I have been reading the interesting comments regarding the Amel "progression" from the early models through the newer 55. I have a 54 that is nearing ten years old (2007) now. I can attest to the

Having sold the first amount 55 in the US I can attest that they are fine yacht with lots of room Inside with water supply that's been moved under the galley. A keel that no longer has a tank. the

The 55 features a massive aft owner's cabin and it has a large number of features that make it more comfortable to live on than a 53. The 55 is even easier to sail than the 53. The 55 keeps most

Hi all, Over the last few months my chain counter stopped working properly. When raising the chain it keeps adding up, ie. it keeps adding on instead of subtracting. I have a spare IFM IB5076

Thanks Bill, I visited an Oyster at the Miami boat show and was beautiful inside, lots of beautiful finishing, but the engine room of the Amel are so much more accessible, spacious, etc. Plus as you

Bill -- thank you for the contact! Will follow up accordingly. From: "'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners]" To: "amelyachtowners@..." Sent: Monday, March 21, 2016

Good morning Bill, First time I dove the hub was still on the Delrin Hub (the pin was gone, slide out) When I put on spare the propeller I put a new pin and new Nylon bold. I was able to use the bow

Ken, When looking for a used Amel, it is most important to buy one from a great owner...someone who appreciated the Amel and kept it in near new condition. There are Amels 35 years old like this, and

Thanks Bill! That's exactly what I wanted to know. Kent

Paul, You say, "..as it was still three nylon screws intact on the hub." Was the hub still on the shaft of the bow thruster and the propeller broke off of the hub? I have seen this happen before with

Do any of you know what to look for in a 54 of approximately ten years vintage? If we decide to go that route (which is still very much in the air -- 55 is still on the table, but I will miss the

Alex, I agree completely. And, I will add that with the 55 Amel was attempting to compete outside the small circle of very loyal Amel clients. As most of you know, the majority of the 54's were sold

Kent, Since Don has sold Harmonie to me (Thank you Don and Ann!) I will answer your question. The fuses Don installed are on the positive terminal of each 24 volt pair of batteries. They are 125

Bill! The hub and propeller was from a common friend in Turkey, Nothing wrong with the hub, but the propeller has obvious gone into pieces, as it was still three nylon screws intact on the

Alexandre! It was the propeller itself, the nylon hub with the screws was total intakt except three of he nylon screws that was broken Paul on S/Y Kerpa SM#259

Alex, I know that you know this, but you did not mention the stainless steel pin that goes through the hub. If that pin was inserted through the Delrin® hub and thruster shaft before the propeller

Sounds interesting. This would be a great opportunity. Could you ensure the new owner would be comfortable with such a thing? Also, see if my wife could join or just me. Also, could you be more

Greg -- thank you so much for the response. I truly appreciate your input.

Thanks every one. Don, did you use the 300A fuses ? Thanks Kent

Good morning Paul, I haven’t posted the detail on the forum yet, but I found both propeller with the 6 nylon bold still attached to it… there was also nothing in the water to cause the