Hello Good idea. We used our washing machine on the way when we crossed the atlantic and pacific ocean. when the generator was running to charge the batteries. It has to stand firm. I put foam

We also have used the washing machine. Can be used with the engine alternator through the inverter. So if we have a hour or so of motoring and it's not too rough a load can be done. Michael Elaine

We always ran the washer on ocean crossings with the generator. It was no problem, but look at the rotation of the washer tub on an SM2k...maybe that helped.

The inverter is Victron Multiplus24/3000/70 - It is the 50amp version. It easily runs the washer. On cold water washing it reallydoesn’t draw very much since it is just motors and pumps. Warm

Fabulous idea Bill , thank you for doing this and helping us keeping Our sanity !!👍

Mark. We have 3000 amps on the Victron multiplus and not enough to run our washer. So thinking of adding the 5000amp victron and upgrading to lithium’s when we get back to the boat. We washing at

Hi Martin, I'm not sure. I found this reference on the estimate I got from FKG: "Rotating Actuator OpacMare Passerelle:1849.26.02.24" So this may on may not be the Opacmare number. Cheers, Arno

This is one of those “duh” moments. We have been aboard Cream Puff for 5+ year cruising fulltime. When in a marina with the incorrect cycles to run the washing machine, wehave always run the

I agree, this is a big issue.... I have had issues with insurance companies that say they CAN'T insure Elyse because she is British registered, moored in New Zealand and I live in Australia. What has

Arno, do you have a OPACMARE part# of the rotary actuator? Martin AMEL54 #149 „CHIARA“

Ralph, Thanks, but the oil pressure was manually measured and confirmed to be low. Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada

I had a faulty oil pressure Sensor - Error was" low oil pressure" - tested and it was only a faulty oil sensor ( this happend after 80 hours nonstop motoring on flat see - 4 days nonstop - Maybe the

Dear Duane, I have seen only now your message. We have the same difficulty in recieving the DTV tv signal also mooring in places where the tv signal is very good. I Confirm the possible shortcut

Hj Greg, The actuator is pure hydraulic/mechanical. It has two oil connectors. Push oil in one and the thing rotates in one direction, pushing oil from the other connection. Reversal by putting

I would certainly appreciate Zoom sessions with subject matter experts who can keep us up to date on topics which are relevant to our vessels. Maybe we can add Instrumentation Systems (B&G, Furuno,

Great, thanks Bill.

Arno, Is the actuator totally hydraulic or is there an electrical component to it. If there is any electro-magnetic control/clutch function, the manufacturer must use low carbon mild steel to

Hi Bill, Both suggestions would please greatly Kind regards Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hi Mark, Really appreciate your and the other members help on this. Yes Sir – all of these are part of the 6 or 7 I approached. Y-Yacht Niki: reason 1 and 5 on my list The Marina Shop

Teun, Have you tried: Y-Yacht (UK – EU)- http://www.yyachtinsurance.com/ The Marina Shop (NZ) - https://www.marine-insurance.co.nz/ Top Sail (UK) - https://www.topsailinsurance.com(10%