I would appreciate it if someone who has installed the fixed prop will verify the image below and the correct way to lock the prop in place:

Super Maramu.

I have the above pictured washer and nut. The washer tooth fits into the keyway of the prop perfectly. But if oriented that way, the nut is still free to spin.

Hello! I just installed a new tachometer on my A54. I plugged it in expecting it to work but menu is not appearing on the LCD screen. The LCD momentarily flashes “volvo penta” and then goes

No photo Richard. Which model? My Santorin has a fixed prop. There is a washer between the prop and the coned nut. It fits into the key way slot. Tighten the bolt then use a sharp screwdriver to lift

I am about to install this part and do not understand how that washer keeps the nut from backing off. If the “tooth” on the washer fits into the key-slot of the prop as described above, how does

Stefan, Let’s stay in touch. We really plan to cross in spring 2022. We will be back on our boat in Grenada in October and head north before reaching Panama in March. This is only a plan since we

Hi Eammon, Cover the two parts with a good coat of lanolin. That will be the end of your problem. Delighted to see that you are still out there. Best regards, Trevor Lusty West Cork

Hi Eamonm, do have the motor at half height too and make the wriggles of the propeller at least half turns to allow for the gearing. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Eric, no I haven't. I have wiring holes at the top outer corners. None at the lower. The only plumbing hole is the grey water bilge pipe passing through and well sealed. However next time I'm

Hi, as I said in my previous SM 299 Ocean Pearl has the void built in on top of the freezer. We spent time in the Caribbean and repeated trips to the Pacific Islands from NZ. We have not experienced

Hi Nick, likewise on Ocean Pearl SM 299. Regards Danny

Dear Juan, dear Kent & Iris, our plans are also the Canal, Galapagos, perhaps Ecuador and South America (after a analysis of the weather conditions: not by boat ;-) and then FP … in 2022. But

You also need to clean the rust from the bottom of the motor in the opening for the bow thruster tube, then use a lot of waterproof grease. This clip from my Amel Book may help you:

Hi Danny that is a good tip to wriggle the propellor when trying to reconnect the 2 parts, I'll try it tomorrow. I always had it well oiled, and greased the area where the 2 parts join, but I never

Danny, Have you noticed holes for wires and plumbing in the port and starboard outboard lower corners of the bulkhead going from the forward head and the forward hanging locker to the main

Quote: ” On Amelia there is a void built in to the bench, so the bottom cushion stays dry.” Sorry but this is not valid in the tropics. Our lid is also “vented” but that makes very little

Olivier and Nesa on Vela Náutica did exactly this on their Amel 54 in a very good two part video on their YouTube channel. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=caZtybwa0-Y As you say, it isn’t an easy fix

Pat , Just look at the connector at the battery. If it is corroded simply change the cables. It is an inexpensive and quick fix. Just Make sure to use tinned wire, I used 1 gauge not 1/o with closed

On Amelia there is a void built in to the bench, so the bottom cushion stays dry. The back rest however is Velcro’d to the bulkhead with no void and it gets damp from the galley chest fridge. It