Hello Stefano, Check with local battery shops to find one that has a modern electronic battery tester and have them come to test the batteries one by one and then if they are all nearing end of life

Pat, thank you for this advice. I am off to the boat later today and wil check this out. The symptoms are exactly what you describe. Does anyone have any knowledge of how to reintroduce air into the

Martin, If your system has a water tank, the tank should have a head of air in which is compressed and supplies pressure when you open your faucet. When the pressure drops a bit then the pump comes

Sorry guys, after posting it I realize that there was a long series of posts about this topic. So, no need to reply for the locks but any other tips are still appreciated. Thanks Jose and

We are preparing Ipanema for a trans Atlantic crossing and it is recommended that we secure the flooring hatches. I remember that the newer versions of the SM2000 have some sort of Hatch Latch

After 5 years of faultless service the fresh water pump on our Amel 54 #56 has decided to misbehave; and that just as we are about to leave Fort Lauderdale after weeks spent sorting out other issues.

Hi, How old are your batteries?  If older then 5 or 6 years they more then likely are getting tired and may need replacement. First: check the batteries for water. Second:Using a hydrometer check

Hy, my hull is 195 of SM. On the magnetronic for battery control system I'm reading 236 ah,59% and 27v. CAP and MEM flashing. That is after 6days with no charge and 2ah use,AND 6days of continous

For the benefit of youth the chain was a unit of length 22 yards long and was measured with a Gunters or Surveyors chain which has 100 links. This unit was created by the Rev Gunter in 1620 and was in

Oh for goodness sakes! A cricket pitch is a sort of side-arm throw in baseball which makes the pitcher look like a cricket, hence the name, "cricket pitch". Why this has anything to do with a

Anne & John, I have not experienced any difference in counting accuracy when changing directions. I assume that you are running the chain out with the motor rather than slipping the clutch. If you

Thanks so much Bill, Will get back to you on response from IMF. Kim SM2k #353 Indecent From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of Judy and

Hello Bill, My original chain counter is accurate whist raising the anchor but very inaccurate when running the chain out. I have always assumed that it could not count fast enough when the chain is

George and Kim, I uploaded the following to the same folder: Chain Counter ORIGINAL IB5076.jpg >> this is the original sensor Chain Counter Sensor IB5124.jpg >> this is the replacement used on

George and Kim, I can say it is similar, but I know that #IB5124 works, so that is what I recommend. Ask the the technician about IB5124. Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Cyprus

Gary, The valve is available from McMaster Carr. I know west has them also or can special order them as I used them in my tartan they were brass and came from Groco. I just Googled bspp ball valves

Gary when you look for those valves look for British pipe threads. You'll have more success Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330

Thanks for your response, This is the replacement that IFM sent me info on. Here is a data drawing sent by IMF http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/photos/album/2109031520/pic/li st

After more than 2 years sailing from UK to the Caribbean, we have decided to put our beloved EOS for sale. Please find below a short summary. The website is under construction at www.amel-maramu.com

On the Maramu's after hull #30 something the tables are easy to remove to gain access to the inspection ports. They have fasteners visible just outboard of the table base. Not so on hull #29. Our