Arno, you are correct, I should not have used the term, "if you are not racing." I should have said, "if you want a simple solution that costs less than $200."😀 Bill

Hi Bill, I don’t agree with your statement you can do without a STW sensor if you are not racing. In my current location (Caribbean) this may be OK but my former cruising grounds (Western-Europe) it

Bill, Be certain to fully seat the end caps so that the core is fully inserted in its section of the cap and tighten the clamps well,or else the raw water can exchange or mix with the antifreeze . My

Jose, I have the same engine with the Max prop I have now,or the fixed prop ,I could always get to 3100 rpms and about 8.3 kts. I too recommend you check your turbo. You may want to check the throttle

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Hi Jose, I would recommend that you have your turbo checked Kind regards Philippe S/V Chameleon Antibes, F

Hi James, You original question has to be on of the very best for a long time, just look at the quality of responses. Over the past week I have continually thought if I were in your

Hi Frank, Thanks for getting back to me with your very comprehensive and well written explanation. I'll definitely check my HE when I return to Florida. Best Regards Bill Shaproski

Hi Kent, Thanks for the followup. Useful to know. Regards Bill

Tom, the EJF is the forestay furler on your Maramu but was not the original furler.

Hi Bill The Barmar EJF is the forestay furler. Tom Deasy Maramu #125 1983

The heavy oil was what was put in it by Amel, and lasted some 21 years, so that's what I used. If you go with grease, I think it should be looked at every 2 years or so. I may look at mine every 5

Thank you Marco. I still have the old Hurth transmission that was on the old Volvo. I'll have to check its gearbox ratio. Kent SM 243 Kristy

Bill, I also have an Amel about the same age as yours, and it too has the TMD22a. My engine would also run hot if I ran it much over 1800 rpm , at 2500 rpm for a few minutes I was seeing 217 degrees .

Hi Steve, I see your hull number is very close to mine. Forward of the Calpeda AC Pump close to the bilge and the engine stringer should be a small white box with holes drilled in the top ad slats in

Hi Steve, I see your hull number is very close to mine. Forward of the Calpeda AC Pump close to the bilge and the engine stringer should be a small white box with holes drilled in the top ad slats in

Hi All . An alternative to the noodle is to go to your local plumbing store and purchase copper pipe insulation. These are the same as a noodle but with a hole already through it, the material also

Was indeed referring to Bonfiglioli For the manual furler, fresh water rinse works fine for me. Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, Opua, NZ

Hi JP, I think you are referring to the Bonfiglioli Gearbox. If not, are you saying that tapping a grease nipple into the mainsail MANUAL furler is acceptable? This is the one installed above the

I am now back in Germany in have your parcel. Thanks for that. But there is no manual and no installation pdf. Can you sent me one. Best regarts Heinz Von: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io