Mohammad, 1.Normally inverter chargers all have sleep modes. There will be a sensitivity setting that looks for a load. Some electronics demand so little power that the big inverter can not see it.

Our original 2500W Mastervolt inverter died at the end of the season in 2019. We have purchased a new Mastervolt Mass Combi ultra 3500/24/100 inverter charger as a replacement. This will also act as a

A few days ago, when we tried to turn on the mooring light, noticed that the Tricolor light LED also came on and then the mooring light breaker tripped. This would also happen if the tricolor LED was

Nick, Just noticed this re: using the SSB DSC cable as your AIS receive. The SSB DSC comes from the triatic between the mizzen and main. You can see it on the photo you posted. SSB DSC is around

I usually carry two spares on Aquarius. Ken... Still Alive aboard Aquarius In Thailand SM2K#262

Hi all, On GARULFO, and I suspect on other A54s and maybe SM, there are three 24VDC to 12VDC converters, marked “permanent”, “hydra/iscan v90” and “VHF icom”. Of those, only the

The only thing I would add is that this is an item that you buy 2 at a time. Put one away with your spares and notes on this project. It will next break when you are in Bora Bora. Tom and Kirstin SM2K

That was my assessment when I ran the RG-8X with the mast up. We actually tried to feed some LMR-400 through after the fact and it was nearly impossible. I ran RG-8X all the way to the VHF to replace

Hi Bill, We had a similar problem on SM 240. Using the chain counter would trip the 24V->12V converter under the nav station. I can’t remember the exact wiring diagram, but the wires indeed run from

Hi Mark, That is really helpful, thank you. It is difficult to see how even 6mm cable would be easily run given the setup at the bottom of the masts. On the basis of what you have said I will wait

Mark, I successfully ran LMR-400-UF (Ultraflexible) down both the Mizzen and the Main for AIS and for VHF so it can be done. I was actually even able to run a third length of it down the Mizzen mast

My chain counter, which was working properly, suddenly ceased to function. There are no wiring diagrams that I can find. I searched the Amel site and found several hundred threads but no wiring

Good to know Jarek. Thanks for the reply. Best. Victor

Mark is correct about using ACMO's Stainless Steel Turnbuckles with Bronze inserts. The reason that chrome-plated bronze is not desirable anymore is that the EPA in Europe and the USA has restricted

Victor Hi, After purchasing my SM201 in 2020 I changed all for brand new BSI and it is superior quality. I considered ACMO but price/quality ratio was all in favour of BSI. Jarek SY NOA BLUE SM 201

Thank you Mark. Best

If going for ACMO, which I would do, just make sure you go with stainless for the body. The bronze ones tarnish quickly and can't be satisfactorily polished. ACMO's customer service is excellent. I

I think I am suffering from analysis paralysis. I have read that LMR-400 is superior to RG8-X especially where the cable run is over 20m but I am worried that LMR-400 maybe too thick to run down the

Porter, It's not the solder that's the issue. It's the design of the PL-259 plug used for VHF antennas. You just have to seal it well with self amalgamating tape and then a layer of good electrical

bare metal was 22mm [rim] 24 with leather. ALL dimensions are bare metal. I think there might be some slight variation during manufacture of the wheel. Aras Sharki #163 1988 -- Aras Grinius