Eric, I put the wrong link in my previous posting...the correct one

Eric, If you want to replace what you have with a magnetic drive pump, the March Pump AC-5C-MD 230v 1020gph would be your ticket. One like this one would work:

Richard, Are you sure that the bearing was water-cooled and not the pump bushing/seal? Bill

Very Interesting, Bill.  So, if it's 100x more efficient than my membranes, I could make 6000l/hr with the new stuff!  Run it for 5 min per day.  Where do I sign up? Kent SM 243 KRISTY Currently

Here's a story about a possible new idea/method for desalination. http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2012/graphene-water-desalination-0702.html So far, from what I read, the method has only been tried

Hello everybody, I'm the owner of a 25 year old Sharki "Gioconda". During the last 15 years we have done a lot of repairs and replacements: amongst other things: - totally overhaul of the

From TECPRO they send me the following information: The charger TECPRO I, there is no switch to regulate  the different types of batteries: by default, it`s provided for sealed batteries ( GEL or AGM

I wonder if someone could identify the use for some parts found on my 1981 Maramu? They were on one of the shelves in the forward head but not sure if that is a clue or not...I have just put the photo

Hi Richard, I could not find this part number in the Budget marine catalog. Do youi have another descriptiob? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From:

Eric, Here is what I think: When you say this capacitor has 4 leads, I assume that you are talking about 4 terminals on the capacitor. Some capacitors have 2 pairs of terminals. A quick-connection

There are a few new members of this group that are interested in buying a Super Maramu. Of course, they have lots of questions and are trying to get answers here. In order to help them, I have

Thanks for your comments and suggestions.  I have decided to put it at the bottom of the port locker.   It is an alternator/watermaker combo and will be helpful for cruising (I hope). Bob

Bill, Thanks for all the info. I still do not understand why this capacitor has 4 leads, can it be replaced with one with two leads and how is it wired? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376

We replaced the large pump Amel supplied with a much smaller is size same capacity pump from Budget Marine in St Marrtin part no: MCH 125 075-03 that has water cooled bearing 230volts 50/60 cycle.

Dear No Name Posted (--), Absolutely, they can be unfurled and it is fairly simple to furl them as well. Are you an Amel owner? Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Marmaris, Turkey

Is it simple to unfurl the sails without the built in electric motors it there was a failure of all motors on the main,mizzen and jib? Thank you -- www.eBookRing.net www.iPadRing.net The designer

Hello yes, we had some years ago the same problem with ou Sharki (1987). the water came down from the deck of ship where the mizzen mast is put on. 0ur plywood became dark and soft, starting at a

Eric, I bought a capacitor in Malaysia at a hardware store for about $4USD. In the US find an electronics parts store. Bring the specs to them, if they do not have it, they will order it. Probably

Hello Andy, On my last boat Anne made an awning with built in side curtains. On one side near the water filler cap she made canvas gutters by folding strips of canvas and stitching them on to the

Bill, Where did you get the capacitor? Also is your pump connected to the green/yellow bonding. Do you notice a lot of salt buildup at the pump hose output connection. I also notice the same