I have about 4 layers of paint on my boat I would like to be rid of. I have been sanding boats for over 50 yrs. and have never found it fun. Using 40 grit on a 5 " orbital today,it took so long to get

I'm about to replace the exhaust hose for the main engine from the waterlift muffler to the hull fitting. Seems a simple task, but I'd appreciate any tips from those who have already been there. I rea

Hi y'all, Has anyone found a source in the UK for the oil seal 29x 42x 8 ? I have been offered 29x41x8 and 28x42x6. I guess this last one would do but I would prefer to get the right one, just in case

Dear amelians Today's topic concerns the Amel 55 model At marina berth , when the wind enters from the stern at 130-150º angles and with 10-15 knots of wind, there is an enormous vibration in the mize

Hi, I had a very little water near the rudder shaft after some heavy seas. Wanted to tighten the nut, bit its too big for my tools. Any advice or do I need another special tool? Tbanks -- Bernd SN 119

Hi All, I'm replacing the Gianneshi fresh water pump. Can anyone tell me the recommended high and low water pressure values please? I have the original Gianneschi ACB-61-G pressure tank and pump syste

Hello Group Tom Deasy APHRODITE Maramu 1983 #125 I am having a problem with my electric furler, four years old and several thousand miles.It will unroll about 2 feet and stop it will not roll back up.

Here are a few photos of the finished jobOn July 7, 2020 at 12:47 PM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote: Hi Tom Here are some photos of the rewiring. In the 4th photo is a black wire that Amel used

Hi Tom Here are some photos of the rewiring. In the 4th photo is a black wire that Amel used to connect all the negative sides of the senders. There were numerous connections and a few bad solder join

https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/files/Miscellaneous/_Kit%20isolation%20Yanmar.pdf Tom, I believe this is what you have. This is the newer conversion. I see the relay you are referring to. The

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Or, you can accomplish the same result using a couple of swimming noodles with a line through them and tied under the stern of the boat. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - S

Hello, I just become the owner of SM 2000 hull nr. 279. Name Bonne Anse. Boat speed is not working. Surveyer Oliver said that problem is in sensor. Any experince if I would change with sensor for dept

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My wife and I were faced with a fairly similar decision when we were weighing the money vs. size vs. age vs. condition of a Maramu and a Mango and a Super Maramu. Between the three there was over $100

When cleaning our bilge, we noticed the cap had come off of this (see pictures). It is attached to the tube that houses the bilge float and appears to be a switch. But I am not really sure what this i

So, engine doesn't start intermittently. After corrosion x in the solenoid, cleaning contacts, problem re-emerges. Can start engine by pushing button but need to fix this. Broke out spares purchased a

The following files have been uploaded to the Files area of the main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io group. /CockpitEnclosure.pdf By: Gerhard Mueller Description: Cockpit Enclosure for Sharki

I have just installed a new chartplotter with prexisting NMEA 2000/ Seatalkng components and spent significant time sorting out a problem with as it turned out a simple solution. The solution to compo

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