I’m following this topic with interest. First, the seacocks need to be bonded and protected by the sacrificial anode. I’m a new Amel owner and learning about its electrical system right now.

Thanks guys! Glad to hear the arch and panels were set up properly. I think I'll remove the MPPT grounding to the generator and call it a day. I was unsure of making that connection in the first

SM Main mast furler foil sheered at base just above the gear box (see pictures). This metal fatigue event rather spoilt our Chinese NY cruise yesterday. The actual sheer occurred when furling the

Thanks James! I've looked into all of those things except the internals of the injection elbow. I'll definitely check that as soon as I can. I'll give the muffler a double check while I'm at it. I'll

Terrible! We went in there for fuel. It seemed like a great hurricane hole! I guess the best protection from a CAT 4 or 5 hurricane is about 100 NM............ ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

will do! Haven't decided how long I will stay... minimum 1 week, but if I find a reasonable place, longer to sell the rest of the boat parts...

Not sure the attachment will show, here are a few pictures post Irma. You can see how destroyed what this marina. Reminder: Irma was a Category 5 and it was a direct hit.

Please drop by Kimberlite, possibly Betty and I will be on island at that time. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376

Hi, I am very happy leaving Kimberlite at Island Water World marina. It is inexpensive compared to other marinas, Currently there are 2 Amel's there. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376

Being new to my SM2000 I was surprised at the lack of instrumentation for the generator. Having had 2 generator equipped boats that had oil pressure, temp. and A/C load I am curious if all SM are

Hello, excuse my poor spelling in English! We took the Indonesian rally but didn't really follow since we where 60 boats register and for safety reasons seperate from the group since many many

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Hi Mike, We too have analuminum arch. It is not bonded since it is not in constant contact with saltwater. IMO – the MPPTshould not be connected to anything other than the solar panels and

I write as IBIS is on the hard in Opua, we’re back in the USA for a spell and then back to Opua and to Fiji then west in May-June. My principle request to other Amelians is were looking for any

Hi Courtney, We have been living in the marina of Fort Louis, Marigot for several months now. Last year we lived for 8 months here as well. Although the marina is a bit of a mess, as location it is

Hi Mike, We have a stainless arch with 3 solar panels on it and none of it is grounded. You may know also that the masts and rigging on an SM are not grounded either. The only ground (Bonding)

Hi Everyone, I've done some searching but haven't found a definitive answer. I'm curious for those of you with solar panels mounted on an aft arch (mine is aluminum)... do you have any grounding in

Thanks so much for the information Alexandre I will be there near the end of March Cheers Courtney

Good to know. I’m surprised they had much damage. The place is down a long canal, and completely surrounded..... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Sorry Leo, somehow I missed your earlier response about the seal dimensions (SD 20x26x4 radial). Thanks! Bill - can you or anyone else out there confirm that the basic procedure and seal size is the