I’ve seen some boats use an ordinary light timer, available in any hardware store. They crank it on when they use the water system, and it times out, shutting off the pump. There is also a device

Hi again Steve; I forgot to mention that we will be installing the Yacht Sentinel boat monitoring system that has many functions that it monitors such as Geofencing (Anchor drag), low battery,

Hi Mohammed, totally agree. I marvel and cringe at the complex electronic and electrical systems some people are adding. Not something for a boat intended for extended off shore sailing in remote

Hi Steve, in the first month of our ownership of Ocean Pearl a pin hole developed in the hot water cylinder. We were ashore and when we got back the fresh water pump was merrily running pouring water

Hello Steve; You make valid points. However, we feel that at some point, we must have standard operating procedures, that address issues like the one you mention. There are many systems on board

FRESH WATER SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM REQUEST FOR COMMENTS Amelians, I believe that there is a serious issue with the fresh water pump system on the Super Maramu and I would like your input. The

Hi all, Sorry to revive an old thread, but seeing Ibis still waiting for Porter's return to NZ prompted me. After being very impressed with the helm seat on Ibis last year, we had a new base

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Thanks for all the answers, Joerg. Very helpful. Last question - what's your procedure for taking down the Parasailor. Specifically, what AWA do you use, do you use the main to blanket the Parasailor

Yes, but many thanks. Good thing to check. Cheers. Joerg

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Joerg, I am sure you know this. The pressure knob on the control panel should be 100% anti-clockwise when flushing. Bill

Hi Barry, Sorry for late reply. As soon as I have a copy of the policy I will send you the requested information. However, so far nothing. This is the latest feedback I have from the agent:

Hi Bernd; We always use ours on an individual filter setting. We change out the used filter, when we service the engine and generator annually. We currently put about 200 hours on the engine

Thanks very much, Gary!

If your asking me, I have a caucus gauge on a T on the output of both filters. When the gauge reaches a certain vacuum reading, I switch filters. Also, if on a long motor passage, there is a sudden

Hi! How do you use your Racor? Just installed it on my SN . Meaning -when do you use a single filter? -when donyou use both? -when do you switch from one to the other?-- Bernd SN 119 / Cascais,

Hi Joerg: The video you posted appears to be about right of flush water. My flush system (the automatic timer one I built over a decade ago for my Dessalator 160 l/hr factory system, so as to never

Hi Mawgan, I sent you a messenger not so long ago after identifying you were sailing on SM here in Hong Kong thanks to the Amel Yacht Owner Group on Facebook. If after 5 years you are still looking

My boat is sheltering in place on the hard and the water maker has been pickled since November 2019. Dessalator instructions say that the maximum period of pickling is 6 months. After that, they