Thanks Wolfgang for the information. Predictwind is a very attractive solution but for those already equiped with a non Predictwind SIM activating the GPS tracking requires a professional subsription

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Hi Eric We faced that once on our original beige mattress covers. We used bleach lightly diluted with hot water and brushed the entire covers to avoid marks. However we suspect that this process on da

Thanks Nick for your valuable advices. A new alternator is in place and running now. It has been a bit difficult to fix though as the model delivered was not insulated and required drills to receive t

Now I understand why veggies are so scarce in the Tuamotu: too few people dare doing it the right way ! Thanks for the funnel idea. Whatever I should find a way to protect the alternator from leakages

Thanks Nick, Assuming the start battery could be charged by the generator and a potential issue with the 12V engine alternator maybe I should turn the alternator off. The alternator not stopping the c

Nick, Yes the start battery starts the generator. It’s voltage is 12,42 V. This is not completely surprising as I have turned one of the service batteries into a start battery yesterday. I made a firs

Joerg, We use the App POLARSTEPS since we started our circumnavigation and find it pretty simple to post photos and short videos and comments. Bertrand Quénot A54#43 ANTINEA Currently in Tuamotu archi

Thanks Nick and Scott for the prompt advices. Very clear. And by the way I have a T60 on board. Fine to fix the drops on the alternator. Although I have a question regarding the alternator integrity.

Hi everyone, I have a Low Voltage alarm on the control display of my Volvo Penta D3 110 engine. It appears that the 12V alternator receives rough water probably from the waterpump above. I might have

Bill. It seems that the design of the A54 main mast furling motor has changed at some point. Mine on Antinea A54 #43 is horizontal. Unfortunately Amel seems not recalling that as I have just received

Luis, Were I get the same issue I would assume that there is a leak somewhere within my sea water systems and that I need to find where. First I would fill the main filter by unscrewing the cover a bi

Hi Steve, We did the same before starting our circumnavigation as we wanted to get permanent 220V from all the outlets and use the kitchen devices (boiler, toaster, coffee machine) without turning the

Warm thank you to everyone for your contributions. Thanks Eric for your guidance. Thanks Bill for the clear and helpful abstract of your Amel book I now have 220V from the dock on board and with the j

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Arno, Eventually I tried to repair my existing tumble drier instead of chasing a compatible new one. I ordered the heating element you found on eBay and replaced the old one. And it worked ! Extractin

Eric, I have a second hand twist lock plug available. It comes from à US boat and has a shirt cord sealed. Don’t know for sure it is a 50A and wire sections are far bigger than on mine. All the colour

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Thanks for your replies, I agree most of marinas in the 120 V zone are able to provide 240 V 60Hz. This is what we got so far during our tour. However here in Quepos marina when asking for it here is

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Hi all, On our way for a circumnavigation started in Europe we are now crossing a 120V zone. In Panama there were still solutions in the marinas to get energy from the dock. Currently in Quepos Costa

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HI Arno, Thanks for your information and advice. I share it. Better repairing the existing tumble drier than trying to squeeze a different model into this tight space. Will order spare parts and see h

Hi everyone, Did someone recently replace his tumble-drier on his A54. Mine is dying with less and less heat. It is an Eudor 302 and not surprisingly this model doesn't exist any more. Knowing which m

Lior, Don’t know if this could help but I have got the same trouble once because of a dusty filter at the entrance of the aircon. Regards Bertrand ANTINEA A54#43