Pat , We have had the same experience . In our case , nothing to do with the switch and everything to do with corrosion on the connection to the starter motor and adjacent solenoid . I would start

Several times recently upon trying to start my engine it would not turn over , I discovered that if I would switch the top lever of the battery switch on and off several times , I would then have

If the marina only has 30A 110v connectors you can combine two of them using a"Y" connector that then provides 220v. The marinas I have stayed at that only have 30a at the post generally can provide

Hi Kent, the 220VAC monitor would be a good idea for JoEmi. Oliver SV JoEmi Am 09.06.2017 um 13:58 schrieb Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:

Thanks John, The vessel is in Thailand, it is SM 224 Lena S. Seems ok but needs some TLC, we are hauling this morning for the underwater survey. Any known information about the vessel shall be

Bill, that's why I wrote the second e-mail with the other opportunity of the shore power 110 V and my transformer. In the first e-mail,I was not thinking about using the transformer because I would

FKG rigging is in Cole Bay In St Maarten

As a ps, You can also take it over to FKG rigging and they will do the job for you. How long will you be in St Maarten and where will you be staying? I will be on island the 22nd. Fair

Hi, Get an heli coil kit to replace the broken bolt. You use a drill and drill out the hole to a larger diameter, use the tap included with the heli coil kit. You then use the enclosed tool to

I've used my 110-220 inverter on several occasions, don't exceed the 16A and you should be fine. Does JoEmi have a 220VAC monitor? It's a worthwhile addition. Kent SM243 Kristy Kent Robertson S/V

First, I'd like to thank the 'old salts'.......I've lived on my SM2K (#422) for the past 3 yrs in the Carib nearly full time, and rigging renewal is the only labor I've paid for thanks to your

It is true that damage to composite structures can generally be repaired. Composite aircraft for instance can be restored to the original strength after being severely damaged without adding weight

Oliver, it is better to use the 230V 50 amp plug. The 110-230V step up transformer is limited in its capabilities and can get rather hot. If you have the electrician at Deltaville follow the

Hi Chris, i understand keeping the hull # confidential but there may be some valuable intel available on your prospective boat. You might want to send Bill Rouse(on this forum) a private email or

Good morning Olivier, If the marina only has 30 Amp 125 Volt shore power AND your vessel is equipped with the Transformer then this might help you.

Oliver, Your original email said nothing of a transformer. How can we know how to answer your questions without​ all of the information? I strongly suggest that you ask the marina for a certified

Thank you so much. The marina told me, that they have also a 30 Amp 125V shore power. On my boat we have the additional Amel equipment of a 110 V Transformator. I think that the 30 Amp US plug has

Hi Oliver, It is very simple to convert a European plug to a USA plug. Purchase a 50 amp USA plug similar to the one in the link below..

Hi all, I'm looking for someone that has intimate construction knowledge of the Santorin - most likely Oliver. The aft berthing bulkhead has soaked up some water and it looks like a previous

Hi Alexandre, We had fully intended to use Olivier, however this vessel is in the Asia Pacific region. Paying for flights etc made it not economically viable for us. Chris