I'm getting ready to remove the old exhaust hose from the hull connection. It seems pretty firmly fixed after removing the hose clamps. I've read another thread where it was noted that Amel used silic

I'm about to replace the exhaust hose for the main engine from the waterlift muffler to the hull fitting. Seems a simple task, but I'd appreciate any tips from those who have already been there. I rea

I'm replacing the forward cabin air conditioner and I'm wondering how well the Webasto FCF 9000 fits. By the dimensions it seems like it might be difficult to get to the valves for the chain locker an

Marco, The corrosion was not visible until I dismounted the antenna. It was two years ago, so I'm not sure about possible visible clues, but it wasn't obvious to me at the time. If you're not getting

Bill, I'd like to be included as well. Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477

Eric, what product do you use? I don't see one in your post. Duane Wanderer #477

We're having issues with our ICOM M802. It won't transmit at all. Another cruiser (electronics engineer) checked it with an SWR meter and said the antenna reflectance was off the charts. I understood

Karen Smith, Novamar...that's interesting. We received a non-renewal letter from them three weeks ago. It said the non-renewal was due to changes in their Underwriting. Since we are headed back to the

I received a notice of non-renewal from Novamar today. They stated in the letter that the reason for non-renewal was a change in their underwriting practices. They also said that the non-renewal was n

Thanks Mike, I'm glad to hear someone else had the same problem and that the only solution was to pull up on it. I was going to be surprised if there was a nut buried under fiberglass that was free to

Hi Gary, Sounds logical, but alas, there is no access from inside that I can find. Not even from the wiring compartment for the main mast. Thanks, Duane

I am working on the rusting bolts securing the stanchions. There is a ringbolt on the stbd side (used to secure the halyard for the ballooner) on top of the bulwark that has some rust. It appeared to

Merry Christmas Fanny & Yvonne, and to all on the forum. Duane Wanderer, SM477

I you haven't yet, start applying a penetrating product like PB Blaster to it every day and crank the screw in both directions to help the product penetrate. Heating the screw with a torch, letting it

John, Customs was another issue. The Government employees are on strike here in Martinique, including Customs. Since I didn't clear the equipment out of Martinique, I'm going to have it shipped to St.

In both heads there is a small bar with three hooks next to the sinks. These have pitting due to corrosion. I checked and they are not magnetic, so I thought they might be solid stainless rather than

Hi Tom, Thanks for the details on your new autopilot, very helpful. We were docked right next to your boat at Caraibe Greement while we were getting a new rig. I hope we do get a chance to get togethe

The Commercial Invoice form? That requires a Tax ID number and other information geared toward a business sale. Am I missing something? By the way i failed to note we're sending the part back for repa

I'm at the Fedex office in Martinique, and they tell me I need a US Customs form that requires my boat info to send a part back to the USA. Does anyone know where I would get the form on the internet?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't each drive have a clutch? Our boat has two drive units, a linear and a rotary. We have the same error for both drives so I doubt that both clutches / drives failed