Hello All, I am hoping someone might have done a bit of thinking on this question, who has greater insight on AGM chemistry than I. My questions surrounds storage of AGMs and solar charging. I have no

Hi all, I am being asked from a marina for a hull and blocking plan for a haul-out I have scheduled in couple weeks. By this I am assuming 1). where the slings should be placed along the hull and 2),

I use kit from Bimble Solar, here in the UK, works very well..... Follow links below for more details...... https://www.bimblesolar.com/offgrid/dumpload https://www.bimblesolar.com/offgrid/dumpload/du

Hi Brainstrust, The Volvo workshop manual details the process for changing the timing belt, requiring a bunch of specialised tooling. Mark Mueller from SV Brass Ring posted a fabulous summary of how t

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

Has anyone replaced the Climma compact 9eh unit in the saloon? I replaced the aft cabin one with a Dometic, but it will not fit under the seat in the saloon. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Mara

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