This is my Forespar LC 15-27-UTS-UTR Alu telescope boom we use for the Gennacker, the 6,80 m Amel boom on the other side for the genua.Holders at the reling are homemade, holder at mast combination of

I had the drive shaft on the 24 volt side get chewed up due to a shaft key failure. I think the key was 3/16" instead of the 5mm key. As far as I know the pump is fine except for that, though keep

54 poles again: Agreed they are big and heavy. They can be managed solo but it’s easier with 2 people. What I think people would find the trickiest is over reaching at the bow to pass the sheet in

The second pole was an option on the 54 Courtney Trippin 54 #101 Benner Bay St Thomas

Hi Jeff, I am not on the boat for the winter, so can not measure the stem fitting. My poles are normally stored on deck. So there is no track on the mast but fittings at the base of the mast.

RE POLES ON THE 54 I have a 54 with twin aluminium poles. I can manage them alone but they are big and quite heavy. One trick I have found is that when at sea and likely to be using them, but not

Thanks for taking the time for such a detailed description. The flavor of your information more or less matches the relative degree of differences I was expecting between the three models, but with

Paul, I agree with Alan. Start shopping for batteries. Actively cruising battery lifetimes are normally between 3 and 4 years. Best, Bill Rouse Amel School 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX

I agree with Alan, a difference in voltage of 0.4 indicates a serious imbalance on the batteries pairs. Normal AGM batteries are especially sensitive to chronic undercharging, and the batteries that

Paul, My advice and that of others is that if you are going to replace the batteries, you should replace all of them at the same time. The low voltage batteries will certainly drain power from the

Bill, Thanks for your feedback. I have charged the batteries for three days then disconnected. I then measured the initial voltage after disconnection then again after at least 12 hours. They all show

I have a Highfield 310CL and it fits perfectly, fully inflated, bow facing aft on the aft deck on passage. Clears the mizzen traveller and the tubes don't intrude into the cockpit space. The

Hi Joel, I didn't ask the question but I enjoyed and appreciated your comprehensive and well thought out reply. Lots of good information. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Ken, sorry for the late reply but as an owner of a recent Amel 55, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you. I have not sailed a A53 or A54, and I bet Joel's extensive summary of the differences

OK, thank’s. connor_barry at yahoo dot com Best Barry

Joel, Perfect summary. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 My calendar:

Great summary of the three boats Joel. Your experience totally shows through here. For the benefit of those new in the group, we have pretty current experience circumnavigating in 53 and I can

Joel, owning a 55 and sailed with owners of earlier Amel, I would have to agree your synopsis is 100% accurate, although I would prefer the sea kindliness of an 54, I am still enamoured with the 55