Hello I have been looking at an Amel Santorin, hull no 11, built 1990. When visiting the boat a few thing came up that I feel need to be investigated further. Perhaps I can get some help here and

That was supposed to be “pinch”, Joel. In any event, your pats are always appreciated. Kent

Hiya Kent. Punch? Nah. More like a love pat. When do you anticipate departure from Fort Lauderdale? Hug for Iris. All The Best, Joel JOEL F. POTTER-CRUISING YACHT

Hi Miles, No problem. I would try the screws first, if they come out it is a very simple solution. If they wont come out try the other option. I would wait until needed because worn still functions

Mark I would love to have your Novamar contact. I have Pantaenius now and would prefer to keep my Boat South this year Grenada probably I have had some claims, near lightning strike which Pantaenius

Hi Porter I have the same problem with the shaft break. Allthough the Pad's on mine A54#55 are not the same. When the shaft was starting to turn I squeezed a metal rod between the holder and

Hello all I’m considering a hydrovane for our vintage Maramu. I really miss having a no power, wind aligned self steering system. The hydrovane, like the wind pilot 2 required that the main rudder

Mark thank you very much. Interestingly our situation looks exactly like yours. Same 45mm piston extension but... on ours the pads miss the rotor by 0.5mm. Bill Rouse suggeted a very plausible

hello Miles unfortunately easiest way seems to be removing screws from stanchion base & move it aside to allow car to slide out & back in once replaced (mine had a broken 'lifting-wheel' replaced by

Hi Danny Sorry I somehow missed your reply on this till today. Many thanks indeed for the info on our Maramu it sounds similar to the SM - either the stanchion has to move somehow or the track! It

Many thanks !!!

Interesting.... We had that problem years ago and on advice, replaced the spring in the cylinder...didn't make any difference. In our case it was because the pads were worn and the piston was at full

We got them from Amel a few months ago. US$20. Bill Kinney, SM160, Harmonie Black Point Settlement, Bahamas

Thank you all for your replies. Sounds like Trinidad is the place to go. Steve, I do like the colors you chose and will probably mimic that on Kristy. Glad to hear the new nonskid is good, I was

Hello, I just changed the brake pads on our boat and noticed on your video the forward arm of the brake appears to be contacting the mounting plate of the brake assembly. Reference the attached

Hello ladies and gentlemen. Today I am working on a problem regarding the shaft break. I made a short video that completely explains the circumstance and question if you would be kind enough to watch

I think your paint was done quite a few years ago, and the cost now is more like 60% of US prices, but still a very good deal. Steve Davis Aloha SM 72

I had the entire Santorin painted topsides, Hull, & striping done at Peake’s. Prime coat, 2 coats of Awlgrip, and 2 coats of striping. The decks were painted the color of the striping first, then

Hi Gary, We used awlgrip 2000 on the hull, and the traditional awlgrip on the decks since it’s a harder paint, and holds up better under foot. On deck, they mixed the fine awlgrip grit for non skid,

Gary, The only thing I painted were the recessed faux caulking lines. Steve Davis ALOHA painted the faux teak and the faux caulking. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel