Pat, the original is a 75mm x 14mm "foot block" by Antal , there appears to be three through bolts into the boom. The current Antal catalogue does not show this model and it appears to have been repla

I bought Seafever through Michel Charpentier. Firstly he is a true sailor, has crossed the Atlantic and returned under his own keel. He is a former sailing instructor and his knowledge of Amel product

Dear Gary, Thank you so much for such an informed response. A copy of that has already been saved to the ship's computer, it's a pity Onan couldn't explain there own product range in such a straight f

Dear Patrick, Thank you for your help, it seems that we had a similar problem although I think that I am not clear of the woods just yet. There a full history on my reply to Gary that will explain. Ki

Hi Eric, We need to tap into the massive brian power and experience in this forum. You and I have the same engine, I just serviced the injectors, etc. major service. When they were at the diesel shop

Does anyone have a supplier for the original white plastic covers fitted by Amel? The factory can supply them but unfortunately the price is not realistic. Many thanks. Trevor Sea Fever Ireland

Hi Gary, Thank you again. The symptoms that you describe do sound identical so I will follow your advice. We are back home in Ireland and as yet don't know when we will return but I will keep you post

Hi Kent, It happens fairly frequently when you have an extra halyard fitted to the mast head if you don't pay attention to the halyard it can get caught in behind the bars or "horns" as Amel refer to

Hi Eric, The Yanmar cooler will come out if you use a wooden drift like the thick side of a wedge and tap it gently with a mallet, but don't do it unless you have NEW gaskets as it won't reseal. As fa

Hi Gary, I took the gentleman's way out on this one and used my cheque book, this time I didn't physically do the work but I was there for all of it. A Yanmar trained technician took off both end caps

Hi Eric, It is easy enough to remove but it probably is only worth doing if you are having the turbo checked out as well. Just like the O rings for the heat exchanger end caps, the engine oil cooler r

Dear Caroline, forgive me if these suggestions sound ridiculous but I have experienced them. Firstly if you have a chain driven autopilot and the chain has tightened up due to lack of lubrication or r

Hi Colin, Have you checked the ATF in your gear box? If so what colour is it? You need to take the level when the yellow dipstick is unscrewed and gently resting on the gearbox casing. If you are havi

Hi Colin, It sounds like you have pumped out most of the ATF and replaced it with seawater which gives you that brown/grey color due to the water emulsifying with the grease in the gearbox bearings. I

Hi Hans, You can do this easily with a mask and snorkel and from memory a 17mm spanner. Tie a piece of nylon fishing line through the new annode back up to the boat so that you can't drop it when fitt

Colin, The rust is normal and of little consequence. The hydraulic pump inside the gearbox creates the pressure to open the brake pads when the engine is running. Therefore if you have no hydraulic pr

Colin, Same gearbox and ratios part no 3315002011, the cooler comes from Bowman who you will find on line, but should be supplied easily from a gearbox agent. My box was supplied by Total Yacht Works

Hi Ian, I had exactly the same problem, I stripped and rebuilt that pump seven times and never was able to find out what was wrong with it. The new service parts made no difference. Reya were as usual

Hi Duncan, Glad to see you getting good use from your boat, I have been following some of your postings from time to time. I dread to think where you might sail in -30F !. Seriously, 6 volt batteries

Hi Martin, I can't vouch for your 54 but for sure in a Super Maramu the first place that I notice a bad smell that indicates the bilge needs cleaned is in the forward heads. There is no "P" trap in th