Hi all, Should the engine room blower run automatically when the engine is running? I've noticed it runs when the generator is running, but it does not when the engine is running. It looks to me

Thanks a lot for the suggestion Mark I completely agree that it is worth changing the pump and, even if it is not the problem, most likely it will be in a few years. I found it in sale and even after

Thanks a lot Bill, I just order it and it was 50% off!!!!. The site is great as it shows how to change it. Jose Venegas Ipanema SM2K 278 Boston

Hi Bill Do you have anymore information or pictures for this install? I contacted my local Raymarine dealer and they won't pair a linear drive with mechanical steering. I will be doing the install on

Hello Dave, thank you for your very informed and interesting reply. I appreciate your professional viewpoint as for sure I shall have to order a new genoa, and probably main, within the next year.

Raphael, I would suggest that you don't order cushions by measurement. They are not entirely symmetrical and differ from port to starboard side. Any good upholsterer will come to make

I think someone else posted that Amel had been experimenting with stainless WOBs but had not had enough time yet to evaluate them. I've made a couple of posts on the experimental stainless WOB that

Bill, Thank you ! Ian

Ian, Perfectly Genius! CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970​

Hi Steve, We raised our existing bimini so that I ( 6 ft)can stand up underneath it even when I am standing next to the helm chair. We did this by extending the existing stainless supports by 10 cm

Soraya and Thomas, There is an easy way to remove the end caps. Buy the right sized jubilee clip and fit it around the end cap. Before tightening it, insert two ends of a short piece of webbing to

Hi Steve, We raised our existing bimini so that I ( 6 ft)can stand up underneath it even when I am standing next to the helm chair. We did this by extending the existing stainless supports by 10 cm

Good morning Drew, Based on what Bill just wrote, I just went back to the engine room. Earlier I used a measuring caliper, but as I wrote: “since I did not remove the hose, I am not 100%

Craig, That is good information, but, you know me....self-proclaimed protector of Amel systems! Please read my summary of why I believe in Amel's C-Drive design and service procedure: The C-Drive will

Dean and Jan Glad to hear you're underway. Just a thought on deck lights.... I have an LED tricolour at the masthead, but decided not to have LEDs on deck. I only use the deck lights when motoring

Drew, I looked at my photo again. I am 99% sure that the hose barb adapter is 1" pipe thread and 1" hose barb...that would connect to a 1" ID hose. Can someone verify this for Drew? CW Bill

Some time ago I asked SKF's engineering about this. Here's their reply to me: "Craig, My educated guess is that the seals are not an issue in this application. The problem is with the Bronze bushing

Alex, That's funny! I am the guy that always says, don't change Amel systems. But, if you look at Amel changes to the bimini on Maramu through the 55/64, you will see that Amel has been searching

Hi Drew, I replaced mine last year with 30 mm ID hose and also replaced the Whale Bilge Strainer (38mm) with non-return valve (Whale SB5865). I had to remove an inch or so of wire reinforcing and

Soraya & Thomas, When Bill Kinney wrote about the dry saltwater membranes, that was the first I heard about the existence of these. So, I cannot comment on any experience with them. I am not sure how