Today I would consider not having struts. And today may be a good time to experiment with a latching device or line to hold it open. Just thinking out of the box. Some cars have struts for the hood,

Wrap some rope around the shaft to protect it and use a pipe wrench to give it a quick sharp minor turn (you'll need to brace the motor with something). You just need to give it a

Hi all, After many days effort over two haul-outs, I really do need some extra help. Does anyone in AUS or NZ have one of those special tools - either made up, or from AMEL - for facilitating the

Arlo, First, I would appreciate it if you sign your postings with Model (Maramu, Santorini, SM, etc., and your hull number. You will find the replies you receive will be much more valuable. I think

Regarding size of the oleo-struts (compressed gas struts). If you do replace the soft-iron &/or stainless steel inserts in the hatch, with G10 or other compressed-fiberglass laminate, then be aware

GONE! On 26/10/2022, 10:30 am, "David Vogel" <david.vogel@...> wrote: The refurbished engine room hatch coming back on-board today, so last chance on the temp one ...

Hi Nicolas, Yes, this was a residual issue remaining from the previous owner, who had already made a fix to the problem - by installin stainless steel plates on top of the engine-room hatch to

I have a Perkins 4.236 in my vessel and I replaced the old Vetus Sea chest with a new Vetus 1320 model.(the lid was cracked and is no longer available) When I turn off the engine the water in the sea

I have had it up as long as 7 days straight x 24 hours. It is not a SS tube is a solid aluminum rod about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. It mounts to a SS thick wall tube. It has a Harken swivel block on

Hi Paul, I had the same issue with valves needing replacement. The cause was in the exhaust elbow where the salt water cooling line entered the elbow. I dont know if the elbow on my Kubota was

Hello David was your hatch refit due to bumps over the anchor of the struts ? I have that problems and I am looking for documentation to address the problem .Have you found any ? nicolas -- Nicolas

Hello all, Can someone do me a favor and take a picture of the small, foot operated "peddle" that is used to open the trash cans in the SM head. I have attached a picture of the trash can I have that

I was told that the loop going into the exhaust system was not a good thing. You can't know if it is working or not. I changed the original genset upon purchase as it was not operating. Removal of

Thanks Bill, I have been told by three mechanics and two surveyors that: 1. The vented loop should be vertical not horizontal. 2. The way the vented loop is plumbed into the exhaust hose is not a

Yes, it is on SM2ks and maybe before. CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com Bio &

Nice minimalistic solution. How long do you use it? Is it strong enough? as I understand there is no welding for the main SS tube?

Thank you John. That's a classic solution. I like it. Can you also show the full picture with the other end attachment ?

Hello, I am wondering if the vented loop on the Onan, (MDKAV), generators are all mounted up against the ceiling of the engine room as seen in the attache photo ? This is how the vented loop is

Thanks Bill, Unfortunately, I am too big to get into the space to find the wire. I just remember I have a Fiber optic scope on board, and I will find the bugger in the next few days. Fair

Eric, I know that was your only question and after you answered my question about someone working on the Onan I said "the only thing to do is to trace the wires to see where they go." The reason my