Correct, the Reg-on wire does turn on/off the alternator. I installed the manual in-line switch. I will, in fact, turn off the alternator manually during long motoring days, especially if it's sunny.

Paul, I generally try to keep it between 40-80% but yes, the Victron literature tells you to charge to 100% every month or two to allow the BMV-712 battery monitor to re-calibrate. I believe it also

Joerg, 1) I need to do more research when I get ready to wire my genset to start automatically, but I have heard that the Onan will shut itself down if it detects low oil pressure, over temperature on

Brent, Glad you found some value in it. I went through a lot of brain damage to get to where I am today, so no need for others to repeat my mistakes. Answers to your questions: 1) That is correct, 1

Here's a related problem- either a crack or deep scratch along the surface that seats the V-plug O-ring (see attached photo). Last haul out my oil also came out milky, but the propshaft seals were 4

Nick, I can't recall exactly, but 15k euros excluding the solar arch/panels/MPPT is probably about right. -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com

Jay and Dale, You shouldtouch base with Bill Rouse, a fellow Texan and Admiral in the Texas Navy. He isin the Houston area and could guide you through the process of getting a goodAmel.

Find this box in the engine room and you have found the circuit breaker for the anchor wash: Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Yacht Owners School (formerly Amel School) - Supporting Amel Owners 720 Winnie

My LG 315 panels consistently out perform their rating of 315w giving up to 350w. They are about 2.3 years old. I haven’t seen any degradation. Good Luck Nick. Now I’m looking at wind

Dear Amelians, A few months ago I changed on my SM 2k the light (the whole unit plus light) for the LPG switch on the 24 V panel. It is almost in the middle of the panel and difficult to get it fixed.

My wife and I will be in Annapolis Wed through Fri (boat show week). We're 1-2yrs from being in the market, and would love to meet Amel owners to learn more about your experiences - particularly with

AMEL 54 - Apsara experiences about Refit in Croatia?

My experience might be an outlier, but I had the best luck with the lowest price, Chinese panels, Trina, and a bad experience with the best, SunPower. After 4 years, the SunPower output 55%. They

Hello fellow Amel owners, In 2017 I purchased Amelia in Grenada and built a solar and wind arch. It has been great. I installed what was available at the time; namely two 265w mono panels measuring

Hi, Since we modified our WASI it digs deep, also through sea weeds and soft mud. We welded a shaped 6mm stainless plate beneath and filled the gap with lead and closer with ss. Now its 10kg+ more

Iris and I will be driving over to Annapolis for the show. If there’s a get-together for dinner and/or drinks, we’d like to join in. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM243 St Michaels, MD

Your Amel 54 will last for at least another 30 years. I plan to wait for next step in technology - probably in control devices. Peter Forbes Carango Amel 54 -035 La Rochelle -- Best wishes Peter

Hi Scott, Thanks for your extensive report on the Lithium conversion. Reading your post I notice the same challenge as I've been anticipating when moving to Lithium. Basically you want the batteries

Hi Paul, I don't know its technical description , but mastic is a general name for a sealant ( usually clear but can be white or black) , usually in a tube, like a rubbery glue, used to bed down

The Victron isolation transformer does not change frequency. It only up or down converts Voltage. It works great! Theo s/v Paloma Amel 50 #18