Hello, My understanding: sv Viva #374 is wired for Europe 240V with 3 prongs; Phase (hot), Neutral, Ground Ala Wai Marina in Hawaii does have 240V with 3 prongs, 2 Phases (hot) and Neutral. No ground,

These are great informations, thank you very much Paul, Danny and Bill. .

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In 2015, 2 months after we bought Viva (Hull #374) I realized that the black tank 90 valve was not working: vertical or horizontal same result. The black tank cannot be closed ... embarrassing. A ship

This is great information and a good leg up Thank you very much Paul, Danny and Bill

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We are not using our dishwasher which is just taking space. Have you replaced your dishwasher by a fridge/freezer? or something else? Any experience greatly appreciated Thanks Dominique Guenot sv Viva

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Hello, Thank you all for these answers and advices. The electrician tested for resistance the cables from engine batteries to starter motor. The cables were fine (couple of ohms as expected) but the p

Hello, My engine battery was not able to start the Yanmar this morning. I jumped start the engine successfully using the House battery bank The engine battery is 2 month old and charged. A reputable e

Great, that is very helpful. Thank you for taking the time. We will be in Fiji early August for boat work, then sailing. We are currently in the pit in Vuda Point Marina Will we have the chance to mee

Sorry for the blast. I am not on the boat and would like to buy some parts for a side solar panel project Could you be so kind to confirm the diameter of a SM200 railing: - Horizontal railing diameter

Great Doc Alan Thank you Dominique Guenot s/v Viva currently in Fiji Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype Call Send SMS Call from mobile Add to Skype You'll need Skype Cre

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Hello Bill, Thank you for all these information and the schematic. I see you have a computer AC42 at the navigation table. What are you using it for? Are you plotting your route on it or on the Zeus a

My questions are for Maxsea/TZ charts/software users: Are you using a computer or a MFD for Maxsea? Which MFD if I may ask? Do you have 1 screen or 2 screens - Navigation Table / Helm ? Any good elect

I am sailing a SM #374 I had to remove the keel bolt at the bottom of the bilge to install a new ground/bonding cable, the original one being broken. I got pictures/process from Alban - Amel Martiniqu

This same Bilge pump plastic membrane got punctured twice in 2 years on Viva which gave me a lot of grief. Also based on this distribution list it seems a never ending story. I replaced the pump by a

Exactly the experience I was looking for Paul, Mark, Thank you so much for taking the time Dominique Currently in NYC S/V Viva #374 Opua, New Zealand

SM 2000 - AMFA pump and fresh water system The pressure tank membrane is punctuated AMEL La Rochelle seems unable to provide and AMFA is no where to be seen but some leftover inventory with wholesaler

I insured S/V Viva with Panteanius 20 months ago after trying to work with French Insurance brokers/ French insurance companies to no avail. I always felt I was not insured. In addition there was so m

Thank you very much Colin and all. I will contact Amel Cheers Dominique Guenot +64 21 086 50 233 Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype Call Send SMS Call from mobile Add to

Thanks Bill and all for sharing your thoughts and experience and taking the time. I will clean the Turbo per your recommendation when we will come back from our road trip at the end of February Regard