Hi we have a current of 25,9 V to our heat sensors at both Onan generator and to the main engine, even though we turned off the ignition key? is this normal or what do we need to check? very grateful

Hi group sometimes good news can be shared :-) just received the new sails (main and mizzen, pro radial) from QSAILS. They arrived just in time and look great. We ordered in February, agreed deadline

My outhaul winch has developed a screeching noise - see the attached video I've confirmed the noise does not originate from the outhaul car. I've opened up the plastic box containing the motor and gea

All, My water temp sensor on the Yanmar is on the fritz. Indications are full-hot when powering the key to ON. (engine is OFF) Disconnect the sensor and the gauge reads zero. PART - Looked it up in th

Greetings, When our SM was last surveyed (insurance requirement), the surveyor noted some scratching and beginning crazing, and suggested I consider clear toughened glass as a replacement to either Po

--- In amelyachtowners@..., eric <kimberlite@...> wrote: > > I looked near the tanks on the hull and couldn't find anything. > Thanks > Eric > Fair Winds, > Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite > > > ---

Dear Ameliens, The windows in the deckhouse of "Soleil Bleu" are getting fine micro-cracks inside the glass after 14 years. These are the two large hinged windows at the front and the two fixed window

Hi all I am a new maramu owner and I'd like some advice : The boat is equiped with a well maintained Perkins 4158 (3400h). On the boat there are some oil-filters, impellers and diesel-filters in reser

Hello All I'm interested to know what fellow SM owners do to keep mosquitoes out, especially at night? Are there standard screens that can be bought for all the hatches? Do you place a net over the co

Hi All, on an easy sail (AWA 70deg, AWS 17kts, STW 7.5kts, 1.2m waves) I noted the main mast lower spreaders on both sides vibrating fore and aft.. Not enough to feel in the cockpit but obvious when l

I have a number of spots of dirt on the white interior liner of my boat. Has anyone had any luck with a special cleaner for vinyl? Joerg Esdorn A55 Kincsem Currently in Isafjodur, Iceland

Hi Amelians Today during sailing I felt something was not ok on the Bamar furler so I decided to open and check the belt. As I opened it I saw that the belt is ok but it was not tight correctly. By tr

Hi all, After two successful runs of the Onan generator, it does not start anymore. The start button in the pantry doesn’t show a light anymore, which it did before. 12V are supplied to the generator,

_._,_._,_ If You happen to remove a gearbox. Clean it up and have it powder coated. It should last forever. I put a flush plug in the drill holes for the grease fitting holes. Incidentally I do not li

Hi All, My name is Thomas, proud owner of Maraumu 46 #32. I am planning a solo trip to the Azores, from Holland, this year. As I will be doing a bit of upwind sailing I am looking into installing runn

Hi All, I need some assistance on the fuel stick in the diesel tank for my SM$443. Mine is missing and I need some assistance to create a replacement for an upcoming tank fill and trip. I have read a

I believe its time to replace my yanmar alternator- does anyone know what this wire is between the ground and positive post? Chris sm 385 Amarok

Hi Bill. I entirely agree with your suggestion that this groups members should always disclose as much accurate and useful information on the items they offer for sale. One thing I really appreciate a

When I had to rebuild the manual main gearbox, I found the main foil was damaged- photo 1. Some people just cut that piece out and redrill the foil. However, the foil is still held in place by one bol

Did you ever try to unscrew the 2 screws that hold the packing nut retainer in place while at sea? I took my Dremel tool and cut 2 notches in the rudder quadrant with a carbide bit. If I would have th