We have just taken Nunky on her maiden voyage from Antibes to Almerimar over 5-6 weeks and we have loved the whole experience. The boat just feels so safe. Now that we have some experience of the boat

I know this has come up before, but I am servicing the main sail furling motor and worm drive. It is all well but the top shaft seal should be replaced. Problem; Shaft into the worm gear is very tight

Hi all, I believe I need to get a replacement anchor chain counter sensor. I’m away from the boat and cannot find anything on the Lewmar online store so I would much appreciate if someone could advise

Hi all, a bilge pump question on SM8 as our pump has been showing signs of weakness twice in one month. It keeps on pumping but nothing comes out. I've dismounted it but nothing looked wrong or obstru

Zoom meeting - QSails owner/manager will present sails for Amels When: Saturday, 12 September 2020 20:00 to 21:00 (UTC+00:00) UTC An RSVP is requested. Click here to RSVP Description: Time will be 200

As I restepped my mast, I found that not one, but both of the guide rods on the top of the roller furler were bent like pretzels. I am somewhat mystified as to what would create that amount of force a

Hi all, For some time now, when I operate the windlass, either from the control in the cockpit or using the switch on the windlass, I have received a significant electric shock if I touch either the s

Coming back to the boat I find refrigerator not cooling. I can hear fun running and compressor as well. But the plate not cold. I do not have any instructions on board for the refrigerator. On my prev

My generator wouldn't start last weekend so on poking around, the starter was weak. I could start the engine and then I could start the generator. On checking why the starter was weak, the DC-DC charg

Despite many attaching many warning labels, etc, I continued to bump my head for many years on the way down below. A friend came up with this idea. What really makes it work is that it hangs down seve

In a previous post about a month ago I asked if any owners would like to join in a group buy of new rub rail inserts. I had several responses ,a few from as far as Australia to the Med. I urged them t

I want to report a serious issue regarding the raw-water manifold that feeds the refrigerator, anchor wash, AC, and watermaker pumps on my A54. As I was servicing the sea chest strainer and cleaning o

While going through the deep part of our cockpit locker, we found this item, left over from the previous owner. We are at a loss as to it's function. Anyone have an idea? Thanks. -- Tom Peacock SM 240

Hi, I have requests for the exhaust sensors from the following people : Mark Pitt 1 piece Mohammad Shirloo 3 pieces Jim Anderson 1 piece I need your mailing address Bob Rossi 1 piece I need your maili

Having previously had a Super Maramu one of the attractions of getting an A54 was the staysail. Unfortunately I can't find any information on the correct way to rig the running back stays. What inform

Now I know this idea will be criticised by many but.... I have found that the electric motor for the outhaul on the mainsail is less powerful than I would like. It is fine in light winds but in heavy

Hello, I am in London, Pen Azen in Greece. When we get on board ( next month !) I will need to replace the Dowty seal on the bolt just beneath the prop, from which drains the oil in the leg. Does anyo

All, It's confession time and a request for advice/tips. A week ago, for the first time ever I managed to jam the mainsail when furling it (somewhere around the first batten). It was impossible to fre

My Prima M50 is vibrating badly at the rear (end furthest from the C Drive). It’s OK below 1800 rpm. All the engine And transmission mounts were replaced in Martinique in 2018 and the engine re-aligne

Hello, Having purchased our SM last year and due to COVID-restrictions we are getting to know our boat better (and working on our extensive worklist) with every day we have the possibility to be on bo