What was the color of Awlgrip that you used on the hull above the waterline?

Yes, please send them to me, I always have trouble finding things in the files. Best Barry

Barry, if you are changing the furler mechanization, you have access to the stem fitting. It's easy to remove. Bill Rouse put a bunch of photos of the new fitting in the files section of the site. I'd

Hi Jeff, Yes, mine is also 6.5mm without the twist. (Just kidding, I feel for you). I remember looking at yours and I immediately checked mine. My boat has been across the pond and back before I

Paul, I won't comment on the West Marine brand specifically, but MOST AGM batteries can not be safely equalized. But... you are likely being mislead by your instruments. Your battery meter measures

It is the fitting protruding thru the deck which the headsail furler mechanization is attached to. It is a vertical stainless fitting with a 3/4 inch pin that secures the bae of the furler

Hi Jeff, Sorry, I don’t understand your question about the ‘stem’ fitting. Is this on the bow for the furler? Barry

I am wanting to replace the gas strut for the lift up lid on the galley fridge/freezer. The original unit does not have a maker name - brand name printed on the strut. On the strut and the same for

Hemple (self polishing) is popular at my marina chandler yesterday - Cleopatra, Preveza, Greece. At €126 per 2.5 litres it is as popular as Micron 350 (€132 per 2.5 litre) (which I’m told is the

Jeff, Just be careful that they are not offering the Hemple product for fast powerboats...they have a lot of those in PR. Best, Bill Rouse Amel School 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX

Hi all, I have what seems to be a charging issue with my West Marine AGM92 batteries. They do not seem to be accepting a charge past about 75% capacity. They are 4.5 years old. Am I correct in that

Jeff I learned of Hemple when we were in Cartagena in 2006. What I learned then was that Hemple is a Spanish manufacturer of antifouling. It is used commercially and on pleasure boats. They had two

We bought a 10.5 AB aluminum with a 15 hp. 2 stroke from Budget Marine four years ago,and have been very happy with it.It has an anchor locker that is great for storage and makes boarding

Good morning Amelians! Anyone try this stuff. Apparently it's used quite regularly in Puerto Rico. I'm hauled at present, and need to roll out some antifouling before I launch in a couple weeks. I

Thanks Gerhard thats very helpful Think I posted them originally but I couldn’t find them on the forum at all via my phone which is all I use now I’m sailing Many thanks Miles Maramu 162

I have sailed all 3 and trained crews on all 3. Joel Potter jfpottercys"at"att.net has sailed and sold most all Amel models. I am on a 55 today and tomorrow. Call me Friday any time. Best, CW Bill

There are only a handful of people on this forum who've owned two of the three boats you are considering. I am not aware of anyone that has actually owned all three but there are a few who have