NAPA Auto Parts in the USA sells a 5 gallon pail for about $75 US. That's about the same price as buying 9-10 liters/quarts. Best regards, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, SM #387.

Hello Bob, I'm not at the boat right now. We head back to re-launch in two weeks so it will be pretty hectic until the beginning of Oct. I'll try to dig some things up when things calm down. Daniel Ca

It's been a while since I gave a shout out for the WakeSpeed Ws500 alternator controller. I am very pleased with it. On of my favorite features with the standard LiFePO charge setting it a simple on/o

On BeBe I have a Victron Venus GX which acts as a hub between all ov my Victron devices. It can also monitor and control other devices through CAN Bus connections. But with respect to this thread, it

Hi Matt, We have paid a lot of attention to our consumption habits over our years of cruising and we went with 2 @ 385w LG panels as we did not want to increase the size on the back arch. We still use

When COVID hit in spring of 2020 we were in Ile de Saintes (Caribbean). We spent an idyllic two months.locked down there with a great small community of cruisers. Then with all of the southern islands

Here is what I purchase and replaced the forward head seacock with. 1-1/4" Bronze Full Flow in-Line Ball Valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TUNX1IQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_i_1Q94GZ49WQ6BBV4G765D?_encod

Thanks for the feedback Eric, Structurally the hose is probably good for more years to come, but I'm having the cooling system serviced and while it's all disconnected I thought a new hose would be go

This is specifically for Amel SM owners with the Yanmar 4JH3-HTE engine who have replaced the Exhaust Elbow with the cast SS replacement. (see attached photos) I am planning to replace the ~1 meter ex

Here are a few more real data points from our two LG Neon2 335w panels on our solar arch. 649KW produced over ~210 days from Oct 2 - 21 May. = 2.82 kw/day. We did not get above 3Kw/day until we reache

Good question Geoff, We have not observed any impact, however, we've primarily used it at anchor, and only underway under very benign conditions as it is not secure. Although it seems to gimbal on the

Jose, we purchased a Tefal IH2108 in Martinique. We can set it on the dishwasher, counter or on top of a curting board in the stove top. Nothing special about it. We just wanted something to try. It h

Hi Ken, we bought an induction job and we are starting to like it for certain things. Especially in hot climates as there is so much less wasted heat in the galley. Start with the job and see how you

Thanks for this photo all of the other posts Ken. Daniel and Lori Carlson on sv BeBe SM #387

A couple points regarding the starter battery: 1) Ken - could you post some pictures of you starter battery install in the engine room? 2) Regarding starter battery failure - we have a 12v battery cha

Thank you Gary, Alexander an Leopold for all of the responses. And particularly for the additional details on the part and access. I have added the capacitor to my shopping list and hopefully my daugh

Hello, looking for some troubleshooting tips for my Eumenia dishwasher on SM#387. It powers up, and runs thru the cycle: 1)locks the lid, 2)pumps any residual water out, 3) fills with water, 4) heats

Hello Doug, When I was lost in the weeds in all the design decisions and particularly with regard to integration, the best advice some one gave me is design your charging systems to manage themselves!

Hello Eric, Several times when I've had less than 200 liters of fuel in the tank I've removed the inspection port covers to look inside the tank. I've never emptied the tank completely. What I can als

Hi Scott, Thanks for your ongoing engagement in the Amel topics on the forum. Providing both your experiences as well as questions for others. Regarding AC capacity: I have 90 amps which is all I have