Maybe we should have Zoom meeting about secret spots! Invitation only. 🤣 Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153

Same experience with us. I used grease and a smaller o-ring. No leakage after 6 months. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153

It is the "secret switch". It stops the boat from being stolen. The boat won't start unless it is in the "up" position. That's why it is hidden. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153

Hi Danny. No I do not expect it to stay exactly on the rhumb lines for obvious reasons. The issue is that at the moment you press Engage Pilot it does a hard turn to port and drives you that way for s

When I choose “Navigate” to a waypoint, the pilot steers the boat until it gets a 0.05 nm to 0.10 nm XTE to port every time. Then it course corrects by heading to starboard until it gets back on the r

We have a motion activated solar light on the arch. It works well. However, the motion sensor is sensitive. You must ensure there is nothing back there to constantly trip the sensor. If you keep your

Desalator watermaker end caps. Sent from my Galaxy

Just wanted to circle back on my experience since starting this thread. We installed a Shurflo Aqua King II 4 gpm variable pressure (up to 55 PSI/3.8 bar) self-priming diaphragm type pump. No need for

I’m 6’4” and have lived on my SM for 7 years. Plenty of headroom. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153

No, the plug cannot be used for that in any way. It's just a bolt-type plug with an o-ring to create the seal. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153

We use the same tie-down arrangement. The only extra thing we do is to minimize lateral motion, we loop a line around the pontoons, back to the mast step through a block (or shackle) and up to the cle

The bottom part is the oil drain plug bolt for the C-Drive. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153

Our modifications include: - tool cabinet in locker across from fwd head - vented door on wet locker at nav station - Shelving for paper products in passageway aft locker - athwartships bunk in aft ca

https://www.amazon.com/Interlux-Y4218-QT-Polyurethane-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000XBD3RI?th=1&psc=1 Sent from my Galaxy

Ww used Interlux Brightsides Hatteras White with a flattening agent. Very close match. Two coats. Looks great after three years. About 40 hours per coat. Be careful with the striping tool. Despite man

On our SM, the washing machine grey water goes from the drain pipe to a tee in the hose that runs aft to the bilge in the engine room. It works perfectly. The washing machine you have might be differe

Friends, I am having a devil of a time with installing a new freshwater diaphragm pump with adjustable pressure switch from 17-55 PSI. Even at a low setting for the switch, it is overpressurizing the

We would like to convert to a diaphragm type fresh water pump. We are looking two options right now. Shurflo Aqua King II 4.0 gpm (55 PSI sealed switch, shutoff at 3.8 bar, ) and Seaflo Series 54 5.0

Our FEIT freshwater pump won’t stop cycling. I have tried: - adjusting cutin bolt spring - cleaning the diaphragm - changing out the D Squared switch - playing with contacts - sanding the brushes - sp

I'd like to thank everyone for their generous and thoughtful responses. Your experience and various points-of-view have certainly helped my decision process. As with much of our boating lives, it has