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Re: propellor shaft alternator

David, It's also a Motorola Marine alternator, made in France. I don't know if it's the original, but it's been on the since we've owned it. I should have asked when I had it rebuilt what the rpm

By closereach... · #111 ·

Inquiry of Electrical Conversion

David, Check out the Heart Inverter 2500. I believe it handles both 110 volt and 220 volt. If the boat was wired for only 220 volt, you will need to run a separate wire for the 110. The 220

By stargazer41amel... · #110 ·

Re: propellor shaft alternator

Richard, You are lucky, because you seem to have the right alternator! Was this alternator on your boat when you bought it? Or, did you replace a Valeo with a Motorola? Do you know the RPM

By davidlambertsen... · #109 ·

Re: propellor shaft alternator

Koen, I actually have a Motorola Marine alternator, but it does not work. It was a spare part on my boat when I purchased it. This Motorola alternator may be the wrong alternator. It needs

By davidlambertsen... · #108 ·

Re: propellor shaft alternator

David, Our Sharki has a 20amp Motorola alternator. Last year had it completely rebuilt at a local shop (Melbourne, FL) for $95. Richard S/V Xanareva

By closereach... · #107 ·

Re: propellor shaft alternator

Hello David, Motorola also supplies this alternator. But U can also use a standard automotive alternator and have it isolated by a automotive electric workshop. success, Koen

By koenvelleman... · #106 ·

propellor shaft alternator

I need to replace the propellor shaft alternator on my Maramu. It is made by Valeo, and is very expensive if purchased from Amel. Does anyone know a supplier of this alternator other than Amel? Also,

By davidlambertsen... · #105 ·

s/v Have Fun! Maramu 258

Bonjour, mes amis les Amels...I sail 1989 Maramu 258, which I moor on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, on the East Coast of the US. I am sailing the Chesapeake now as I rebuild this boat,

By davidlambertsen... · #104 ·

1993 Santorin

I regret I have to part with "Hanalei". If you are interested or know someone who is, you can see her at <a href=http://www.starboardtack.com/amel46.htm

By galacsea2000... · #103 ·

Floor lockdown system

Has anyone come up with a way to properly lockdown the floor boards on a SM2000. I know that Amel now makes a kit for this. Unfortunatly they claim that I cannot use this on my boat because my boat

By asm283... · #102 ·

Re: Super Maramu, Volvo TMD22A

Hanspeter: The solenoid is the device above the manual shut off for the engine that stops the engine when you turn the switch on the control panel counter clockwise. Arnold

By pagandaisy... · #101 ·

Re: Super Maramu, Volvo TMD22A

hello pagandaisy, Vito, Roy & Toni, closereach To run an engine at full speed is only nescesary for a turbo charged engine. But I think, Vito and Roy has given the correct answer. I heard

By hns154es... · #100 ·

Perkins 4-108 RPM range

After reading the threads about running the diesel in the SM at full rpm regularly, is this true for our Perkins 4-108 in the Sharki? And what max rpm have other Sharki owners run their

By closereach... · #99 ·

Hello from new member

Hi, Greetings to all Amel owners and friends We're Roy & Toni, owners of SM 195 "Excalibur", currently in Port Grimaud, France after 5 seasons in the Med. Also owned Maramu of same name,

By rbenven44... · #98 ·

Re: Super Maramu, Volvo TMD22A

Hello Hanspeter When I took delivery of my SMn 283 the dealer mentioned to me that the engine likes to be run a t full rpm every 10 to 15 hours. He did not explain why. I think it is because

By asm283... · #97 ·

Re: Super Maramu, Volvo TMD22A

Re Hanspeter: I never heard about running an engine at full power every 15-20 hours. Are you saying to run at approximately 3000 rpms? We've had a similar problem with the solenoid but not

By pagandaisy... · #96 ·

Super Maramu, Volvo TMD22A

Hello all together Our engine has 1300 run hours without any problems. But nevertheless I have a few questions: 1) Is that what must be done: let the engine run every 15-20 hours for 10 to

By hns154es... · #95 ·

Spade Anchor on Amel Super Maramu

Hello all together this Message board is a good idea ... We had big problems with our original CQR anchor from Amel. Therefore we decided this summer to change it. After some attempts

By hns154es... · #94 ·

Re: Loss of RPMs

Hi Ruth and Arnold Last year I purchased a SM#6 wich I have since sold to Bob. During the sea trial the engine would not rev above 2100 rpms. The problem was diagnosed as faulty injectors. They

By asm283... · #93 ·

Re: Loss of RPMs

Thanks DAhna, we replaced that too. I'll see if it makes a difference soon and let you know. Arnold, Pagan

By pagandaisy... · #92 ·

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