Reading this post about rudder stock packing I thought it could be a good idea to do a check under our bed as well. Found out that our ruder stock is also slightly leaking. This shows the great value

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Hi Arno, As I read you have a big amount experienced with our passerelle will it be possible to contact me via private email. As I’m having some questions regarding the passerelle which are for me mor

Hi Martin, Sorry to read that the orca’s ruined your trip. But how can they destroy the steering cables? So far as I remember is the autopilot directly connected to the steering quadrant under the bed

From our experiences the Parasailor has many pro’s and some con’s. The biggest con is that it’s a crime to set up and even much more to get it down when the wind picks up. This runs quickly out of han

We changed to Reckmann and still can use the dual sail setup ( Genoa & Ballooner) with the use of the original profile. Installation was done by Secteur Blanc La Rochelle.

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Hi Vladan, Thanks for the tip. We certainly going to check this as well. Best Laurens

We also having problems with the sonic speed indicator. Most of the time it works well, but sometimes out of the blue it gives a completely wrong indication. And after a while all works fine again. As

Hi Lior, i have a complete original TV lift available which was installed in our A 54 # 092 Regards Laurens Fun@Sea # 092 La Rochelle

I’ve read very positive reviews of the Ecor Pro Dry Fan dehumidifier in cold climates on boats. The dryer the air the more comfortable feeling and less condensation. Use this dehumidifier myself in hu

Hi Martin, Thats correct it’s the original setup done by Amel. We have the same on # 92. For sure there is a reason Amel did it this way. Laurens Fun @ Sea - 54 #92

Thin Thin Thin !!!! It’s also written on the can. “Apply thin”. Someone else put it too thick on the red stripe of our A54 and it turned out to be desastreus. Very difficult to get it off again once d

Stefan, Thanks for the information. You write its tricky but what is the trickiest part ? The disassembling or to take the film off ? Is the polarizing film easy to get ? Best regards Laurens A64- 92

Hi Vladan, Thanks for the helpful information. I just contacted Boudewijn and he sounds very knowledgeable and willing to help. Teun is correct the ICP is not recognized in all countries. Best regards

Interesting problem. What happens if you let the full chain out (100 meter) till the bitter end in water MORE as 100 meter deep. The boat is NOT moving through the water. Let the chain unwind itself f

Hi Rusland, Thanks for the reassuring link and the nice video. Laurens Fun@Sea A54#92

Chapeau Raúl for this extremely well done explanation !

Bill, I’m sorry if I put a for-sale announcement on the forum that didn’t fulfil the forum’s rules. As I wrote, the sails are in good condition and lightly used. You’re correct that they are made from

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For sale complete set original sails for A 54. Still in good condition and only lightly used (+/-8.000nm) Genoa - Staysail - Main - Mizzen Full set €4500,= incl. shipping Europe. Laurens Vos A54 - 92

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Perhaps a stupid question, but to change the seal and o-ring, it’s just to lower the motor, turn it outside a bit and change the seal and o-ring ? What’s the advised years they need to replaced ?