Of course, I didn't say it, and I should have to be absolutely clear, but when lifting a person who is unable to swim or be pulled to the swim ladder, the mizzen boom should be held in place with the

Where do you terminate shield wires in general? Since they are supposed to go to ground, it seems logical that you would connect them to the battery negative, but I'm really just guessing.

Hi Kent, Yes it is in the forward hanging locker. When I had Kimberlite made I had Amel put shelves in the back of both hanging lockers. I put the bigger things on those shelves, torque

Eric, You're giving all of us a bad case of the envies!! What a great way to store the tools, and beautiful to boot! Duane Wanderer, SM#477

Eric, your tool cabinet looks like it's in the forward hanging locker? Beautiful...and it's forward and starboard to help with trim. Brilliant! Kent SM 243 Kristy Kent Robertson S/V

Amen, Bill. With rare exceptions, we treat each other with dignity, respect, and humor. We are a "family" with far fewer personality issues than most families. When meeting other owners in person,

Hi Rink, I have the same problem. Not that the alternator is not working, but I want a spare one and also a smart external regulator that is programmed for my new Lithium Iron Phosphate

Hi Eric and Mike, We replaced ours with a 3mm copper strap bent to Bill Rouse's dimensions...it needs to last... Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

I agree with Jean, and have done a few miles (two circumnavigations plus). In addition the ballast ratio is a mere 27% unladen with cruising gear. Fully loaded she will be down to 25% or less. So I

Hi Eric, Great minds think alike-- I have also used a strip 1/8" thick and am going to join it to the existing top half which is in good condition. Wish I had your retriever on board--just hope I

Hi Mike, Yes, I did spot that 2mm was on the small side! I have left your phone number on the boat. Can you send it to me at penazen@... ? Ian

Dear All, This is my take on the new Amel 50: I am yet to read the article in Yachting World but would agree very much with everything Pip Hare is reported to have said. She is an extremely

The low pressure tap connects to the compressor case directly. Mine is located on the dome of the compressor. Mark Mueller A54 - 68, Brass Ring Ft. Lauderdale

Hi Warren, We are checking into the Marina today and will have a look around this evening if you’re about.

Paul; If I recall correctly, the amount of refrigerant is extremely hard to adjust in the field. This was due to the small amount of refrigerant in the unit. Again, if memory serves, the article said

Thanks Bill. I did finally find some instructions here https://www.sailmagazine.com/diy/recharge-your-refrigerator-2 Only thing is that this is for a Danfoss system. I just need to identify the low

Capillary systems are notoriously difficult to get a correct charge with. Here is Coastal Climate Control's take on the

Hi Mohammad, I removed the two capacitors on the high-pressure pump andmeasured their capacitance. The first was18mfd and the second measured 25mfd. Iassumed they should have been 30mfd each. I

Mohammed, Thanks. I have in fact comae across this and it does seem like a good diagnostic guide but it does not tell me how much refrigerant to put in. Cheers, Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98