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Re: Loss of drive on my Santorin

If the prop shaft alternator/ Vetus drive is increasing speed with revs then the issue is clearly after that. I have no experience of the mechanics of the C Drive, but I understand it is heftily

By Ian Park · #54403 ·

Re: Winterizing my SM2 up on the hard

When I asked Dessalator's USA rep Mark Fruehauf at Balcen (info@...) about how best to winterize our watermaker I got this reply: "For winterizing I recommend doing a fresh water flush and then

By Mark McGovern · #54402 ·

Re: Anchor sizing

Thank you Doniniqie and Heinz. I only have 70 m. I would like to go for 100, but for the moment I'm using the combination of chain and rope because the last 30 m. very seldom use them. Victor

By VICTOR MOLERO · #54401 ·

Loss of drive on my Santorin

I have lost drive on my Santorin. It started when I replaced the morse throttle/gear selector and at first I thought it was bad cable adjustment meaning my gearbox clutch not engaging properly.

By Grant Starling · #54400 ·

Winterizing my SM2 up on the hard

I’m pulling Celtic Cross up on the hard this winter here in Michigan (42 degrees 32 minutes north) and I’d like to know what others have done with their seawater system in freezing climates. I

By David Kurtz · #54399 ·

Re: Anchor sizing

When I asked the manufacturer for information about my schiffstyes and the weight of my Sm 2000, he recommended the 8mm chain. I decided to use the 10mm chain. Never had a problem. Runs very clean and

By Heinz Stutenbaeumer <heinz@...> · #54398 ·

Re: Anchor sizing

Hello Victor, I changed the anchor but not the chain. Because I have 100 meters (10 mm) stainless steel. The locker can not store 100 m 12 mm or 14 mm and in Greece sometimes you have to drop the

By Dominique Sery <dominiquesery@...> · #54397 ·

Re: Anchor sizing

This is a very enriching thread. Thank you all for such valuable information. I am also about to change my 30 kg. Wasi for either a Mantus 48 kg. or an Ultra in my SM. But I see no one talking about

By VICTOR MOLERO · #54396 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals

These photos show what I received from Maud about a year ago. I had it installed here in Thailand, and looks good. I showed a photo installed, and how they cut it in the corners. They didn't cut it

By Ken Powers SV Aquarius <ken@...> · #54395 ·

Re: Last Call Onan Generator exhaust temperature switch - great price.

Eric, I want jut to make sure that my name is on your list. Vladimir Sonsev 96 Fiddlers Hill Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037 Tel: 202 258 1916 Best Regards Vladimir S/V " Life is Food"

By VLADIMIR SONSEV · #54394 ·

Last Call Onan Generator exhaust temperature switch - great price.

I am ordering these switches on Monday—sorry for the delay. They will be shipped to you express mail. If anyone else is interested, Please email me with the the quantity you wish and your

By eric freedman <kimberlite@...> · #54393 ·

Personal Kent Kristy--Onan Generator exhaust temperature switch - great price.

Hi Kent, Looks like I will order the switches Monday. Please send me your mailing address. Fair Winds Eric

By eric freedman <kimberlite@...> · #54392 ·

Re: Bow thruster seal for SM

Hi Ken,, Thanks for the tips. Thanks also for the video which is really helpful. We do have the rebuild kit on board in case we have to fit it. Vamos a ver. Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Kilada (

By ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com> · #54391 ·

Re: Anchor sizing

The Ultra 35kg fit well on my SM #278 Also, check this one out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpfS_5WVTDs Jose Venegas Ipanema SM 278

By Jose Venegas · #54390 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals

China is a very big supermarket, Have a look on AliExpress, DZ SEAL Store is the dealer. I am anew owner, maramu 1986, so I look for sourcing. I bought some electronic, and electrical devices with

By Philippe BELLOIR · #54389 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals

Hi Arlo, I used "D-section 342 with adhesive, 100 feet ($1.129 per foot), part 342HATS-100, from Clean Seal, Inc. P.O. Box 2919 – 20900 West Ireland Road South Bend, IN

By Mark Pitt · #54388 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals

McMaster Carr carries gasket material that matches and works/ I've used it opn my 1998 Sharki Aras Sharki #163 1988 -- Aras Grinius

By Aras Grinius · #54387 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals

Has anyone found a proper gasket for the Amel deck and cockpit lockers? I see lots of initial investigation so I am hoping that someone can post what they finally settled on. I see 1 post about

By Arlo Bess · #54386 ·

Re: Mango fuel filter question

Hello Craig. good advice, and I have made sure that about 99 percent of what is on my Amel is the same setup as the original where possible.. ;-) I am used to having a visual indicator of fuel

By Arlo Bess · #54385 · Edited

Re: Cheek blocks on Mango or older Amel

Thanks Dennis!

By Arlo Bess · #54384 ·

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