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New member, one foot in San Francisco, one in the Med
Welcome to the community John, You have stirred up happy memories of when I lived in Tiburon and raced out of Tiburon Yacht Club on a J105. Now living back in the UK but cruising on my Amel 54 in the
Welcome to the community John, You have stirred up happy memories of when I lived in Tiburon and raced out of Tiburon Yacht Club on a J105. Now living back in the UK but cruising on my Amel 54 in the
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David Crisp
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Topping lift bungee replacement A54
Many thanks Ulrich. Tomorrow's project!
Many thanks Ulrich. Tomorrow's project!
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David Crisp
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Topping lift bungee replacement A54
I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s prett
I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s prett
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David Crisp
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Running back stays on A54
Thanks Bill, The two blocks, great suggestion, I like it.
Thanks Bill, The two blocks, great suggestion, I like it.
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David Crisp
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Mainsail jammed when furling on A54
Thanks everyone. The advice is consistent and fully absorbed! My sails are only 4 years old and in good shape. Suspect I simply didn't have adequate outhaul tension / good boom angle. The day I have t
Thanks everyone. The advice is consistent and fully absorbed! My sails are only 4 years old and in good shape. Suspect I simply didn't have adequate outhaul tension / good boom angle. The day I have t
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David Crisp
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Running back stays on A54
Having previously had a Super Maramu one of the attractions of getting an A54 was the staysail. Unfortunately I can't find any information on the correct way to rig the running back stays. What inform
Having previously had a Super Maramu one of the attractions of getting an A54 was the staysail. Unfortunately I can't find any information on the correct way to rig the running back stays. What inform
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David Crisp
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Mainsail jammed when furling on A54
All, It's confession time and a request for advice/tips. A week ago, for the first time ever I managed to jam the mainsail when furling it (somewhere around the first batten). It was impossible to fre
All, It's confession time and a request for advice/tips. A week ago, for the first time ever I managed to jam the mainsail when furling it (somewhere around the first batten). It was impossible to fre
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David Crisp
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Breaker Panel Label Back Lights
Thanks Arno, Excellent information and advice, makes sense to me. I have only a very moderate knowledge of electronics and was wondering why the LEDs failed in the first place and how to prevent a re-
Thanks Arno, Excellent information and advice, makes sense to me. I have only a very moderate knowledge of electronics and was wondering why the LEDs failed in the first place and how to prevent a re-
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David Crisp
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Breaker Panel Label Back Lights
Sharing some info' for the benefit of those folks who are wanting to fix the back lights that illuminate the breaker panel labels. Almost none of the LED’s back lighting the breaker panel labels on my
Sharing some info' for the benefit of those folks who are wanting to fix the back lights that illuminate the breaker panel labels. Almost none of the LED’s back lighting the breaker panel labels on my
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David Crisp
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TV Lift Amel 54 - replacing wireless by manual switch
I have searched every millimetre of the saloon and searched again and there is no manual switch for the TV lift system anywhere. The manual switch must be something added in later builds to mine.
I have searched every millimetre of the saloon and searched again and there is no manual switch for the TV lift system anywhere. The manual switch must be something added in later builds to mine.
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David Crisp
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TV Lift Amel 54 - replacing wireless by manual switch
Courtney, I have checked everywhere and there are no manual buttons anywhere for the lift.
Courtney, I have checked everywhere and there are no manual buttons anywhere for the lift.
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David Crisp
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TV Lift Amel 54 - replacing wireless by manual switch
I want to by pass the wireless control of the TV lift on my Amel 54 with a manual switch. Has anyone else done this if so do you have any advice/wiring diagrams? Does anyone have a wiring diagram or i
I want to by pass the wireless control of the TV lift on my Amel 54 with a manual switch. Has anyone else done this if so do you have any advice/wiring diagrams? Does anyone have a wiring diagram or i
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David Crisp
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A54 Fresh Water Pressure
Many thanks Bill, When I opened up the pump it was completely solid with crystals and deposit of some sort. Until I bought it last year she has been on the Sth France where the water is hard so maybe
Many thanks Bill, When I opened up the pump it was completely solid with crystals and deposit of some sort. Until I bought it last year she has been on the Sth France where the water is hard so maybe
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David Crisp
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A54 Fresh Water Pressure
Hi All, I'm replacing the Gianneshi fresh water pump. Can anyone tell me the recommended high and low water pressure values please? I have the original Gianneschi ACB-61-G pressure tank and pump syste
Hi All, I'm replacing the Gianneshi fresh water pump. Can anyone tell me the recommended high and low water pressure values please? I have the original Gianneschi ACB-61-G pressure tank and pump syste
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David Crisp
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Recommended solar panel brand
Thanks for all the feedback. Bill Rouse's comment is kind of where I thought we might end up. That is few people have been through enough brands to be able to make a fair comparison, plus the technolo
Thanks for all the feedback. Bill Rouse's comment is kind of where I thought we might end up. That is few people have been through enough brands to be able to make a fair comparison, plus the technolo
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David Crisp
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Recommended solar panel brand
I've been scouring this group and the web looking at what solar panels to get. The various brands appear to all offer very similar specifications yet the price variance is huge. For example an LG 330
I've been scouring this group and the web looking at what solar panels to get. The various brands appear to all offer very similar specifications yet the price variance is huge. For example an LG 330
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David Crisp
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Victron Quattro charger/inverter installation
I've been reading through the various threads as I prepare to install solar and LiFePo on my Amel 54 and start ordering the components. It's tremendously helpful so thanks to everyone who has shared t
I've been reading through the various threads as I prepare to install solar and LiFePo on my Amel 54 and start ordering the components. It's tremendously helpful so thanks to everyone who has shared t
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David Crisp
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Mobile communications - 4G, WiFi
Hi Woody, Thanks for the feedback. Based on that think I'll first experiment with the KISS approach and just hot spot with my iPhone. The reason I was erring towards a more complex (and expensive) set
Hi Woody, Thanks for the feedback. Based on that think I'll first experiment with the KISS approach and just hot spot with my iPhone. The reason I was erring towards a more complex (and expensive) set
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David Crisp
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Mobile communications - 4G, WiFi
Since my original post I have read the responses (thank you all) and trawled the web. There maybe others like me treading this path so I thought I’d share what I’ve learned/concluded so far. One cavea
Since my original post I have read the responses (thank you all) and trawled the web. There maybe others like me treading this path so I thought I’d share what I’ve learned/concluded so far. One cavea
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David Crisp
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Mobile communications - 4G, WiFi
Hi Everyone, I'm going to be cruising the Mediterranean for the next few years. For internet/email access my primary channel will be mobile/4G although I'll use WiFi when available. Consequently I'm l
Hi Everyone, I'm going to be cruising the Mediterranean for the next few years. For internet/email access my primary channel will be mobile/4G although I'll use WiFi when available. Consequently I'm l
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David Crisp
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