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Re: Yanmar 24 volt alternator make/model

Alan Leslie
 

Hi Neils,
The 24V alternator is a Leece Neville 8SC 175A alternator with an inbuilt regulator, unless a previous owner has modified it like ours to have an external regulator.
How do you know that its not charging? No amps on the Xantrex monitor ?
If the red light isn't on then maybe you have an issue with the connection between the alternator output and the batteries.
I would check all the connections, particularly the heavy cables for tightness first.
Then use a multimeter to check the voltage at the alternator across the big cables when the motor is running.
If its over 28 volts then the alternator is working, if its not then the re is an issue with the alternator...and it maybe be only the regulator, which is replaceable.
Go to the Leece-Neville alternator page for this model 8SC,
Prestolite - Leece Neville

 

 
there's a lot of information there .....
Cheers
Alan
Elyse SM437
 
Yanmar 24 volt alternator make/model

Niels Hauerslev <niels.hauerslev@...>
 

Hi, as a new owner, I am having trouble with the 24 Volt alternator not charging.
The red lamp on 24 Volt panel does not light up at any time, showing fault, so tried to hook up a 24 Volt G4 bulb to the "red light" wires, just to check if the lamp was OK, but still no light comes on...
Does anyone know the make/model of the 24 Volt alternator, sitting on the Yanmar 4JH on a SM2000?? I think I will get a new one, and get the old one repaired for spare. The sticker on the alternator is gone.
Thanks a billion!
Niels
Bigouz SM2000 #351
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] EFOY fuel cell

Bill Kinney <greatketch@...>
 

I’ll emphasize one point just because it is really important. 

Installing a methanol powered device in your engine room, or anywhere below deck on a boat, or even storing methanol below deck raises very serious issues.  I am sure you can find someone on the internet who will tell you it is ok, but it is NOT.  

By many measures methanol is more dangerous to handle than gasoline.  It has a much wider concentration range at which it will explode, and requires much less energy to ignite.  Methanol vapors in a confined space are more dangerous even than propane.  An Amel engine space is not designed with the electrical standards, spark suppression, automatic ventilation and other features needed to handle any fuel more volatile than diesel.

If you decide to go ahead with this, be sure you have someone who understands the issues review the installation.

Handling flammable materials on a boat can be done safely--witness the large number of gasoline powered boats--but it is very serious business, and not something to be done lightly or in ignorance of the issues.

Bill Kinney
SM #160, Harmonie
Highlands, NJ
“Ships and men rot in port."





On Jul 14, 2016, at 06:34, danielmfrey63@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:


Thanks for all your inputs.

I have no personal experience, but the advantages / disadvantages of the EFOY are said to be:

+ works completly quiet in the background
+ delivers the complete amount of energy for one day
+ easy installation
+ no arches for solar panels / no platforms for wind gens / no interference with the beautiful silhouette of a Super Maramu or a Santorin...
+ batteries are charged constantly and gently
+ Independent from weather (wind, sun)
+ can be removed from the boat within 30 minutes and installed in an other boat
+ with 1 fuel can a boat can be in a bay without starting the engine or the gen
+ no maintenance costs

- proprietary fuel necessary
- fuel expensive
- fuel must be bought and transported at a still limited network of shops (no post delivery, not to be transported in airplanes, etc.)
- fuel dangerous (poisonous and easily inflammable)
- rel. high initial Investment for the engine
- limited lifetime of the engine (approx. 6000 hours)
- not enough energy to run air conditioning, or other energy consuming devices on the long run

But that is all only theory. Therefore I asked the - shy - question whether any AMEL owner has personal experience.

Best - Daniel
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Joe Nance
 

Hi Bill,

Yes, I need to learn to read my Xantrex meter more fully.  I'm not sure if this gives me all of the info I should have.

This information you have provided is excellent.

Thank you!

Joe

On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 9:02 AM, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Joe,

The capacity of our 7.5 Onan is about 30 amps. Our 160 liter Dessalator will pull about 15 amps. Also, remember that when AC compressors start there is a momentary surge in current.

Use the following as a guide when loading your Onan Generator. I have a Volt/Amp/Hertz meter that I always monitor whether on shore power or on generator. There are several available. I use it to check shore power before I turn anything on.

7.5 Onan Model MDKAV Generator

Equipment      Watts      Amps
Clothes Washer cold water 460 2
Dish Washer 2162 9.4
A/C Heating each 1288 5.6
A/C Cooling each 759 3.3
A/C water pump 506 2.2
Hot Water Heater 506 2.2
Microwave 1380 6
Microwave + Grill 2990 13
30 Amp Charger @ max 1610 7
100 Amp Charger @ max 2530 11
Dessalator 3450 15

Bill
BeBe 387
Trinidad
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Joe Nance
 

Alexandre,

I will follow your installation of the multi meter.  I do have a Xantrex meter installed which I have not fully learned how to read yet, especially while the generator is running or hooked to shore power.

Thank you!

Joe

On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 7:08 AM, Alexandre Uster von Baar uster@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Good morning Joe

You should consider installing a Blue Sea AC Multimeter Installation or similar device like many owners have done already.
This will help you to determine how many amp you are using.

I am in the process to document the installation.
http://nikimat.com/blue_sea_ac_multimeter_8247.html
Hope to be done in 2 weeks (busy with work and other things).

Sincerely, Alexandre
SM2K #289 NIKIMAT
Club Nautico de San Juan, Puerto Rico

--------------------------------------------
On Wed, 7/13/16, Joe Nance cloudstreet100@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator
To: amelyachtowners@...
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 10:30 PM


 









Great advice Ben.  I was going
off of a little voice in my head that seemed to tell me
"It is much better for the generator to load it up
while running it."  Guess I overdid it.
What an amazing asset this Group
is!
Thanks
again!
On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at
11:04 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@...
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>
wrote:















 









Same exact thing happened to me.  Battery
charger, all three are airs plus water maker exceeded
capacity .  Might try with two airs on or one or maybe
start water maker first as it has high surge load when high
pressure pump kicks in.  

Ben DriverLa Bella
 VitaSM #347
Sent from my
iPad
On Jul 13,
2016, at 10:45 PM, Joe Nance cloudstreet100@...
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>
wrote:
















 






Ben,
Problem solved!
I had no idea that was
there.
Thank you very
much!
Joe
On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at
10:39 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@...
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>
wrote:















 









You blew breaker on generator.  On back
side of control box is 30 amp breaker you need reset 

Ben DriverLa Bella
 VitaSM #347


Sent from my
iPad
On
Jul 13, 2016, at 10:34 PM, cloudstreet100@...
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>
wrote:
















 






Hello,
Tonight as I was charging
my batteries using the Onan generator I was also running 3
AC units.  Everything was running fine.  I turned on my
160L watermaker and was letting it go through it's 2
minute warm up.  As I was doing this I noticed a change in
sound either in the generator or the AC, couldn't tell
which.  A few seconds later all of the 220V appliances shut
down and I saw immediately that the green light on the 220V
panel had gone out.  I shut everything down and checked the
220V circuit breaker in the cabinet above the sink.  It was
still in place but I shut it down and turned it back on.  I
checked the reset and it seemed fine. The generator starts
and runs fine but is not supplying any 220V power.  I let
things sit for 30 minutes or so to see if I could get a
reset but still no power when I start the
generator.
Can I get your help
please? 
Joe
NanceSV
CloudStreetAmel
#331

















































































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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] EFOY fuel cell

Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
 

Daniel,

Maybe this is a question that is more appropriate for the "experts in everything" at Cruisers Forum [http://www.cruisersforum.com/]. Try posting your question there.

I did a quick search of Cruisers Forum and found over 1,000 postings mentioning EFOY.

There are some "real" experts there and I am sure that you will find what you are looking for.

I hope this helps you in your search for information.

Best,

Bill
BeBe 387
Trinidad

On Thu, Jul 14, 2016 at 10:34 AM, danielmfrey63@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Thanks for all your inputs.

I have no personal experience, but the advantages / disadvantages of the EFOY are said to be:

+ works completly quiet in the background
+ delivers the complete amount of energy for one day
+ easy installation
+ no arches for solar panels / no platforms for wind gens / no interference with the beautiful silhouette of a Super Maramu or a Santorin...
+ batteries are charged constantly and gently
+ Independent from weather (wind, sun)
+ can be removed from the boat within 30 minutes and installed in an other boat
+ with 1 fuel can a boat can be in a bay without starting the engine or the gen
+ no maintenance costs

- proprietary fuel necessary
- fuel expensive
- fuel must be bought and transported at a still limited network of shops (no post delivery, not to be transported in airplanes, etc.)
- fuel dangerous (poisonous and easily inflammable)
- rel. high initial Investment for the engine
- limited lifetime of the engine (approx. 6000 hours)
- not enough energy to run air conditioning, or other energy consuming devices on the long run

But that is all only theory. Therefore I asked the - shy - question whether any AMEL owner has personal experience.

Best - Daniel
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
 

Joe,

The capacity of our 7.5 Onan is about 30 amps. Our 160 liter Dessalator will pull about 15 amps. Also, remember that when AC compressors start there is a momentary surge in current.

Use the following as a guide when loading your Onan Generator. I have a Volt/Amp/Hertz meter that I always monitor whether on shore power or on generator. There are several available. I use it to check shore power before I turn anything on.

7.5 Onan Model MDKAV Generator

Equipment      Watts      Amps
Clothes Washer cold water 460 2
Dish Washer 2162 9.4
A/C Heating each 1288 5.6
A/C Cooling each 759 3.3
A/C water pump 506 2.2
Hot Water Heater 506 2.2
Microwave 1380 6
Microwave + Grill 2990 13
30 Amp Charger @ max 1610 7
100 Amp Charger @ max 2530 11
Dessalator 3450 15

Bill
BeBe 387
Trinidad
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Alexandre Uster von Baar
 

Good morning Joe

You should consider installing a Blue Sea AC Multimeter Installation or similar device like many owners have done already.
This will help you to determine how many amp you are using.

I am in the process to document the installation.
http://nikimat.com/blue_sea_ac_multimeter_8247.html
Hope to be done in 2 weeks (busy with work and other things).

Sincerely, Alexandre
SM2K #289 NIKIMAT
Club Nautico de San Juan, Puerto Rico



--------------------------------------------

On Wed, 7/13/16, Joe Nance cloudstreet100@gmail.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016, 10:30 PM


 









Great advice Ben.  I was going
off of a little voice in my head that seemed to tell me
"It is much better for the generator to load it up
while running it."  Guess I overdid it.
What an amazing asset this Group
is!
Thanks
again!
On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at
11:04 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@yahoo.com
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com>
wrote:















 









Same exact thing happened to me.  Battery
charger, all three are airs plus water maker exceeded
capacity .  Might try with two airs on or one or maybe
start water maker first as it has high surge load when high
pressure pump kicks in.  

Ben DriverLa Bella
VitaSM #347
Sent from my
iPad
On Jul 13,
2016, at 10:45 PM, Joe Nance cloudstreet100@gmail.com
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com>
wrote:
















 






Ben,
Problem solved!
I had no idea that was
there.
Thank you very
much!
Joe
On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at
10:39 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@yahoo.com
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com>
wrote:















 









You blew breaker on generator.  On back
side of control box is 30 amp breaker you need reset 

Ben DriverLa Bella
VitaSM #347
Sent from my
iPad
On
Jul 13, 2016, at 10:34 PM, cloudstreet100@gmail.com
[amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com>
wrote:
















 






Hello,
Tonight as I was charging
my batteries using the Onan generator I was also running 3
AC units.  Everything was running fine.  I turned on my
160L watermaker and was letting it go through it's 2
minute warm up.  As I was doing this I noticed a change in
sound either in the generator or the AC, couldn't tell
which.  A few seconds later all of the 220V appliances shut
down and I saw immediately that the green light on the 220V
panel had gone out.  I shut everything down and checked the
220V circuit breaker in the cabinet above the sink.  It was
still in place but I shut it down and turned it back on.  I
checked the reset and it seemed fine. The generator starts
and runs fine but is not supplying any 220V power.  I let
things sit for 30 minutes or so to see if I could get a
reset but still no power when I start the
generator.
Can I get your help
please? 
Joe
NanceSV
CloudStreetAmel
#331

















































































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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] EFOY fuel cell

danielmfrey63@...
 

Thanks for all your inputs.

I have no personal experience, but the advantages / disadvantages of the EFOY are said to be:

+ works completly quiet in the background
+ delivers the complete amount of energy for one day
+ easy installation
+ no arches for solar panels / no platforms for wind gens / no interference with the beautiful silhouette of a Super Maramu or a Santorin...
+ batteries are charged constantly and gently
+ Independent from weather (wind, sun)
+ can be removed from the boat within 30 minutes and installed in an other boat
+ with 1 fuel can a boat can be in a bay without starting the engine or the gen
+ no maintenance costs

- proprietary fuel necessary
- fuel expensive
- fuel must be bought and transported at a still limited network of shops (no post delivery, not to be transported in airplanes, etc.)
- fuel dangerous (poisonous and easily inflammable)
- rel. high initial Investment for the engine
- limited lifetime of the engine (approx. 6000 hours)
- not enough energy to run air conditioning, or other energy consuming devices on the long run

But that is all only theory. Therefore I asked the - shy - question whether any AMEL owner has personal experience.

Best - Daniel
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Solar panel installation - AMEL 54's

Mohammad Shirloo
 

Thanks tony for the responses. I have uploaded the picture Tony sent For Barry and any one else interested.

Mohammad and Aty
AMEL 54 # 099
B&B Kokomo
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Solar panel installation - AMEL 54's

Mohammad Shirloo
 

Thanks Tony.

Respectfully;


Mohammad & Aty
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Joe Nance
 

Great advice Ben.  I was going off of a little voice in my head that seemed to tell me "It is much better for the generator to load it up while running it."  Guess I overdid it.

What an amazing asset this Group is!

Thanks again!

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 11:04 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Same exact thing happened to me.  Battery charger, all three are airs plus water maker exceeded capacity .  Might try with two airs on or one or maybe start water maker first as it has high surge load when high pressure pump kicks in.  

Ben Driver
La Bella Vita
SM #347

On Jul 13, 2016, at 10:45 PM, Joe Nance cloudstreet100@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Ben,

Problem solved!

I had no idea that was there.

Thank you very much!

Joe

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:39 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

You blew breaker on generator.  On back side of control box is 30 amp breaker you need reset 

Ben Driver
La Bella Vita
SM #347

On Jul 13, 2016, at 10:34 PM, cloudstreet100@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hello,


Tonight as I was charging my batteries using the Onan generator I was also running 3 AC units.  Everything was running fine.  I turned on my 160L watermaker and was letting it go through it's 2 minute warm up.  As I was doing this I noticed a change in sound either in the generator or the AC, couldn't tell which.  A few seconds later all of the 220V appliances shut down and I saw immediately that the green light on the 220V panel had gone out.  I shut everything down and checked the 220V circuit breaker in the cabinet above the sink.  It was still in place but I shut it down and turned it back on.  I checked the reset and it seemed fine. The generator starts and runs fine but is not supplying any 220V power.  I let things sit for 30 minutes or so to see if I could get a reset but still no power when I start the generator.


Can I get your help please? 


Joe Nance

SV CloudStreet

Amel #331
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Ben and Gayle Super Maramu #347
 

Same exact thing happened to me.  Battery charger, all three are airs plus water maker exceeded capacity .  Might try with two airs on or one or maybe start water maker first as it has high surge load when high pressure pump kicks in.  

Ben Driver
La Bella Vita
SM #347

On Jul 13, 2016, at 10:45 PM, Joe Nance cloudstreet100@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Ben,

Problem solved!

I had no idea that was there.

Thank you very much!

Joe

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:39 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

You blew breaker on generator.  On back side of control box is 30 amp breaker you need reset 

Ben Driver
La Bella Vita
SM #347

On Jul 13, 2016, at 10:34 PM, cloudstreet100@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hello,


Tonight as I was charging my batteries using the Onan generator I was also running 3 AC units.  Everything was running fine.  I turned on my 160L watermaker and was letting it go through it's 2 minute warm up.  As I was doing this I noticed a change in sound either in the generator or the AC, couldn't tell which.  A few seconds later all of the 220V appliances shut down and I saw immediately that the green light on the 220V panel had gone out.  I shut everything down and checked the 220V circuit breaker in the cabinet above the sink.  It was still in place but I shut it down and turned it back on.  I checked the reset and it seemed fine. The generator starts and runs fine but is not supplying any 220V power.  I let things sit for 30 minutes or so to see if I could get a reset but still no power when I start the generator.


Can I get your help please? 


Joe Nance

SV CloudStreet

Amel #331
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Joe Nance
 

Ben,

Problem solved!

I had no idea that was there.

Thank you very much!

Joe

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 10:39 PM, Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

You blew breaker on generator.  On back side of control box is 30 amp breaker you need reset 

Ben Driver
La Bella Vita
SM #347

On Jul 13, 2016, at 10:34 PM, cloudstreet100@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hello,


Tonight as I was charging my batteries using the Onan generator I was also running 3 AC units.  Everything was running fine.  I turned on my 160L watermaker and was letting it go through it's 2 minute warm up.  As I was doing this I noticed a change in sound either in the generator or the AC, couldn't tell which.  A few seconds later all of the 220V appliances shut down and I saw immediately that the green light on the 220V panel had gone out.  I shut everything down and checked the 220V circuit breaker in the cabinet above the sink.  It was still in place but I shut it down and turned it back on.  I checked the reset and it seemed fine. The generator starts and runs fine but is not supplying any 220V power.  I let things sit for 30 minutes or so to see if I could get a reset but still no power when I start the generator.


Can I get your help please? 


Joe Nance

SV CloudStreet

Amel #331
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] No 220V from Onan Generator

Ben and Gayle Super Maramu #347
 

You blew breaker on generator.  On back side of control box is 30 amp breaker you need reset 

Ben Driver
La Bella Vita
SM #347

On Jul 13, 2016, at 10:34 PM, cloudstreet100@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hello,


Tonight as I was charging my batteries using the Onan generator I was also running 3 AC units.  Everything was running fine.  I turned on my 160L watermaker and was letting it go through it's 2 minute warm up.  As I was doing this I noticed a change in sound either in the generator or the AC, couldn't tell which.  A few seconds later all of the 220V appliances shut down and I saw immediately that the green light on the 220V panel had gone out.  I shut everything down and checked the 220V circuit breaker in the cabinet above the sink.  It was still in place but I shut it down and turned it back on.  I checked the reset and it seemed fine. The generator starts and runs fine but is not supplying any 220V power.  I let things sit for 30 minutes or so to see if I could get a reset but still no power when I start the generator.


Can I get your help please? 


Joe Nance

SV CloudStreet

Amel #331
No 220V from Onan Generator

Joe Nance
 

Hello,


Tonight as I was charging my batteries using the Onan generator I was also running 3 AC units.  Everything was running fine.  I turned on my 160L watermaker and was letting it go through it's 2 minute warm up.  As I was doing this I noticed a change in sound either in the generator or the AC, couldn't tell which.  A few seconds later all of the 220V appliances shut down and I saw immediately that the green light on the 220V panel had gone out.  I shut everything down and checked the 220V circuit breaker in the cabinet above the sink.  It was still in place but I shut it down and turned it back on.  I checked the reset and it seemed fine. The generator starts and runs fine but is not supplying any 220V power.  I let things sit for 30 minutes or so to see if I could get a reset but still no power when I start the generator.


Can I get your help please? 


Joe Nance

SV CloudStreet

Amel #331
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] EFOY fuel cell

Bill Kinney <greatketch@...>
 

If I was charging $40 a gallon for methanol anybody else's methanol would sure clog up my works!

On Jul 13, 2016, at 13:05, Nathan Bossett nbossett@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

These run on methyl alcohol, not hydrogen. Their current manuals insist
on using EFOY fuel as they had problems with bad fuel from other sources
clogging up the works.

-Nathan

Maramu #29

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 05:43:02PM +0200, Jean-Pierre Germain jgermain@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
>
> Biggest problem is the fuel. Have you EVER seen a liquid hydrogen dispenser?
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Fuel Polishing system

johnabo2003 <no_reply@...>
 

I have built a fuel polisher from component parts. It comprises of a knock off Racor 900 filter unit, a 24v 1gpm fuel pump, an alge-x 500 fuel treatment unit ( used on eBay ) and a timer all mounted on a starboard base. The whole system cost less than $600 and works very well. 

I plan to mount it on the rear bulkhead in the engine room. Does any body know if the rear bulkhead is double walled. I will post some pictures of the assembled unit when I get to a location with enough bandwidth.

John
SV Notre Vie
SM 391
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] EFOY fuel cell

Nat Bossett
 

These run on methyl alcohol, not hydrogen. Their current manuals insist
on using EFOY fuel as they had problems with bad fuel from other sources
clogging up the works.

-Nathan

Maramu #29

On Wed, Jul 13, 2016 at 05:43:02PM +0200, Jean-Pierre Germain jgermain@xs4all.nl [amelyachtowners] wrote:

Biggest problem is the fuel. Have you EVER seen a liquid hydrogen dispenser?
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] EFOY fuel cell

antonio scipioni
 

Hi Daniel,
I have not an Efoy but I know and I sailed in boats where was installed.
Bill is right is no cheap and infact I think could be an optional to add to solar panel sistem.
EFOY is a very good product and I understand that speaking regarding space in Santorin is better than generator.
Antonio
SN108 Vagabundo
In Cannigione (Sardinia)

Inviato da iPhone

Il giorno 13/lug/2016, alle ore 17:10, danielmfrey63@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> ha scritto:

 

Hello


Has anybody installed an EFOY fuel cell on the boat?
If yes, where is it installed and what are the experiences?

Best - Daniel

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