I can help you, but I have never done it before. I know how it should be done. I live in Edgewater. Call me. Vladimir Sonsev SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD" 202 258 1916

John, Our boat is not like that, all 220 outlets wired to the main supply. Sounds like someone really liked their electric razor :) Bill Kinney SM#160 Harmonie On the hard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Is there a way to isolate the electronic ignition and add a ground to it? I am rather familiar with the isolated ground on my older Yanmar engine as I completely rewired it myself this summer. Fair

As an additional note to my March 8 post, I have installed the Yanmar 4JH80 with isolated grounds to all the sensors and alternators. However, I have found that beginning with this year Yanmar is

Hello John, We modified the electrics to include 450W of solar energy. After 1 1/2 years, we found our mods very useful… we added a 3 KW inverter in the engine bay and wired most 220 V outlets to

It may not be a surprise to some of you guys, but I keep getting surprised by finding new things on my SM that I did not know about. Case in point is that I found that the 220 V outlet in the aft

The heating element on the Quick Nautical Boiler B3 40L has a 55mm hex nut. You need a 55mm immersion box wrench to remove it. It's an axle nut wrench that you should be able to purchase at a Napa

We're fairly naive Amelers and we've just noticed for the first time the sound of water sloshing from side to side in the forward base of the canopy over the cockpit in our Maramu. I notice that

Craig, Isn't it possible that lightening caused this? Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent from my tablet +1832-380-4970 USA Voice Mail

When it rains it pours... The tank on my SN#68 just sprung a leak. I haven't taken it out yet, but It appears a straight-forward job to remove and carry out to the cockpit. (not being in the engine

On my Super Maramu the mizzen could not benfurled propetly anymore - 3/4 turns worked ok, the about 1/4 turn I had to help turning the foil with my hand. When taking the gear box apart, I found that

Thanks for the reply Bill. The "idle" is not very clear. It turns out I only moved the rinsing valve 90 degrees. It doesn't open until about 135 degrees from the "seawater" position. Oddly, I have a

Do not turn ON the Dessalator for rinsing. Have the pressure valve all the way counterclockwise. The reason the water pump was not running is: You are using water pressure from the accumulator tanks

Francisco, Good, I am glad that it worked for you. Tell us how much you paid for the part. Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent from my tablet +1832-380-4970 USA Voice Mail

Thank you Bill. I just removed it. Quick B3... unscrews through about 10 turns counterclockwise. It is Italian-made, so off to the hardware store I go. Thanks again,

To rinse the Duo 60 Dessalator, the instructions say "This should be carried out while the desalinator is idle and with the pressure regulator open (fully anti-clockwise)." I assume "idle" means "not

It may depend on the brand, and frankly, I do not remember, except that I believe it turns one-quarter turn...try a YouTube search for "water heater heating element replacement." I am sure that you

Many thanks for all the advice... so, the heating element... it is a giant bolt, right? The largest I have is a 38mm and it is far too small! Remove by turning counterclockwise, I suppose? Thanks

Ian, that is an important comment. If you buy the element at a marine store, it could be hundreds of dollars/euros. However, if you buy the element at a plumbing supply shop, it will be less than a

Agree. Your heating element is burned out and short circuiting. Empty the tank, remove and replace. They are only domestic items so shoulder be cheap. Ian Ocean Hobo SN96