Hi Jeff, Had a very enjoyable winter stay in MDR. I fully echo Bill Rouse’s comments. If you have work done on your boat, consult the many live aboard for good workers; they are not all equal. Good lu

Hi Jeff, Randall et al Canuckians, I did just as Randall. No regrets. Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hi Jeff, Hmmm. Have you thought of a Dutch or Belgian registry? Resale might be simpler.... Good luck Jean-Pierre Germain

Hello Jeff, I am Canadian as well and my reg is UK. Why do you need CDN surveyor for tonnage? I used the renowned surveyor named Olivier Beauté, ex director of after sales at Amel. He is completely qu

Hello Mohammed, You will not be disappointed by OCT.. although my AB 9.5 UL rides a bit softer and is faster ... due in part to the superb 2 str Yamaha 15... It is very stable and rides nicely. OCT ha

Hi Mohammed & Aty, We chose a deep v AB 9.5UL and it has done yeoman service for us. However, if we had to do it now, we’d consider OCD TENDERS from NZ. Very good design including beach wheels! Very p

Hello Gang, I fully back Ken in his OpenCPN support and use. It is done brilliantly by sailors and it is FREE! Like most things, there is a learning curve to it. Cheers, Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera

Hello James, I’d like to add some ideas about OpenCPN... I use it for plotting long trips and it’s functionality is very good. IMO, it is an essential backup tool to your other navigation system. It h

Hi Ken, Good to see your usage of FLS is like mine; like everything else electronic, what is really needed? I have hit the reef twice; lightly in both cases... in Fiji. First time was in a buoyed chan

Hello Gang, When I decided to integrate an FLS, I chose a Raymarine unit. Integrates perfectly with the rest of the electronics and displays on either of my 2 plotters. Additionally, having sailed in

Hello Stefan, Just a note.. The Interphase sonar is stand alone and the screen is mounted on the cockpit side by the left arm of the helmsman. I went to a different solution when I replaced the electr

Question??? Are you sure of the engine desig? TMD22 is the usual engine , not the TAMD... Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, OPUA,NZ

Hi Guys, Michel, the owner of the chandlery at Marina Taina, can probably steer you to a competent electrician... Good luck Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, Opua, NZ

Hello Victor, As you own an SM, a 10 mm chain is vastly sufficient.. even a G70 grade 8 mm chain is overkill. There are 3 grades of chain G30 (lowest grade), G40 and G70. G40 is the grade installed by

Hello Mike and Jose, The PO was wrong. My MDKAL starts immediately without any preheat. Find a Kubota dealer who has a roving mechanic... Good luck Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

We have a 35kg ultra with the ultra swivel. As a RTW couple, we anchor 10 to 11 months a year. To date, we have never dragged anchor... but we are very careful about setting our anchor. The Ultra is a

Paul, to avoid build up, we pump out the bowl fully then flush with minimum of 25 strokes. We also use a mild acid solution to clean out this pipe when on the hard. Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM

Hello Gang, I agree with you Ken. :-) Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hello Mark and Nicky, Welcome aboard!!! If I had your situation, I would think more of an overhaul than Beta. Lots of spare parts available through Parts4engines.com. If after analysis, an engine swap

Hi gang, If I remember correctly, Quelzal has a very nice installation... A platform was added on the port side of the stern with a deployable telescopic ladder. The deployable portion rests on the ba