Have just completed the same task on Pegasus (Maramu #178). Cut out rusted section leaving 4" (100mm) top and bottom stub ends of original pipe. Replaced damaged section with 3" (75mm) gal pipe with s

Thanks for reminding me about flexible tanks Eric. I put two 50 gal bladders in the stern of a Jeanneau DS43 I used to own. Only ever half filled them due to my concern that surging in a rough seaway

I've been looking at some of the synthetic decking products and will probably go down that path if all else fails. The worst cracking is around the cockpit area and in some areas the faux 'caulking' h

Thanks for your comments Ian. The previous owner mentioned they used very little fuel on their last pacific crossing as the prop-driven alternator kept the batteries topped up. By comparison our futur

Thanks John. I'm wondering if weathering of the faux timber deck on Pegasus is a rare occurrence given the limited response to my question? I'm interested to hear the glass bead and sugar suggestion f

Hello All, I appreciate and welcome everyones feedback on my issue with faux deck cracking and restoration/refurbishment. My next query relates to increasing the internal fuel storage capacity - reaso

My thanks to Bill for his suggestions. I'm curious if any owner has experienced 'cracking' of the faux timber material. Filling and sanding in the affected areas would need to be carefully done so tha

Hello all, I'm a new Maramu owner (#178) looking to carry out a major refit in Malaysia later this year. I have numerous questions that I will post separately ... so please be patient if you see multi