Good afternoon, I just finished a “crude” page on http://nikimat.com with links to most the Illustrations I did, plus Owner Manuals, etc. Toward the bottom you will see “Parts for sale”. For

I echo the comments of others on this topic. My wife and I are in the process of purchasing an Amel presently. We initially looked at Amel SM2000’s without the help of anyone with expertise with

I am a new owner of SM #440 Cara (July 2017). I second Mark's comments: 1. Get a surveyor who knows Amels. I used Olivier Beaute for two separate surveys and can't recommend him strongly enough.

I Steven, I second Mark's suggestions. A surveyor who knows Amel and Bill Rouse consulting will go a long what to keep you out of trouble. Joel Potter also is a good resource. Depending on

Hi Mark, I´ll keep that in mind. I´m Dutch and looked at a 53´´ In Holland. Thanks for your input. regards, Steven

Dear Colin, Thanks for your reply, I´m happy for you that you keep on sailing. Hopefully we´ll meet some day and thanks for letting me know that I may contact you in the future for advice

Steven, Get a good surveyor,one that knows Amels. There are plenty mentioned on this forum. Call Bill Rouseand get him involved. This will be money VERY well spent. (I’m assuming you arein

Hi Steve Apology for the delayed response. This has taken some serious thought this week since Lauren is now definitely not doing the Indian Ocean crossing (or Red Sea if we sail that way instead)

Agree entirely with Bill R’s comments. We have never found any defect with Henri Amel’s basic concept or workmanship on the SM2K. The only problems we have faced is where others have attempted

Hi Steven, As a recent buyer I will tell tell you one thing to watch for. Everyone will have their 'first and foremosts' but my recent experience is the bow thruster. Inspect it, know the parts and

Amen Brother!!! With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising - Grenada www.creampuff.us From:amelyachtowners@...

Hi everyone, Any weak points to check before purchasing an Amel SM 2000 build in 2003??? Kindly regards, Steven

Bill K and Pat, I would never say that "I think Bill K's point is that he thinks Capt. Henri's original engineering was poorly done and left an unsafe condition with unprotected long wire runs." I

PS. Have done some more googling on the subject and it appears the Distributed systems have each of the feeder circuits fused at a bus near the batteries, in addition to the data-controlled breakers

Hi Thomas; I did not attempt to open our furler motor due to thepoor condition observed and the amount of water that came out of it. We sent itto a mechanic familiar with Amels and the furler motor.

Hi Pat, Yes, that's why I thought Alan's adding the Blue Sea fuses at the batteries sounded wise. Btw, in my house the distribution panel is smack in the middle of the house which reduces the total

Dan, It sounds like you have a pretty good understanding of how to care for the wood in your Amel. Application of the Timbor is quite easy actually. The overspray or drips can be cleaned up with

Hi Mohammad, Thanks for your answer I realise, searching for pictures online, that the 54 has a different electrical furling system than Super Maramu. It is vertical. I guess that reduces the

Hi Thomas; The seal is between the shaft and the end cap. You can see it in your picture. This seal is constantly exposed to the sun and the elements. When the rubber dries out, water gets in. The

Hi Tom, I agree with you. It is the no thrust situation in the Amel with its unique system of mounting that allows these vetus mounts to be used and that the mounts obtained as replacements are