I belong to the Royal Welsh Yacht Club and fly a blue ensign. It is perfectly fine to fly it from the stern. It makes life easier to comply with British flag etiquette as I have to take it in at

Thx Craig, will check it out. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas

Grrreat! Merci beaucoup Bill. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Exumas, Bahamas

Dear Joerg, Yes on Carango [Amel 54] I flew the ensign at the stern (but not on open Ocean) only anchored or on coastal sailing. And the Burgee on a huge in my case 1.5 meter pole which took the

Ian, Parts4Engines lists this at $270 in Aluminum (no VAT if shipped to US). Suspect custom SS will be $$. You might also try Trans Atlantic Diesel for a Perkins M80T. Craig, SN68

Ian, HDI is a "Yacht School Preferred Vendor" and makes One-Piece Casted (not machined) Stainless Steel Exhaust Elbows. Their "AD" model is what I believe you want. Their price is $455 less your Yacht

I want to replace the exhaust elbow on my Volvo TMD22. As usual, Volvo OEM price is very high. $1,050USD. There is an aftermarket supplier in the U.K. (Parts4Engines) listing a SS elbow for $500. Has

Very helpful, Peter. So at anchor I must carry the ensign in the standard position for any Amel: at the aft rail. But while underway, I can carry it either in the same position or, alternatively, at

Bernd, Just fill it until you see the oil. Could be about the 3/10ths liter Bill notes. Btw, I usually hang mine upside down overnight to thoroughly drain the old oil. Craig SN68 Sangaris

Great point, Davi. In addition to flying a courtesy flag, we always made it a point to pick up an inexpensive country flag on a stick at a local souvenir shop when we entered a new country and have it

I attach herewith a copy of the rules. I think it looks as if rule 33 c applies. ILLUSTRATION 4A - the centre illustration. Burgee should be at the top of the mast! So for any Amel ketch it

Peter, I'm sure the RYS would call it " dress overall" ! Ian & Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302 Greece

I will get out my copy of the ROYAL YACH SQUADRON instructions on this and send you a photocopy on this and how to ‘dress all over’ - should be able to do that on Friday. best wishes Peter Peter

Porter, Yes I did that and I’m no expert craftsman. I can’t remember exactly how but it is all quite clear as you progress. I seem to remember that you do have to remove the cross bar of wood at

I don't know much about where to fly my own flag (it's off the stern on the Amel pole, about an inch per foot of boat as is about right, and in any case I don't care much as it is a convenience

Hello gents (and ladies) I am wondering if anyone on the A-54 has been able to get access to the guts of the upright fridge/freezer in the galley. I think we’ve had a gas leak and need to re-braze

I thought it was the same 0.3 liter Best, CW Bill Rouse Yacht School - Supporting Amel Owners 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 My Calendar Yacht School

Dear all! I will change my bowthruster seals and also want to change the oil in the thruster. I found info regarding the oil quantity on the SM, but nothing about how much oil goes into the thruster

Actually the British Royal Yacht Clubs are. All of it started there. We kept a copy aboard of Reeds Maritime Flags by Peter Johnson Best, CW Bill Rouse Yacht School - Supporting Amel Owners 720

Good read and well stated Bill. I fly the ensign as large as I can with pride. I respect other nationalities who do the same. This fellow sounds like someone who wants the cake with no hand in baking