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A54 Spare parts list (Volvo D3 110 engine)
You should be aware that the Volvo France modified Volvo D3-110 for Amel to have an Isolated Ground. Because of that important modification, the Amel-installed D3-110 in the A54 has some parts that ar
You should be aware that the Volvo France modified Volvo D3-110 for Amel to have an Isolated Ground. Because of that important modification, the Amel-installed D3-110 in the A54 has some parts that ar
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CW Bill Rouse
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Onan generator does not start
Roland, I want to remind you and Ian of what I say too often. Just because 1 SM has something installed, doesn't mean they all do. I do not believe the fuse that Ian has is Onan or Amel installed. We
Roland, I want to remind you and Ian of what I say too often. Just because 1 SM has something installed, doesn't mean they all do. I do not believe the fuse that Ian has is Onan or Amel installed. We
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CW Bill Rouse
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SM Genoa Furler question SOLVED
All, Regarding the bushings pictured below for the genoa furler, the manufacturer for Amel of the genoa furler says, "The pictured part is not of my manufacture, it could be for the very first genoa g
All, Regarding the bushings pictured below for the genoa furler, the manufacturer for Amel of the genoa furler says, "The pictured part is not of my manufacture, it could be for the very first genoa g
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CW Bill Rouse
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Bow Thruster maintenance fail
The guy in the video is Kent Bergsma, a good friend of mine and the owner of MercedesSource.com (https://mercedessource.com/). I am sure there are plenty of people line Kent in Europe. In the US Ken i
The guy in the video is Kent Bergsma, a good friend of mine and the owner of MercedesSource.com (https://mercedessource.com/). I am sure there are plenty of people line Kent in Europe. In the US Ken i
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CW Bill Rouse
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"Hull and Blocking Plan"
I am replying to this to remind new owners like Tony that just because a transducer is installed in one place on another SM, it may not be in the same place on your Amel. I know Amel installed the Ray
I am replying to this to remind new owners like Tony that just because a transducer is installed in one place on another SM, it may not be in the same place on your Amel. I know Amel installed the Ray
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CW Bill Rouse
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"Hull and Blocking Plan"
As far as I know, yes. And it is a stiff boat unlike a Beneteau. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwner
As far as I know, yes. And it is a stiff boat unlike a Beneteau. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwner
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CW Bill Rouse
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"Hull and Blocking Plan"
The lift slings should be lined up with the chainplates. If there has been any transducer added which extends beyond the hull, the lift crew should be aware of it. If the travel lift weight capacity i
The lift slings should be lined up with the chainplates. If there has been any transducer added which extends beyond the hull, the lift crew should be aware of it. If the travel lift weight capacity i
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CW Bill Rouse
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Furler solenoid wiring from switch
The manufacturer of your original was CIMA. CIMA was a manufacturer of DC motors and solenoids. I am not sure that CIMA is still in business. The biggest user of CIMA solenoids and motors was Maxwell
The manufacturer of your original was CIMA. CIMA was a manufacturer of DC motors and solenoids. I am not sure that CIMA is still in business. The biggest user of CIMA solenoids and motors was Maxwell
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CW Bill Rouse
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Furler solenoid wiring from switch
Ben, I believe all SNs have individual solenoids that, on command will energize the bow thruster in one direction or the other. At some point, Amel began using a single reversing switch from Albright.
Ben, I believe all SNs have individual solenoids that, on command will energize the bow thruster in one direction or the other. At some point, Amel began using a single reversing switch from Albright.
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CW Bill Rouse
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Bow Thruster maintenance fail
Question: You wrote, "...a puddle of hydraulic oil had leaked out..." It should be 90 wt gear oil. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston
Question: You wrote, "...a puddle of hydraulic oil had leaked out..." It should be 90 wt gear oil. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston
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CW Bill Rouse
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Near constant hot water without a generator - Here is how i did it.
You could install one of these and connect both the Onan and the main engine: Isotemp Basic 40L 230V Water Heater w/Dual Heat Exchangers & Mix Valve CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4
You could install one of these and connect both the Onan and the main engine: Isotemp Basic 40L 230V Water Heater w/Dual Heat Exchangers & Mix Valve CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4
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CW Bill Rouse
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Fresh Water Indicator Light on 24vdc panel (SM2K)
Rick, Send me a photo of the pump and I can help further: brouse@... Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.
Rick, Send me a photo of the pump and I can help further: brouse@... Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.
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CW Bill Rouse
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Event: PredictWind Presentation by Keyrn McMaster, Ocean Racer and Executive with PredictWind - Saturday, June 18, 2022
#cal-invite
All, I really hope that you attend this zoom meeting! If you do not know who Keryn McMaster is, you might be interested in these: About Keryn: https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/sailors-corner-keryn-m
All, I really hope that you attend this zoom meeting! If you do not know who Keryn McMaster is, you might be interested in these: About Keryn: https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/sailors-corner-keryn-m
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CW Bill Rouse
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Zinc Anodes
Martin, On your 54 the standing rigging is connected to boding. Anything connected to the standing rigging will work. Maybe the Mizzen Chainplate. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-38
Martin, On your 54 the standing rigging is connected to boding. Anything connected to the standing rigging will work. Maybe the Mizzen Chainplate. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-38
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CW Bill Rouse
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Autoprop rebuild
Kevin, Check out the videos on this page: https://preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/king-propulsion.html Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galves
Kevin, Check out the videos on this page: https://preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/king-propulsion.html Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galves
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CW Bill Rouse
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Watermaker membrane
#solution
#replacement
Yesterday I saw a new Steyr MO144M38 engine advertised on China.com for 5000 €. Of course, it was FAKE. Although there are good sources in China, there are a lot of people that are highly skilled in t
Yesterday I saw a new Steyr MO144M38 engine advertised on China.com for 5000 €. Of course, it was FAKE. Although there are good sources in China, there are a lot of people that are highly skilled in t
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CW Bill Rouse
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Fresh Water Indicator Light on 24vdc panel (SM2K)
I think I know why. I am betting that the original pump has been changed. The + wire to that light was connected to the SQUARE D pressure switch. The - 24v was connected to the negative bus on the bac
I think I know why. I am betting that the original pump has been changed. The + wire to that light was connected to the SQUARE D pressure switch. The - 24v was connected to the negative bus on the bac
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CW Bill Rouse
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Zinc Anodes
Ruslan, R4 is too small 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 Crea
Ruslan, R4 is too small 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 Crea
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CW Bill Rouse
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Watermaker membrane
#solution
#replacement
When Judy and I were sailing around the world our primary source of freshwater was the D160 watermaker. We preferred TDS less than 300 and changed the membranes about every 3.0 to 3.5 years. With new
When Judy and I were sailing around the world our primary source of freshwater was the D160 watermaker. We preferred TDS less than 300 and changed the membranes about every 3.0 to 3.5 years. With new
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CW Bill Rouse
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"Filtre Eau Mer Puisard: what does it mean and how it works
Willem, That EAU alarm, if not modified has two sensors. One is a high water alarm that was originally mounted behind the AC water pump, the other is a vacuum switch that is connected to the sea chest
Willem, That EAU alarm, if not modified has two sensors. One is a high water alarm that was originally mounted behind the AC water pump, the other is a vacuum switch that is connected to the sea chest
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CW Bill Rouse
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