James, The majority of us have probably only owned one Amel. A lucky few will have upgraded to a newer model. There is much expertise in this group about each model, but I don’t think there is a

Not quite sure what details would help. Just want to know from the group that knows the most about Amels, pros cons of the 53 vs the 54 for someone who is shopping. Is the 54 obviously better and

Not quite sure what details would help. Just want to know from the group that knows the most about Amels, pros cons of the 53 vs the 54 for someone who is shopping. Is the 54 obviously better and

James, I think youneed to provide more detail if you want helpful answers. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising - Tahiti,

How man 53 owners would trade up for a 54 if money were no object. Why or why not? Very interested in a 54 but maybe a better choice to keep the extra 200g and get a 53? Thanks for your help

Correction: 4405-143A

Well, to add more pain to this refrigerator pump problem, I just received my latest Flojet 4404-143 pump. It is a 12 volt pump. I recall others confirming that the voltage output from the Frigoboat

Are you talking about the thread shown in the picture below? I am not 100% sure because the print is really small, but it looks like it is 55mm x 3.5 Thread Pitch from this diagram: To be 100% sure

Does anybody know the thread size in the center of the top gearbox input shaft of the C drive on a super maramu 2000? The thread has damage and needs to be tapped again so we can press the coupling

I replace my membranes when I see the TDS tests showing higher than "normal" levels or the water tastes a bit salty. I have found it important to actually test with a meter vs. relying on the built-in

Denis - I am a little confused. Desslator said that both motors turn at the same speed on the pump due to pulley differences, so I'm not sure how the 230v motor flows more water than the 24v? Maybe

Jamie - how long do your membranes last? I presume you're replacing once TDS goes above a certain limit? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com

Thanks! For energy saving purposes, going forward, we will try to use the 24v DC motor whenever possible but it's good to have the 230v AC as a backup. We replaced the entire water maker not too long

Hello, Concerning the Dessalator DUO 100, the information I have gathered : - the 230V motor is more efficient and the good flow in the membranes keep them in good conditions for longer (4000h versus

Almost wish I had the duo system after looking at those numbers. I only have the 230 VAC version.,,,,,,, The good news is that it has been pretty reliable - the only issue I had was the mounts for the

Hello, We got the same Duo 100. It was compleatly falling apart after only 300h of use when we got Vela Nautica. We gave it a compleat refit what included an one DIN grade stronger AC Motor because

Hi Bill. Yes, I'm referring to the manual furler that the winch handle goes in. I don't know how you could add oil with it in place. Mine had never been serviced, and hearing about the shearing off of

We have a Desslator Duo 100 that runs on either 24v DC or 230v AC. According to the specs and our own measurements, the 24v motor draws 600watts and the 230v motor draws 1100watts! The AC motor draws

To help redirect this thread back to the topic :) : March Pumps responded and their shafts are round and either 1/4 inch = 6.35mm 3/8 inch = 9.525mm We just need to find an adapter that can take a

Hi Kent and Iris, Thanks much for the info. I just want to confirm that when you say you serviced the manual furler you are referring to the unit at the bottom of the main sail where you insert the