Mark, I have seen that 2nd O ring photo before. I do not remember where I saw it, but I think it is wrong. I took a photo of the V Plug/Bolt from Amel right after I unwrapped it. Here it is: There

Hi Nick, I had the same issue after leaving Martinique for the state last year. The CAT pumps are built in the USA and are rebuildable, however I was not able to find a dealer in the USA to rebuild

Hi all, I have some confusion about sealing the C-drive drain plug used with the Spurs linecutter. I re-installed the plug with an O-ring and a Dowty washer (the metal washer with a rubber insert)

I have used bronze and so was the old broken ones. -- Gerhard Mueller Amel Sharki #60 Currently Kalamata, Greece

Paul, I had put this list together to help reference all the seals on Aletes. I cannot guarantee its exhaustiveness nor 100% accuracy, but it may be a start for you. If anyone has corrections or

Jeremy, You created a nice alternative BUT. It looks like you used steel washers. The original washers were aluminum as is the rest of the car. Using dissimilar metals is inviting galvanic

Hi Brian You'd be welcome aboard but we must depart on the 11/3 in order to hit our weather opening southbound. I know there are a couple of other Amels around the area and I hope you can get

Paul, People use the term "Pulley Puller" and "Bearing Puller" interchangeably. They are similar tools and sometimes either one can be used to do the same job but in this case you really need a

Ask. Maud I think AMEL has all you need..... Arthur Skickat från min iPhone

No, Elja, just the top and bottom plates. The cast aluminum plates that are easily broken when servicing the gear boxes. In my experience, the gear boxes and gears are in good shape, but can’t be

Rustoleum cold galvanize spray over the proper 2 part epoxy primer. Has a lot of zinc 10$ plus primer

Hi Kent, Which parts did you have made ? 3-D printing could play a huge role in replacing parts that are no longer in production. Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Greece

I thought I saw a list of various lip seals needed for the Amel SM, but now I can't find it. I'm doing overhaul of a few things and thought I should order a collection of Lip seals for now a future

He Paul , It is not realy dificult , but you need good tools and 4-5 hours and a little know how , For me this do a frind of mine incloudit the black rings . If you like i will ask him to do it

I used the NMEA 0183 out at the Raymarine Autopilot to read Mag HDG heading by Actisense NGW-1 (actually I build my own but does the same, only better software). The actisense bridge sends the mag HDG

I have a small oil leak on the Desalateur Cat HP Pump. I am wondering if others have found this issue and possible solutions. I have not yet taken it out and had a good look. I am hesitant to take it

He Kent , you print the gaer boxes ? Best Elja Röllinghoff SM Balu Von meinem iPhone gesendet

Yes Brent. For the reasons you enumerate the right place for the flux gate compass is low down and central as possible. Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Bill, a fluxgate isn’t a proprietary Raymarine term. It is a relatively simple device consisting of iron cores surrounded by primary and secondary copper windings. It is used to determine the

Has anyone tried simply rubbing marine grease on the prop every 2 - 3 months? I have been told that this works well for periods up to about 3 months. Haven’t tried it myself yet… James SV