All the battery negative connections in Amel boats are isolated from the ground connected to the anodes.

All metal connections in contact with saltwater are connected to the anodes (ground) and NOT connected to the battery negative

DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE TO THE ANODE GROUND CIRCUIT

Cheers

Alan

Elyse SM437

   

Alex Paquin

Simpatico Hull 94

Older Maramu 1981

If you have followed Kent's saga, you are probably already aware that new engines installed on Amel boats need to be isolated from DC ground.  That means you will want to transfer to your new engine the negative ground solenoid, the isolated senders for temperature and oil pressure, and isolated alternators, etc. Be sure to make that part of your discussion with the retailer prior to purchase and also with the installer prior to installation.

Just a reminder.  Good luck with the re-powering.

Derick

SM2K #400 Brava

Currently on the hard in Antigua for hurricane season