Thanks Olivier and Roque, I have checked for leaks everywhere and all is tight so before getting into more technical thoughts I wanted to check I wasn't making a silly mistake. Will check the

Sabine Stein <s.stein64@...> asks, "Is there anybody in Italy who knows a mechanic who did exactly that to the boat already or if in Italee anybody can recommend a mechanic who has worked on an Amel

On the skeg at one of the rudder fixtures there is a screw on either side fixed into I think a Nylon bush. They look like they might be for grease? There is no mention of this being a maintenance

Hello David, The solenoid valve that flushes the watermaker automatically (located above the primary filters) mat be leaking internally. Check it (undo the plumbing fitting after the valve). Olivier

Hi David Just to confirm, on Amel54 #117 it works like you described: - handle vertical upwards - fresh water flush - handle horizontal everything shut off - handle vertically down sea water allowed

David, Some gel batteries have such low self discharge rates that it might be best to just unhook them to insure there are no phantom loads and don't do any charging. The Sonnenschien Gels that I

Hi Kevin, We just replaced our c-drive this summer. Along with the new c-drive Maud at Amel sent us all the engine mounts , (for Perkins Prima M80T )mounts for the new c-drive and the base for the

I'm having a mental moment/doubts concerning the correct positions for the three-way valve on the watermaker (Duo 100 on an A54) Restarted the watermaker yesterday (after it had been pickled for a

Wilna Grace has twelve new 110AH Victron Gel batteries and I'm keen to look after them carefully! The bank is charged either by solar and a Victron MPPT 100/50 or a Victron Multiplus 24V 3000W 70A. I

Steve, No problem. I am by no means an expert but it sounds like Stefan might be able to assist you in identifying the component and possibly sourcing a similar one to replace it. Here is a link to

Hi Stefan. I have just completed a service of the main furler gearbox. Seals are available from SKF. As you would expect the list Maud has sent you shows the correct dimensions. Regards Danny SM

Mark, In that case, the cooler themselves take the same plumbing because they both have two (2) x Female 3/8" BSP threaded holes. Bill

Bill, Not to add more confusion to what is already a confusing topic, but here is what I found on my SM #440: The DC60-XCC oil cooler has two (2) x Female 3/8" BSP threaded holes in it for the oil

Herbert, Sabine is not a member of this group. I sent her your message. Bill

Sabine, you can send me a message at Herbert-at-lackner.at, can give you a call to share my experience with Santorin engine alignment SN120 KALI MERA, still mazatlan, heading for sea of cortez next

I got these from Pat & Diane Shenanagins This is what I have for the Mizzen Parts Required/Sources (USA) Bearings: Source, Motion Industries - 1 each Tapered bearing item#32009xm-90kmi, bore 45mm OD

Dear Amelians, I want to change all seals etc. for the main and mizzen manual rolling gear. I was in contact with Maud. She sends me a good picture, but cannot send me a list of measurements etc. and

This was a nice improvement of the seals installation adding the supporting disk. I had that in my list of projects when I first installed them but after 4 years of using them I realized that it was

I am fairly sure the Bowman uses the 3/8" JIC 37° Flare hydraulic connections. These 3/8" JIC connections are, in fact, internationally common. The Mota does not come with JIC connectors, you would

Folks, It’s my understanding that the four (4) Yanmar mounts should ordered direct from Yanmar. Where did you get the Two (2) C drive mounts from-Amel? Thanks, -- Kevin & Kristen Schmit KIANA SM