Bill and Alexandre, many thanks for sharing images and comments, all very useful and will put into effect immediately in our new engine installation. Alex Paquin

All, Here is a link to something every Amel owner should read. I wish I knew how many times a person on this forum recommended adding refrigerant, or "to put in a shot of Freon" to what previously

Hi Bill Many thanks for that. We will follow your process to the letter in doing the work in future. Lauren and I are really going to miss your input and we do hope you still keep in touch through

Hi Kent Many thanks for confirming that information. Very helpful as I can order two elements right away tonight now. All the best Colin, Island Pearl II Amel 53 # 332 On Thu, Sep 15, 2016 at 11:01

Hi Colin, I think the "universal" element fits all of their models, not other brands. You are correct that the Quick Nautic is identical to the Nautic. I ordered my heating element and thermometer

I well it's always a good idea to put a Little grease inside the bulb fixture to reduce corrosion priest is not conduct.. Regards Capt Richard Piller

Thanks you for the responses. Since this hot water was renewed in 2008 and seems in absolutely spotless condition other than the electrical short to the 230v heater element we will get prices on both

Colin, Since saltwater caused your problem and the source of saltwater was changing the impeller, here is what I do: I close the sea chest valve. I place a towel under the work area. I use a wet-vac

Alex & Bill Thanks all for some good pointers. Since we will be installing a new fuel filter housing, filter and diesel pump on the Onan soon I will simply disconnect the fuel return line as Alex did

Take care using graphite packing on stainless shafts. Graphite is a metal that is higher on the galvanic scale than stainless and I have encountered problems with pitting. The Teflon impregnated

Alan, We are not discussing the vent line, where as you note a syphon would not be possible, rather the fuel return line which brings excess fuel from the main engine and generator back to the

Bill, You're going to have to explain that to me.] i don't understand how fuel could siphon out of the vent line. Surely a siphon only works if the outlet is lower than the liquid level? If the vent

good day do not remove the Delrin ring at the bottom; It is inserted in the stratification of the hull & meant to hold the packing when compressed by the top nut (screwed on). to prevent leaks select

Hey there Maramu Owners! I am having a custom table built for the cockpit of Cerulean, and we have a custom design that Im in love with and wanted to share that features the Amel Logo inlaid. The

Our Nautic Boiler lasted 14 years (boat was used infrequently). However I believe internal heat exchanger was leaking for some time. Eventually leak grew substantial causing freshwater to be leaked

Mine has been perfect for 14 years now. Last fall I removed it to check the connections and it was perfectly clean with the ame gel on the contacts and no rust or water leaks. Fair

HI, a Yanmar technician suggested me to put 2 valve ( engine side) on 2 connections between engine and boiler so you may, in doubt, to exclude a broken boiler and to use the engine without any

Alex, This is an Amel installation. There is no need for a valve in this installation. When the engine is running, water comes out into the cockpit drain gutter and drains away. When the engine

Hello Colin, When it happened to me (while working on the engine), I simply disconnected the return line. All depends in how much time you will address the Onan fuel filter… Sincerely,

Mine, also Nautic Boiler, lasted about 5 years. The first on failed in the heat exchanger coil (the symptom was a rising level of engine coolant in the overflow tank). The whole unit had to be