Dear group, Thanks to Dave, Craig, Bill and Joe for the responses and the information. On our Santorin (1995) we have the same system as the SM, we have the two plastic pieces (mouse…). As

Hi Alan, Thanks for your input. I did all that and looks like the Volvo ground solenoid has been removed or was never fitted. The -ve from the battery is connected to a stud on the starter motor. The

Find the big black negative cable from your start battery, it will come from the battery compartment with the big red positive cable, and follow it. If the solenoid exists, that's where it will

I have searched long and hard following the complete 12v circuit looking for this solenoid. I have found one bolted to the front side of the control box on the Onan but nothing in the Vlvo circuit.

Hi Pat, yes we remember you well. That is one of the sad things about going as far as we have, we leave good friends behind. Plus side, we meet so many more. We sail off shore with the genoa and roll

I have been using only either my 110 heavy genoa or the factory supplied larger genoa offshore for the last 12 years. The 110 seems to be sufficient for all weather conditions. If you recall we were

Danny, Thanks for the info. We see you guys are now in New Caledonia , its great you two are using your boat as intended so much. Since we meet several years ago , we are just now finally leaving for

Hi Pat, The Amel spec in the brochure for the Super maramu has the following sail areas. Genoa 71 sq m, main 35 sq m, mizzen 19 sq m, Mizzen ballooner 35 sq m, Ballooner 68 sq m. The ballooner and the

That's my understanding, Pat. The original sails were shot and discarded when I bought the boat, so I never saw them. I also have a 110 with a high cut clew that is great for anything 15-25kts that I

Joe, My Santorin, #68 from 1992, does indeed have the same upper swivel as the SM, with 3 slots in the furling extrusion; one for the genoa, one for the ballooner and one for the "mouse" to unlatch

Kent, I was thinking about going with a 135, thinking it would be better for heavier conditions in the Caribbean. But I think I will go with a 145, if that is what is the original size. My sailmaker

AS I recall reading, there is a "mouse" attachment that should be when flying a ballooner. The way I understand it is that the mouse releases the halyard when you need to furl the sail. Never havin

I had a 135% genoa made for Kristy, and wish I'd bought a 145 for light air. Kent SM243 Kristy

The Santorin as far as I'm aware was not fitted with the the super maramu top furler fittings, as standard, but with a second tie of point, above the second foil groove. I've flown the Balloner on the

I need to order a new genoa. Could someone confirm the original size on a SM is a 145. Thanks Pat SM123

Both the Perkins/Volvo and the Yanmar have similar ground isolation circuits that incorporate solenoids. In my experience they fail primarily with age, cycles of use, and excessive resistance in

The ground solenoid on my yanmar is near the high pressure pump. It has a black rubber button on top. Possibly the mechanic disturbed the wiring. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite SM 376

Bill thanks so much for your Input. Back to boat tomorrow with Nigel Calder's book to test solenoids. Still not sure if the Volvo engined boats have a ground solenoid in their starting circuit

Dear All, we are currently in Le Marin (Martinique) at the Amel dock for some repairs. There are a lot of Amel yachts on our pontoon, but they seem locked for the hurricane season. If there are

Herbert, I'm a sailmaker who up until recently owned a Maramu and has experience with the original balooners. Some of the furlers like the one on the Super Maramu allow you to fly the balooner from