I recently replaced my high pressure switch. It was leaking profusely and corroded. It wasn't working. The desal unit will work fine without the switch in the system. It is there to prevent over-press

There is another solution to the Hatch Door problem. If you lift the door and cut it off with a Fein tool at 20 inches, the lower section will come right out. Then you square off the cut on a table sa

Attached are some shots of the raised waterline. Zero at the bow to 5 inches in the stern. No more boot top scrubbing. I have all the numbers so it can be replicated. I had to grind off the entire bot

It's time to replace my anchor roller. There have been a few inquires in the past but no suggestions. The shaft is welded on both sides. Poor installation. The only remedy I can see is to sabre saw on

You may find it a lot easier to head down to St. Augustine. Great marina,easy sea access and same distance to Jax airport. Transportation from Fernandina to Jax is iffy at the best. Bill CloudStreet V

Bill Reynolds CloudStreet SM2K 331

I've looked at all the old topics concerning dropping the furling mainsail and found a lot of 'what was Amel thinking'? on the length of the main halyard. I've sailed many, many boats in my life but h

AWP should have a filter before it preferably a 60 mesh screen. I have filters on all my seawater pumps-, head (2) generator and even fresh water -10 microns. I rarely have a pump failure due to debri

The 24 vdc breaker on the 24 volt panel controls the power to activators on the windlass, the sail motors and winches but not to the anchor wash. The anchor wash has direct power from the C/B panel to

we suggest you always kill the power to the fresh water pump when leaving the boat.We check all clamps on the fresh water system every 6 months. I keep the water pressure at about 40 psi to reduce pre

With all the trials and tribulations the world is experiencing perhaps a few notes from Amelians relating some positive notes on their lock-downs, and some positive notes would be refreshing. Cloudstr

I have an overhead port surround that needs refinishing. I removed it and was amazed at the quality of original finish of the undamaged portion of the wood. I had a Bob Perry boat for ten years and pr

Several SM owners have inquired about clothes washers for SM's I have a Brandt Model WTQ 66735E. It fits in the space and is very accessible. It washers 6kg at a time, is quiet and energy efficient. A

The anchor wash switch is powered up all the time with everything turned off. Not good. Nothing in the Amel wiring schematics show the wiring . Anyone know where to interrupt the voltage with a separa

My chain counter is powered up anytime the 24/12 volt is on. I have interrupter switches on all my electronics but I cannot trace the counter power source. It's not in any of the Amel wiring schematic

Brilliant solution. My 1st mate has stated several times that "Maybe we otter" do something to cover/protect the switches while underway. I see a great cottage industry opportunity here here. This sho

I called Dessalator and had a new OEM pressure switch delivered to Martinique in 4 days. Cost was 238 Euros, 80 of which was shipping. Great folks to work with.

As a newbie inn the pack I read and heed all the advice on the Owners site. the info on bow thruster service and maintenance is very informative and rewarding. There is mention and reference to 'THE T

Being new to my SM2000 I was surprised at the lack of instrumentation for the generator. Having had 2 generator equipped boats that had oil pressure, temp. and A/C load I am curious if all SM are miss

We have recently bought Cloudstreet, a 2001 SM 2000. We have been Amel web followers for several years and just jumped in. You may have met us. We have cruised the Eastern Caribbean for the past 10 ye