Hi Joel, I didn't ask the question but I enjoyed and appreciated your comprehensive and well thought out reply. Lots of good information. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Miles, No problem. I would try the screws first, if they come out it is a very simple solution. If they wont come out try the other option. I would wait until needed because worn still functions an

Hi Mark, I haven,t had to replace these pumps but I commend to you regular spraying with a rust inhibitor/ penetrant/water displacer. I use CRC marine 66. I spray all electric motors, alternators, wir

Hi Kent, I know what you mean about the money. It was 8 and 9 years ago but we found everything in the US and the Caribbean very expensive. Central America was cheap so unless its changed I'd suggest

Hi Kent, I haven't had to use it so can't answer the tension thing, but if you consider the posts on the mainsail out-haul it would seem that more tension would help.Likewise the type of rope could be

Hi All Amelians where ever you are in the world. Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year. We look forward to another year sharing experiences and adventures with you, the Amel family D

Hi Tom, Urban myths abound. We transited with Micron 66. No issues. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Heinz, It is the same way as your engine mounted alternators have to be excited. Properly wired it happens when you turn the start key on. I guess it should work the same with the gen set. With you

Hi Miles, the big genoa is a lot of sail to drag around the stays. I use a technique to reduce this. As I swing into the tack and the sheet is released I begin to furl the sail. By the time I am head

I always said the SM was the culmination of Henri's design work. Cheers Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Willem, Olivier told me the hook on the ends goes in the ring below the mizzen boom and the u shape clamps around the mizzen side stay. It was a system provided by Amel on later model SM Regards Da

Hi Bill. I would have to agree with you, your experience with Harmonie proves it. However Alan of Elyse has a point too, over use of the power of the mainsheet winch by inexperienced crew. By whatever

Hi Gary, I have no problem with my mizzen furler. Works perfectly. Just considering prevention rather than cure. Are you saying a water flush would go through and rinse salt out internally? The person

Wow Bill Kinney. that is a load of information. Thanks. It reveals a mine field. I.m going to print this and take it with me to my supplier. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Thanks Lior. Danny

Hi Bill, I would think mine is the dyneema sheath, it feels slippery. Strange they do that, I would think the polyester sheath would be cheaper. As to tightness causing damage. It wouldn't be the gear

Thanks Paul, I agree there may be a risk of damage by being too tight. I have tightened my dyneema 12mm to see if it stops the slipping but I dont want that much load on long term. I will try vectran

Hi Bill, yes bar tight. And I couldn't believe how fast and far it slipped in 18 knots of wind Thanks for the page Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean pearl

Hi All, A little while ago a number of you posted on replacing the control line for the mainsail out haul. I remember dyneema was not successful. Can some one remind me of what type was the best. Rega

Hi, As I have said before My companionway slider is varnished and I use furniture polish on it. The polish I use is Neopol original cream polish and I have had no trouble re varnishing. My rubber stri