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

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 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

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

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

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

Brent, Great briefing, many thanks. Likewise for the subsequent posts. It's well timed as I'm about to fit AIS and also researching kit to install for 4g/LTE comm's whilst cruising in the Mediterranea

Thanks Ann-Sofie, A helpful article. When I first read it I had not realised the oven you bought was electric. I think I shall keep the electric oven for now but change over to induction plates for th

All, I've inherited a Force 10 electric stove and oven with Wilna Grace which means running the generator whenever we want to cook or make a cup of tea. The stove has conventional radiant electric hot

Hi All, Most of the blue LEDs that back light the labels on the AC and DC circuit breaker switch panels are not working. Wilna Grace is 12 years so it’s either age or not being suitable for the varian

Thanks Thomas, Excellent info' and lot's of reading. Really grateful for being able to benefit from your's and others experience and path finding. Thank you. David SY Wilna Grace

Good point Bill. Yes I have swivel, which added to the puzzle. Reading other people's messages it'll be interesting to see how quickly the twist reoccurs. David SY Wilna Grace

Since buying Wilna Grace in July I've been progressively working my way through her, one job being to take out the lovely stainless steel chain and inspect it. What I thought would be a quick job turn

Thanks Thomas, Can you tell me anything about your solar system - panels, controller etc. please? I'm looking online at lots of different panels, the choice seems endless! Best David SY Wilna Grace

Hi All, I'm fitting davits and ~900W of solar panels to an Amel 54. I've had the good fortune to be able to pick up a pair of secondhand Simpson S300 electric davits (SWG 300kg). My contractor here in

Many thanks to you all for the rapid response, advice and a clear consensus. I'll go with 2 coats of the 350. Great to back aboard an Amel again. About 15 years ago I bought a SM near Nice and took he

Hi all, Just acquired an Amel 54 (#58) and having her hauled and anti-fouled. I am going to remain in the Mediterranean and some advice would be valued. The yard is offering International Unipro or fo

Many thanks John,I'll give it a go. David <symoondog@h...> wrote: winterizing your extreame intakes. This is enviomental the filter. water is out of generator. With anti-freeze connected not only i.e.

Now we are back in the UK where fresh water is free and readily available I want to put our water maker to bed - for the winter and long term. The instructions I have are very unclear. Can someone adv

Well our two years off are up and the bank manager beckons so we must return to work. We have had a fantastic time aboard Gallant, our 1995 Super Maramu, and I share the common sentiment of all Amel o