Thanks Drew, These new SM are more complex than my old girl! Got it all in the end Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain

As above. Allan, the owner of SM436, asked me to have his hull cleaned by professional divers here in northern New Zealand. Happy to oblige but… I’m on the boat at this moment and cannot find the swit

BTDT. Also A leaking porthole in the aft head can give you the same symptoms. Don’t ask how I know Jean-Pierre Germain

Hello Gang, We added a bright white LED string under the cabinet above the sink and extended it all the way to the port most locker. Lots of light Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera SM007. NZ’s

Pat, I use Water Anywhere for my Filmtec membranes Much cheaper… Jean-Pierre Germain, SM007, New Zealand

Hi Danny, Agree with you as well. Before setting off on my RTW, I had the residual fuel polished. Absolutely no CARP in my fuel 7 years later. I also use biocide religiously and keep my fuel tank topp

Hello Mike, I have experience with fuel filtration systems and fuel polishing systems. The main issue with fuel in this day and age is the quality of the fuel itself; It ain’t what it used to be!!! Th

Hi Danny, I was pulling your leg… :-) Jean-Pierre Germain jp.germain45@...

I know the answer…. PEANUTS!! :-) Jean-Pierre Germain,Eleuthera SM007 Opua

Very nice Danny Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007

I will confirm Alan’s sentiments. Wind generators are, by and large, a myth. My good mate has one on his boat and from transiting the Pacific in company, I confirm that their performance is poor. My m

Actually, though cruisers are allowed in Fiji waters, they have a very high COVID infection rate. Go there at your risk now Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hole is 1 1/4 inch. A broom handle works but a length of 1/19 wire which is peeled back will get rid of most barnacles Good luck. Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, New Zealand jp.germain45@gma

Hi Richard, Somehow, the comments were lost.. Pic1: shows suction cups Pic2: induction cooktop resting on Corian counter Pic3: vertical photo. Forward part is at top Pic4: induction unit resting on th

Helllo Richard, Our Unold induction cook plate has suction cups and is very secure on our Corian counter top during very heavy weather. Otherwise, it resides on top of the gas burners and stays well i

Hello Richard, I’ll get to it later today Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007 Opua NZ

#galley #stove

Hello Ulrich, I’ve been told the A50 uses Facnor furlers A friend refitted his yacht with some and they work well. Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hello Paul, I know a great rigger in NZ. He changed my rigging in 2 days at very reasonable cost He also rigs most racing vessels in the Bay of Islands area. Kind regards, Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthe

#replacement

Amel has now chosen Facnor as their furler manufacturers for the new Amel 50...maybe the 60 as well They have a good selection of sizes. Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

When doing aerobatic training in the RCAF, we could use Scopolamine patches. Luckily, I never needed one even when surrounded by very sick people. I am lucky. Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ