In the deeper, somewhat less reliable, parts of my memory, I recall having read on this forum several years ago that the SM was originally designed without a generator. However, as actual production

Bill , I also have a list to port of maybe one or two degrees ,I can see ,feel it , I could never figure why. Amel would have certainly balanced things out in the design . While you have the generator

More than likely your problem is the crankshaft bearings and the connecting rod bearings clearances are too large. As the engine warms the expansion of components causes the clearances to increase

Has anyone used the collapsible auxiliary fuel containers that are available? They seem like a nice option for economizing in space when not needed. James sm 347

Hi there James Starting oïl pressure (cold engine) reads now 3 bars with 1300 rpm (goes up soon as engine starts - no time lag, good sign that pump is working) goes down to 2.8 bars when warming up

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Tom, 300 liters of diesel would weigh about 640 lbs, Thirteen G31 batteries at about 75 lbs per would weigh between 900 and 1000 lbs. Just another data point for you as you decide what to do... I get

Eric, That hose tool made my blog list for one of ten important things to have on a boat... https://fetchinketch.net/2017/10/16/10-things-that-belong-on-every-boat-part-three/ It's handy for lots of

Miles, If you have not yet done so, check to be sure that the drag is all of the way off on the wheel. I think that I read a while back that the steering cables are sealed but get someone to

Thanks Ian. I had wondered about that welded ring. My boat has been re engined but I guess this is to stop running the engine and prop shaft alternator together! Smart. Many thanks for the info I’m

Miles Correct. Leave engine in neutral. Your keys should be on a welded ring. Take keys from ignition and switch on prop alternator key. Green light should show charging. To stop turn off and extract

Hello I have yet to test out my maramu prop shaft alternator. I’m hoping to this week though. Am I right in assuming I put the gear into neutral to allow the prop to freewheel then switch on the

Hello fellow Maramu owners We bought our 1985 maramu in the summer of 2017 in the canaries. Sailed her for 2 weeks in the sun then went back to a colder UK and work /school etc We are back aboard

Great Question Eric! Thanks Gabrielle! Porter Porter McRoberts S/V Ibis: Amel 54-#152 Ft. Lauderdale www.fouribis.com ( http://www.fouribis.com/ ) portermcroberts@...

Jeff, Let us know what we can bring to the party. Brava should arrive in Le Marin January 15th for a three week stay. I am looking forward to meeting you and the other Amelians. Derick Gates SM2K#400

Christian Alby, Thanks for the initial update on your rebuilt Perkins. The Perkins 4-154 manual that I just checked is showing the normal oil pressure to be between 30-60 PSI or about 2.1- 4.2 bar

Brava's previous owner mounted the life raft on the port stern rail, and installed a 240 Liter aluminum tank in the life raft locker. This tank is plumbed into the diesel circulation system, allowing

Hola EricThe only place I can recommend for Kimbelite is CLUB DE PESCA , eventually CLUB NAUTICO (but only eventually)I suggest to avoid a long stay because  Cartagena Bay is very polluted and

Hola Gabriele, Where would you recommend docking Kimberlite for a month or two in Cartagena? What town do you live in Colombia? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 Sent:

Hi Tom, I don’t notice any major list to port with the 70 gallons in the liferaft locker, possibly a degree or two. Additionally the fuel in the tanks is not a permanent condition as is the