Hi Joerg, I'm not sure how the bilge is designed on a A55 but I only use the Kärcher in the bilge-pit itself, for the A54 there is no insulation there and keeping the water-level low to begin with,

Arlo, I was wondering how you were measuring the OD on your stuffing box and stern tube? I have always sized my hose to the root or the base/pipe OD of the fitting which does not include the

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When Judy and I were still cruising, she told me it was a dirty job and "someone" had to do it. I used a wet vac also, but anyone who knows me, knows I use a wet vac for lots of things. Best, CW Bill

Ready to accept any and all😀 Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School - www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970

Hey there Danny. I called them today and they dont have any 4 or 5 ply in stock of that size...they are doing some research for me. Great place as I have bought hose there before and appreciate the

Great minds think alike. Your comment about the tides hose use with a traditional stuffing box and the additional resistance was exactly my concern as well. I called Tides technical support this

Nice tip Joerg and Bill thanks Regards, Paul... Sent from my iPhone

Thanks, Arno, for this post. I, too, have been using a wet vac and Kaercher to get the bad stuff out of the bilge. But I found that the Kaercher makes a bit of a mess with dirty water mist

For those that are interested: Shop Vac: https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-0880-20-18-Volt-Cordless-Vacuum/dp/B001AHMQ90/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=milwaukee+m18+shop+vac&qid=1576267974&sr=8-1 Pressure

Hello Arno, I also this year went on the same treasure hunt and found the same items, amazing. I first had the issue of a regular smelly bilge and Engine room but was trying chemicals, then one day

Arlo, I was wondering if it might be a good idea to ask Tides if the hose you are ordering is meant for use with the traditional stuffing box? I could be wrong but it appears that the hose in the

Arno, A portable wet dry vac that can suck up screw drivers out of the bilge? It sounds like you may possibly have found the Ultimate “Amel Vacuum”! Bill R. has pointed out many times on the

This is a very good process! Thank you Arno! We would like a high pressure water sprayer (looking for a small one) but good dockside pressure can work as well. A little simple green overnight in

Most of us really like our Amels. We like the clever way it has been thought out and such. However some choices have their drawbacks. My least favorite parts to clean on our 54 are the Grey water

I called Tides this morning and they plan to ship the hose to me today for delivery tomorrow. Anyone know what size flax to use with the stock stuffing box ?

As a Sharki owner (163) I spoke to Bill Rouse about adding sections in for Maramu’s and Sharki’s. He thought it might be a good idea. If you perform repairs you need to document the steps you

Amazonhose.com. it’s in north miami.