Hi Eloi, The bottom one links the mizzen lifting line with the metal ‘D’ fitting at the end of the boarding ladder to support it above the level of the dock. Very best wishes Mike & Peta Solitude SM 4

Hi Stefan, It’s muff for flushing an outboard engine with fresh water. Best regards Mike & Peta Solitude SM 2K 461

HI Steven, It the control panel for the Active Echo radar reflector. When switched on it enhances the boats response to a radar signal reflecting back a stronger response. When the buzzer is selected

Dear Bill, Please include me in the Zoom conference call. Very best wishes Mike +44 (0) 1903 885317 (H) +44 (0) 7973 406904 (M)

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Dear Bill, Can you confirm my donation was received? Regards Mike

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Dear Ross, I’m in Seychelles at the moment and don’t have the dimensions on my system here. Bill Rouse uploaded the a file with dimensions and pictures. If you contact him directly he will be able to

We used www.metelec.co.uk and sent Bill’s dimensions with a drawing and they produced a perfect replacement delivered promptly. The key to a successful job was a ‘deep’ socket for the nut at the botto

Hi Herbert, I’ve contacted the pump manufacturer and the pump is no longer in production and they have ceased producing serving kits. I’m also interested in a source for the flap valve but am now look

Hi Bill, Yes - Agree that it would be a sensible way of funding the site. I tried the Poll site but could vote. Regards Mike & Peta Solitude SM2K 461

David, A great aid to planning - thank you for compiling the data. Regards Mike SM 2K 461

Hi, The original GPS clock started on 6 January 1980 and rolls over every 1024 weeks. The next roll over is on 6 April 2019. Regards Mike Solitude SM 246

Hi Bill, As with everyone in the Amel family we really appreciate your efforts and knowledge on our behalf. Mike & Peta

Hi Alan, We’re more than happy to cooperate with a register of owners especially those close to our number. Regards Mike

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Hi Vic, We refitted with Furuno TZ2 and radar. Works well with laptop etc. Only minor niggle is the NMEA 2000 AIS (digital yacht) is having difficulty communicating with the plotter. Regards Mike & Pe

Hi, Agree with Bill’s comments. We have anchored out in steady 30 kts plus with gusts over 40 kts without difficulty. Our only addition is a long nylon snubber of 10 to 15 m to ensure maximum benefit

Hi, We use a common UK domestic called Dettol on all our interior surfaces around the galley and heads. We also use at home and have never had a mildew problem. Mike & Peta Solitude SM 2K 461

Hi Ian, Hole size should read 22mm

Hi Ian, Just completed the job in Port Grimaud. On hull 461 we required a 30mm “deep reach” socket to undo the keel bolt. The hole in the copper strip we used was 2mm diameter. We had our strip made u

Hi James, I’m not a medical expert but this is the rational that was given to us. The basic physiology is that anyone who has been in the water for a period of time has the blood in the lower limbs su