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Volvo D3 24v Alternator not charging
It is possible that by design, the alternator/regulator may not send any output at 800 rpm Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island,
It is possible that by design, the alternator/regulator may not send any output at 800 rpm Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island,
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Volvo D3 24v Alternator not charging
Ralph, I am not exactly sure what you are asking, so I'll explain what I think you're asking. The 24v Matervolt 110 Alpha alternator requires excitement by 24 volts, or will self excite with higher rp
Ralph, I am not exactly sure what you are asking, so I'll explain what I think you're asking. The 24v Matervolt 110 Alpha alternator requires excitement by 24 volts, or will self excite with higher rp
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CW Bill Rouse
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Engine room heat
Ralph, Your posting caught my attention. I write this to be helpful. I am not trying to be a smartass. I am only trying to help. I believe that the ambient temperature of the engine room (ER) will not
Ralph, Your posting caught my attention. I write this to be helpful. I am not trying to be a smartass. I am only trying to help. I believe that the ambient temperature of the engine room (ER) will not
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Several Important things that you will want
Thanks for the photos. Dealing with installing the original copper one isn't that easy either. I am sure your happy about 3 things: 1.) No more copper 2.) Actual barbed hose fittings 3.) A cutoff valv
Thanks for the photos. Dealing with installing the original copper one isn't that easy either. I am sure your happy about 3 things: 1.) No more copper 2.) Actual barbed hose fittings 3.) A cutoff valv
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drop LiFePo4 batteries vs LiFePo4 cells in a bundled pack
#solution
Matt, Very, very clear. I totally agree. Some Amel owners are aware that any battery bank can be the source of a hot fire, and lead-acid batteries can be the source of a hydrogen fueled explosion. Bes
Matt, Very, very clear. I totally agree. Some Amel owners are aware that any battery bank can be the source of a hot fire, and lead-acid batteries can be the source of a hydrogen fueled explosion. Bes
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fuel consumption A54
David your overall average with a D3 is going to be close to 4 liters/hour. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www
David your overall average with a D3 is going to be close to 4 liters/hour. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www
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1979 Amel Maramu Refit
My guess is that if this Maramu can be restored to good condition, you should probably have a bit of luck and 100,000 euro. I always tell my clients that the cheapest Amel is actually the most expensi
My guess is that if this Maramu can be restored to good condition, you should probably have a bit of luck and 100,000 euro. I always tell my clients that the cheapest Amel is actually the most expensi
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CW Bill Rouse
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Metal strip in bilge sump A54
The screw is not needed if you use copper bar. The screw is used to support the much thinner copper foil which was originally used by Amel. CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | bro
The screw is not needed if you use copper bar. The screw is used to support the much thinner copper foil which was originally used by Amel. CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | bro
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Ordering new sails on SM2000
Unfortunately, Dimension Polyant has probably ruined the market for HydraNet because of their mismanagement of the supply chain and especially because they misinformed sailmakers worldwide regarding d
Unfortunately, Dimension Polyant has probably ruined the market for HydraNet because of their mismanagement of the supply chain and especially because they misinformed sailmakers worldwide regarding d
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CW Bill Rouse
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Shaft seal Calpeda B CM 20e
12mm CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar Create your own email s
12mm CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar Create your own email s
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New Owner
Micky, I know how hard the search has been for the Amel that suits you. I hope that you have many years of wonderful cruising ahead of you. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970
Micky, I know how hard the search has been for the Amel that suits you. I hope that you have many years of wonderful cruising ahead of you. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970
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Freshwater pump doesn't stop running
Yes, you need a new tank. Where you get one depends on which pump and tank you have installed and what is available where you are located. The purpose of the accumulator tank is to keep the pump from
Yes, you need a new tank. Where you get one depends on which pump and tank you have installed and what is available where you are located. The purpose of the accumulator tank is to keep the pump from
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Anchor Q SM2000
#replacement
I do not know if a Rochna 55 will fit. I suggest that you make a cardboard pattern and bring it to the boat because not all SMs have the same bow system. One owner might say yes, another might say no,
I do not know if a Rochna 55 will fit. I suggest that you make a cardboard pattern and bring it to the boat because not all SMs have the same bow system. One owner might say yes, another might say no,
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Anchor Q SM2000
#replacement
Peter, I hope the following helps you: 1: I logged 40,000 miles around the world and over 400 anchor settings with the Wasi Anchor. It is as good as the others that copied Wasi. I would check your anc
Peter, I hope the following helps you: 1: I logged 40,000 miles around the world and over 400 anchor settings with the Wasi Anchor. It is as good as the others that copied Wasi. I would check your anc
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tb/JORDAN DRGUE/AYOG
I only know one owner who has deployed a Jordon Drogue and he has done it more than one time. My plan (never tested in realistic conditions) was to deploy it from its duffel bag laying on the floor of
I only know one owner who has deployed a Jordon Drogue and he has done it more than one time. My plan (never tested in realistic conditions) was to deploy it from its duffel bag laying on the floor of
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water pump not stopping
Christian, If you have the original Amel-installed pump, I believe it is very likely that the Pressure switch needs replacing. If you have any other pump, it is possible that the pressure switch needs
Christian, If you have the original Amel-installed pump, I believe it is very likely that the Pressure switch needs replacing. If you have any other pump, it is possible that the pressure switch needs
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Freshwater pump doesn't stop running
Alex, Since you did not say which pump you have, I assume that you have the Amel-installed freshwater pump. The causes, in order of probability, can be: A tap or valve is open. Check all including the
Alex, Since you did not say which pump you have, I assume that you have the Amel-installed freshwater pump. The causes, in order of probability, can be: A tap or valve is open. Check all including the
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Solution for rusted manual mail foil gearbox and torn foil.
Eric, The foil is long enough to trim that much off several times. Most of the time the foil fails at the collar caused by jamming the mainsail, usually because of batten jam. Yours appears to be a sl
Eric, The foil is long enough to trim that much off several times. Most of the time the foil fails at the collar caused by jamming the mainsail, usually because of batten jam. Yours appears to be a sl
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Metal strip in bilge sump A54
Ruslan, I believe that there are several causes: Amel uses a thin copper foil The gray PVC Float Switch Pipe will chafe the foil Many owners choose to add chemicals caustic to copper to the gray water
Ruslan, I believe that there are several causes: Amel uses a thin copper foil The gray PVC Float Switch Pipe will chafe the foil Many owners choose to add chemicals caustic to copper to the gray water
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tb/JORDAN DRGUE/AYOG
Teun, It doesn't necessarily need to be a chain. Don Jordan suggests 15 to 25-pound weight. So if you plan to use a chain which is what I used, I would use enough chain to equal between 20 and 25 poun
Teun, It doesn't necessarily need to be a chain. Don Jordan suggests 15 to 25-pound weight. So if you plan to use a chain which is what I used, I would use enough chain to equal between 20 and 25 poun
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