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

Hi Eric, I'm ordering them new from Bonfiglioli Transmission in Auckland. They are 70:1 reduction gearboxes (VF44 P1 70:1 P63 B14). So from a cosmetic standpoint you recommend paint? Is there any othe

Hello everyone, I'm ordering new gearboxes for the main furler and main outhaul. The units can be shipped with a bare alloy finish or with a 2 pot epoxy paint. I'm curious if anyone has advice one way

Hello everyone, Can any owners recommend a good place to get the Bonfiglioli gearboxes rebuilt in New Zealand? Has anyone used the Bonfiglioli Transmission place in Auckland? I would like to have them

Thanks Eric. Sent you a message with order details. When these fail, go bad, or break, how do you know? Does it prevent the genset from starting/running? Or does it allow the genset to overheat if the

Hi Eric, Did you end up going with the Aqua King II? Are you happy with it? I'm looking to replace my freshwater pump as well and the Aqua King II premium 4gpm (#4148) or supreme 5gpm (#4158) look lik

Hi Jeroen, It's not clear to me... where did you run the discharge hose for the new pump? These bilge compartments should always be dry so a high water alarm is usually sufficient for those rare times

Hi Charles, Thanks for laying out the process for me. Very cool. And I appreciate your thoroughness. I think it's best if we get you a sample in hand. If we can't find one from another owner, perhaps

Hi Justin, thanks for the word of warning. I had my doubts about them just looking at their online site... needing to email or phone part numbers and waiting just to find out what things cost? Then fi

Hi Charles, That is awesome, nice work! I might have to sketch the pieces I need because all of them are currently in use on my boat. Might need a couple other parts too, if possible. Curious how long

Hi All, I'm looking for suggestions regarding the replacement of these failing hatch handle seats. Several of them are cracking in various places. Rig-Rite has them in cast aluminum which is nice, par

Hi Chip, Trilogy (1990 SM23) needed a fix for its failing headliner when I bought her in November 2017. First attempt was to remove all the old, toxic junk between the vinyl and fiberglass. It was a b

Thanks John. I do have the normal engine room blowers that run when the ignition key is turned, but maybe you're on to something with the inexpensive 12V fans. The Onan genset has a 12V alternator so

Hi Thomas, Bob and Suzanne, anyone else with advice here, Did you find a suitable 220V fan that you are happy with? I need to install something to keep the engine room cool while generator, water make

Alan that sounds great. We might haul out in one of the yards in Whangarei, but I'd definitely appreciate chatting with you on this and other topics. Cheers, Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23 Opua, NZ

Thank you Bill. Those are great tips. Do you have a favorite grease for this job? Is Molykote a good choice? Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23 Opua, NZ

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on this. I appreciate both schools of thought here. Great diagram Bill, I'm hoping to find my current seals in this orientation. I'll report back any worthwhile findi

Hi Stefano, Maybe this helps you? The tape measure is in inches. Mike Longcor SV Trilogy - SM23 Opua, NZ

Hello all, I'm going through lots of spare parts onboard... Quick question if anyone knows what a 40x52x7 lip seal might fit on a SuperMaramu? Doesn't seem to match anything related to the bow thruste

Hi Everyone, Craig and Jose especially, I'm preparing to service the prop shaft wear bushing and seals. Curious how your seal orientations have worked out. Is the oil in the reservoir staying clean an