Mine is at deck level cause have just replaced the fore stay. Think you could easily make up a new one out of stainless and use a die to cut a new thread Thanks for the fuel tube idea Danny.

I’ll get my tool made and report on its efficacy, with pics if it works ;-)>. Will definitely take all advice, trim the key and the shaft, use NeverSieze, and remove every 3 months for

Thanks Mark...great suggestions! Kent S/V Kristy SM243

Hi Mike, just to add to the other answers. Yes they are needed, both of them. Absolutely essential At times they can become bent and need straitening or replacing. Never leave them uncovered. The

I’m interested in this subject too. I recently lost one of the black rubber/plastic covers from one of the ‘sticks’. I’d hate to think it was gouging the mast! I also have never seen these

Hi Eric, With pleasure ... Type: MBT82 M Induit: 24V 27A Puissance: 450W Vitesse: 3100min-1 Service: S2 5mn Protection: IP44 Classe: F Blue skies, David SM#396/Perigee

You should replace them and find rubber hose to fit over the ends. This was a smart, cheap, reliable innovation from Henri Amel that prevents twisting issues, especially when you least want them.

Hi Gary, When I had to drive out the shaft with a sledge hammer I found that as soon as the key cleared the keyway the shaft slid out easily. I believe the key is the only thing that needs to be

Hi David, Would you please supply the information on the tag of the new motor. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

Kent, If you plan totake Kristy there, you can stay in the city mooring field: 38°58'33.7"N76°28'58.6"W This will be a lot cheaper alternative to the very expensivemarinas in the area. It is

Hi everyone, How critical are the 2 sticks/poles (perhaps called "cornes" in French?) that are bolted onto the top swivel of the genoa furling assembly? Our SM was sold to us with just one of these

Hi Gary, Thanks for your response. The silver motor is by “Nidec”, sub-titled LEROY-SOMER (L-S is part of the NIDEC group, apparently). Yes, further research reveals that the motors I

Hi Kent: Sorry to hear of your difficulties removing the outhaul shaft. Also interesting to see the different mounting methods used by Amel over the various SN boats. I don't have any specific

Hi David: It appears that the specifications are very close to the LeRoy Somer motor, however, it seems to be smaller in diameter so some accommodation for mounting would be necessary. Also, the

AHi again everyone, It looks like a private class isn’t going to happen. I’d recommend looking at either the Mack Boring 2-day marine diesel owner’s class or the Annapolis School of Seamanship

Greetings, AMEL France just filled an order for a spare electric motor and gearbox for the SM Main Outhaul/Furler. The electric motor is a little different to what I expected. Please see the silver

Thanks again, Eric and John. I’ve been hearing about all the problems with removing the Outhaul shaft, and now have the same problem. Others have suggested it was because the shaft seal is

Kent, Annie SM 37 has the same arrangement, though with bonfig gears. I disassembled mine a couple of years ago but did not have any issues so can't help you there, just wanted to let you know

Alan, Do you have an Idea of the price of the Stainless pulleys ? Would it be possible to buy this ? Merci Jean Luc Le 11/05/2019 à 09:35, Alan Leslie a

Hello Alan, I use dyneeman (from AMEL), For 6 month ago I tensioned It very strong .... it work to 30 kn wind ... but after 6 month it is not able to maintain 100kg tension ....