Pat, Normally, you will find a large yellow/green wire bolted to either the C-Drive cross-bar or to the engine iron frame. Since everything is electrically connected the bonding wire protects all that

Bill, I never connected a bonding wire to the motor case ,so maybe that is not my source/problem. I would thought only to bond metal parts that are in contact to the sea water on a regular basis. I

I use a thick napkin that sort of stays in place. I just check it as I do the oil dip stick and general running checks. Last year there were a few crystals. I decided to buy a new pump and kit. I

Bill, Eric, I only have about 3 feet of the stick in two pcs. , the rest is in the tank ,but I cannot see it ,so no repair is possible. The hatch fell on it when I had it partially out ,my mistake. I

Martin, If you are referring to the 12mm seal pictured below, yes, it is fairly standard. I bought several at a sidewalk shop in Penang, Malaysia. Just make sure it is made of stainless steel. Failure

Just some info on hatch retainers. Attached are photos of the hatch retaining system as installed by Amel when delivered to Joel Potter. Pic #1 shows the door up and the lockers in the "unlock"

Pat, Do not forget there is nothing magic about a flat dipstick. A piece of 1/2” PVC pipe would serve as well, and be easy to mark. On the pricier side, you can order a piece of stainless bar stock

Nick, great idea. Do you do anything special to prevent the napkin from moving/falling? I'm not impressed with the impact of almost two years on the hardstand in Scotland. I have a bunch of "stuck"

Hi Olivier & Bill, Thanks for your replies. Following the suggestion of Bill, I inspected the area closely and there are micro cracks visible, probably as suggested by Bill from pressure cleaning. I

Hi Pat, I have broken my fuel stick twice and have very successfully repaired it, I am now in the process of repairing it a third time. Do you have a photo of the broken stick? I have fuel

Jean-Pierre, Do you have a standard battery install (amp/hrs)? And, do you plug in the cooktop to one of the standard outlets or did you run special wire to the stove area to handle the large amount

Hi Richard, Somehow, the comments were lost.. Pic1: shows suction cups Pic2: induction cooktop resting on Corian counter Pic3: vertical photo. Forward part is at top Pic4: induction unit resting

Ooh, that is super nice. Thank you for the pix. I am receiving my GN Espace this week and should have some photos to follow. -- Richard May SM 477 Avogato

Hi Nick Already done:) Works like I experienced on your DarNico. Perfect and simple. Once it is set at the right tension you do not need to touch or turn the black nuts again. (Maybe once in a

Pat, Sorry, I did not answer your question. What happens inside the macerator pump when the seal starts leaking is saltwater gets into the motor wiring and inside the motor case. With the electric

Danny ,I wish I could ,but it broke into many pieces , some still in the tank. I hope they won't be a problem down the road. Pat SM Shenanigans

Bill, Yes that is what I remember you said, but I was wondering if that leak only occurred while being operated. I assume that the electric current travels thru the water in the intake hose to the sea

As for the water pump located above the 12v alternator. There is a shelf or drip tray under the raw water pump. I place a dark napkin under the pump on this tray. When, not if, the pump starts to drip

Pat, I probably did not make myself clear regarding the electric toilets. I later model SMs and all models from the 54 onward, Amel installed a current leak detector (MASS). It is a small toggle

Hi Pat, I am sure it is possible to repair the fuel dip sick. I haven't done it but a wrap of fiberglass cloth and resin should do it with good cleaning beforehand eg with acetone. Kind