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Circumnavigating Just Got Easier!
From Noonsite.com: Circumnavigating Just Got Easier! The Pacific finally opened this month with the surprise news that French Polynesia maritime borders no longer require pre-authorization to enter, p
From Noonsite.com: Circumnavigating Just Got Easier! The Pacific finally opened this month with the surprise news that French Polynesia maritime borders no longer require pre-authorization to enter, p
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laixoi@...
Nick, The Onan requires much more power to start than your main engine. You may have a weak battery, but... Check all of the wire connections circled in green. CorrosionX on the connections will help.
Nick, The Onan requires much more power to start than your main engine. You may have a weak battery, but... Check all of the wire connections circled in green. CorrosionX on the connections will help.
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CW Bill Rouse
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Santorin ketch vs sloop
This will answer your Santorin question and more Amel Factoid - Model Range 2022.pdf CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
This will answer your Santorin question and more Amel Factoid - Model Range 2022.pdf CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
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CW Bill Rouse
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ACMO Rigging - Standing Rigging Supplier to Amel for 40 years
Yes, Nicky is still the preferred rigger. He also crews on an Amel 64. I suspect that is the reason. His contact is: Mobile +356 79271668nickysail@... CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1
Yes, Nicky is still the preferred rigger. He also crews on an Amel 64. I suspect that is the reason. His contact is: Mobile +356 79271668nickysail@... CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1
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CW Bill Rouse
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Bow Locker Upgrade from Amel Caraibes
I believe that Alban LEROY, Manager of Amel Martinique, may know more about maintaining a Super Maramu than anyone else. I love the special tools he has developed. I also believe that anyone bypassing
I believe that Alban LEROY, Manager of Amel Martinique, may know more about maintaining a Super Maramu than anyone else. I love the special tools he has developed. I also believe that anyone bypassing
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CW Bill Rouse
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ACMO Rigging - Standing Rigging Supplier to Amel for 40 years
All, I am very pleased to announce that I am in direct contact with Philippe Gazzurelli, owner of ACMO France. His company has recently experienced difficulties beginning with COVID, then with Supply
All, I am very pleased to announce that I am in direct contact with Philippe Gazzurelli, owner of ACMO France. His company has recently experienced difficulties beginning with COVID, then with Supply
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CW Bill Rouse
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Refrigerator Freezer
One other issue: Some older (including those installed in an A54) Frigoboat systems have a heat sink on the Danfoss Compressor Controller. If the heat sink on the controller exceeds 100 deg C (212 deg
One other issue: Some older (including those installed in an A54) Frigoboat systems have a heat sink on the Danfoss Compressor Controller. If the heat sink on the controller exceeds 100 deg C (212 deg
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CW Bill Rouse
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Refrigerator Freezer
There may be another pump worth looking at. It is a brushless motor with a magnetic drive pump. Two A54 owners have ordered it, but not yet installed it. A previous A54 owner installed this pump for a
There may be another pump worth looking at. It is a brushless motor with a magnetic drive pump. Two A54 owners have ordered it, but not yet installed it. A previous A54 owner installed this pump for a
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CW Bill Rouse
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Refrigerator Freezer
Doug, It seems like I am not the only one getting 54s and 55s mixed up. I note that you signed your posting with 55-113.😀 Probably only a partial answer: If all 3 are running and one is not cooling we
Doug, It seems like I am not the only one getting 54s and 55s mixed up. I note that you signed your posting with 55-113.😀 Probably only a partial answer: If all 3 are running and one is not cooling we
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CW Bill Rouse
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SPURS Line Cutter
Got it, thanks Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar Create y
Got it, thanks Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar Create y
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CW Bill Rouse
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SPURS Line Cutter
Ruedi, VERY IMPORTANT. THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN IS PROBABLY WRONG: A55 Spurs Line Cutter, Type B 1-1/2 inch, 38mm for all SN, SM, A-54 & A-55 through hull number 43 Your 55 is after hull 43
Ruedi, VERY IMPORTANT. THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN IS PROBABLY WRONG: A55 Spurs Line Cutter, Type B 1-1/2 inch, 38mm for all SN, SM, A-54 & A-55 through hull number 43 Your 55 is after hull 43
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CW Bill Rouse
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Raw water jet in pipe outside companionway
There are two ways to rig an antisiphon device: With a valve that mechanically opens when needed Without a valve and always open In my opinion, Amel picked the best and most trouble-free method with #
There are two ways to rig an antisiphon device: With a valve that mechanically opens when needed Without a valve and always open In my opinion, Amel picked the best and most trouble-free method with #
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CW Bill Rouse
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How to change the veneer on the companionway without removing the dodger
If you are in the Caribbean there is a great guy in Antigua who will do this for you: https://preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/anything-wood.html He does the job without removing the door. Bill CW Bill
If you are in the Caribbean there is a great guy in Antigua who will do this for you: https://preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/anything-wood.html He does the job without removing the door. Bill CW Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
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VHF, FM, AIS antenna and cable replacement
FYI, pulling down the mast is required when there is a large connection head at the bitter end at the mast top. An example is the B&G 213 MHU Mount Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-
FYI, pulling down the mast is required when there is a large connection head at the bitter end at the mast top. An example is the B&G 213 MHU Mount Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-
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CW Bill Rouse
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Fresh Water Tank cleaning with isopropyl alcohol
Bob, Good job!!! Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar
Bob, Good job!!! Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar
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CW Bill Rouse
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Watermaker low pressure connectors
David, The pipe you circled was made up by dessalator.com (Dessalator <contact@...>). If you contact them and include this photo, I am sure they can help. The solenoid is made by Berkert. B
David, The pipe you circled was made up by dessalator.com (Dessalator <contact@...>). If you contact them and include this photo, I am sure they can help. The solenoid is made by Berkert. B
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CW Bill Rouse
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Small AC unit and extra drawers
Jose & Mark, In my experience in Cartagena, you can get anything made or repaired. Things like board-level electronic repair, motor rewinding, AC components rebuilt, all sorts of woodworking, etc. The
Jose & Mark, In my experience in Cartagena, you can get anything made or repaired. Things like board-level electronic repair, motor rewinding, AC components rebuilt, all sorts of woodworking, etc. The
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CW Bill Rouse
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Feruno GPS workaround
Just a guess but is the GP90 still connected to the network? CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtScho
Just a guess but is the GP90 still connected to the network? CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtScho
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CW Bill Rouse
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Climma Compact 9EH M60018AMEL with M61037AMEL Electrical Box
Tony, The following should be what you want Climma AC with Electric Heater Schematic.jpg Wiring Diagrams Climma-Thermostat-Pump-Relay-Ti... CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | bro
Tony, The following should be what you want Climma AC with Electric Heater Schematic.jpg Wiring Diagrams Climma-Thermostat-Pump-Relay-Ti... CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | bro
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CW Bill Rouse
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Fresh Water Tank cleaning with isopropyl alcohol
I recommend the submersible pump for 2 reasons: The boat's freshwater pump can be used, but it is probably not rated for continuous use. I say probably because the original pumps installed by Amel in
I recommend the submersible pump for 2 reasons: The boat's freshwater pump can be used, but it is probably not rated for continuous use. I say probably because the original pumps installed by Amel in
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CW Bill Rouse
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