We have an santorin with no generator but have 1000 Watts of solar. 400 of those watts are shaded - 200 is behind the main mast flexible panels and 200 is on the new hard top bimini (room for more) Th

Hi Amelians, I'm having a problem with the chain counter sensor of my Lewmar V4/5 windlass (Amel 54). The control head unit in the cockpit is the AA560. I assume this sensor is just a reed switch whic

Hi, all, I am at a yard where I am going to have the intake and output copper pipes and hoses replaced in both heads. They are talking about removing the inboard panel (with the cubby holes) for acces

PredictWind Presentation by Keyrn McMaster, Ocean Racer and Executive with PredictWind When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 20:00 to 21:00 (UTC+00:00) UTC Where: Group Zoom Meeting Organizer: Bill Rouse brou

Hey folks quick question. Fresh water pump indicator light hasn't worked on our boat since we purchased it. Bought a new bulb, black and blue wires off the old bulb and onto the new bulb ....and no jo

Hey Folks, Wondering if anyone has a good source for metric anodes on the US easr coast. The ones I'm replacing have a 10mm threaded brass sheath in the middle to take the bolt. Any ideas? I've called

G’day everyone, We have a reoccurring problem with our fridge pump, it suddenly start’s transmitting the noise of the pump thru’ the boat. Changing pumps does nothing. It suddenly disappears for no re

Dear Amelians, I ask for help. My Desalator D60 watermaker has been little used in its life apparently. In the last 4 months I've been using it more intensively (at least 2 times a week). I always mea

Autoprop rebuild disassembly -check! Here’s to hoping the assembly goes as smooth as the tear down. Thanks to all those members before me that shared their Autoprop information. -- Kevin & Kristen Sch

Just a thought for A54 owners who are struggling with their water cooled fridges. Every boat that has a water-cooled cold box struggles with maintenance of that system. The gains in efficiency brought

Hi Amelians, I have a question about this alarm on the port side of the entrance in my SM 2K. The manual is not very clear about this and also not about a sensor placed in the engine compartment. This

Hi all, I am looking for some trusted resources in the Ft Lauderdale area for a few service. I have been in contact with a few people related to these areas but am not getting good results. 1). I need

Yet another headache for sailors. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hyundai-tanker-just-became-first-193000380.html -- Paul Harries Prospective Amel Buyer

Hi, looking to find out the exact function of the attached that is wired in line before the main solenoids that activate the main Furler and outhaul motors. We were having issues with both motors. We

I am searching for more information than I currently have on the Forestay Bushings which are inside the SM Genoa Gearbox. The material used for these bushings? The size of the bushings including the d

Hi, did anyone replace black water tank hoses on A54? One problem I see is that the tank to seacock hose is very rigid and it does not look like I can bend it to put on the tank and the seacock. Plus

Hi Amelians, We had a small fire in a LED light. Luckily it was quickly found & dealt with. See word attachment for full details and photos. I wanted to share this with the group as it is a safety iss

Hello again all, After several delays, Ladybug will be sailing from Martinique to Newport, RI. I plan to leave Martinique on the 10th or 11th of June, and I would like one or two more crew persons. Th

HI All, I recently had a new shaft brake caliper set installed by Amel in Martinique. On the passage to take the boat back to Houston, the shaft brake still operates and closes when the engine is shut

All, For running rigging in North America, my SM clients get superb quality and good prices from Nance & Underwood, a Yacht School Preferred Vendor. I want to share this with all SM owners. Any other