Hi Herbert, I’ve contacted the pump manufacturer and the pump is no longer in production and they have ceased producing serving kits. I’m also interested in a source for the flap valve but am now

Hi Oliver Lots of interesting and useful information- you hinted in your video about the reasoning of using a single battery management system rather than each battery having an integrated BMS I am

Like many, I have used contractors to do work on our A54 that we either don't have the time, skills nor tools to do ourselves. This is simply delegation and leveraging our time because we don't want

Herbert, I believe that SAV at Amel has the flaps and diaphragm. Best, CW Bill Rouse Yacht School (formerly Amel School) - Supporting Amel Owners 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832)

Thanks very much for this folks I’ll hunt the rubber insert when next on board but I’ve not seen it yet. I’ve also failed to spot any section that allows a lift to remove I’ll double check

Oliver, This is very interesting. We are presently just across the Guadiana River near Ayamonte in Spain, so if you are in the south of Portugal would it be possible to meet up so we can learn

Hi Herbert What about changing the pump for the electric Lavac Vacuum Toilet Pump? Available for 12v and 24v. See Lavac spare parts here: https://blakesandtaylors.co.uk/lavac-spares-42-c.asp I have

Hello, I went lithium with my A54 and use it since about 10 month now. Its an 100% improvement to our Vela Nautica since we live long term on her and most times anchored. Since then our generator

Hello Herbert, I needed to replace my flap valves as well but did not have any spares. I found out you dont need any kit. I used an truck tire tube, thickness similar to the flaps. Take the old

Hi Amelians, I know that has been already a topic... I need to replace the "flaps" of the AMFA bilge pump (see foto) . Does anyone know a source where I can order these (in Europe)? Does anyone

Kent, Many thanks for that. I may touch base with you nearer the time once I’m in a position to act on this, hopefully early in the new year. Cheers, Paul Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi -

Hi Joerg, Thank's for your info on the Parasailor. I have attached a photo of my bowsprit. I would not have the light weight sail up when using the Parasailor. My thought is that if the Parasailor was

Hi Paul, I have an Iridium phone and their Axcess unit to connect my laptop, phone or iPad for data via Bluetooth. The phone is good for voice and texts and can be grabbed quickly in the event of an

Hi all, Thank you for the recommensations. I need to make a decision... Theo. s/v Paloma Amel 50 #18.

Hi all, I’m looking at changing my KVH TracPhone V3 for an Iridium system. If anyone is interested in taking the KVH please contact me on paul dot dowd at fgps.com. I am also looking for

Hi Ian and Margaret, Sure. My email is Mark_Pitt at brown.edu. Mark

Hi Barry, there have been several Parasailor threads recently. Please check out my posts on using the Parasailor with the "Tacker". If you do, you won't need a bow sprit. I don't find I need a bow

Mark, can we talk via PM? I'm interested in your experience with the Schengen rules. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 US East Coast

Hi, We loved our year long stay at the Sifredi Marina on the charming island of Carloforte, off the southwest corner of Sardinia. There were four Amel’s there when we left in 2017. It does not

...Marina Cala del Sole in Licata South Sicily... Max SM PATCHOULI