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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New size for Bow Thruster seal

Hi J.... When you fitted the Speedisleeve did you remove the flange ? Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302 Greece

By ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com> · #47800 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

Hi Scott Thank you again for sharing all this information and it certainly helps my awareness and thoughts moving forward As you know the previous owner of my A55 upgraded the system to almost a

By Paul Brown · #47799 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

Thanks very much, Scott. Excellent write-up. I have a few questions and comments. 1. The A55 comes with a switch that in the "on" position, turns on the generator automatically if the SOC goes

By Joerg Esdorn · #47798 ·

Re: Amel Super Maramu Battery Compartment dimensions

My pleasure James! It always makes me very happy knowing my site is being used. I hope it is all clear on the illustration. From memory the perpendicular plank of the battery compartment cover is

By Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> · #47797 ·

Re: Amel Super Maramu Battery Compartment dimensions

Thank you Alex. Actually, my battery compartment accommodates only 8+1. I should have thought to check your comprehensive website before posting! I’ve accessed your web pages many times as I

By James Cromie <jamescromie@...> · #47796 ·

Re: Amel Super Maramu Battery Compartment dimensions

Hello James, Here are the dimension for the 8 + 1 battery configuration. http://www.nikimat.com/battery_compartment_space.html But I suspect your hull number has the 12 + 1 batteries. Sincerely,

By Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> · #47795 ·

Amel Super Maramu Battery Compartment dimensions

To Amel Super Maramu owners: I am looking to replace my house batteries, and would like to ask if anyone can share with me the dimensions of the battery compartment, as I am not on our boat

By James Cromie <jamescromie@...> · #47794 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New size for Bow Thruster seal

Hello Mark, I used 10 years ago SKF Speedi-Sleeve, I posted photos ... it is wonderful .... never change it ! ....I can recommand you this JL Mertz

By jlm@jlmertz.fr · #47793 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New size for Bow Thruster seal

Mark, indeed there were some scratches on the plastic shaft. Will gently sand them out, measure, and go with the 29mm seal. Thanks for the insight! Seems like a Amel mini-rendezvous may be

By Mike Ondra · #47792 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

Fantastic write up Scott. I kept writing down questions and then erasing them as I read further and you answered them. I’d love to see a schematic at one point but I think most of it is pretty

By Brent Cameron · #47791 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

Hi Scott, Very interesting to read about your project. You have obviously enjoyed the whole process and the challenge. Would it be impertinent to ask how much it all cost? I will stick with my

By Nick Newington · #47790 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

An excellent write up Scott and very useful. We have had a Victron Quattro 5000/120 since 2013 and have been very pleased with this. It is clear that lithium is the next step.

By Andrew & Kate Lamb · #47789 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

Rob, Does the Victron Isolation Transformer take 60hz input and output 50hz? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com

By Scott SV Tengah · #47788 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

Dear Scott, Thank you for your extensive and interesting report on your transfer to Lithium. Valuable insights and helpful for my next upgrade of the electrical system. I have no solutions to offer

By rob dillmann · #47787 ·

Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

Excellent discussion. Very informative and educational. Thanks! ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

By Matt Salatino · #47786 ·

Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)

A little over a year ago, I replaced my nearly stock Amel 54 “comfort package” lead acid system with a nearly complete LifePo4, aka lithium battery system. The system was designed with the help of

By Scott SV Tengah · #47785 · Edited

Re: Santorin Balooner

Thanks Heinz and Herbert, your replies have given me peace of mind to just reef when necessary. Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Alghero, Sardinia, Italy.

By Eamonn Washington · #47784 ·

Re: Chain and Anchor

I have only had bad experiences with the Wasi when anchoring in anything other than sand, it drags unexpectedly and very difficult to set in mud or sea grass and sometimes it won’t set,,, I upgraded

By Paul Brown · #47783 ·

Re: Chain and Anchor

Hi Herbert, Anchor discussions are always tricky but interesting and indeed important. The Wasi Buegel was invented in the 1980’s and really was one of the first of the new generation. My problem

By Nick Newington · #47782 ·

Re: Santorin Balooner

Eamonn, partly furling worked fine for us when the wind got stronger, to be on the safe side we reduce size in the night, never had any problems. did not change the setup during our atlantic crossing,

By Herbert Lackner · #47781 ·

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