Trials, tribulations and adventures of refurbishing and
sailing our Westsail 42.

svElysium

I consider items that make it onto this page have some real positives and some very negative characteristics. Links to any of the below pages describe my experiences with the companies or their products.

• ABI Bronze Ports (Small leak around seal I can't seem to stop).
• AquaSignal Fordeck Light (retaining ring comes off too easily and no way to lock it on).
• AutoProp
• Delta Cordless Drill
• AmplePower EMON
• Galleyware (The little feet fall off - tried to glue and it didn't work. Tried emailing - no response.
• Jack Rabit Marine (now out of business)
• Marinco 12 volt Trolling Connector
• Porter Cable 5" Orbital Sander
• Thai Teak
• WestMarine (System of dealing with boaters is eratic )

Basically I like many of the Marinco products. However I just installed the 12v trolling connection in our boat and found two; what I consider critical, things missing. First; on their information in the blister pack and on their website there is no listing of the amps the item is designed for and second the screws that hold the front coverslip on are made of steel!

Two critical things that for me sent one of their products from excellent to average.