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Gas struts for windscreens
Paul. I looked everywhere Lots of misfires. Wrong excursions, compressions etc. I ended up ordering from Amel. $$ but worth it ultimately. Porter A54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fou
Paul. I looked everywhere Lots of misfires. Wrong excursions, compressions etc. I ended up ordering from Amel. $$ but worth it ultimately. Porter A54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fou
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A54 engine anti siphon vent
Very important and astute observation. We do the same. Luckily we have little ladies who get paid for a weekly clean out of the salt water system. Also, first time I started the engine with Bill Rouse
Very important and astute observation. We do the same. Luckily we have little ladies who get paid for a weekly clean out of the salt water system. Also, first time I started the engine with Bill Rouse
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From Polynesia west: Fiji-Vanuatu-Solomons_PNG-Indonesia-Singapore: A request for information and advice.
I write as IBIS is on the hard in Opua, we’re back in the USA for a spell and then back to Opua and to Fiji then west in May-June. My principle request to other Amelians is were looking for any resour
I write as IBIS is on the hard in Opua, we’re back in the USA for a spell and then back to Opua and to Fiji then west in May-June. My principle request to other Amelians is were looking for any resour
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Limiting group members to Amel Owners
It was being a lurker on this forum years ago which confirmed, for me, that an Amel was the right boat for our family. Now 3 years in and 20,000 miles later I’m so thankful, not only for the fine vess
It was being a lurker on this forum years ago which confirmed, for me, that an Amel was the right boat for our family. Now 3 years in and 20,000 miles later I’m so thankful, not only for the fine vess
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Groups.io has increased the price we pay for Webhosting, Operation, and Support for our Amel Yacht Owners Group site
Would be some of the best $$ spent!! Porter A-54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
Would be some of the best $$ spent!! Porter A-54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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A54 fridge circulation pump
The key is having about 20 of these 2 amp fuses on hand, when you rebuild the pump… sometimes the draw is higher or you miss something on the pump rebuild and it shorts...and then there goes another f
The key is having about 20 of these 2 amp fuses on hand, when you rebuild the pump… sometimes the draw is higher or you miss something on the pump rebuild and it shorts...and then there goes another f
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Amel's suggestion to run the Volvo D3-110 (A54) daily while on passage
Thank to Oliver and also to Scott. Great question! Porter A54-154 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
Thank to Oliver and also to Scott. Great question! Porter A54-154 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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Amel's suggestion to run the Volvo D3-110 (A54) daily while on passage
No you’re not the only one. We do it too. But our engine did fail, but it wasn’t a flooded engine scenario, but rather bad cylinder liners. A new engine. H version has been running well from Panama to
No you’re not the only one. We do it too. But our engine did fail, but it wasn’t a flooded engine scenario, but rather bad cylinder liners. A new engine. H version has been running well from Panama to
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Corrosion X on stainless question
That’s a great way to go for sure. Get all the funk out. Thanks JPG!! Glad we’re still upright!!!! Have a good Haulout yourself. Porter. Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
That’s a great way to go for sure. Get all the funk out. Thanks JPG!! Glad we’re still upright!!!! Have a good Haulout yourself. Porter. Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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Corrosion X on stainless question
A question if you would re Corosion X and Stainless. I am, as likely many are on this forum, a fan of Corrosion X. It has proven invaluable in he last couple of years on he boat. So using the “if it’s
A question if you would re Corosion X and Stainless. I am, as likely many are on this forum, a fan of Corrosion X. It has proven invaluable in he last couple of years on he boat. So using the “if it’s
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Cleaning the worst parts of an Amel
This is a very good process! Thank you Arno! We would like a high pressure water sprayer (looking for a small one) but good dockside pressure can work as well. A little simple green overnight in the b
This is a very good process! Thank you Arno! We would like a high pressure water sprayer (looking for a small one) but good dockside pressure can work as well. A little simple green overnight in the b
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What is this black gasket
That the lid to the c-drive oil reservoir and associated gasket. Porter iBIS 54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
That the lid to the c-drive oil reservoir and associated gasket. Porter iBIS 54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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What is this black gasket
Are you sure it doesn’t fit?? Pm Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
Are you sure it doesn’t fit?? Pm Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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Question
I don’t have much Bilk and we’re away from the boat. Let me know what you get. We’ll be back in 10-12 days. Thanks Porter Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
I don’t have much Bilk and we’re away from the boat. Let me know what you get. We’ll be back in 10-12 days. Thanks Porter Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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Lens-shaped bolt nuts
They’re used securing hatch lids on the A54. Porter A54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
They’re used securing hatch lids on the A54. Porter A54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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Amel 54 battery group
John Completely agree. I am tempted by the lithium ion technology but our 2 year old AGMs rate at 98% on the load tests after 2 years of living on the biat Again never below 80%. We have 1000watts sol
John Completely agree. I am tempted by the lithium ion technology but our 2 year old AGMs rate at 98% on the load tests after 2 years of living on the biat Again never below 80%. We have 1000watts sol
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Victron Quattro charger/inverter installation
On the 230/50 panel. Port side is for items supplied by the quay/mains or generator. The starbord side is wired to the inverter. The chargers/ dive compressor, AC, washer etc is still on the port side
On the 230/50 panel. Port side is for items supplied by the quay/mains or generator. The starbord side is wired to the inverter. The chargers/ dive compressor, AC, washer etc is still on the port side
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Victron Quattro charger/inverter installation
James. I’ve done this.its a bit of a pain but I rewired the panel. One side for inverter power, the other side for shore/generator power. Keeps it logical and simple with out the possibility of recurr
James. I’ve done this.its a bit of a pain but I rewired the panel. One side for inverter power, the other side for shore/generator power. Keeps it logical and simple with out the possibility of recurr
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160l/hr Water-maker hp pump
This is really interesting news re the car wash. Pretty cool. Thank you! Porter McRoberts A54-152. S/V IBIS Opua. Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
This is really interesting news re the car wash. Pretty cool. Thank you! Porter McRoberts A54-152. S/V IBIS Opua. Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com
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D3-110 oil blow-by
Scott. I am sorry to say this was the first symptom of my failed rings and block. It was actually the second block I’d had in the boat. Which lead to the third which also failed and then to a complete
Scott. I am sorry to say this was the first symptom of my failed rings and block. It was actually the second block I’d had in the boat. Which lead to the third which also failed and then to a complete
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