Hi Peregrinus, The RCDs protect against a ground fault, not an overcurrent situation. Even a small current going to ground will trip the RCDs. It is most likely your heating element in the water

Francisco, Your electric heating element inside the water heater has developed pin holes. Water enters the pin holes and causes a ground fault. The element needs replacing. Be sure to get a new

Hello Peregrinus, I had the same symptoms when the heating element burnt out. I suggest you start with this. Fair winds, Jean-Pierre Germain Eleuthera, SM 007 Lanzarote Jean-Pierre Germain, +44 7551

Hello, this morning when I turned on the water heater, the boat immediately lost 220V power. When one depresses the 220V panel water heater, two things happen at the same time: 1. The RCD device

Leroy Somer tell me that the MVA gearbox was originally filled with Shell Tivela A Shell Tivela Compound A is a synthetic, semifluid gear lubricant. It wasdeveloped in co-operation with major gear

True Allan. However oil is always more of a challenge to seals than grease, in some situations in my former life I have added grease to oil in a gearbox to solve habitual leakage. The lithium grease

It seems reasonable that IF you put a grease nipple on the gearbox, you need another hole to let out the old grease, otherwise you'll blow the sealsSeems to me though that using grease is always

Danny, Ok thanks. I like the plan of using the Lithium since it does not stain the sails too bad if it gets out. Best, James Alton SV Sueno, Maramu #220 Arbatax, Italy

Hi James, no I don't. I use a lithium grease, and use the same all the time. The original grease in my gearboxes was completely solid so I cleaned it out.. So mixing wasn't an issue. The box I did in

Danny, The suggested upgrade of adding grease nipples to the furler gear boxes sounds like a great idea to me. I am planning to take care of this the next time that I am at the boat. I know that

David, I write this email with a "heavy heart" because as a new owner of a Super Maramu, you have had one of the worst experiences that I know of. I am certain that you will leave this experience in

Ben, The outhaul shaft can be a nightmare. Check it out as soon as possible. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Thanks Ric - I'll keep that in mind if this attempt doesn't work out OK. Have you tried the highest rated

Thanks for the info Bill ! Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

Recently I lost some parts to the B&G 213 Masthead Unit. Fortunately another owner (Pat - Shenanigans) had the parts I needed because he had recently replaced all of his electronics including the B&G

Recently I lost some parts to the B&G 213 Masthead Unit. Fortunately another owner (Pat - Shenanigans) had the parts I needed because he had recently replaced all of his electronics including the B&G

Steve, If you are going to sail south, you may want to use the rigger that Amel in Martinique uses and recommends. I could list dozens of reasons for visiting Martinique from French wine, French food

Good morning Steve, We are here to share our experiences. 2 years ago in Fort Lauderdale I wanted to use Nance and Underwood as recommended on the forum. I wanted the forestay greased (part of 5 or

Thanks Eric. Had not considered the outhaul shaft before. Good advise. Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #347

Thanks Danny excellent Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #347