Alan, I use the removed wear bushing reversed on the shaft to push the seals in. I drive the bushing in with a piece of pipe that slides over the end of the bushing that normally is inserted into the

One solution is to use the old bushing to gently push each seal into a position so the second and the the third seal is inside shaft. Then push the bushing gently into position and use the old bushing

Could someone give me the dimensions of the pipe you use to push the new seals over the propshaft and into the C-drive housing. Thanks Alan Elyse SM437

Bill Many thanks for your help and safe travels! Best wishes Andrew Ronpische SM2k 472 Canet en Roussillion, France From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] Sent:

For what it is worth, one of my original seat cushions had the following tag: ICP AMENAGEMENT France - Saintes 116 Cours Paul Doumer - Zi De L'ormeau De Pied 17100 Saintes FRANCE Phone

Andrew, They do not stock the pump, but can get a new one for about 850 euro. They still have not gotten back to me on my repair questions and we are leaving Barcelona. The company is Pinmar Marine in

Hi Kent, Thanks for your help. I will post images when I get it done. Regards Pete -- Peter Buckley 83 Twelfth Avenue Raymond Island VIC 3880 Phone: 0428 427 786 Email: carhartt@... From: "Kent

Hi Peter, Sorry I can't help you there. Ive ever had my thruster apart...have only changed the seals, oil, and nylon propeller bolts each time I haul the boat for painting. Mike, I used to get water

So with all this discussion about lip seals for the bow thruster propeller shaft, how does this relate to the c-drive prop shaft lip seal discussion? For example which way should the single bow

So with all this discussion about lip seals for the bow thruster prop shaft, how does this discussion relate to the Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 9:50 AM To:

Hi Kent, I have a Mango that has a different type of designed thruster to the SM. I am currently rebuilding it. My question is? Has there been any information in regard to leaving all the seals in the

Mark, Looking forward to seeing CREAMPUFF out of the water. Deborah and I will be in Maryland 9/7-11. What day would be convenient to meet up? What yard are you in? Warmest regards, Mike

Thanks! Very timely on this. We hauled Cream Puff today and will be doing the prop, Amel drive and bow thruster this week. With best regards, Mark Super Maramu 2000 Hull

I'm anchored on the main channel just S of Goat Island, across from the 120 ft Ketch. 828-234-6819 mobile or text Kent

Kent where are you in Newport? Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All Capt Richard RP Yacht Brokerage Newport RI We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's Cell 603 767 5330

I also think it helps to pack the seals with grease. Kent SM243 Kristy Currently Newport RI On Aug 31, 2015, at 9:49 AM, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>

Mark, Yes, I think using RTV on the propeller shaft seal improved the water tightness. Blue or Clear works. I guess that I should update the instructions in the files section. Bill Rouse BeBe

Good morning Mark, Yes it should otherwise oil will leak from the bow thruster unit (at least it did in my case). http://nikimat.com/bow_thruster_overhaul/bow_thruster_overhaul_62.jpg Complete file

Bill, I am a little confused (very normal for me). Are you saying to use blue RTV on the lower oil seal behind the prop? I was aware that RTV should be used on the upper 80mm lip seal inside the

Alan, Amel sent the following seal for the bow thruster shaft: Paulstra 792521 IEL 30. 42. 7. MI 1 VY When installing it, use some RTV on the outside edge of the seal and make sure that it is