Re Hanspeter: I never heard about running an engine at full power every 15-20 hours. Are you saying to run at approximately 3000 rpms? <br><br>We've had a similar problem with the solenoid but not

Hello Hanspeter<br><br>When I took delivery of my SMn 283 the dealer mentioned to me that the engine likes to be run a t full rpm every 10 to 15 hours. He did not explain why. I think it is because

Hi,<br>Greetings to all Amel owners and friends<br><br>We're Roy & Toni, owners of SM 195 "Excalibur", currently in Port Grimaud, France after 5 seasons in the Med. Also owned Maramu of same name,

After reading the threads about running the diesel in the SM at full rpm regularly, is this true for our Perkins 4-108 in the Sharki? And what max rpm have other Sharki owners run their

hello pagandaisy, Vito, Roy & Toni, closereach<br><br>To run an engine at full speed is only nescesary for a turbo charged engine. But I think, Vito and Roy has given the correct answer. I heard

Hanspeter:<br>The solenoid is the device above the manual shut off for the engine that stops the engine when you turn the switch on the control panel counter clockwise. Arnold

Has anyone come up with a way to properly lockdown the floor boards on a SM2000. I know that Amel now makes a kit for this. Unfortunatly they claim that I cannot use this on my boat because my boat

I regret I have to part with "Hanalei". If you are interested or know someone who is, you can see her at<br><a href=http://www.starboardtack.com/amel46.htm

Bonjour, mes amis les Amels...I sail 1989 Maramu 258, which I moor on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, on the East Coast of the US. I am sailing the Chesapeake now as I rebuild this boat,

I need to replace the propellor shaft alternator on my Maramu. It is made by Valeo, and is very expensive if purchased from Amel. Does anyone know a supplier of this alternator other than Amel? Also,

Hello David,<br><br>Motorola also supplies this alternator.<br>But U can also use a standard automotive alternator and have it isolated by a automotive electric workshop.<br><br>success,<br><br>Koen

David,<br>Our Sharki has a 20amp Motorola alternator. Last year had it completely rebuilt at a local shop (Melbourne, FL) for $95.<br>Richard<br>S/V Xanareva

Koen, <br><br>I actually have a Motorola Marine alternator, but it does not work. It was a spare part on my boat when I purchased it. This Motorola alternator may be the wrong alternator. It needs

Richard,<br>You are lucky, because you seem to have the right alternator! Was this alternator on your boat when you bought it? Or, did you replace a Valeo with a Motorola? Do you know the RPM

David,<br><br>Check out the Heart Inverter 2500. I believe it handles both 110 volt and 220 volt. If the boat was wired for only 220 volt, you will need to run a separate wire for the 110. The 220

David,<br>It's also a Motorola Marine alternator, made in France. I don't know if it's the original, but it's been on the since we've owned it. I should have asked when I had it rebuilt what the rpm

I had my SM wired for both at the factory. I assume you will want to be able to connect to 120v shore power. The simplest way is the way Amel did it. Get a 120 to 220 transformer. Run a new 120v cable

Richard,<br><br>Yes, please find the model number of your Motorola Marine alternator, if you can. Prestolite bought Motorola Marine, but cannot match up my Valeo part numbers.<br><br>I checked my

Arnold,<br><br>This is excellent information and advice. Thank you! I would appreciate very much a copy of your wiring diagram. Since I am the third owner of this vessel, I am discovering and slowly

David, I'll get back to you after the first of the year. It is possible you were wired for both 120v & 240. I had a Maramu that was. If you have a diagram on board I'd be happy to review it. Arnold