I always run the anchor washdown pump for 20 seconds, turn it off, and then immediately turn on the generator or Yanmar. Haven’t lost an impeller since I started doing this a few years ago. Mark

Chris, I have taken the photos and annotated them with the parts list. All of the fittings I used are standard NPT pipe fittings. In the case of the outlet fitting on the strainer, that is actually

I have had the same issue those motors are regularly back ordered mine took 2 months during this same time period two years ago Cheers Courtney Trippin 54 #101

We went through the same exercise 3 years ago. Only managed to remove the bottom cap, using a similar method. Couldn’t do the top cap no matter how hard we tried. Some permanent magnets had come

I have done this job several times, but each time the 54 never had the seals replaced since new. The issue I ran into was getting the lower unit separated from the motor. I had to seek out a sizeable

Hi Scott; We did replace the seals in 2018 at the Manoel Yard in Malta. We did not have any issues either, but had the seals and the yard replaced them for us. Typically I personally watch any

Has anyone replaced their bow thruster seals on the 54? We are on the hard and have the parts on hand but the boat yard declined the project so I may have to give it a go myself. Anyone try this? We

Dear Porter, the top cap was a real problem and appr. 2 hours work. Finally, I hung the lower end of the pipe under the boom so that the top cap is at the bottom. Then carefully place a screwdriver

Stefan I am heartily impressed you got the top cap off. How did you do it? I’d love to know and I know a few other who would too. Thanks. Porter Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS A54-152WhatsApp:+1 754

Dear Amelians, after a lot of work there is still a problem with the brake of the in-mast-furler. I disassembled the furling unit (it had no water inside; repaired also the motor etc.), but not

Hi Mike, The Amel packing is impregnated with what looks like PTEF. Professionals I have talked with recommend some kind of grease. It helps seal and helps you slide the packing into the gap

Should any grease be used when packing in the new material from Amel? Cheers, Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23

Hi Slavko, I just put it on with contact cement. I allowed the cement to dry on both surfaces and the carefully applied the laminate. I used a laminate roller, like a paint roller, but much harder,

Hi Eric, I was thinking to do the same but the carpenter I asked for advise said that I would need to use a press to glue veneer to the hatch. So hatch have to be removed. How did you do it? It looks

Hi Bill, No I did not. I used a teak patterned laminate. I replaced that veneer 8 years ago and with care it looks great. I guess in another 5 years I will have to do it again. But for now I am

Eric, Did you use 3M pre-glued and prefinished peel & stick veneer? Bill

Hi Scott, in the early days of producing them there were a few issues, these could have been from those. I am running a set of 8 g31 in the super maramu. Just coming up to 2 years. Would say around

Thank you Germain

Michael, I am not sure if they are worse. Given that Jamie was getting below 24 volts overnight after only a year, that sounds pretty bad though. Even our old gel batteries weren't that bad. My

Bill Kinney, maybe you could also 'chime in' regarding Firefly batteries. Are you still happy with them after 2-3 years? Dean SV Stella A54-154