Duane, You say you're replacing the ball valves because the forward one is frozen. Before jumping to replacing as the only solution, have you tried to disassemble it? Look at any size new one in a

Mohammad, I think that the issue is that you will get rust stained water in the tank from a number of sources. Those sources include the electric heating element and all of the fittings, etc.

I would empty the water tank and add camping anti freeze for the complete fresh water system. Change the heater element too. Cheers, Jean-Pierre Germain Eleuthera, SM007

Hi we drain the tank if the boat is in an area subject freezing. Given the age of the water heater and that you got rust you might just want to change the electric heating element too. Regards Capt

HI all; The last time we came back after about 6 months, the hot water had some rust colored water for a coupe of days. We had emptied out all water from the main water tank but must have had some

This is for my 4jh3hte yanmar— Quite different than the 4hh4 MY PROBLEM My problem initially was that the engine solenoid that connects the block to the negative battery terminal would not

This is our third Hurricane season at the IGY Marina in Saint Lucia. The marina, located in a large lagoon, is not officially an "hurrican hole" but is well protected and safe. It is not unexpensive,

Your alternators (24 and 12v) should be wired separately from the engine ground. The main engine isolation solenoid is 12V. The relay which goes to the alternator light must be 24v. Mine wasn't

Yes, Eric, they are all isolated ground senders. I'm not sure why the oil pressure alarm goes through the relay, since the oil pressure gauge, temp alarm, and temp gauge all come directly from battery

Eric, If you look at the drawing in the files section, you will see the large solenoid (relais de puissance) between the engine block and the 12v battery negative. A command relay receives power from

Eric, BeBe's are all 2 wire sensors. I think they have to be to have an isolated ground Bill BeBe 387

I am off to the boat now. My solenoid is 12 volts and doesn’t make sense if the 24 volt alternator is closing a 12 volt solenoid. Inever saw the red light lit on Kimberlite. Also I am still

Dear Kent, Unfortunately your diagram is not how my engine is wired, Are all the senders on your engine 2 wire senders? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

I will check and get back to you...how soon do you need this information? Bill BeBe 387

Bill, Is the small black relay that is supposed be connected to the red light on your DC panel 12 or 24 volts? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Duane, I had to laugh. I am laughing because all of the places that I have been in the world, my choices are limited to what is available. In Trinidad, and I believe the entire Caribbean there was

Two other ways to label the wire are: A wire tie with a label built into it like this:

Hi Marelon is the best way to go long term. I know it's not AMEL but still a good way. Second be sure you get the correct thread it is NOT standard American pipe. Regards Capt Richard Piller

Tracing wires on my Amel SM is a real nightmare. Ten blue wires go into a conduit, 10 come out and not one has a label on either end. You try tugging on the wire you are interested in, and you find

Bill, Both of mine need replacinng. The forward head is frozen in place. What is your opinion of the Marelon valves? Duane Wanderer, SM#477