat to stay for 3 years before import tax is due and us as long as we like on a long stay visa. The ar

This is going to continue to grow as an issue for people with lithium battery installations (especially those who self installed). The ABYC now has TE-13 which specifies notifications (visual and/or a

As others have suggested, it is possible to use a large flat screwdriver to lift the cap a little bit. I would add that as soon as you can fit the red straw tube of some WD40 under the lip of the cap,

I just found this. It may take some of the stress out of changing head ball-valves when in the water. Watch the video for the explanation on how to use. https://www.svb24.com/en/seabung-emergency-plug

Hi Pat, There are two types of BSP threads; - BSPP - Female & male thread are both parallel (also known as G) - BSPT - Female thread is parallel and the male thread is tapered Since the ball valve is

David, I am not that familiar with the D3 but I am certain you have a blockage in your raw-water cooling system. Start at the sea chest and work your way along the entire raw-water cooling system endi

Pat, Not NPT. It is 1 ¼” BSP With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: main@....