Hi I have a SM with a Tecpro 24v 50A battery charger. If the battery is low and this charger is switched on, initially the charge current is quite high but very quickly reduces to a trickle. I wonder

Hi I have a Super Maramu and the aft cabin window hatch locking device is broken. This just a small plastic catch that turns clockwise to lock the hatch. It is held in place by a central Allen key typ

Hi I recently attached a new sail alternator that should charge the services battery under sail when the prop shaft turns. There is a switch on the 24v panel that selects either the engine 24v alterna

Hi Our rear bumper was also in a very sorry full state. Cracked andgreen algae growing. I believe there isa flexible white paint you can get that might do the trick. Mine had bad cracksand chunks miss

Hi I noticed that one of the two gas struts that hold the engine compartment door open on the Super Maramu has leaked and is not working. Does anyone know where I can get replacements (at a reasonable

Thank you all for your replies. Good point about leaving the fridge open - last time we didn't and came back to mould. Regrds Malcolm SM 117

Hi We are in our first year of owning a boat and will be leaving her in Southern Spain for the winter. We intend to leave quite a few clothes and bedding on board and just wonder what we need to do to

Graham / Steve / Ian Thank you all for your replies. It now ties in what the RM meant. I see there is a replacement spares kit available for around £40 so I think I'll get one of those which includes

Hi I got a problem with the toilet pumps leaking when in the flushing position. As you pump the plunger water comes out from around the shaft. I have not tried to take it to bits just yet. The label h

Thank you I will certainly check these out. Regards Malcolm

Hi Guys We are down in Almerimar Spain and going over to Ibiza. From there we are thinking of returning back to Mainland Spain. Does anyone know of any good (and good value!!) marinas where we could b

Joel That's cleared that up thanks. The charted boats I've hired previously had a tri-colour at the mast head for sailing and the steaming+side lights+stern when under power (not that I was allowed to

Thanks Peter Regards Malcolm

Thanks Richard I will check next time I'm at the boat. Regards Malcolm

Richard Thanks for that. I don't have any side or stern lights? Regards Malcolm

Hi I recently purchased a Super Maramu and was planning a sail from Mainland Spain over to Morocco. As part of the pre-sail check I switched on the sailing light - no problem. I then switched on what

Ian Thanks for that. I'm trying to avoid replacing it but if I have to I'll try that. Regards Malcolm

Hi I have a problem on my SM with the ceiling fabric coming lose and sagging. I've heard it's due to the foam and glue on the fabric disintegrating over the years. I was wondering if I could use brass

Hi David / Haldun Thank you both for the information I'll have a look at these. It's so much easier if someones been there. Regrds Malcolm Chou Chou SM 117

Hi I am a new owner of a SM and hoping to take a trip from Souther Spain where she' moored over to Morocco (maybe Melilla) and I just wondered if any one in the group has been there or has any tips, d