Thanks for the advice Craig. I wonder if anyone on this forum has actually changed the oil before by filling from the top? Paul

Thanks for all the replies - I didn't expect this would generate so much interest! I do have a drain plug at the bottom. This is just routine maintenance - the unit is working perfectly. I just wanted

Hi, I need to change my bow thruster oil. When this was last done they pumped the oil up from the bottom. Is this really necessary? Would it be possible to simply drain the oil, then fill from the top

Mohammad, Thank you for that - I guess I will need a new one as well - they're not cheap, Amel quoted almost €2500 !! Cheers, Paul

Aty, I have managed to remove it with your advice so many thanks for that indeed. It looks like its half full of water! My guess is that you had the same problem and it was not viable to repair so you

Ok many thanks for that, I'll give it a try. Paul (#98 by the way!)

Hi, I need to remove my Amel 54 main sail furler (which has seized) which sits in the cavity at he bottom of the main mast, BUT, the untit is actually slightly wider than the mast cavity! Does anyone

We use IMG global fusion international health insurance... Bit pricey but we are covered. Sharon Ya Fohi amel 54 This e-mail (including attachments) may contain sensitive and/or confidential informati

Have any others had a problem with the air conditioner units icing up It is fine in the small cabin, but the Saloon and main cabin, keep icing up on a regular basis.

has anyone changed side rails to include side gates?

Thank you for all your advice.. we have some cover with the boat but are not resident in uk. Also the house we have there would only cover for 30 days. Will find a solution somehow. (or try not to bre

Hoping some of you 'live aboards' will have an answer for me. I am currently trying to find contents insurance for the boat, to cover computers, bikes, jewellery, cash etc, and was wondering what the