The charger was the only 220v system that was switched on when the incident occurred. Everything on the boat is working properly right now which leads me to believe this was an isolated incident relat

Hey everyone - Went out for a beautiful day yesterday. Everything was perfect until I plugged back into the dock and flipped the charger on. About a minute after there was a loud "pop" and a plume of

Hey Ryan - I run It's all Good around 1800-2000 which gives me 6.5 - 7 knots depending on conditions. If I am motor sailing the throttle gets dropped to 1400-1600 and I usually yield the same speed. I

After 4 years, the stern bumper on my SM was lost at sea. She was in rough shape and lived a long life. Wondering if anyone had one they wanted to get rid of or had any luck getting a new one from Ame

Thanks everyone! It seems like I have been thinking this was going to be a nightmare of a project but "should" be pretty simple. I love the longer bolt option! Hopefully, it really is as simple as tha

Hey all - Wondering if anyone can shed some insight on the SM rudder bonding setup. I've seen the diagrams however, if anyone has experienced or repaired what I am about to describe it would be greatl

Dean - Of the previous 10 calls I worked on that where electronics that were not working properly.... 9 of them were a bad connection. Only one was a faulty transducer. Start from the control unit and

Hey Bill - Glad you are safe after that crazy storm in Texas. I am a big advocate of buying original parts. I have sent Dessalator an email requesting the correct kit for my model. Trident silicon gre

I always love when these threads come up. Anyone familiar with the older "Dessalator, serie Amel. Modele Depose"? I would love to renew my "o" rings. Everything is working properly however there is a

Ryan, I am a live aboard in Boston Harbor on SM#195. Personal message me and I will share a better contact email and my phone number. This is my 3rd year on board and I'd be happy to help you acclimat

Foot pump, check. Cockpit shower, check. Both appeared normal with no leaks. I have posted a couple pictures of the Caleffi valve in the photos section. Is this original to Amel? I am thinking no caus

All very good advice! Thank you so much! I think I have a D switch pressure adjustment that needs to be done as Bill R pointed out. Right now the switch goes on at 18psi and turns off at 35psi. Just t

The fresh water system. One-way valve is brand new. I have traced the Caleffi valve and it goes to a manifold that leads to the expansion tank, fresh water flush (water maker) and then ultimately supp

Hey Everyone - I have an issue where my H2O pump cycles on which tells me there is a break in pressure somewhere. I have begun tracing the lines to find the source. I have a Caleffi Mixing Valve that

I know this is another topic that has been beaten to death... Anyone have a link to source the updated pump that replaces the original (Hull #195) water pump? I know I have seen something floating aro

a side note about Espar Heaters... I have performed a lot of service on these units and I will say the amount of usage on these is critical to their operation. One should almost always consider "stepp

FYI: Here is the link to the rudder zincs I use. I stepped up the size and they are great. http://www.boatzincs.com/rudder-sizes.html R-5 discs fit perfectly, just need to bore the center a tad.

If I remember correctly, Amel is the only source for the plastic H6 prop caps. I am not even sure they are available anymore. I buy the zinc (H6) anodes from boatzincs.com http://www.boatzincs.com/aut

Thanks everyone!!! Ordered and done. Bill SM #195 It's all Good

Anyone have a part number or source for the end stops on the mizzen traveler? Mine are crusty and need replacement. Thanks, Bill Maffei SM #195 It's all Good