This is a single-owner boat that has always had that name. The owner's name is Frank. The boat is located in Huntington, NY. It is not a SM 2000, I think it is one of the last of the original SM.

Hi Ryan, Congratulations. I don't have any info on your hull number but I did tour hull 232 which I believe was the first SM 2000. The Amel parts department has been reported to be slow to

Ryan, I stand corrected...I know a little about that boat. When you get a chance call me, or email me at bill"at"amelschool.com Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

Ryan, I cannot help you with Monarae. Possibly it had another name. Where is it? Who is the owner? Who is the broker? More information from you will likely get you more information from someone in

HI Stephen, Sorry that I missed you in Newport. As usual, Kent’s advice is worth taking. Like Kent, I use about 30 feet of stretchy line for the snubber. As Kent says, it makes the boat

On the windlass switches: I don't like the ones that Amel mounted on the windlass housing. The issue I have with them is I can not see the anchor coming up with hands or foot on those switches.

Steve, The downside to a foot switch(s) is that you will drill holes in the deck. Personally, I would never do that, but some people have. The Lofrans/Amel button switches are great, but are better

Hello Rüdi, there has been indeed 165 AMEL 54 made from 2005 to 2011. Most of them are equipped with FURUNO pilots with hydaulic drives. However, there has been around 40 AMEL 54 originally equipped

Good afternoon Steven, I totally agree with you on the ease to just swap with a new windlass. Should you want to rebuilt your Tigres Windlass, here is the illustration. Took me 6 half days or about

Hi all, I'm likely going to be buying Super Maramu hull #233, Monarae. Do any of you have any insider info on this boat? Also, how does one contact the Amel parts department? I tried emailing

Mike and Peta, Steve Leeds I Ft Lauderdale had mentioned to me a few years ago a source in the US plus he said he sometimes has some in stock. He specializes in servicing Super Maramus in Ft

Thanks Kent, Yes, I have been using a snubber ever since our first sailboat purchased in 1997. I also understand the chain stopper is to temporarily avoid strain on the windlass while anchoring.

Hi, Agree with Kent. We use 10m of nylon rode and it transforms the ride at anchor. Whilst on the subject of the Locrans Tigres - does any know where the rubber waterproof switch covers can be

Hi Stephen, The chain stopper is used to take the pressure off the chain temporarily, not to be used long term while at anchor. Get a nice long snubber (25-30 ft of 3/4-1")with a chain hook. Attach

One additional question. I my learning process I have come to understand that the use of a chain stopper can simply and easily reduce strain on the windlass when anchoring. Has anyone install a chain

Thank you all for your responses. My wife an I have owned our SM for 4 years now an do truly understand Henri Amel's passion and precision that went into all his boat, but the Auper Maramu especially.

Ruedi, The best guy for all this is Joel Potter on this web site; he knows everything - I can copy you the User Manual and the Owner manual - I thought that was what you were after. I think about 175

Hi Peter Thanks, english is not a problem. Mainly I tried to find out how many Amel 54 was build and which hull number on which years. But also what kind of original manufacturer equipment they used

Hi Chris, All my lights are now LED. 1. Consult https://boatlamps.co.uk/ for a vast selection of high quality. Typically, the cheap LEDs fail quickly. 2. Cut out the old Lexan and cut one to size.