Removing the stubborn windlass bolt-- Just spotted these photos of this process and I am posting this for those who may search for solutions on windlass bolt removal in the future. Although I spent 4

Dan and Alan- Fascinating stuff (as I think ahead to a lithium conversion). This video does a good job of discussing and demonstrating what you are writing about AND talks about problems with low RPM/

Related--does anyone know a source for the white plastic fasteners that were used on the dodgers of many SMs and SNs? They featured a tap that slid in to lock to the pin. One of the advantages of thes

As others have noted, good descriptions in our Group. Also.... http://www.oceannavigator.com/March-April-2011/Prepare-for-survival-conditions/ Bob,KAIMI SM429

Yes it is a really nice piece of gear and allows you to clamp the helm firmly and quickly in any position and easily re-position anywhere except exactly over the 3 spokes. In 15 years of use (8 by us)

Hi Mike and Hannah, Don't know if this is helpful, but the photos in this link show what Amel provided on some SMs (it is on the original invoice for our SM 429). I am away from our boat re: dimension

Hi James, You may want to consider a 3 position high capacity rotary switch. This is what we did when we added an inverter. Our inverter had an internal transfer switch which we did not use. Easiest t

When we were at Chantiers Amel - Caraïbes in Martinique we removed the outhaul motor which came out easily with a puller tool they supplied They did not have the replacement rubber inserts but instead

Hi Danny, I've wondered about this. How do you spot water in the bow thruster? Bob, KAIMI SM 429 Flashback: Years ago (12?) our Santorin we were anchored near Ocean Pearl outside the Annapolis boat sh

Hi Nick, I second the recommendation on Lantana. The shop in Marmaris is run by Naile +90 532 511 67 27 . Her brother, Raif Sağlam +382 63 443 205 is now based in Tivat, Montenegro which is closer to

There are 8 NIB voltage regulator regulators (model 8RL3021 105-351 new in box) , presently available on eBay https://www.ebay.com/p/18020353785 . Although they are listed at $29 but they did accept a

Hi Willem, As Bill points out the circuit breaker is with the other 24V breakers in the engine room. If the pump still does not work try rotating it manually for a few rotations--this happened to us a

Anybody have the diode part number and a US source for the diodes? Seems like they are a popular enough problem with the Yanmar to merit carrying a spare. Bob and Suzanne, KAIMI is on the hard in Vara

I am curious about the loudness of the alarm. I have the model that Bill posted, and mounted down by the battery switches. The alarm is not very loud and I think would not be noticed while motoring. W

Agree! I think I would just stay away and let the motor disintegrate!

Hi Bill, Previous owner had installed a cable shut off pull--just Google "cable shut off pull" or you can buy them on eBay.....the red pull handle is right under the helm seat and he had just drilled

Hi Michael, Valved manifolds are a great idea. We have a ball valve between the Dessalator feed and the manifold (don't know if all SMs do) and that is useful for 2 reasons--1) when you flush the Dess

Hi Davi, Thanks for asking. We don't flush engine, generator, etc after every use. When we do flush things in fresh water depends. For example today we are at Renaissance Marine (very nice, BTW) in Ar

Hi Davi, Not sure about the other tap ad ours does not have one but....We plumbed in a plastic 3 way just before the tubing enters the tank fill fitting--all you need is a length of hose to do your te

Good advice, Craig, We carried a state boater safety license with us as well. As you noted, they are easy to obtain and look nice and official--plastic with your name AND a number. It was asked for, e