Hi All, I seem to have a fault with my Furuno GP-150 GPS unit, where it has stopped outputting NMEA0183 data on all ports. The fault results in position/time data appearing on neither the ICOM505

All; I have enjoyed this discussion and echo the thoughts of Olivier et al. I would also suggest that the genset on/charger on concept is a good idea when using the windlass as well. DC motors

Reudi; Thereare many aspects that affect the life of a diesel engine. If properly maintainedand regularly run under proper load it is not unusual for a diesel engine to runin the 15,000 to 20,000

Thanks a lot, I learned something important! Also from Olivier's response. Sincerely Ruedi Von: <amelyachtowners@...> on behalf of "'Mohammad Shirloo' mshirloo@... [amelyachtowners]"

Hello Olivier and Forum Thanks a lot for your advice and it perfectly make sense what you say. I was not thinking of this Voltage aspects! BTW, Do you have an ideas what is the average lifetime of

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Thanks for the great comments. There is at last 5 liters last time I checked so I doubt it cold be the AC unit, but I'll check it anyway. I had not thought about the shower fresh water lines, just

Thank’s Guys, You reminded me also to chase Paul up too. He replied to me that he will organize when he returns from his holiday on 6th July. I will be ordering through Nance and Underwood in

Hi Bill. Not sure how much water you are talking about. The aft AC unit drains condensation into the gray water system. If that pan’s drain is occluded, the condensate water could overflow and

Simply incredible, these responses. They are so very appreciated. I learn so much from this forum, it’s about worth the price of admission! Thank you all. So much Porter and Helen S/V Ibis Amel

Bill, One place where a fresh water supply leak will drain to where you are finding water is from the lines that supply the shower. You might want to remove the cover over those lines and inspect the

Have you confirmed that it is NOT an AC condensation leak? It is a common issue that the plastic condensate collection box under the evaporator coil, cracks and leaks. Also, there is an easier way to

Hello all AMEL 54 owners, there is indeed a thermic switch on the bow-thruster motor. It is connected to one of the carbon brushes. If you have already had it stop the motor, several times, or you

I have contacted Paul from Bamar USA. He responded very quickly although he is away for holidays. He will look into this when he gets back (July 6th). He thinks he can serve me as well at the latest

I have SM 141 from 1995. My current problem is a fresh water leak somewhere in the aft head. Some time back I noticed that there was a freshwater accumulation in the cavity under the entrance to the

Reudi; Themain reason to run the Genset while using the bow thruster is not to reduce theload on the batteries. Putting out 400-500A for short bursts will not have asignificant negative effect on

Thanks for all your thoughtful responses. This is a great forum and I have learned a lot within a short time about AMEL. I love it! Here some comments on your responses: I’m not using the bow

I did this in January. New furlers from Paul at a great discount. Installed in Fort Lauderdale with Nance and Underwood. It’s very reassuring to have renewed confidence in the boat. The possibility

Hi Peter and all, Attached pictures of the 4 relays we currently have installed on our A54. We couldn't find any references for the brushes. Pls let us know if you have made any progress on this since

HelloArno; Theoffer through Paul is available until 6/30/18. We have just ordered two ofthem. In ouranalysis and talking to others who have installed them, it made sense to do itnow. The pricing