Thanks for the information, Bill. regards,Hans-Joachim Johanna-Amalthea SM #436 currently in Lisboa

The DC and AC panels in the SM have French-made thermal circuit-breakers. These are also used throughout the boat. See the photo at:

Can't seem to edit the broken link here so here it is again: http://www.naviclub.com/Test_comparatif_eoliennes_marine.pdf

I have been watching with interest, the different comments about wind generators on this site. Back in 2008 we installed on our SM a Rutland 913 at a cost of about $1800.00 AUD incl SS stand secured

hallo all, do you know the manufacturer of the fuses at the DC-panel ? (SM2000) Thanks for information , regards docjoho, Johanna-Amalthea SM 2000 #436

I had read several posts in this group regarding the Hydrovane self steering unit. It surprised me because I know several owners who have had stellar experiences with them. Close friends of mine

Mark, The squealing is the bearings...the water leak is the mechanical seal. It is a very good and very solid pump also very basic...repair it with new bearings and seal...it will last another 5-8

Thank you for the information. The pump is running a little rough and makes an occasional squeal. It has also leaked a very tiny amount of water. This leads me to the bearings and seals as a good

A note about the A/C pump:  I was at the dock with two A/C's going and doing some maintenance in the forward cabin when the A/C started cycling as if it weren't getting any cooling water.  I looked

Mark, also upload the specifications in FILES>>Miscellaneous>>Calpeda CM20 specs at:

Mark, Check the photo at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/photos/album/324976668/pic/154718279/view?picmode=large&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc Also, the mechanical pump seal

To be more precise it is the CM-20 with article number 08.811.203 (at least at their catalogue).

What a novel idea to catch drinking water. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On

Hi Mark, The calpeda pump on our SM2000 #330 is the CM-20 Centrifugal Pump Model BMP-35. I bought my in Holland at www.barcomarine.nl It was about €500. But they could rebuild it for €250. Hope

Hi, Martin, That's the pump I put on my boat.  I used a 1 inch hose on the barbs and that fit nicely into the larger hoses coming from the bilge and output.  I had to fashion an L-shaped shelf that

The gearing on our Reya/AMFA bilge pump has broken and as we are in the USA rather than spend a long time getting the parts or a new pump I am considering replacing it with a Jabasco pump for which

Did you know if you turn the boom over to work on the outhaul motor and you leave it upside-down in the rain for a couple of days, the boom fills up with water :-)

Hi, I am hoping someone can help me with the model number of the blue Calpeda 220vac pump used for salt water cooling of the AC units. The brass plate on my pump is corroded and I am not able to

Hi Joel, Is this the same switch as is used on my boat? Fair Winds Eric _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of Joel F

I was the salesman for the new Amel 54 to the unfortunate folks who suffered the horrible calamity on board related to a runaway winch due to a failed switch and have been grilled by the plaintiffs