I should have said, I am not sure where it is located on your boat, but the negative solenoid is normally attached to the engine. Bill

I am not sure where it is located, but follow the negative (black) cable from the battery compartment. It will go to the solenoid, a small can shaped device and connect to it. Also connected to the

Yes, a diver will work. Be careful not to drop anything Bill BeBe

Does anyone have any information at all on replacing the head outlet piping ? Specifically the piping from the joker valve head outlet connector and on into the holding tank. Our fwd head doesn't

Derick, Mack Boring the Northeast distributor for Yanmar has classes on Yanmar engine maintenance and repair. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite SM 376

I would be willing to travel for the right classes. Best regards, Mark SM2K #275 www.creampuff.us

Me too... Cheers, Veit SM 215 ATMAN Sent from my vm iPad

Thanks, Mate. I don't belong to a yacht club, but maybe someone who does could ask if their club could sponsor something like this. The Mastry people are looking into doing a special class for

I lost my bow thruster prop when backing into a slip shortly after I bought the boat. Knew right where it was lost, so was able to dive around and find it. I was able to put it back on with new hub

Good Morning, It may not be relevant but my yacht club in Sandringham, Melbourne, Australia has regular Diesel Engine courses as well as radio qualification (VHF & HF) courses for about $230 each. I

Bill, Great post, as usual! I've downloaded and read all the Gary Silver documents and pics as well as your excellent .pdf "Bow Thruster In-the-Water Service". We have all the tools, including the

Thanks for all your replies. I will track down one of those battery testers Bill. Yes you are right, I quite enjoy most jobs on the boat....after 10 years there aren't many parts I haven't dismantled/

Thank you Bill, Dr Lamb and Veit who all pitched in. I find myself a bit red-faced that today, perusing the Amel manual (not the Yanmar manuals), there is a nice color photo with a big red round

Thanks Mark, I have an inquiry in to them. Kent --------------------------------------------

Would those who are interested in a diesel class or Onan class please send me their Engine model and make and/or Onan model and year. Send to karkauai "at" yahoo "dot"

I would also be interested in a Onan or diesel course in the states. Jim DeSalvo, s/v Liebling SM 207 ----

The Yanmar distributor for the Southeast US is Mastry. They are located in St Petersburg FL. This is where our Amel is patiently tugging at her mooring lines.

Kent, I have no suggested alternatives, but would be interested in either an Onan or a Yanmar course for newbies. I live in Massachusetts but would be willing to travel for the right

Unfortunately Mack Boring doesn't offer these classes any more. I'm looking into other options...anyone have suggestions? Kent --------------------------------------------

Bill, You are onto a new slogan for Amel; “Buy a new Amel and reserve your place in heaven” We like to think of the Puffster as heaven on earth. Great story. Thanks for sharing