Hi all, I’ve been following this thread with interest as I have all the issues discussed. The potentially awkward one in the insulation above the water maker and exhaust outlet areas having become alm

Hi all, The LCD display on my Volvo instrument panel has become unreadable. I note that there are a number of different versions of this control panel in use. The photo below shows mine. According to

Thanks Bill, I have it sorted out now. Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sharon Brown S/Y Ya Fohi, Amel 54 #98 tel: +44 (0)7710 466619 skype: pauldowd web: https://my.yb.tl/yafohi

Hi, For several months now I have been receiving two of every forum message. I’ve just checked my profile settings and do not see any obvious reason for this. Would anyone happen to know anything abou

Hi all, When servicing the automatic bilge pump I note that the spares kit also contained two stiff plastic parts the same shape as the flapper valves, attached photo. There were no such parts in the

Hi Eric, Thanks for the advice. In my situation only one needs replacing and that’s n the wet side, so I guess what I could do is change the current dry side washer to the wet and put the new one on t

Hi all, Many thanks for your useful replies. I will see if I can get one made here in Grenada out of teflon, or perhaps nylon. I would think any quality durable non-corrodible material would do. Cheer

Hi all, After dissembling my bilge pump I found that the water-side plastic-coated large washer’s plastic (PVC?) is in pretty bad shape – see the image below. Unfortunately I do not see a spare one in

Hi, A few months ago I started receiving a duplicate of every forum message in my mail inbox. I cannot see any issue with my setup so wondered if anyone else has seen this? Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sh

Hi Bill, We’re in Houston for a couple of weeks and planning on going to Galveston. Any chance of meeting up? Please email me on paul.dowd at fgps.com Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sharon Brown S/Y Ya Fohi

Eric, Would you happen to know the various rope diameters for the A54? I recall that the one used for the main sheet is a larger diameter than the others. I’m away from by boat at present but need to

Hi Mohammad, Yes, I did mean spreader lights, many thanks for the info. I will also have a nose around to see if they are available from an online retailer. Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sharon Brown S/Y Y

Hi all, Would someone please be able to tell me the make & model of the mast lights (up & down) on A54 #98. I am away from the boat. Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sharon Brown S/Y Ya Fohi, Amel 54 #98 tel:

Hi, Thanks for all the replies. We’re actually going to be in Houston on a business related trip, the boat is in Grenada where we’re headed after Houston. I was just hoping that I may find these parts

Hi all, Would anyone know if it is possible to buy Jabsco quiet flush motor and minor service kit in Galveston? Also the Frigoboat seawater pump? Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sharon Brown S/Y Ya Fohi, Ame

Hi Bill, Sounds very encouraging. I am convinced that our power hungry A54 with 8 FireFlys and 1KW solar will require significantly less generator time than it currently needs. A couple of questions r

Hi Bill, That sounds very encouraging. Do I assume correctly that your bank is 8 batteries? Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sharon Brown S/Y Ya Fohi, Amel 54 #98 tel: +44 (0)7710 466619 skype: pauldowd web:

Hi Alex, I am about to take possession of a bank of 8 firefly batteries and assuming you have had yours for a while would be interested in hearing a bit more about your experiences with them. Trust yo

Thanks Bill, I should have thought of that! I’ll give it a try. Cheers, Paul Paul Dowd & Sharon Brown S/Y Ya Fohi, Amel 54 #98 tel: +44 (0)7710 466619 skype: pauldowd web: https://my.yb.tl/yafohi

Hi all, After having returned to my boat after about two years away, I find that if I turn on the Desalator Duo 100 24v motor, then when I turn the unit off (after running for a short while just to te