Jean-Pierre, Merci beaucoup! However, I do not consider myself anymore qualified than many other Amel owners who contribute to this Group. I would like to make 3 points: Point 1: A modification

Hello Jean Pierre, Interesting that the price of a non-standard engine/drive system is above that of a genuine Amel. I think most of us would be unhappy at the thought of changing the drive system.

Hello Tony, If you look for past messages about the watermaker you will find that the majority never use a steriliser and rely on flushing with product water after use especially if the machine is not

We flush under pressure just like we would make water. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Greets SV BeBe, (Bill) Having spent some time on this forum, I am already aware of your status as a "tech guru"… :-). I am sure you have been thanked for your efforts but I wish to add to the

Hello everyone. I have to leave my Amel 54 for about 4 months, afloat in Sicily. I am concerned about the watermaker. I don't have access here to any sterilizer. Can anyone give me some simple

Jean Pierre, It seems to me that after 6 years in the Amel Owner's Group (over 500 owners) there has been 2 reports of a failed C drive. At least 2 of the 3 failures that I know of (2 from this

Dave, I believe Graham's explanation is very accurate and very clear. I would add to check quadrant tightness to the rudder post. On Super Maramu #387, the quadrant is attached to the rudder post

Hi Dave, We had similar play in our system when we bought Zephyr. The cables are just standard Teleflex type steering cables, in our case Ultraflex M53 19ft F53, and are easily adjusted. At the

Jean Pierre, I own a Maramu so we don't have the "C Drive", however if you look back in previous forum posts, you will find some instances where owners have had to replace or rebuild them. Some of

Bill: YOU ARE ONE AMAZING DUDE!!! Gary Silver s/v Liahona

Hello All I have been reading old posts with regard to rudder cables hoping to find some information on the adjustment process. I have about 4 or 5 inches of free movement at the wheel rim before the

Hello people, My name is Jean-Pierre and I've sailed all my life. I have made an offer on a SM... 1990 but verily, in tremendous condition with very little use. How little use? 2200 hours on the

All, You may have seen a series of my questions followed by many recommendations to solve my Frigoboat Refrigerator intermittent cycle on/cycle off problem. At various times I thought I solved the

Danny when you flush the unit be VERY sure there is no chlorine in the tank water as it will kill the membrane. We have always used a charcoal filter in our fresh water flush line to keep chlorine out

ThanksRrichard, will look at those options Regards Danny To: "amelyachtowners@..." <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Wednesday, 3 October 2012 12:13 AM Subject: Re: [Amel] Re:

Danny given todays tech advancements you may want to buy a Charles or a Dolphin smart charger that take an in put of 90 to 260 volts 50/60 Hz. The size according to the general rule is 10% of battery

Thanks Bill, again very appreciated advice. Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl Currently Vuda Point marina Fiji To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 6:45 PM Subject: [Amel] Re:

Thanks for your advice Bill, Much appreciated. Danny To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Tuesday, 2 October 2012 6:50 PM Subject: [Amel] Re: watermaker   Danny, We run the fresh water

Danny, We run the fresh water passively through the membranes according to the Dessalator instructions. The way the membranes are mounted in BeBe, and I think most SM's, the fresh water output of