Hi Eric, Not sure if I am using the reply system properly. I sent you a link but not sure if it went through. Guess i need a little tutorial in how to use the forum and the back channel system as

Hi James, A furling headsail, if it is to be used partly furled must have a properly shaped and constructed foam pad at the luff. Many sail makers use a rope sewn in just behind the luff as an

Hi, is there anyone who has experienced the change from Autoprop to fix Propeller. I cannot bring up the engin to 3500 T/min as it was with the Autoprop. Is this normal ? SAMANTHA SM 2000 #407

John, It seems like I had the same issue on my 1992 SM 80hp prima engine. I got all the parts from : https://www.parts4engines.com/perkins-prima-m50-m60-m80t-500-series/?sort=featured&page=2 It

John, this is a common problem to this engine and occurs if the water pump flange is mounted without beeing aligned (not centered). It has to be aligned with a special tool available from Volvo. If

John, That is great that the oil pressure is still good. Could the shavings from the wearing pump drive components plug the ability of the lubricating oil to flow back to the oil pan? The only

Thanks James but oil pressure is good and we change oil every 100 hours and the oil filter. Also the engine uses little oil between changes It’s a puzzle ! Best John

John, This is just a guess since I am not familiar with this particular engine. I am wondering if you might have a lubrication issue that is causing accelerated wear? Do you know if your oil

Danny, Some great discussion! I am curious about how deep you feelnthat you can reef a well made Genoa and still have good shape? Also, I was wondering your thoughts on how much using a well

Hi Rick, Do you have a link? Are you a CCA member? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Hey Duane, the cruising club of America has some guides for the Candian maritimes. I've never used them. They're not like the chart books that Maptech produces for the US coast. Those are awesome.

Seckin - I had this same problem happen to me just a month ago while sailing. Not having a spare, I took the bearing module off the mast head unit while at anchor, and disassembled down below. I

Rick, I heard from Maud today. She just came back from vacation , and her assistant dropped the ball with my order. She is usually very prompt. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Seckin, Your B&G 213 Mast Head Unit (MHU) is probably original and over 20 years old. Others are correct that the speed sensor needs to be replaced because the tiny bearing is bad. The speed sensor is

Rudolph, I have SM 243. When I was having problems with low rpm with my old 78HP VolvoTMD22 (with both the Amel-supplied AutoProp and spare fixed prop), I called Brunton's (AutoProp) who said mine

You have a number of things ptobably affecting your performance. That motor is not original and may be cavitating that prop which was designed for less hp and less rpms. The AutoProp does auto-pitch

Rudolf, If your turbohas gone kaput, normally the tell tale signs are black smoke AND limited RPM. Youwill really notice the black smoke over 2000 rpm. With bestregards, Mark

Hello, I have lost one wing of the Auto-Prop Propeller, Now I am traveling with the fix-Propeller, Amel had suplied with the boat. I am surprised, that I canot increase the tours/ min higher than

Good morning all, My 1991 Santorin has a Perkins Prima 50 hp diesel of about 13000 hours. It runs like a sewing machine, has been serviced with new oil and filter every 100 hours and has a written

Rick, We're interested in "maybe" going as far north as Nova Scotia, is there a cruising guide you would recommend in particular? Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477