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Tachometer 4 messages
Hi All, The rev counter for my Yanmar 4jh3-hte on my gauge is fluctuating the higher the revs the less fluctuation. I don't believe the tachometer is working correctly . Where is the tachometer sensor
Hi All, The rev counter for my Yanmar 4jh3-hte on my gauge is fluctuating the higher the revs the less fluctuation. I don't believe the tachometer is working correctly . Where is the tachometer sensor
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Steve Bell
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Running poles 3 messages
I re placed the pealing strip that protects the pole from the bulwork with some cow hide. It is glued down with two part contact adhesive. We shall see how long it lasts. It may curl off on the sun…if
I re placed the pealing strip that protects the pole from the bulwork with some cow hide. It is glued down with two part contact adhesive. We shall see how long it lasts. It may curl off on the sun…if
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Nick Newington
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Observation on using 12v Lifepo4 batteries in serial/parallel (probably applicable to lead, too) 18 messages
As many of you know, we've been on lithium for almost 4 years, nearly full time cruising. We noticed something about using 12v batteries in serial pairs, similar to how Amel set up the lead batteries
As many of you know, we've been on lithium for almost 4 years, nearly full time cruising. We noticed something about using 12v batteries in serial pairs, similar to how Amel set up the lead batteries
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Scott SV Tengah
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[AmelYach,tOwners] Observation on using 12v Lifepo4 batteries in serial/parallel (probably applicable to lead, too)
Interesting and unexpected observations gentlemen, This could simply be a little non liniarity or a bit of offset in the Victron voltage measurement circuits: you are only talking about 0.28V max. (0.
Interesting and unexpected observations gentlemen, This could simply be a little non liniarity or a bit of offset in the Victron voltage measurement circuits: you are only talking about 0.28V max. (0.
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Stefan Jeukendrup
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Amel 54 - Volkswagen TDI Cooling 3 messages
Hello to the group, I think there are the last 10 AMEL 54 with a Volkswagen 140 HP engine . It is a nice engine which runs 400.000 km in a VW T4 bus. To find a service for changing the timing belt is
Hello to the group, I think there are the last 10 AMEL 54 with a Volkswagen 140 HP engine . It is a nice engine which runs 400.000 km in a VW T4 bus. To find a service for changing the timing belt is
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Wolfgang Weber
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Engine BETA vs Yanmar 11 messages
Hello, In my SN a Volvo Penta MD22L-A is doing it’s duty but with some hickups which are quite costly from time to time. Therfor I consider changing to either a BETA 60 or a Yanmar 4JH5E. Reason for s
Hello, In my SN a Volvo Penta MD22L-A is doing it’s duty but with some hickups which are quite costly from time to time. Therfor I consider changing to either a BETA 60 or a Yanmar 4JH5E. Reason for s
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Bernd Spanner
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Generator not starting 6 messages
Hello everybody I thought I had already posted this ,but I cannot see it ? Trying to start the generator ,I didn’t get even a cough, just a relay noise. The engine started fine ,and with the engine ru
Hello everybody I thought I had already posted this ,but I cannot see it ? Trying to start the generator ,I didn’t get even a cough, just a relay noise. The engine started fine ,and with the engine ru
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Nicolas Klene
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Bow thruster A54– IPC relay 3 messages
Hi all Would you be so kind to check if my installation is right? The BT does not turn to Port or Stb when using the joystick at cockpit. IPC relay (Control Box 6-123xi) was faulty, and I replaced it
Hi all Would you be so kind to check if my installation is right? The BT does not turn to Port or Stb when using the joystick at cockpit. IPC relay (Control Box 6-123xi) was faulty, and I replaced it
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Roque
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Isotherm water heater bypass and drain 4 messages
Hi, while looking into hot water heater bypass, I realized that water heater does not have standard hot water mixer and pressure valve. Do you know what was the reason of not installing mixer? Was it
Hi, while looking into hot water heater bypass, I realized that water heater does not have standard hot water mixer and pressure valve. Do you know what was the reason of not installing mixer? Was it
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Ruslan Osmonov
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Desalator interconnect Bobin 10 messages
I have a small leak from the watermaker outboard end membranes on my 160 litre per hour unit. I believe it is the stainless inter connector between the membranes. Had a look at Desalator website and i
I have a small leak from the watermaker outboard end membranes on my 160 litre per hour unit. I believe it is the stainless inter connector between the membranes. Had a look at Desalator website and i
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Nick Newington
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ACMO Rigging - Standing Rigging Supplier to Amel for 40 years 6 messages
All, I am very pleased to announce that I am in direct contact with Philippe Gazzurelli, owner of ACMO France. His company has recently experienced difficulties beginning with COVID, then with Supply
All, I am very pleased to announce that I am in direct contact with Philippe Gazzurelli, owner of ACMO France. His company has recently experienced difficulties beginning with COVID, then with Supply
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CW Bill Rouse
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AGM batteries - voltage falling 34 messages
Dear Amelians Based on your long PV experience I would like to pose the following problem and receive your best inputs: I change my 8 MAstervolt AGM bateries less than 2 years ago. Bateries: 8 Masterv
Dear Amelians Based on your long PV experience I would like to pose the following problem and receive your best inputs: I change my 8 MAstervolt AGM bateries less than 2 years ago. Bateries: 8 Masterv
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Jose Alegria
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starter relay VP D3 110ib 2 messages
as far as I know, there is a starter relay on the ignition circuit of the VP D3 110ib. when I start the engine, sometimes the alternator doesn't excite (even if the throttle is full down) could it be
as far as I know, there is a starter relay on the ignition circuit of the VP D3 110ib. when I start the engine, sometimes the alternator doesn't excite (even if the throttle is full down) could it be
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Marco Taglioretti
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laixoi@me.com 13 messages
Hello everybody I am not able to start the generator , not even a cough ! starting the engine is easy , then With the engine running the generator can start ! ? my engine battery is only one year old
Hello everybody I am not able to start the generator , not even a cough ! starting the engine is easy , then With the engine running the generator can start ! ? my engine battery is only one year old
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Nicolas Klene
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Yesterdays grounding 10 messages
Hi fellow Amel owners, I have been going over the events of yesterday evening and trying to work out what went wrong. We anchored beside Kas Marina. It is deep but completely protected from swell and
Hi fellow Amel owners, I have been going over the events of yesterday evening and trying to work out what went wrong. We anchored beside Kas Marina. It is deep but completely protected from swell and
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Nick Newington
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Upcoming zoom meetings
I am in the process of arranging a meeting and presentation from Sue Richards, editor of Noonsite.com I would also like to schedule a Predict Wind presentation, but need a contact at Predict wind. Let
I am in the process of arranging a meeting and presentation from Sue Richards, editor of Noonsite.com I would also like to schedule a Predict Wind presentation, but need a contact at Predict wind. Let
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CW Bill Rouse
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Circumnavigating Just Got Easier!
From Noonsite.com: Circumnavigating Just Got Easier! The Pacific finally opened this month with the surprise news that French Polynesia maritime borders no longer require pre-authorization to enter, p
From Noonsite.com: Circumnavigating Just Got Easier! The Pacific finally opened this month with the surprise news that French Polynesia maritime borders no longer require pre-authorization to enter, p
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CW Bill Rouse
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Bow Locker Upgrade from Amel Caraibes 4 messages
I have always struggled to seal the forestry chainplate penetrations in our bow locker. It’s a difficult design to caulk, and it moves enough while sailing that even a perfect job has a short lifespan
I have always struggled to seal the forestry chainplate penetrations in our bow locker. It’s a difficult design to caulk, and it moves enough while sailing that even a perfect job has a short lifespan
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Bill Kinney
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Santorin ketch vs sloop 5 messages
Anyone know how many Santorin Ketches vs sloops we're made and when the last ketches were produced? Thankyou -- Paul Harries Prospective Amel Buyer
Anyone know how many Santorin Ketches vs sloops we're made and when the last ketches were produced? Thankyou -- Paul Harries Prospective Amel Buyer
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Paul Harries
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Refrigerator Freezer 13 messages
Quick question for the group. I’m running all three refrigerators and freezers on my 54-113. I’m having intermittent problems with the top loading fridge/freezer. It isn’t getting cold now, but is coo
Quick question for the group. I’m running all three refrigerators and freezers on my 54-113. I’m having intermittent problems with the top loading fridge/freezer. It isn’t getting cold now, but is coo
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Doug Smith
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