Kathy, The face fabric for the curtains on our SM Harmonie are the original synthetic velour-like upholstery fabric that Amel used throughout the interior. The curtains are a very simple construction

These gauges might be filled with either glycerine, mineral oil, or food grade silicone oil. Basically, something inert, that if it leaks into the water side of the gauge will not be toxic. If the "oi

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We would suggest that no sailor EVER woke up at 02:00 as a squall rolled through the anchorage and worried that their anchor was too big... Our boat came to us with a 40kg Rocna as the primary anchor,

Having driven Super Maramus with both MaxProps and AutoProps, I find little noticeable difference under most conditions from the helm. I know that theoretically the Autoprop is more efficient while mo

The shaft "sealing washer" (as Volvo calls it) is actually a lip seal. Just like the oil seals used on the Amel propshaft, or an engine crankshaft, or any number of other places. In most applications

We had some extensive fiberglass work done on our deck. The crew in Fort Lauderdale did an amazing job matching the color. It's as close to perfect as I can imagine. I know where the repairs were done

I know people do it all the time, but it is generally a bad idea to install LEDs into red and green navigation light fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs, like the Aqua Signal Series 40. LEDs retr

Like Bill R suggests... but also, look VERY closely at the smooth surface that the O-ring seals against. A scratch there can make it impossible to get a good seal. Anything you can feel with your fing

Eric, I'd love to see/read more about how Amel altered the stuffing box... Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Charleston, SC, USA

Daniel, I don't have any amazing magic things to add to what others have said, but I would STRONGLY discourage you from fiddling with the idle speed adjustment on the injection pump. The inability to

Billy, Our usage is pretty consistent, an average of between 200 and 250 W while at anchor, and 325W or a bit more when underway. This is with two chest freezers, and the front opening galley fridge w

Ellen, This kind of failure is not unusual with stainless steel, and can be seen on many stainless parts in saltwater service, especially those under cyclical loads just like your headstay chainplate.

Jérémy, I'll second Bill R.'s opinion, that TF Marine pump is top notch. Very expensive, and lasts forever. Replacing the original pump is usually done because fo the difficulty in parts sourcing. Dia

I have also just uploaded the full service/shop manual for the Onan MDKD series. This is for the 6.5kW genset used on the older Amel SM boats. It is one of the best laid out service manuals I have see

Nothing to add on the drain arrangements, the normal bilge is where it should be going. On the question about the water pressure, it is useful to remember that all of these machines are designed for,

Chris, Thats a "wye" strainer. Definitely an after-market modification placed there probably in an attempt to prevent pieces of a failing raw water impeller from getting lodged in the heat exchanger.

I know it violates your stated desire for a diaphragm pump, but I think the Marco gear pumps are the cat's meow. I think you'd be happy with a #3 or a #6. They are simple, robust, quiet, and very comp

Ario, I think you are on the right track. The key will be having a good robust way of transferring the thrust forces from the ram to the hull so the design of the bracket is important. Remember: Nothi

Paul, Our boat came to us equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning units. They work well keeping the boat comfortable down to about 0C. Something to be aware of with this kind of unit, it that it

Mark, I think you are mixing up the ZF25M transmission and the ZF25. The document you reference is for a ZF25M, not the ZF25. This has been a common source of confusion on the forum, since both of the