When you use vmg the boats progress is optimised based on progress directly into the wind and the course would change with changes in wind direction. However you can have vmg to a waypoint which is

Bill Kinney, I'm with Craig on this: I understand how VMG optimization works on Wind Navigation. I fail to see, however, how it might work on mere "W". What would it optimize to, if it does not now

John, Great item. Thanks Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Danny is absolutely correct. The 12v alternator should fire off right away, and I acknowledge that I have an issue that I need to trace out, it is on the list. I reread my post and I should have

Hi Alan, I installed a new AC unit in the salon, and before I had the condensate line routed properly the condensate tray overflowed. The water ran into that bilge locker area. If that area is

I sent the below post under the wrong subject. I repeat it under the correct heading. My apologies. Danny

Hello All, I discovered fresh water in the under floor locker in front of the stove in the galley. I can't see where it could have come from. Any had this happen and know what the solution is

No, "W" wind only mode works fine for the VMG optimization. I rarely use the "Wind Navigation" mode, and I am not sure exactly how VMG optimization would work there. Bill Kinney SM160,

I would also love to have that info, but I'm not the person who originally requested it. Maybe you should just send it to the group? Thanks, Ryan SM 233 Iteration Boston, USA

Hi Joel, I would like to have that on file too. My contact is :simms@... Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi, I have bee waiting for the heavyweights to answer this but they are silent so far. For the alternator to start up it has to be excited by a 12 volt feed from the starting battery. this should

Hello Everybody. About a week ago, someone from this group wrote to me and asked me to explain the Amel DC electrical system and the stray current bonding system. I have inadvertently lost your

Dave, My experience with the poles is that the poles are supported by the lines and very little if any force is on the rigging loop. The loop is used basically to support the pole while you are

Hello everyone. Could some owners of Amel 54’s with the Volkswagen marine diesel give me some information regarding the following? I would appreciate it greatly and many thanks in advance.

Hello All, Would anyone have any suggestions on how one might obtain a second downwind pole setup for a Santorin? Seems unlikely Amel would still carry them but I haven’t checked. We have one,

Chris you have it down perfect. Maintain a work/boat - life balance. It will get there. Olives! I love it.

Thanks JP, I will give that a try!

Thanks guys, I would never have guessed that as it is not working!! Why does it turn on the green "star" light (on 24v panel) at a certain setting? I shall try that with the engine, and yes the

Hello John Clark, Point of knowledge for you; you only need to pull out the throttle/gear lever laterally to starboard and this allows you to remain in neutral while revving up the

Hi Chris, Darn it Mike beat me to it! Yes, it is the light for the compass at the helm. You can dim it as needed to maintain night vision. I know there will be a few issues with a boat that has