Hi everyone. I have put into the bilge one waterglass of vinegar per week recently. It has definitely reduced the smell in the engine room and there is no appreciable smell anymore in the cabins.

Duane, There is a beautifully made stainless steel exhaust elbow on eBay. It is cast and has the flame from the engine directed in a better direction. I went through 2 before putting in the

I am sailing a SM #374 I had to remove the keel bolt at the bottom of the bilge to install a new ground/bonding cable, the original one being broken. I got pictures/process from Alban - Amel

I'm replacing the exhaust elbow and hose to the waterlift muffler. The exhaust hose had a soft spot in it that was a few inches below the exhaust elbow and was due to a corroded wire reinforcement.

Many thanks Andy for taking the time to write and providing such great detail. Many thanks also to Bill Fletcher similarly Excellent to hear both your views about the heavy redundancy in the keel to

I like it. Thanks Craig. Kent S/V Kristy

Thanks Bill. Kent S/V Kristy

Hi , we own a 1980 Maramu and had similar concerns before taking her offshore- before we went I asked many boat builders and all the experts re-assured us that the build quality , redundancy in the

Hi Warren, I'm pretty sure that's a Jabsco pump with a lip seal, but's it's many years since I've rebuilt a 4-108. You should be able to see the pump number on the face plate (may need to wire brush

Thanks Craig. I appreciate the advice. The engine is the original Perkins 4.108. I know the impeller is the Johnson 09-1027B-10. Would you know then from that limited info it would be a lip seal or a

Libby's engine has over 6000 hours of use. The engine burns little or no oil and has served us well over the last 6 years. I have purchased new injector nozzles at a reasonable price of $155.00 for

Congratulations on the circumnavigation.

Hi I own a 1984 MARAMU 179 I have spent some time finding a fresh water leaking keelboat. I found it and sealed and repainted the nut and bolt. In my armature opinion Amel is built with a lot of

Hey Kent, Or bed them in a dollop of JB Weld left over from us installing your arch. Cheers, Craig SN#68 Sangaris

Cameron, Yes, but I doubt that they will have any parts for a Sharki because the last Sharki was built 28 years ago. That said, if you follow these instructions you will accurately receive parts much

All, Can I please ask for some advice regarding e-mails to SAV@... I have written to them regarding potential spares for our Amel Sharki. I sent the e-mail about 8 days ago. From your experience what

Hello Amel fans My wife and i are planning to head off across oceans with our young kids next year. We recently purchased a maramu from 1985. Not a SM. she's amazing but I feel I have lots to

Kent, I would attach the probes with appropriate size hose clamps. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island,

Warren, Certainly not a super urgent matter that your sea water pump is leaking. Leaking behind the openings in the impeller casing is common sign of the lip seals (or face seals, if that's what your