Arno, and Bill, The fact is that large current draws on your batteries will kill them faster. Yes, a battery can supply a lot of current, but if you use this capability you shorten their life over tim

Heinz, Your batteries might not be able to handle the current draw of the Bow Thruster. Take a look at the current draw during Bow Thruster use, and also look at the voltage while using the bow thrust

Stuart, Though I am not completely sure why they would install two 500A shunts, the fact that they are in parallel probably answers the question. When I use my Bow Thruster (which I sometimes refer to

Hello, We are also in Thailand, anchored next to Yacht Haven. You can also watch my video about rebuilding the bow thruster..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-xWzNfnWLw&t=209s Ken

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Scott, I probably miss understood the issue. But, I still stand by my math. I agree with most of what you said.... And, If I had $20K to install an electrical system on Aquarius, it would be similar t

Pat, Your right! I just thought my questions help paint the picture of risk. I am optimistic that your idea could work, and still interested. Ken SM2K #262 Aquarius in Thailand

Though I think it would be a great idea to start the "Amel Group Insurance Company" AGIC, it's a lot more than just opening a bank account and filling it with our $6000 each month. Insurance companies

The Hot Water Heater also is a Cold Water Heater, and maybe just a Water Heater. But after the Hot Water Heater heats up the Cold Water, the Hot Water Heater keeps the Hot Water Hot. Thus, the term "H

Gary, The conversion between DC to AC the loss, depending on your inverter, could be as much as 10% to 30%. Also, if you only have 100amp battery charger, then you are only supplying 2.5KW into your b

Stefan, Do you have a better photo of the document? It would really be nice to have if I ever have to re-rig! Thanks, Ken Powers Aquarius SM2K262

If you're leaking product then it's a low pressure line that is leaking. I would start at the product end of the tubes and it shouldn't be too tough to find the leak. Follow all the lines until they t

Just after buying Aquarius I had new membranes installed, and the white nylon end caps were no good, so I had them replaced them with brand new black ones from Dessalator. Two years later in New Zeala

Hello Mark, On Aquarius, we also have this problem with our 24V D60. We continually see an increase in the ppm each year. I have a few questions so we might flush this out... 1) Do you have a pre-pump

That's a great idea Bill. And, good timing seeing that just about everyone except for Ultimo is on lock-down! Just my two cents. Limit the two issues to 15 minutes, then after the 30 minutes we could

I just removed cleaned up and changed all the seals on my manual furler, and Tuesday I will release a video about the process. Barring a complete disaster or stolen, I can't believe that the manual fu

Hello again, Be aware that if you try my (Last Option) , and you still have oil left in your bow thruster it is going to leak all over the place when you remove the backing plate. Be aware and minimiz

Hello, This video shows my rebuild of the bow thruster. If you can't get the lower unit to disengage using all the tricks from other Amel Owners, you can do this for a last resort..... Here is a link

AQUARIUS SM2K #262 - Completed a circumnavigation 2007 under the ownership of "Jemp". At the time she was named "Aquarius IV" due to the laws of Luxembourg stating no two boats can have the same name.

Aquarius is also covered by a Jackline Policy. We "believe" Jackline has a good policy.... But, we have not had a claim, and I don't believe you really know the quality of your insurance until you hav

Hello Randall, I had my cable custom made at The Satellite Phone Store in San Diego. Satellitephonestore.com... There are probably cheaper places to purchase a custom cable, but would have to research