Dear Tom i have a Sharki and i change my old gearbox to a new direct from ZF in München it is exactly the that you have installed in the boat without any change. The price in Germany is about 1500

Tom, It makes sense that you would have a Hurth HBW250 like Stargazer. Typical Amel to put a larger one than the minimum, I have a HBW250 but on a 60 hp Perkins on my Maramu. If you need spares it

Stargazer Sharki 186 Perkins 4.108 came with Hurth 250 with a gear ration of 2.5 ish can look it my records if you need more detail       Go Sailing Gene C Carter 9540 Semiahmoo Pkw

Thanks to all of your for the feed back!! I'm going to re examine the linkage and go from there. The web site links were very helpful, much appreciated, feel like I'm on the right track. Thanks

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Hi Tom, Once you are certain the linkage is not the problem, you need to find out the model number. Having found out the model, it should be on a plate on the gearbox, if painted over a careful

Tom, I would guess it would likely be a Hurth HBW150 or HBW100. Try google and see if it looks like yours. They are now ZF. (HBW150 = ZF15M). Rather than make suggestions that may lead you on a wild

Hi Dave, Yes. I should have mentioned this. I have tried this and it seems to make no difference. Any thoughts on what type of Transmissions Amel used back them? Thanks, Tom Tom Fisher

If you engage reverse by moving the lever on the transmission itself, do you still have the problem? Just thinking that it would be good to try that to eliminate the cable/linkage as part of the

Hello everyone, My 1986 Sharki, Hull #142 is having some minor trouble shifting into reverse. The problem has been getting worse over the last couple years. It seems the transmission will not engage

Do a search of messages on this site for "dodger headroom". There are a few threads describing solutions to the low headroom in the cockpit. I'm 6'1" and have to stoop down when standing in he

Don't go unless you are prepared to move heaven and earth to find your own! And don't say you weren't warned (-; Kent [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ah thanks ! That's why I couldn't figure it out. The cross panel seems not to be original on my boat. Michael

Thanks for this, Kent. It really does sound that easy.  Yes we've done hours and hours of reading and jumped onto this site so we could ascertain whether or not the reality for you guys matches the

Wow, Kim & george, thanks for such a detailed reply. Much appreciated!  In answer: Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes. and Yes. What you have to say is great to hear, and I'll add that I am the wife :-) , and just

This attaches to the cross panel between the two v-berth lockers to support the forward end of the lee boards. We've never used ours but do have it onboard -- somewhere! Dave & Merry S/v Air

A question for other Maramu owners: While roaming through the lockers on my #148 I found this item: http://www.sioned.de/sail/P1000315.jpg It looks original. So anyone know what it is and what it

Dear Jo, You will never find anyone on this site that will "hard sell' anything to do with Amel. You certainly will find many informed postings from some very intelligent people, both

Hi, is it Jo or Daisy, if you like to contact me on simms@... I may be able to help you to see a Super Maramu. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl To: "amelyachtowners@..."

Alexandre, This is a great pump. At one time I replaced both bearings in ours. The bearings are not part of the rebuild kit. The bearings are sealed and can be found anywhere that bearings are