Alexandre, I spent years looking at all kinds of boats.. and I consider myself to be pretty particular. What sold me on the Amel was inspecting the design and construction details in person. I

Bill, Thanks for the knowledgeable response on upgrading Sueno to the Super Maramu arrangement so that the ballooner halyard can be removed. I am about to also change the forestay so if I was

Hello Jim, First congratulations for having picked an Amel. I can not answer your question, but here is suggestion I was given when I purchased my Super Maramu. Don’t change anything for at least

Steven, Our ballooner is coming from Island Planet Sails, Dave Benjamin’s company. A good guy. In a previous life we were co-workers. I do wish we had it on the way down over the last few days, it

Hi all, Last week we became the new caretakers of SM2K #380. She was originally named Feria and then Lady T, and is now Tourai. Like a few others here, we are looking at new sails and will meet next

I am going to purchase a Santorin April - May next year. I am writing to ask if anyone has installed Air Conditioning in a Santorin. Is there enough space in the Engine Bay, and can the electrics

James, From a slightly different perspective… You are certainly right, changing from a 150% on a foil to a smaller sail in wind conditions where that would actually be needed, is a real handful for

Ian, Your point on the foam luff on a genoa is spot-on. I see a lot of SM with new sails and the owner omitted this option, but complains about furled sail shape. I am convinced that it is an option

Kent, Good for you, but you are the minority on this issue. I have talked to too many SM owners that have regrets. I did say that I had no personal knowledge...and that is because I would not do

James, I'm a sailmaker who used to own a Maramu myself (hull #29) and I've supplied sails for several Amel owners. Here are some thoughts I have regarding your questions: 1. Cloth - The Maramu sails

Good morning, I just finish to put together some illustrations of the work I did while in Puerto Rico on the Super Maramu How to adjust the voltage on the Onan (7 pictures) Thanks to Ben Driver (SM

James Like Kent I don’t have a wealth of experience to make judgements on. But for my pennyworth here are my experiences. On my previous boat, Jeanneau 37, I was persuaded to have my new mainsail

Hi Bill. I have heard you say before that you wouldn't use vertical battens with our in mast furling. I've had mine for 8 years and have had no problems furling them or with chafing of the sails or

James, I have only changed the headsail at sea one time, and even the 135 took all four crew to fold and stow. Since then, I have changed sails when at anchor, and even single handed I can manage it

James, You asked: "Can anyone tell me if the special Amel locking mechanism for the ballooner which allows the removal of the halyard is adaptable to the Maramu?" The swivel is what needs to be

Kent, Many thanks for your response to my questions about Amel sail inventory and especially the details of your experience with the battens. Based just on this seasons sailing on Sueno, I

Bill, I had Diane go ahead and send you a couple of pics. , if it looks right and you want it , send me shipping info. Pat

Pat, I do not need a photo because these B&G 213 masthead units were on Amels for years. I am sending you a private email. Bill

Bill, I have an entire unit that I took off my boat a few years ago. I am not sure of the model number , it is a rod about 18 inches long with multiple male plugs on one end and the speed cups and