Thanks a lot Danny, interesting way to solve it, will keep that in mind. I just remember the hose was really hard to move and manipulate, not very flexible.

Thx Paul. this said, it sounds like a different issue as my pump was working well for many days and suddenly stopped. But maybe your procedure would solve it the same way. What do you mean filling

Hi Paul, It is a simple reed contact, example Meeder. Costs like 99 cents. Better order some spare, as the windlass is quite exposed to saltwater. When connected to the wire, dip it in sikkaflex or

Hi Dave, True confession, I have twice furled the headsail with the ballooner halyard in place. (I could say I was distracted by difficult “emergency” conditions, but that does not substitute

Yes, the 54 and SM are different in terms of chain counters. I’m pretty sure the SM “button” on the windlass is not magnetic, the proximity sensor only requires a metal counter. -- Tom

Hello Mark and Nicky, Welcome aboard!!! If I had your situation, I would think more of an overhaul than Beta. Lots of spare parts available through Parts4engines.com. If after analysis, an engine

Ah....54...no sorry I jumped the gun a bit there....you have a different windlass system to us. I should be more careful, I only know about SMs Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

A little over a year ago we re-powered Feierabend with a Beta 85 from the original Perkins M80T. Now we use less fuel, get significantly more torque, and have a quieter ride when we have to motor.

Mostly you need a new magnet in the gipsy to count the length on the counter Wolfgang Weber SY Elise Amel 54 /162

Hi Craig, As soon as I can get back on board I will put your advice to good use and post the result Thank you all Paolo SM 454 Whisper Inviato da iPad

Hi Bill and Paul, The man who is running Caraibe Refrigeration from the office upstairs is not connected to the downstairs business Caraibe Marine. I can confirm that he is the tall French man who

To conclude this. I called Cay Electronics, my local Mastervolt dealer/installer. They didn't have the Magic 24/12/20 DCDC charger but recommended a Victron 24/12/25 instead. I mention I have one of

Many thanks Attika. Paul Dowd Managing Director FGPS International DWC LLC UAE: +971 (0)567 841 061 UK: +44 (0)7710 466619 skype: pauldowd www.fgps.com This e-mail (including attachments)

We have just taken Nunky on her maiden voyage from Antibes to Almerimar over 5-6 weeks and we have loved the whole experience. The boat just feels so safe. Now that we have some experience of the boat

Looks like you've found the problem, Billy. My understanding is that the Amel 55 initially did not have this DC to DC charger, with the engine alternator being the sole charging source for the

I have done something very similar to what Gary posted, actually got the idea from Gary when I ran across him at Cape Charles, however, I bought two swim noodles and put it across the entire area.

Hi Alexis, If your pump is anything like the one on a A54 then the main weak-spot of this pump are the valves. These are flat flappy discs with one straight edge where it is clamped to the body. These

Paul If you have the Lewmar chain counter maybe the attached Manual will help. I think it is quite different from the SM Chain Corrente counterManual-… Roque Attika A54 -117 Paraty Brasil Em seg,

Hello Paul. The Amel 54 uses a vertical capstan Lewmar windlass with an integral chain counter as part of the system. It is entirely different than the Pouchon supplied counter on the Lofrans

Many thanks again Rink for this useful advice. I will follow it when I return to the boat. Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada