Can somebody send me a photo of Amel tool for removing Bowthruster in the water. I also need dimensions of the wooden piece. I need diameter and length. I want to make this tool. Vladimir Sonsev SM #3

When I purchased my Amel-Super-Maramu I have had plastic cone on the prop. On all my previous boats it was zinks. I decided to replace plastic cone with zink. I still don't know why it was plastic. No

Patrick, Thanks. I am thinking that I can make it mostly from PVC tubes. Amel price is over $300.00. Vladimir 202 258 1916

Hi Ben, You are right, the boats need starting battery charger. All batterries are prone to self discharge. It just a function of time. You never know what can happen and how long your boat will not b

Bill and Alexande, Thanks a lot for information. VLADIMIR

Bill, Thanks for your reply. I agree, even at its best the prop zink is redundant and much more expensive per ounce than rudder zink. Vladimir SM#345

Pat, Thanks. You are correct, it is good to have. I don't need it any time soon. Now I have more critical projects. Vladimir SM#345

Bill, Thanks. I will definitely make or buy one. Vladimir 202 258 1916

Hi Dominique, I also have 75 HP YANMAR engine 4JH3-TE. I also can't develop more than 2200-2500 RPM. I am discussing this problem with Autoprop. I suspect that perhaps prop provides to much torque loa

Eric, Thanks for your email. It is interesting. I have my boat for one year. The engine has more than 4,000 hours. I don't know if bearings were replaced before. I greased prop bearings 2 times. Prop

Hi Bill, How did you attach zink to the raw water manifold? I do not see zinks on the Yanmar or Onan. Vladimir SM#345

Thanks to evrybody. Your help is appreciated. Vladimir SM#345 "LIFE IS GOOD"

As I stated above in this thread, I also have low engine RPM. It was 2500 RPM maximum when I bought my boat. I have 75 HP YANMAR with transmission 2.8:1 ratio. I contacted US Autoprop representative.

Kent, Thanks a lot for your offer. I am in Annapolis MD. I plan to sail to Caribbean in November 2017. Vladimir 202 258 1916

Colin, If it is not difficult for you, could you give me your prop number. Yes we have the same engine and transmission but our props could be different. Vladimir 202 258 1916

Herrington Harbor North is the best place for on land storage. But you definitely need a car to go anywhere. My boat is currently in Herrington Harbor North. Contact me if you are in the area. I live

Please email me the photos. Vladimir Sonsev Tel/Text: 202 258 1916 SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD"

Hi Eric, I did not receive the photos. Please email them again. Vladimir Sonsev Tel/Text: 202 258 1916 Sonsev52@... SM 345 " LIFE IS GOOD"

Bob, Did you consider just using 2 twoway valves? I am considering that and I would like to know your opinion. Vladimir 202 258 1916

How do you suggest to run the outlet hose? Is it OK to tee off from the manual pamp? Vladimir Sonsev Tel/Text: 202 258 1916