Derick, My experience is they will last about 6-8 years...my experience with the original two. I think you should replace them in pairs...I did not, but that is another story. Do not over-spec the

send to sav@... they will send the drawing with parts list & respond on availability of parts rgds christian alby, Desirade VIII, Maramu nr 116 Christian Alby - France home fixe +33 (0)5 34 39 06

Greetings, Amel has an email dedicated to parts ordering… SAV at amel.com You can also consult their web site for added info. GL Jean-Pierre Germain SY Eleuthera, SM 007 Jean-Pierre Germain, SY

Thanks for your suggestions. Finally the foot is out!!!!!!I used a chain wrench, a hammer, Amel tool and the help of a mechanic. Now I have to change the oil (SAE90????) and 3 new neoprene washers.

Hey everyone - This is not the standard bow thruster question on the forum... My bow thruster is working just fine however, I noticed today that while using port bursts it sounds a bit louder

First, this is a follow up to Eric (SM2K #376 Kimberlite) on the question of “my” location of the sewing machine. And how (based on “my” current experience), I decided to secure it. In my

Ben, I am glad that you were able to find swift and competent care for what must be an excruciating injury. Thank you for sharing this cautionary tale. I will certainly take even more care when

I envy you Francisco !!! I did not pay attention at your twin windlass when I visited your imaculate kept vessel in Florida last year. So only 10 meter of chain! Enjoy your beautiful trip that bring

Hello Craig, it's great to hear from you. I'll write you at your @aol address to follow up on the Livorno situation! Regarding getting the AIS to become a source: On Zeus2: Select "Settings" then

An average of 12.5 A-hrs per day… a bit more (25% or so) than I got from my wind generator, but in the right ballpark. Especially considering you are in the Caribbean, and I wasn’t! $500 worth of

Colin, We have a B&G G4 radar in the mizzen which has a thick ethernet cable+power running to it... as it is similar technology to your new Raymarine radar, it should fit. Now, we removed the Furuno

M2K No. 350 came from the Amel factory with two anchors in twin bow rollers with two 1200 watt windlasses. The starboard anchor setup is the exact same as any other SM. We have all chain. The

Ben, I am not as mobile as I usually am...I have two grandkids on-board, but if you are in the area, I love to meet you here....anytime. VHF 68 monitored during daylight hours. Bill BeBe

We have a SilentWind 400 installed on a pole on the aft. Works super. If I recall right, our windgen gave us some 1500 Ah in 4 months time in Caribbean. Also, it has a automatic brake that activates

We are in Grenada and most likely will keep the boat here for hurricane season. If it looks like a bad storm season we can always dash south to Trinidad. Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #3476S

Sorry about the tow Ben, but so glad you are did not loose it. Wonderfull help from Amel, thanks for sharing! Haven’t decided if I will be in St Lucia or Grenada in August, if you are still there

I should also name the Dominican boat boy who came to the rescue - Marcus. He was great. He is written up in Chris Doyle's cruising guide as a resource in Roseau. Ben Driver La Bella Vita CG

So sorry to hear about your injury Ben! I know we all join in wishing you a speedy recovery. Caroline is always wonderful to work with... knowledgeable, courteous, efficient, as well as warm and

Hi Bill, I would love to meet up before you leave. We are in Prickly Bay on a mooring. We were anchored a few days ago close to Phare Bleu on Clarke's Bay side of reef. Well be in St George

Paul, On my last boat I had a Duogen, the wind/water version of the D400. It used the same alternator and blades as the wind only D400. VERY quiet and smooth running by either wind or water. It was