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Delivery cost from AMEL
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Slavko, I am in the USA and yes, shipping costs from Amel are pretty high. However, Amel is probably charging you exactly what they are being charged by the shipper. As stated earlier, Amel is a boatb
Slavko, I am in the USA and yes, shipping costs from Amel are pretty high. However, Amel is probably charging you exactly what they are being charged by the shipper. As stated earlier, Amel is a boatb
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220 volt microwave replacement in SM
Kevin, We purchased this one: https://www.220togo.com/whirlpool_25_liter_microwave_with_grill_756 It fits the space almost perfectly and requires no modification to the shelf or mount in order to secu
Kevin, We purchased this one: https://www.220togo.com/whirlpool_25_liter_microwave_with_grill_756 It fits the space almost perfectly and requires no modification to the shelf or mount in order to secu
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Mark McGovern
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Descaling the Seawater Lines
Nick, The hose in the above picture lived most of it's life flushing salt water. I converted the boat to fresh water flush in 2018 about a year after buying the boat. It has been flushed exclusively w
Nick, The hose in the above picture lived most of it's life flushing salt water. I converted the boat to fresh water flush in 2018 about a year after buying the boat. It has been flushed exclusively w
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Descaling the Seawater Lines
Dean, While I am usually an advocate of the "if it ain't broke don't fix it camp" I will advise you to preventatively address at least one of your heads if at all possible. Either by treating it to re
Dean, While I am usually an advocate of the "if it ain't broke don't fix it camp" I will advise you to preventatively address at least one of your heads if at all possible. Either by treating it to re
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Mark McGovern
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Bow Thruster Travel Sensors H, B, and SP
Paul, The sensors can be found here: TSII INC https://tsii-connectors.com/ Tom Shook tsiiinc@... The part number is FFV-807A6X I paid $30 for each a few years ago.
Paul, The sensors can be found here: TSII INC https://tsii-connectors.com/ Tom Shook tsiiinc@... The part number is FFV-807A6X I paid $30 for each a few years ago.
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Mark McGovern
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Update to Bow Thruster will not go down
Steve, No problem. I am by no means an expert but it sounds like Stefan might be able to assist you in identifying the component and possibly sourcing a similar one to replace it. Here is a link to a
Steve, No problem. I am by no means an expert but it sounds like Stefan might be able to assist you in identifying the component and possibly sourcing a similar one to replace it. Here is a link to a
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Mark McGovern
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Bowman DC60-XCC Transmission Oil Cooler Failure; ZF Hurth ZF 25; Yanmar 4JH3-HTE
#lessons
Bill, Not to add more confusion to what is already a confusing topic, but here is what I found on my SM #440: The DC60-XCC oil cooler has two (2) x Female 3/8" BSP threaded holes in it for the oil lin
Bill, Not to add more confusion to what is already a confusing topic, but here is what I found on my SM #440: The DC60-XCC oil cooler has two (2) x Female 3/8" BSP threaded holes in it for the oil lin
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Mark McGovern
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Update to Bow Thruster will not go down
Steve, That looks like a diode that failed, not a resistor. If the tracks on the PCB are intact, you should be able to replace the diode. If the PCB track has also failed you can use a short piece of
Steve, That looks like a diode that failed, not a resistor. If the tracks on the PCB are intact, you should be able to replace the diode. If the PCB track has also failed you can use a short piece of
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24V+ Isolated Ground Leak
Bob, Thanks for the idea on how to check all the saltwater pumps for leaks in one go. I converted the heads to freshwater flush about 2 years ago so they are not a likely culprit. I also just changed
Bob, Thanks for the idea on how to check all the saltwater pumps for leaks in one go. I converted the heads to freshwater flush about 2 years ago so they are not a likely culprit. I also just changed
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24V+ Isolated Ground Leak
Alan, The Masse - light shows absolutely no sign of illumination even in the pitch black of night one day after a New Moon. But it lights up like a Christmas tree when I induce a fault by connecting e
Alan, The Masse - light shows absolutely no sign of illumination even in the pitch black of night one day after a New Moon. But it lights up like a Christmas tree when I induce a fault by connecting e
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24V+ Isolated Ground Leak
Alan, From your answer I'm guessing I'm the one who sent things a bit awry. Thanks for trying to get things back on track. Clearly, I have a similar issue to Paul. I am hoping you can help me understa
Alan, From your answer I'm guessing I'm the one who sent things a bit awry. Thanks for trying to get things back on track. Clearly, I have a similar issue to Paul. I am hoping you can help me understa
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24V+ Isolated Ground Leak
Paul, No problem. Glad I could help you narrow it down. I want to correct this statement you made to John: "where there is voltage there is current" It is possible to have voltage without current flow
Paul, No problem. Glad I could help you narrow it down. I want to correct this statement you made to John: "where there is voltage there is current" It is possible to have voltage without current flow
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24V+ Isolated Ground Leak
Paul, Bill beat me to it. As a first check, I would turn off the switch on the Sailor 24v to 12v Step Down Transformer and see if the Masse light still illuminates when you test it. If it does not, yo
Paul, Bill beat me to it. As a first check, I would turn off the switch on the Sailor 24v to 12v Step Down Transformer and see if the Masse light still illuminates when you test it. If it does not, yo
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lithium battery warning
Justin, They didn't give a rationale. My guess is because there is no justifiable rationale just a knee-jerk reaction not a very well thought out policy to reduce their exposure. Especially given that
Justin, They didn't give a rationale. My guess is because there is no justifiable rationale just a knee-jerk reaction not a very well thought out policy to reduce their exposure. Especially given that
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lithium battery warning
Gowrie Group told us the same thing earlier this year when we tried to get a quote from them. If you have Lithium batteries installed on you boat and your boat value is greater than US$150,000, Markel
Gowrie Group told us the same thing earlier this year when we tried to get a quote from them. If you have Lithium batteries installed on you boat and your boat value is greater than US$150,000, Markel
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Amel plastic dishes and cups
Bill, I kid! The inner 13 year old in me couldn't resist the softball you threw at us. I have no idea what they are worth but you will likely find many Amel owners who would love to buy them from you.
Bill, I kid! The inner 13 year old in me couldn't resist the softball you threw at us. I have no idea what they are worth but you will likely find many Amel owners who would love to buy them from you.
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Amel plastic dishes and cups
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Watermaker end cap removal; Dessalator D160
Bill, I hope I don't have to pop these end caps off again anytime soon but I will keep the water pressure idea in mind for whenever the time comes. It makes total sense to use water pressure from the
Bill, I hope I don't have to pop these end caps off again anytime soon but I will keep the water pressure idea in mind for whenever the time comes. It makes total sense to use water pressure from the
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Sliders for the curtains on SM & Trans cooler on the Yanmar 4jh4hte
Eric, These slide worked in the tracks in our SM: https://www.curtain-tracks.com/recmar-3050-abs-plastic-eye-slide.html
Eric, These slide worked in the tracks in our SM: https://www.curtain-tracks.com/recmar-3050-abs-plastic-eye-slide.html
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Mainsail furler gasket.
Gregory, Essentially, yes. There is a ton of information in the thread link that I sent you earlier including part numbers and sources for the parts. Also, Woody from Mothership Adrift made a video of
Gregory, Essentially, yes. There is a ton of information in the thread link that I sent you earlier including part numbers and sources for the parts. Also, Woody from Mothership Adrift made a video of
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