I'll add that we do not use an accumulator. The variable speed pumps don't need them. I've heard mixed reports about whether or not an accumulator actually messes up the operation of a variable speed

Hi Eric, We've been using the Jabsco Vflo 5.0 (42755-0094) for years now without pressure issues or leaking fittings. It's factory shutoff pressure is actually 60psi. The pressure set screw can be adj

Hi Marty, We have this type of cover installed over our vent hole. It's angled down and aft so keeps out almost all rainwater. I'll admit it has been kicked a couple times but other than stray feet, i

Without midpoint voltage monitoring, connecting the mid points is not recommended as it will mask a battery problem. From Victron (BMV manual): "Midpoints should not be interconnected: one bad battery

Hi Alex, I have a somewhat similar situation on my SM. A small cleat was ripped out of the mast and it pulled out the threaded inserts. I think the holes in the mast are deformed or enlarged just enou

Installed ours in May 2019. I give them a thumbs up. It's comforting to know that they can be in a partial SOC without causing significant damage or drastically shortening their lifespan. Will be inte

We once had the windlass kick on all by itself shortly after anchoring. Replacing those rubber switch covers or "boots" proactively is the key. If you can't source the boots, an inexpensive push butto

Hi Danny, Great results! Did you do any surface prep before applying the stripes? What about for the gel coat restorer? Cheers, Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23 NZ

Hi Slavko, We use the 40kg (88lb) Rocna on our 1990 SM#23. It's a great anchor that has never let us down and fits well on our bow roller. We use with 3/8" G4 chain and no swivel. My advice is the sam

Our vessel, a 1990 SM#23, has domestic water lines running through the bulkhead where Eric describes (outboard, portside, along the hull, near the waterline). They look original and are glassed in, wh

Hello, The Santorin may be different but the BT and windlass motors on our Super Maramu are 24V while engine start is 12V. Is your set up like this or is everything 12V? We have a 24V alternator (in a

Looks great! Just be careful... our wash down pump, which I believe is original, is meant for continuous flow only. I'm not sure if using a sprayer/stop at the end will cause any issues or not...? Che

Hello Everybody, Can anyone recommend a good machine shop in Pape'ete for rebuilding the outhaul gearbox? Has anyone had this done in Tahiti before? The bronze worm gear has likely been sheared by the

Hi Scott, Glad to hear that worked for you. For the other part you mentioned, unless the free play is excessive, I wouldn't worry too much. I've never investigated that part, but perhaps you could unb

Hi Scott, On my SM#23, the pole is threaded at the end and the eye fitting is screwed onto it. This allows for proper orientation and positioning of the eye so it can mount correctly with the vertical

Should any grease be used when packing in the new material from Amel? Cheers, Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23

Hello everyone! Our 1990 SM#23 is on the hard and we are tackling some maintenance items for the first time. Naturally, a few questions have come up that I would like to ask the group. 1. Does the rud

Hi Mark, I'm referring to these external neoprene seals (two glued together). They should be slightly compressed when the locking pin is in, creating a watertight seal. Photo is from Nikimat ( https:/

JP, I think this is good advice. Especially because it's the foam seals that really keep the water out, not the vertical shaft seal. Do you have a foolproof method to remember to put the pin in place

Hello everyone, I'm curious what methods people use for installing and waterproofing the furler and outhaul motor cables into the mast. Our previous cables were secured and sealed into the mast with g