Peter, Here are a few more things that may help. Here are 4 pages out of the newest version of the Amel Book Calpeda Pump Mechanical Seal Replacemnt and Pum... Here is a Video for Disassembly of the

Peter, I am betting your ground fault is inside your AC pump caused by a failed mechanical seal and probably the sealed bearings. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 |

Greetings all, The last round of responses have been particularly helpful. Thank you all. Update: Tuesday late afternoon I reconnected the A to B connection started the generator and ran the air

Hi Michael To build a new roof from scratch is probably easier than renovate one. To shape the roof use either polyurethan insulation plates or Divinycell sheets and then laminate with 2-3

Hi everyone, In FP and Hawaii, we were averaging 5500-6000wh per day. Most I've seen is a handful of days approaching 7000wh. As Mark mentioned, we have a lifepo4 bank (2.5 years now) and that makes a

Could it be water in the fuel? I had a similar issue on a previous boat....would run but wouldn't idle. The cause was a small amount of water in the fuel because I had left the boat in Fiji over the

Dan, Sounds like youhave it narrowed to a fuel issue. Check your dieselfuel tank air vent to ensure it is not clogged or obstructed. Does the start/generatorrun okay with no load? Do

I totally defer to Mark on this. But, I would add that the automatic transfer switch (in the port cockpit locker) was severely corroded on my SM a couple of years ago. Tom Peacock SM 240

Peter, The circuit breaker that is tripping is an RCD or Residual Current Device. It trips when it detects a even a minute difference between the current in the (normally) Hot leg and the current in

Dan, This soundsvery typical of a stuck stop solenoid. To check. Havesomeone at the helm push the stop button while you can observe the solenoid andlever on the engine. You should see the

Hi Alex, I have been pleased with my Autoprop. Because it sets the ideal pitch for any condition, it gives good mileage, and it is especially good when motor-sailing as it sets the pitch so that the

Thanks for the tips Bill and Steve, I tried to trouble shoot the solenoid by having Lori actuate the stop button on the console while I monitored for the clicking down at the engine. That sounded

Hi Dan, sorry about the starting issues, as I know how frustrating it can be. On a non electronically controlled engine like yours, it is most likely a fuel issue. If your fuel is clean, and no air in

My 8 Ball Crystal Ball says, "Check Back Later"😀 I wonder if the fuel flow stop solenoid or the stop button is not working and cutting off fuel?

My Amel 55 is a 230v boat. I am using a us 240v pigtail to power my boat in the manner you describe in the usa. The heater and climma work on shore power. The 2500w inverter must be on for dish washer

Alex, I sent you a private answer via email. Bill CW Bill

Bill, my Firefly bank is installed and in use. Q: How often do you do the discharge? Would my standard 100Amps AMEL54 original Dolphin Charger provide the 0.2-0.5C that you mention? Is it something

Hello Yanmar diesel gurus. Our Yanmar 4Jh3-HTE has never missed a beat, until today. Engine started fine and operated for 30-40 mins to lift anchor exit anchorage and get underway. Mostly at

Hello, i have an Autoprop propeller on my 54 and i am satisfied with it. advantage for maneuvers especially in reverse and less slowing down under sail. but it is very heavy, expensive, requires

Dear Amelians, I'm looking for recommendations for a propeller. Please share your experience with yours, why you think it was a good choice for your Super Maramu or 54. Also, I appreciate your