The D04 code can be many different problems, ranging from from the rotation sensor wiring on inside R (facing the unit, R side panel removed) That connection was finicky, but often "fixed' the problem

We used TopSail after Pantaenius withdrew from the US market. Rigging issues were excluded until new standing rigging installed. Excellent geographic coveragel Drew Former Owner SV Revelation SM2k290

Hi Eric, The latches are Swedish. https://www.onmar.se/en They bought out the original manufacture years ago, and continue to supply the parts. Most of the latches break internally. The knob and chrom

Pantaenius cancelled our insurance as they were leaving the US market about 18mo ago. As EU residents, we requested coverage for for our boat in the Med. They refused as our boat is USCG flagged and t

Open the cabinet door for the BT in the V Berth There is a lock pin at the top of the shaft. Remove pin, put it in its tubular holder sl to its port, and flip the toggle switch on to port. At Helm, tu

We had sub-0 temps wintering over in Norfolk VA and Holland. Drinking water lines and tank can be emptied, sea water lines can be filled with anti-freeze. The watermaker needs food-grade propylene gly

Does anyone have any experience/recommendations with getting an Amel SM2K re-rigged in either Antibes or Hyeres? I've ordered the rigging from ACMO but don't have a rigger. We're hoping to get this do

I've carried it in checked baggage many times over the years without problems in original container. Drew S/V Revelation SM390 Lying Carloforte, Sardinia

We just renewed with Topsail for our 2nd year after Pantaenius left the market and Markel/IMIS wouldn't take us back because of "pandemic in Italy" despite our never having a claim, including the prev

Hi Bill, I have the "running rigging llist on pg 19. Is that the list you note above? I think I'm a bit confused as the various brands and suppliers don't always include the actual type of material. W

A number of our plugs were missing. We cut pieces of fiberglass sail stiffener rods of the correct diameter and put them in with adhesive. They’re been there for 5 seasons and are holding up well. Mos

Pantaenius has stopped offering insurance in the US and will not insure US Flagged boats, even imported in the EU. My previous carrier will not write new policies for countries currently in “Lockdown”

Kent, Thank you so much! This is perfect. I really appreciate your help. You must have made A's in geometry... If anyone needs to replace this cover or the lid to the portside galley counter, let me k

Last season, the Aurora pattern Corian on the dishwasher lid broke. I've found someone who can make a replacement. I have the dimensions (43.7cm square) with screw holes centered 3.3cm from each corne

We have been able to obtain key copies in several countries including the US. Bring an original key and take it to a good hardware store or locksmith. Drew SV REVELATION SM390 Lying Carloforte, Sardin

Hi Mark, We had guests who had trouble w slipperiness of bumper. I put a 2" non-slip/reflector tape on it. It was helpful, but the non-skid granules abraded the paint off our new bumper. I will try Pl

HI Bill, I saw the notice tonight and sent Amel a letter disagreeing completely with their rude, ill-advised notice. Sorry about it. Somewhat proves the cynical expression "No good deed goes unpunishe

Maybe the best “solution” (pun intended) is to prevent the urate deposits from forming. The original owner, also a physician, cautioned that every flush should last 10 seconds, counted religiously. We

Thank you Eric and Bill. Will service the brake cylinder on return to Revelation later next month. Additional question: Is there a need to bleed the system? I noticed that there's a large "set screw"

Maud has replacement pads. That's the easiest solution to worn pads. If you need them quickly, many "old-time" brake shops resurface the pads. We had ours fixed in Tangir-20Euro's. We estimated the ex