Dear members: I believe that 90% of maintenance and preventative maintenance is :doing the dishes". In other words, keeping things clean and lubricated. I concur that cleaning the foil is

Thanks, Richard.  Do you eliminate the pressure/accumulator tank(s) when doing this? Kent ________________________________ To: "amelyachtowners@..."

We just changed out the pump and tank system on another SM to an on demand pump to halt just on off problems and save battery life as well. It works great. We also replaced the AC salt water pump

Mike, I would clean the foil with a small very stiff brush, possibly stainless and soap and water to remove salt and the WD40. I believe you should be using a dry silicone spray like sailcote and not

It looks like a previous owner had the bolt screwed in too tight and it had been scarring the foil over the years. Also the new mast will have to be cut a bit at the head as the sailmaker used an IPJ

Hi all, I am going to buy a 46 foot Amel, so just now I own only a "low quality" boat like the last 30 years. All of my 10 former boats didn have a complex water system like yours, only a modern

Hi Gary,, That's really useful--I have often wondered if I have been doing something wrong with my batteries---I cosset them like new borns, recharging before they deplete more than 20% etc -- but if

Hi, all, I've been looking at the link Eric sent about our fresh water pumping system.  There is a tremendous amount of info on this site and I recommend that you save the link. I have a

If you do not have access to someone who can stitch on the carpet edge binding, here is an easy alternative: http://www.installerstore.com/Instabind-Carpet-Binding.html Very easy to use! Mark SM2K

I think a call/email to Amel would be a wise move. Prior to major disassembly I would want to assure myself that there isn't an Amel design feature that is preventing the swivel from going all the

I need to replace the block on the aft end of the main boom which the furling line passes through.I do not have the original block, it was replaced. Could someone tell me the model and size of the

Hi Ian and Judy: I have struggled with a similar situation for years now, since I am only able to be aboard the boat for three weeks at a time, 3 to 4 times a year. I am on my 4th set of house

Hi been on this site a long time and do not recall having to replace the foil. Why not wash it out with pressurized water. Then run the a rage up and down to clean it. If indeed it is scored get a

We flushed it with WD40 and released the swivel so it comes down but the technicians think the foil is scarred. It looks like the swivel is ok but will give it a good flush and cleaning. We are

Hi Guys 'n Gals, Pen Azen now sits idle for several months each year . We don't like to leave the battery chargers on when we are not on board. We have had poor results from our batteries ( we

Hi what is blocking the track. If it is dirt and salt why not go up with a hose and wash it out? Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330

Does anyone know if the mast needs to be dismantled in order to replace/repair the foil on the mainsail furler? We tried to hoist a new mainsail on our SM '93 and the swivel got stuck about 20cm from

Gary, I had Amel send one to me in SXM, no import duty. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From:

Gary, I meant to say hose. I have the same setup. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From:

PS Eric: Where did you obtain your replacement sensor? Gary