Eric, Sorry it took me so long. The prop bearing for my Santorin were made by Metal Craft Engineering, Inc. in Annapolis. You can reach them bymetalcraft11@... or call 410-269-5370. They cost me

We said and a bit of an early welcome to the group. We help each other. This has been a great I need a hand site. Fair Winds and Smooth Sailing to ALL Capt. Richard Piller RP Yacht

I hope no one took my own inquiries about the layout of the 55 as derogatory -- I'm in love with Amel and chomping at the bit to land one. I didn't mean to bring the group down a rabbit hole or

Olivier, Thanks for an informed and accurate comment. I have owned a Beneteau. Anyone who thinks that Amel builds boats like Beneteau, either does not know Beneteau or Amel. I can see some design

I used to own an Aston Martin and this whole conversation reminds me when the DB7 was introduced… It was criticized as being a Jaguar, no longer hand made, etc. BUT, it is the car that saved

Hello all of you happy AMEL owners, I think it's time I say something... while my friend Joel must be in a place where there is no internet as he did not reply yet to Mr. Galacsea. AMEL is building

Well said, John. Like I said earlier, the changes were probably needed, but the fact that Amel's team and their current clients did not understand was a grave mistake. The fact that none of us can

Well, well, well ! That’s the very horse’s mouth. I was not aware of this stunning and very disappointing piece of information. Jean Boucharlat Formerly SM 232

What is it with bagging of the 55? I remember when the 54 was criticized when it came out and especially after that terrible accident with the gentleman on a halyard on an electric winch. These

The structural strength of monocoque construction allows lighter scantlings and reduced overall weight so I find it hard to believe there was weight saving. Perhaps more likely to be trying for the

Thanks Bill for the clarity ...... Just like my SM ! Good ! Alan Elyse SM437

I think before we all run off half-cocked on stories and rumors, about how far Amel has fallen, maybe we should actually look at what Amel says. This is cut and pasted from their current Amel 55 web

I am stunned !! The structural integrity of the Amel monocoque was one of the main reasons I bought an SM. I find it hard to believe that they would stop doing this....and especially for reasons of

Are the hull and deck still glassed together? Bill Kinney Harmonie, SM160 Port Canaveral, Florida On Mar 23, 2016, at 05:55, 'Jean Boucharlat' jean.boucharlat@... [amelyachtowners]

Oliver Racoupeau

Ok lol Go to buy an amel , you are on the save side of sailing, independent how you finance your dream. Bluewater sailing is a way of life and like for most of us Amel owners (with or without of sea

Are you sure about this posting regarding bulkheads. What is your source of information? Best Bill BeBe 387 Martinique On Mar 22, 2016 11:44 AM, "galacsea2000" <no_reply@...> wrote:

Great question.  Two reasons, money is always an issue, and I believe the 64 is about twice the cost of a new 55.  Plus or minus.   And more important, the 64 has the same sub-optimal layout as the

Joe, Thanks a lot. Do you like it? Does it work well? Can you make a picture and post it or just email it me: sonsev52@... Vladimir SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD" On Mar 19, 2016 12:26 PM,

We are talking about a boot that partially covers anchor chain drop opening to reduce water intake in the chain locker. On Mar 18, 2016 5:18 PM, "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]"