Hi Vlad and Dominique, AutoProps require regular maintenance. If you haven't done that in a couple of years, that may be your problem. There are some other threads on this forum that discuss this

When you installed your yanmar did you use a stock Vetus coupling or did you purchase it from Amel? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Hi Eric, The coupling needs to fit a 35mm shaft. The 60mm is what the coupling housing would go over and is the "hub" of the coupling. Thought that bit of info might be helpful. Not sure if it

Hi Dominique, I also have 75 HP YANMAR engine 4JH3-TE. I also can't develop more than 2200-2500 RPM. I am discussing this problem with Autoprop. I suspect that perhaps prop provides to much torque

Hello, I have been sailing from the Med [2015 !] with a damaged bumper fixed with white duct tape. I would like to do better. Who can provide a bumper now days? Is there any workaround/

Happy New Year 2017 Yanmar 4JH3-TE - 3600 hours - 1500 hours maintenance. A New Zealand mechanic replaced the injectors with Yanmar ones I provided and sourced in the US [Niemiec] Both mechanic and

If you place a zinc on the manifold and also leave the manifold connected to the bonding system, that zinc will be the closest zinc to all items in the bonding system and will deteriorate before the

316 SS is good, 316L is even better--if you can find it. The key with either is the quality of the welding. An equally good alternative is to make one from bronze pipe fittings. The exact shape isn't

Just a short update to advise you all of developments. Firstly if you are going to have problems on board Sint Maarten is the place to be! I found the motor burnt out and Electec had it re wound and

Hi Colin, Was the AC water pump working when you turned on a unit? If that doesn’t start the units will shut down in about 15 seconds.. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

I just received one from Emek made if 316ss. They make them better and cheaper than anyone. You will need an accurate detail drawing with dimensions. Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent from my

316 stainless if it can be found. On BeBe, SM 387 the green/yellow bonding wire is connected to the saltwater manifold. We do not have the refrigeration manifold. Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent

Hi every one; We seem to have a small leak in the secondary raw water manifold ( the one that feeds the refrigerator, water maker etc.). Since ours is 8 years old and have heard of boats this age and

Hello to all and Happy New Year, Can anyone tell me the inside and outside diameters of the sea water pump exit rubber hose? That is, the hose going from the raw water pump to the heat exchanger.

Good morning Porter, I originally mention my interest to have Olivier inspecting my vessel in March in Sint Maarten, therefore I am deleting with business issues and have delays on my side. I

I'm overwhelmed at the thoughtfulness and completeness of all of your responses! Thank you all so very much!! What a find this group is!! Unbelievable! My wife and I are planning to go to Martinique

Thanks for that info Dennis. We expect our 36 year old windlass to do the same at some stage. Did you order the new windlass from Amel? Warren SV Manon2 Sharki 15

Herbert We installed the Waeco 140 litre unit. I had to take out the platform the previous fridge stood on but is slides in just fine. The wooden door does go on the front but leaves the top section

If you decide to use Olivier, I may be interested as well for an in the water survey in the Caribbean. As I recall there were others who voiced interest as well - which would drive travel cost down.

Hi all Today I opened up all the 3 aircon units on Island Pearl II to take a closer look at the capacitators as after always working perfectly in the past, all three units developed the same problem