Bill, Thanks for the info - as always your posts are very clear and helpful. I will check it out and get back to you. If I still have a problem we will probably get an mechanic to look at it when we

John, After some thought (I forgot about the Negative Solenoid), some research and checking my 4jh3hte, I want to add to my previous post. There is a starter relay. It is mounted left of the

John, There is not a relay as far as I am aware. The ignition switch activates a starter solenoid (magnetic switch) which is located on the top of the starter. See the photo at

Hi, They do not carry a remote solenoid. Does anyone have a source? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite Hi, I have a 12 volt Valeo solenoid with a manual override on my Yanmar

I have an Amel SM #391 with the Yanmar 100hp turbo. I suspect that the starter relay on the engine is sticking/faulty as the starter motor will not engage when I try and start the engine when it is

Mark, I had the same problem last year. I finally resorted to removing the boom turning it upside down. I then supported it on wood blocks. I installed a black grade cap screw in the hole in the

Hi all, I had a furler problem during a reduction maneuver sail due to the wind, instead of wrapping the sail that is fully opened and only after several attempts at bringing the wind was hard to

All the best going forward we too are selling and looking at a live aboard trawler as our need to remain in Annapolis do require an Amel. We at some point will get another Amel. Please feel free to

Hi, These people have Valeo stuff - maybe they could help you - I think they are in Minnesota   http://www.psepmarineparts.biz/store/bukh_marine_alternator.htm   Regards Barb To:

Hi, I have a 12 volt Valeo solenoid with a manual override on my Yanmar engine also there are two (24 volt) that run the Mast and Genoa furling motors. Does anyone have a USA contact for these

Hi, Does anyone have a USA source for the gear box? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From:

Hi all, If it helps below is the company where we got our Bongiflio gearbox from  Crouchies Metal Industries Pty Ltd Engineers--General - Warana, QLD Unit 6, 8- 10 Tandem Ave, Warana QLD 4575,

Yes, we sold the boat, and dang, we sold the boat. The new owner of Toujours will soon be taking her from Puerto Rico through the Med to Israel. The official turnover was yesterday, we are now

The SM ratio is 1/60. Transdrive and Leroy are huge companies dealing in much more expensive kit. Look at their websites.I cannot be more specific about the motor spec as mine are both in "hospital"

Thanks Joel and to anyone who can help those of us who have not yet got all the answers to rebuilding our furling systems. Bob

Thanks John.  I have the drawing and will see if they provide any help with a retrofit is necessary.  Do you know if the ratio listed here is the one that is used on the SM's?  it says it's a 1:30

Olivier has not worked at Amel for quite some time now. I know that there are several folks I sold Amel boats to with NIRVANA masts that completely rebuilt them into improved and reliable systems

It does seem strange that Amel does not have any record of the equipment that they installed on their older Maramu's.  I have always thought of this company did an excellent job of keeping track of

I WAS TOLD BY OLIVIER BEAUTE THAT AMEL HAD NO INFORMATION NOR PARTS FOR MY 1985 MARAMU #186.  HE HELPFULLY ADDED THAT HE WOULD APPRECIATE MY NOT BOTHERING HIM IN THE FUTURE. I HOPE THAT I AM NOT THE

If you go to the files section you will find five page maintenance file on the Leroy Somers one. This should help you to see if it would be interchangeable. The motor shown is much bigger than the one