Hi Kent, I do like the Dremel idea; it will allow you to section the WOB and remove it like a dentist removes a wisdom tooth. I wanted to let you know that every time I have ordered prop shaft zincs t

I did use Kolor Kut as a check but found no indication of water. I routinely use a biocide plus Sea Foam when fueling.

There is a product called Kolor Kut Water Finding Paste that is used by fuel stations to determine if there is water in their fuel storage tanks. With the Amel we can put some of this on the bottom of

The Volvo Service Bulletin was received from an extremely helpful dealer, Fordham Marine, Jacksonville, FL 904.743.2140. The other information I came across was when I had the same problem as Paul. I

I had the same fault code with the last digit being "0". I was able to lube and free up the actuator. It could also indicate a bad sensor or another turbo related issue. Take a look at the attached an

Reference the attached pdf. It indicates that button to press is not the rotary button but the top left button. Good luck and let us know what fault code you find.

Hope the new pump works out, it would be nice to find a substitute for the Flojet. When you get it installed if you have a question about the flow due to the head pressure measure the discharge rate w

The inverter you reference and Mohammad discusses may be an option that the original owner did not purchase from Amel. We have a small inverter under the nav station that powers the entertainment syst

I just changed the timing belt and thought I would provide information to others with the same engine.

If you are near Brunswick, GA or stop at Brunswick Landing Marina as many transiting boats do I found today that Central Hardware on Norwich St. has the Y2 key blanks in stock. They cut several keys f

Hi Matt, We had been insured with Pantaenius US for the last two years with no issues. However, our policy renewal date was January 1 and the new policy conditions that Pantaenius imposed were so oner

To try and mitigate this problem a 12 V normally open (NO) valve could be connected to the muffler drain. 12 V power can be obtained from a ship’s system such as the engine exhaust fan that only opera

Sorry I have not responded sooner, have been off the boat without internet for a bit. On the Volvo D3 – 110 you can see the round vacuum actuator attached to a rod that leads up to an eccentric or cam

IMPORTANT CORRECTION: In my earlier message, below, I stated you need a normally open switch. You need a NORMALLY CLOSED switch. In operation the the bow thruster raises or lowers and contacts the swi

I opted for the low tech approach. First I installed a small filter prior to the refrigeration raw water pump to filter out the smaller unwanted bits that escape the main strainer or grow in the suppl

Hi Jeff, On our boat the compressor is mounted underneath the refrigerator, underneath the chest refrigerator/freezer, and to the port side of the refrigerator/freezer under the salon seat. The Danfos

You stated that “For example, should a water heater and Air conditioning unit wish to be used simultaneously and in conjunction with shore power / on board generator the 50A unit would be chosen (50A

You might consider looking for a way to sound insulate the little Marco pump. We have two of a similar model Marco's that replaced the Amel AMFA pump. The Marco pumps are significantly quieter than th

I am assuming that the bow thruster extends and retracts OK. We had a similar problem that turned out to be the solenoid pack mounted on the side of the bow thruster motor. It had corroded and would o

My advice would be to become very VERY familiar with both models. You will then be able to evaluate different vessels and understand what prior owners have or have not done. One common thread that see