I was in PR for a few months getting new Yanmar installed. Hauled at Marina Del Ray, very professional. There were no tax issues that I remember. We stayed at SunBay Marina in Fajardo. Also very

Dear Gary, I haven't been yet to Puerto Rico (had to turn around following the collision) but I use: https://activecaptain.com to read (and write) review on marinas, etc. Here in Florida I have only

Hi All: I am considering hauling out in Puerto Rico for the coming (2015) hurricane season. Anybody done that? What Marina's have you used. I have googled Puerto Del Rey. Any experiences

Curt, I bought a sim card for st maarten and recharge when I need it I use Tel Cell. I also use my T-Mobile phone for texting which is free and 20 cents a minute for all other calls. Fair

Sorry, Please ignore what I said about the alternator and the solenoid, of course that would only isolate the starter motor. You need an isolated alternator...... Cheers Alan SV Elyse SM437

Thanks for that Bill and Kent I just went and checked with my multimeter to be sure that the 12V alternators are isolated...and they are....they have separate -ve cables that are insulated from the

Kent, Thanks for the non-deserved compliment. BTW, my friend told me that when he pressed Bavaria very hard they replaced the sail drive at no charge because his Bavaria owner's manual was in error

Thanks, Bill, I am still using the original 24v alternator, and it is isolated. Unfortunately the engine and starter and 12v alternator are not isolated. I'm waiting to hear from Yanmar to see if

Kent, I know you have checked this out, but your large alternator should also be isolated. If the new engine mechanic used the same alternator that Amel installed, you are probably OK, but I remember

Thanks Olivier, I guess the original owner had double pole breakers installed. I should be able to isolate the engine from the batteries when not running it. There is nothing on the battery side of

Hi Chris, It's about 2 inches thick and yes I cut it to fit. No worries about condensation. I do have a fairly thick mattress pad over it. I don't remember exactly what it cost, but it was fairly

Peter, AMEL CARAIBES Port de plaisance du Marin Bassin Tortue, Local B5 97290 Le Marin Martinique Tél : +596 (0) 596 58 50 37 Fax : +596 (0) 596 63 45 30 E-mail : amel.caraibes@... Bill

Thank you - all for that. Peter Peter Forbes 0044 7836 209730 ppsforbes@... Carango Sailing Ketch Amel 54 #035 Gouvia Marina - CORFU, Greece

amel dot caraibes at amel dot fr

Good morning Will, I posted some pictures on: http://nikimat.com/propane_tank_storage.html Since Bill said he could only store one large tank, may be my storage tank is larger… I spent a lots of

Peter, amel dot carribes at wanadoo dot fr T.

Peter, The contact details as of 2011 were, amel.caribes@... +596 590 908 53 Regards, Trevor Lusty Seafever of Cuan - For Sale SM 425 Mexico

Hi Peter, The below should work for you. http://www.amel.fr/contact/fr Jean-Pierre Germain SY Eleuthera, SM 007

Can anyone give me a name + telephone contact details for Amel Support Caribbean - is it in Martinique? Peter Forbes 0044 7836 209730 ppsforbes@... Carango Sailing Ketch Amel 54 #035 Gouvia Marina -

Hi Kent, with the batteries breakers you have now, you can't turn the engine OFF only while running (or being in the harbor or at Anchor). One of these breakers cuts both 12 and 24 positives, the