There are two options for the halyard lead. Harken makes one with a roller and Selden makes one that‘s more like a smooth bushing. I installed the Selden since my rigger commented that the stainless c

It seems that Amel now has concluded that halyard leads ensuring an at least 10 degree angle between the forestay and the halyard are appropriate as per the Reckmann manual. See picture of a couple of

actually pump is a B TM 61e, which according to the specs I just looked up, actually has a bronze housing (hence the B in its type designation, a SS shaft and a ceramic seal. Now I’m at a total loss w

Another try to post a picture of the corroded shaft and bearing. I'm stuck replacing this pump with the same model since I'm under time pressure but anyone facing this issue with some time on his or h

Here is a picture of the shaft and bearing. HS as the French say. These pumps are not made for running with salt water. Needs to be replaced. Joerg Esdorn Amel 55 # 53

The boat yard installed the induction stove on my boat in a way that limits the gimbal to about 10 degrees when the boat heels to port. The problem is a "stringer" which probably houses cables and pip

The pump at issue is the low pressure pump for the 240l/hr watermaker. The pumps for the AC are different CAlpeda models. The mechanic opened up the pump and it is irreparable. So now the issue is whe

I tried to turn the shaft of the Calpeda pump with a screw driver but it does not budge. I tried a large pair of channel lock pliers - same result. Anyone have any ideas what to try next? Joerg Esdorn

Thanks, #55 has the alarm but no pump. Can anyone tell me what type of pump, where the electrical supply is connected and where the hose is led? I’m also very interested in installations that address

Hi, I keep finding some water in the aft lazarette and want to install an automatic bilge pump there. I've found water on port under the floor board, in the separate compartment for the rudder and aut

Fred, I've owned my 55 since 2016 and covered some 14000 miles in the Med and the North Atlantic. I've also test sailed the 50 in very light airs. I will try to give you my unbiased opinion. I like th

I started this thread with the question of what to make of the winterizing instructions in the manual for my MLI 5500 batteries, to wit: „If the battery will not be used for a period exceeding 3 month

I’m reading an article in the Wall Street Journal this morning about Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries become the prevailing battery technology for electric cars in China. The article includes the foll

Right, Arno. That’s what I was looking at. Cheers Joerg

Arno, thanks for the reminder to check on software updates. I looked at the history and the update you must be referencing was in February 2015 so should have been done on my 2016 system. But I’ll con

Joan, I have the Navnet TZ Touch 14 plotter on my boat (#53 from 2016) integrated with a laptop at the chart table running the Time Zero Professional software. The laptop uses the same charts as the p

Further to my post above, I spoke with a friend who is in the process of ordering a Hallberg Rassy. I’m fact, HR offers three choices of furling mainsails, no battens, short vertical battens, and full

Thanks very much, Olivier. The tack is supposed to be attached to the chainplates for the lower shrouds. I take your point that the mizzen mast wasn't designed for a mizzen staysail and I'm checking w

Let me point out that Elvstrom Sails, who make the sails for Halberg Rassy, has been making these sails with the long battens for what seems like a decade. All HRs with furling Mains seem the have the

Happy New Year everyone! The original sailplan for the 55 does not include a mizzen staysail but the standard spec includes 2 spare halyards on the mizzen, one running forward from the top of the mast