Excellent idea. Now I have yet another boat project for my Amel. Jamie Phantom A54 #44

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Scott, congratulations on your crossing to Hawaii. Sorry you had to cancel the world tour - maybe another chance next year? I converted to Coastal digital controls and use the top-loader as a very col

I had the same issue where the original strut failed on my A54. I contacted Amel in La Rochelle and initially they indicated they did not have a replacement. However, upon sending them a photo of the

Davi, almost certainly it is a defective breaker. The breaker should stay on if you flip it on WITHOUT power to the circuit. The fact that it always stays off indicates a broken latching mechanism in

My Amel 54 (#44) came with the sonic speed sensor hooked up to a B&G 2000. It seemed to work OK. I then replaced the B&G 2000 with the new 5000 unit. The real advantage to all of this was the ability

Hey Scott, I forgot to ask you. Did Phillip upgrade the size of your main mast shrouds when you replaced your standing rig - as noted by Bill Rouse? I just missed that and may have him upgrade the siz

Stefan, I had many issues with my Genoa MEJ on my Amel 54 - belts breaking and then a rusted-solid motor. Since I have an earlier Amel 54, I had the original smaller version. In Martinique I replaced

Paul, as you have probably read in another long thread about this very subject, you are not alone. Several of us are trying to come with a viable solution that we can all use to deal with these pumps.

And Scott, one more thing. Thanks for that suggestion about having a backup 12-volt starting battery. I have never had a problem, but as they say, never say never. I might add that I will be trying to

Scott, a lot of great comments and thanks for being so detailed. That really helps us all out here in Amel land - learn from other's mistakes (er. success I mean)? My approach is to do the breaker all

Hello Scott, I realize your posting was from awhile ago, but I am getting ready to convert my Amel 54 (Phantom) to LifePO4 batteries. I have read your "dissertation" with great interest and am interes

I have always carried my Apex HD (hypalon) 3.1-meter dinghy on the davits during crossing and have never had a problem (always stored the motor separately on the railing). I have custom davits that ar

Thanks Bill. I agree with you completely, as I am one of the 2 whom I believe have ordered the parts Oliver noted. I remain a bit confused myself, but I do intend to do my own homework and see if I ca

Matt, I agree with you the term "once and for all" is a relative term, but I like to think on the good side - that it will significantly improve what I have right now. Or at least I will have "fun" tr

Oliver, I just ordered the Censored Motor and VESC Controller from AliExpress. I am going to try to hook all this up and see if I can get it to work for my 3-fridge system. Where did you source your 2

Well Bill, I missed your note above, but I think my donation went through. Happy to support.- 3 years is not a bad thing. Jamie Wendell Phantom A54

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I have noticed the same thing. What you are noting is really important. I listen every time I start the engine. Jamie A54 #44 Phantom

Hello Alex, I believe you are referring to my D3-110 failure. When I experienced my water ingest issue, it was after a fairly calm trip up from Florida to the Chesapeake Bay. I ran the engine quite a

Thanks for that info Bill. I did not realize what changes have been made. I would want to retain the blue box, as it is far simpler for us Amelians who have factory systems. Converting to relays and a

Just thought I would chime in to Arno's comments about the Amel 54. To me it is the best of all possible designs - dated now I guess, but I cannot think of ANY other boat I would want. I really apprec