Eric, I think that you are referring to the Onan optional isolated ground Part number 307−1617 1 Relay, Solenoid as shown in the following photo: ​ Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Em

Paul, I will give you five things that I have learned that may help you. 1) Most of the staysails added to SMs happen early in ownership...after owning. a SM for a year or so, it is rarely added. You

I have a question for all users of an inner staysail on a SM: Do you also have and use running backstays and do you use them when sailing with your inner foresail a/k/a Trinkette? Since the mainmast i

Den, I was just looking at these Dutch EFFEKTA batteries for a 54 client. Please review the following chart...the B12-120S is 171mm wide. The photo you posted is of the B12-120S. It is true that the B

Den, One more thing. I have seen what I think is this same battery under numerous brand names. I suspect the country of origin is China, but I cannot be sure. EFFEKTA is a manufacturer of uninterrupti

Eric, Duane, and others: I changed mine and I am 99% sure that the axel was 10mm. (10mm = 3/8") Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St

Danny, Your experience with Doyle Sails doesn't surprise me. They also seem to be very ridgid in what they will do in other locations, as well. I believe that they feel that they know better than thei

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 a

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

Eric and Pat, Amel made different versions of the solenoid gas control over years. They also made a manual gas valve in early SMs. I know y'all are comparing apples to oranges. Hopefully Pat can get s

The "third" halyard for a SM will not be on a sheeve integrated into the mast. There will be an external block for the "third" halysrd, and in many cases, if not all, the external block was installed

Pat, I am fairly certain that your boat originally came with a manual valve, only...and that the solenoid on your boat was added later by someone. I recall another SM close to your hull number that ha

Pat, The one I have, I have had a long time and before cruising. https://goo.gl/images/4WbxSL OR https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sperry-Lan-WireTracker-Tone-and-Probe-Wire-Tracer-ET64220/202520187 There m

Gerhard, You are correct...there is three. I was only referring to the front of the mast. Sorry if I confused anyo Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool

It is very common for this light to fail. In fact I believe it would be unusual to find an original green AC light working on a SM. The light has a life of about 6-8 years. Rather than replacing the b

Or, maybe your cylinder head valves need adjusting. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 38

Bill and Fernando, And, low compression could be caused by valves out of adjustment. Assuming the AutoProp is clean and properly working, I would adjust the valves, then perform a compression test. If

Very good point, Jeff. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970

Interesting. This Amel-made bonding system check device is simple and masterfully accurate. The type of thing the you expect from Amel...very Amelish. I wonder if what you describe could be caused by

Silicone RTV. If you get any squeezed out when screwing down, cut it with a razor and peel it off. Let the screws do the securing and the RTV, the sealing. The next owner will be thankful. Best, CW Bi