Bill, I was surprised by your correction as a french "hale-bas" is typically a down-line, for instance the vang of the boom. Thus I believe Amel are incorrect in calling that line a "hale-bas", and

So, finally we are back in the water with the new CS4500 Airmar Ultrasonic speed sensor installed in a new hole beside the depth xdcr, wired to the Hydra 2000 and it works perfectly, plus we also have

My recollection (I think it is in the Explorer Chart Pack) is that you steer an S (not exacly) shaped course from the mainland. First make East as much as you can, then you can ease off your angle as

Hi Porter, wind against tide or current can produce very short steep seas. I have encountered them at times in Ocean Pearl and in previous boats. Gong into those seas either hard on the wind or tight

Joel, Joel, The hole on the top of my rudder is on the top horizontal face perhaps a couple inches aft of where the rudder post exits. The hole appears to be about the same size as the one on the

Craig. Thank you brother! Cemented the decision. Porter Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.com

Thank you guys very much! Some great advice. I think we’ll leave late Saturday. 10 hours to the banks. Then another 12 across the banks to southern Berry’s. Really appreciate the thoughts

James, Where is the hole on the top? I haven't found one. Joel, Did all the rudders have both bottom and top holes? It does make sense to allow better flow. Best, Craig SN#68 ---In

Hi Porter, Here is last night's forecast from Chris Parker, the weather guru in this part of the world - check out his website and you can subscribe to his service (that's a free plug for Chris, to

Hi Francisco, I definitely did not mean to imply that 4000 hrs is a good time for an overhaul. I think that if your engine is running well that is way too early - like by a factor of 2 or 3. In my

 Thank you all for the effort and continuing to provide valuable information for the group. Respectfully; Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo Amel 54 #099

 Thank you Thomas. We've had the French one for a while but is very useful to have the English translated one. It is much appreciated. Respectfully; Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo Amel 54 #099

Hello Porter; Our 54 handles waves on the bow well. However, she has to haveenough momentum to punch through the waves and not hobby horse on the waves. In order to have enough momentum, our

Thanks Jeff. Appreciated. Sage advice. This will be interesting sailing with a large catamaran.

Graham, Joel and Bill have answered your question and I concur that my Maramu has a drain hole at the bottom of the rudder as well. I would only add that on my Maramu that after hauling the boat,

Hello Graham. You have a problem if water does not come out of the rudder. Henri Amel was always thinking. Always. He noticed that, try as one may, rudders designed to keep water from penetrating into

Francisco, Philosophically speaking, 4,000 hours is closer to half-life than full-term on your engine, but as you know, anything can happen, especially philosophically. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral,

It is designed that way...don't let any "expert yard guy" plug it or tell you differently. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie

Soraya, ​ et al​ It was a collaborative effort ​ and without you, it would have never been finished. Thank you so very much...you are GREAT. There is one more correction I see that is needed: