I think Dessalator changed the material in the end caps in about 2005 to some sort of black Delrin. The interconnect bobbin was changed from Stainless Steel to some sort of plastic in the last two

Hi everyone! I found on the forum, many advices regarding the membrane replacement that was very helpful. Im posting a picture from one of the end caps that is crumbling. I spoke with a technician

Probably was a loose or corroded connection or the contact points of the micro switch had some micro corrosion. From my Amel Book: CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 |

Thank you Bill R & Bill K, Jaygo (SM#224) does have the aluminium control box as described by Bill R. It is very similar to Eric's SM#158. I inspected the micro-switches and they seemed to be clean,

Will do Bill. This is going to be off value to all of the SM owners with this type of bowtruster Pcb. I am surprised it has not been an issue solved earlier. Regards Eric Sv Abayomi SM158

Hi Mal, Thank you for the valueble information and heads-up. I will contact RS and let you all know if we can order this specific one (maybe even for the group) Regards Eric Sv Abayomi SM 158

Hi Paul, yes a later model colour Interphase. I will answer your next question. Does it work. Depends on what you expect. The one I got does forward plus sideways as an option. I never use the

Hi Danny, Did you replace it with another forward scanning sonar ? thanks Paul SM2000 - 444 Aramis Port Townsend, Washington

Hi Paul, ours was removed to be replaced with a newer model. It was on insurance so fitters did the job. They cut the external section off and then used a hole saw from the outside to release the thru

Morning Ruedi, I am discussing your set up with the technicians/Company who are going to replace all the CORIAN in my galley and since everything is open I am also looking replacing (as Arno did)

Hello, I would like to remove the original, (2004), Interphase thru-hull transducer, (while I am hauled out). I am wondering if anyone else has completed this task ? Tips, tricks, advice, warnings,

Eric Opdeweegh, Mal gave you some good advice. When you find the actual part number and its source, please post it in the Group and CC me. Bill

SM 224 probably has the early control box with a microswitch inside the control box. If that microswitch is defective or misaligned it will manifest this problem. There were some really good photos

I had an on-demand propane unit in the head on a prior boat. Worked great although the temperature control was a bit coarse. Only a few people were asphyxiated by these units. -- Craig Briggs - s/v

Rob, Based on your description of the problem, we can eliminate all of the mechanical issues, and the high current 24V supply since you CAN get the motor to run by shorting the relay contacts. We can

Eric, The following is assuming that the USCG regulations for commercial inspected vessels do NOT apply AND your insurance company has nothing specific to say on the matter… The regulations are

Hi Paul and Christine, Really good to hear of your adventures. I can give you some options for storing your boat. We are currently storing or boat at Lefkas Marina in Greece (where we bought it).

Dear Amelians Last week one of the micro switches on the pcb of my bowtruster failed. It just does not click anymore and cleaning the contacts did not make it work again. The spring apparently

Thanks Gerhard, that’s good to know

Totally agree Teun Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl