Good afternoon James, Not sure you saw the illustration I did for the Bow Thruster overhaul. It is for the Super Maramu, but I suspect there will be lots of similarities. It is a bit long to

Hi while you are spraying put a few drops on each turn buckel. Fair Winds Smooth Sailing Capt Richard Piller Newport RI Cell 603 767 5330

The Aluminum Rivet are 6 mm x 18 mm. You will need a BIG rivet gun to put them in. That is the one I purchase. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00061SFDM/ Sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289

Greets all, Regarding the zinc on the prop, I've seen it mentioned that this is unnecessarydue to the AMEL-style bonding system, with everything bonded toeverything else. However, as I currently

Kent, Monel is a wonderful metal but it is a lot more noble than aluminum and can make a strong galvanic couple. I wonder if stainless and lots of Tef-gel might be a better choice? Best, James

Bill, I appreciate your experienced input. I will begin spraying the penetrating oil up into the joint between the motor housing and the tube as you suggested. This will give me over two weeks of

I'll be back on Kristy next week. I'm pretty sure they are 1/4" X 3/4". I used aluminum rivets, others have recommended Monel. There is at least one extensive thread that should be easy to find

When everything is connected and working as designed, I am sure that no prop zinc is required. However, when connections are loose/corroded and/or failures of equipment occur, severe damage can

Joe ( I am guessing , since you don't give your name ) , I am about to have a new bulb fitted by Amel in Hyeres , so I'm sure they would sell you one . Ian and Judy , Pen Azen , SM 302 Hyeres On

Greets all, Regarding the zinc on the prop, I've seen it mentioned that this is unnecessarydue to the AMEL-style bonding system, with everything bonded toeverything else. However, as I currently

Has anyone had the AC panel green light fail? Mine failed - lots of Power from genset or shore but no light. I assume it is small 220v AC bulb. Can anyone recommend a source ?

There are many things connected to the bonding system that aren’t themselves being protected from corrosion by such a connection. The bonding connections are not ONLY about corrosion protection by

James, Check with Amel for: Prop hub and screws Tube seal Prop shaft seal Foam donuts (3) That should do it for normal service...however, you may want to open it and replace the

Hello, I need to service the bow thruster on my 46' 1987 Maramu. Can anyone provide me a list of the normal parts to order with part numbers if possible? Also, my thruster has not been

That makes sense, Bill. Guess I was thinking of sea water on furler, deck, hull all interconnecting as if submerged. So the furling motor is not bonded to the zincs? What about the bow thruster? If

Kent, Bonding would have no effect on corrosion here. The zinc that is attached to the bonding system has to be in the same “body of water” as the metals it is protecting. In this case the

FOR SALE 1989 Amel Maramu hull # 261 Sorry for the advertisement but this is the best place to get the word out... This boat is from the last lot of the <300 Maramu 48's produced. Very well

I don't know if the furler on Kristy is connected. Sure seems like it should be...exposed to sea water, dissimilar metals. Wonder why it wouldn't be? Anybody else know if their furler is

Hello Kent, None of the rigging on my SM is attached to the bonding system..... Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Hello Kent, None of the rigging on my SM is attached to the bonding system..... Cheers Alan Elyse SM437