I did follow David's directions for disassembling the bowthruster and removed the motor with the drive shaft attached. The machine shop here used a 100 ton hydraulic press to remove the splined

Has anyone had problems with the salt-water manifold rotting out? This is the manifold that connects to the electric head pumps, the watermaker, the anchor wash, and the A/c pump via the sea

For whatever it is worth Vitus makes a simlar pump that looks like a replacement. You might want to check that out. Keep on pump"in.... Richard SM 209 Challenge in Antigua --- agav8ter

<edmundsteele@...> wrote: Hello Ed, Thanks for the reply. Yes it is the power pump. The motor is fine and it is making the diaphram "stroke". I have already pulled the suction hose and cleaned it.

Tony, I assume that you mean the power bilge pump. First see if the motor is running. If so, see if the pump diaphragm is being depressed in a reciprocal manner by the motor. I have had a pump where

Hello all, I checked the "seach feature" and did mnot come up with an answer. My bilge pump just stopped pumping (SM#266). Does anyone know where I can purchase an overhaul kit for the pump in the

Is any one familiar with the Split Lead Antenna http://www.gamelectronicsinc.com/ssb.htm Would like to install this on my Amel 54 Thanks David --------------------------------- You

David and Craig, Thank you so much for your prompt responses. I would love to go with Craig's treatment but unfortunately I can see through the bolt holes with a flashlight and observe that the

Ed, Before you go to a lot of possibly unnecessary trouble - don't give up! Keep on with the WD40 soaking and rather than trying to "jerk" things loose by running the thruster or banging the electric

I had SM # 325 and had the exact same problem ! I now have an Amel 54 Windmiller II. I will be sailing in the Med Red Ralley departing 1st May from Finike. Now to your BIG Problem Before I

I have just returned to SV DoodleBug SM #331 which is currently "on the hard" at Marmaris, Turkey. I attempted to perform a routine 24 month service on the bow-thruster in order to replace the seals

Gary, Take a look at the compatibility of titanium and other metals. As I remember it of way at the end of the galvanic scale. Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite ' _____

here is the USA Calpeda pump distributor . Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite

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Richard, Thanks for the advice and tips. We are pretty excited to be getting the Amel. I'm glad we can just retap larger. Cheers, Dave and Jean --- Richard Piller <richard03801@...> wrote:

Are you sure the threads are stripped?? I fitted a new zinc once, a slightly different one than Amel supplied, and thought I had stripped the threads, when in fact the bolt wasn't long enough to

David, when you re-tap the threads keep the apes away one and two you will have to drill the zinks oversize to fit the new bolts. That most likely will mean: 1- get an inch tap that is larger then

Retap it to the next size and drill out the hole in your zinc. BK - SV "Popeye" Maramu 91 ( which is for sale! )

We surveyed the Maramu, hull#29, yesterday. One of the boatyard apes managed to break loose or strip the threads inside the rudder where the bolt holding the zinc attaches. Anyone had this happen? How

Hello Gary, Our SM #266 also has 10MM. If you are in the BVI see Golden Hind Chandelry, I replaced my chain there for approximatly $2.00 per foot (I don't remember the exact amount) I took the