Settling in to our new (to us) Amel 55#56. Twice now, the AC compressor has shutdown, no lights, like dead. Air handlers still work, boat is on shore power (US waters, boat is Euro 220v). All systems

Hi together! Is there anyone who knows about the HP pump electric consumption? I can’t find nothing in the technical data sheet from Dessalator and any type label on the motor. Thank you Stefan and An

Hi all, Just though I’d share this unfortunate experience. I had new membranes last year after 11 years. Just recently there was a boat anchored ahead about 200 – 250m which unknown top me at first ha

I changed the subject of this thread. I answered Marco below. Anyone else reading this thread, please note that this mistake is commonly made by yards and mechanics changing engines. It can also happe

Dear Amelians, today I had a wierd situation with my duo D 100. After turning it off, it did the fresh water rinse like usual, but did not stop. I checked for a leak (in the entire boat) but there is

Thx a lot for your fast responses. How is it possible to avoid the fresh water rinsing? It seems to be automatic (DUO D 100). Does anybody knows the brand/part number of the solenoid? I can not figure

Dear Ameliens, I consider to change the genua furler (MEJ) to the newest BAMAR model (EFJ?) - if the technic is much better then the MEJ-modell (bad engineered + belts) . There where recently 2 belts

Dear Bill thanks a lot for your valuable information. I will go thought with the mechanic it and I let you know. Do you have a schemE of the SM GROUND LINE, I MEAN the cable that connect all the metal

Hello Amelians! I am in the process of learning my boat. The engine is a Volvo TMD22, with autoprop h6 propeller. I found some threads here on the forum related to this topic, but none conclusive abou

Here is a photo of some of the plumbing under the sink of the SM. Fair winds, Eric sm376

Hello dear Amelians, Finaly on board again of my SM in Greece, I want to start sailing today, but there appeared a small problem. The inlet valve of the washing machine will not close for 100%. So I l

This is a new thread to continue the overly long thread at: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/topic/a54_fridge_circulation_pump/34255404?p=Created,,,20,1,60,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,

I previously had a source for the exact replacement of the igniter for Eno stoves needing 6 outlets (4 burners + 2 oven burners). If you are adventurous and want to try something with little risk, let

Hello Amel 54 owners, I have seen and been onboard some Amel 54's with custom Hardtops. Most are a little low in height. We are in Martinique since March and will probably be here for some time as the

My B&G Vulcan 7FS failed at the helm and i purchased a new Vulcan 7R. Because its a boat, its mounting system is slightly different so I need to enlarge the hole and drill new holes. I'm thinking of u

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