I recently serviced both main furling and outhaul gears and motors. I found the aluminium shaft on the furling motor very difficult to remove. It was soaked 48 hours in diesel and then pressed out wit

Could someone please tell me the external diameter of the copper fuel line. It will obviously be the same as the ID of the fuel hoses. I just can't remember it. Many thanks -- Mark & Nicky Barter S/V

Hello, I am looking at replacing the engine mounts on my 2004 Yanmar 4JH3-HTE engine. The current Yanmar mounts, (on the fuel and oil filter side), are labeled 200 which I believe would mean they are

I have spent the last couple of days trying to debug the side-power bow thruster on my boat, and the up/down 4 relay system. My motor for up/down had a bad bearing and was blowing a fuse. It appears t

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If you missed the QSails ZOOM meeting, it is now posted. Use this link: https://youtu.be/9CR3O9uD9SM Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galve

If you were interested in Battle Born Batteries, here is an independent tear-down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5E30u-66VI And the same guy tearing down a Chinese Lithium from Ali Express : https:

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Dear Amelians: I beg any insight if you would. This is a 1.5 year old motor and housing from Amel for the main sail foil furling motor. The last one, seal was damaged and the whole unit unsalvageable.

Anyone seen this. The companion way door locks and unlocks normally with the key. If locked with the key then you can unlock using the inside "knob". But, I cannot lock it from inside. The "knob" is l

Deck leak. Hello All, My boat has developed a small deck leak over the chart table. So far it is small and is visible only by looking at the slight bubbling and dampness in the head liner. I suspect t

Hi, does anyone have A spare electrical black box M61037 for sale for the airco Compact 9 EH - Cod. M60018 unit?

We have had a perpetual problem trying different methods of retaining the grate above the burners. We have the stove that came with the deluxe package on our SM2000. The grate does not stay in place .

Hi Amelians, I have ordered sensors for the following people. They should ship to me within 2 weeks from the west coast. I will send them out Priority mail when I receive them. Mark 1 PC Mohammad 3 Ji

Hi Kent, I will be on board Kimberlite until Oct-28 ish. I will then head to somewhere in the Caribbean. Depending on Covid. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376

Hi We need to put in a new bow thruster motor (Sleipner). We had a Sleipner technician looking at it and sent us a new motor. So far everything looked alright but when our technician loosened the moto

Hi! I am looking for opinions and recommendations to make my SN independent of electricity in case of eg a lightning strike frying my electronics in the middle of the NAT or PAC. Navigation is clear,

Looking for a surveyor in the vicinity of Deltaville, VA for an insurance valuation. Any suggestions.contact details? Ian SM153 Loca Lola II

I have lost drive on my Santorin. It started when I replaced the morse throttle/gear selector and at first I thought it was bad cable adjustment meaning my gearbox clutch not engaging properly. Basica

At the risk of opening a hornets nest I am replacing my 30kg Wasi Bugle anchor with one of the newer breed of anchors. My query is not about which brand or shackles or style though rather sizing. Assu