Wolfgag: Some years back I did the same test and got no alarm. I removed the vacuum switch (at the top of a loop of copper tubing mounted in a difficult access point on the fuel tank wood trim. It

Christian Alby, Thanks for the information. I would also like to replace these valves on my Maramu as well so this is very helpful. I found a listing on Amazon.fr as shown below. Can you tell me

Hello to the group, This time by testing the sea-strainer alarm ( shortly closed the valve for the inlet) I heard no Alarm. Can I clean the switch or do I have to replace it ?.Flush the tube

This just came across my desk. I don't know anything about it other than what the promotional materials say, although a little digging shows they have been around for a while. For those Amel sailors

hello replaced all 3 in Canet at 'Plomberie du Littoral (small retailer) brought part & checked in Template they use for identification of threads part called 'tête universelle de robinet

also looking for these as mine are leaking a little so any help much appreciated All the best Miles Vintage Maramu 162

Has anyone been able to find replacement tap valve cartridges for the galley taps?  I'm pretty certain they are a metric size (I think the thread is M18 fine) and everything in UK is BSP standard. 

Hi Mark, Make sure you also have the document that shows the boat is in the "Entrepot" (what you call bond, I think). They may want to see that as well if you tell them the stuff is repair parts for

Paul, I do not think flushingthe system as is or letting BB sit in the system is going to be adequate toclean the inside of the heat exchanger. If this is partially clogged it willneed to be

Arno, Thanks! We haveour boat docs, customs clearance, and receipts showing purchases for Cream Puff.Hopefully this will be enough to satisfy the agent. We are bringingin a variety of spare

Relax, Bill! Of course there's more you can do than just taking the mechanics word for it, and very simply, too. As the saying goes, "when in doubt, read the directions." Cheers, Craig ---In

I have just run the engine long enough to run BB through the raw water side, then shut down the engine and let it sit overnight. Then run the engine with raw water to flush the B.B. out of the

Many thanks to all who replied for all your good avdvice. So on balance it looks like I need to circulate barnacle buster and/or saltaway through the the system from the raw water intake to the

Hi Alan, Thanks for your input on this. I have just had a long conversation with the Leece-Neville distributor here in the UK. I described all the symptoms you know about, and that I have raised

James, Exactly. I didn't want to be the one to say it. I have a friend that goes through sails in 5 years, but puts almost zero hours on his engine. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander

Hello Karen, What Amel do you own?

James, I have the roller and still have chafe, There is a multitude of reasons why the sail may contact the spreader and I think chafe gear is a good idea. I only asked for suggestions as I could only

Hi Mark, We live on Curacao. Potentially you will have some problems here. This Island is not known for it's flawless organization. Although you are able to get your parts "tax-free" on your boat the

Good morning Mark, Have you look at noon site: http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Curacao?rc=Formalities#Clearance Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

Hi Nick, Agree you found the "fault". It is the alternator. BUT I very much doubt that it is a diode "leaking" to the frame. It's more likely to be a breakdown in the insulation somewhere...it could