The problem is most likely to be one of fuel supply into the injectors as if it was a prop thing the incorrect pitch overloading the engine would generate black smoke.It could be an algae growth in

On our Santorin there is a definate reduction of speed when the shaft charger is switched on.   At slower boat speed it is not viable as it reduces a greater percentage of the boat speed but on

An extra thought, check the throttle cable. It may be that it is just not opening enough to allow the extra fuel through to the injectors to increase the revs. May be corroded, have streached or

The panels are 123 watts at 15 volts. The manufacturer claims 351 amps per week at 15 volts. The panels are 60 " long by 26" wide. I get about 70% of what the manufacturer claims. The panels don't get

Additional Thought: When you dive on the prop make sure the blades are freely rotating and not binding. Gary

Here are a couple of thoughts: 1. Prop Clean: I have seen enough prop growth in three weeks to affect RPM a lot. 2. Fuel Shut Off Valve: Verify that the fuel shut off valve in the quarter berth

HI, How big (wats) your solar panels are? We order  two 24V semiflex solar panel 2.2A each, for marine use  5mm thick. they do not get hot ( acording manifacturer SUNWARE ) Can we get abb. 50A

hello, i'm helping kent bring his SM hull number 243 to richmond via bahamas. We are currently at the docks in ft lauderdale. Kent sailed the boat from tx to ft laurdale and was only able to acheive

Ettore and Silvana, You are defying the laws of physics and hydrodynamics if you really think the shaft alternator does not slow the boat down. In fact the turning propeller acts almost like a disc.

I think the web site is http://www.secteurblanc.fr/ Bob, Brittany de la Mer

You can contact Franck at secteurblanc"at"aol.com. Secteurblanc made custom drapries and throw pillow covers for #387 and also cockpit cushions and a really good shade cover that was custom fitted

Hi David and Hazel, We use the shaft driven alternator in our Mango with much satisfaction. No reduction the speed on sailing. It will give 7/9 amp when running at 7/8 knots. It don't works down 4

I use my shaft driven alternator and generally get 6 to 8 amps at 6 or 7 knots. Little if any noise in the aft stateroom, and I don't notice any reduction in speed. I have run with the trans locked

Craig thank you for the fast response! I'm going to La Rochelle on Wednesday. I'm in the final selection of the Equipment. Currently I have few open points I want to discuss with AMEL: 1) Iridium

Ralph, The web address is www.secteurblanc.com but I do not think the web sight is working. If you have trouble connecting via the web you should email Franck Chive at Secteur Blanc. His email is

Can someone tell me what manufactorer and type this davits is. I awaiting a new 54 so I'm interested into this solution as an alternative for the Simpson. Also what weight it can carry. Is there a

There have been several unfulfilled requests on this site for a Polar Performance file for Maxsea users. I uploaded Amel SM2.pol to the files section. A Polar Performance file will enable Maxsea

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amelyachtowners group. File : /Amel SM2.pol Uploaded by : svbebe

I use my shaft alternator on my Santorin. Doesn't give me anything below about 4 kts but at 5 kts+ it will give me 5-7 amps haven't ever tried to determine what the max is--might have been 9 or 10.

I would rebuild the Max-Prop before changing to a fixed prop and shaft generator. A large fixed prop is a huge performance hit that will probably cost you about a knot of boatspeed or more on account