Terrible! We went in there for fuel. It seemed like a great hurricane hole! I guess the best protection from a CAT 4 or 5 hurricane is about 100 NM............ ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

will do! Haven't decided how long I will stay... minimum 1 week, but if I find a reasonable place, longer to sell the rest of the boat parts...

Not sure the attachment will show, here are a few pictures post Irma. You can see how destroyed what this marina. Reminder: Irma was a Category 5 and it was a direct hit.

Please drop by Kimberlite, possibly Betty and I will be on island at that time. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376

Hi, I am very happy leaving Kimberlite at Island Water World marina. It is inexpensive compared to other marinas, Currently there are 2 Amel's there. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376

Being new to my SM2000 I was surprised at the lack of instrumentation for the generator. Having had 2 generator equipped boats that had oil pressure, temp. and A/C load I am curious if all SM are

Hello, excuse my poor spelling in English! We took the Indonesian rally but didn't really follow since we where 60 boats register and for safety reasons seperate from the group since many many

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Hi Mike, We too have analuminum arch. It is not bonded since it is not in constant contact with saltwater. IMO – the MPPTshould not be connected to anything other than the solar panels and

I write as IBIS is on the hard in Opua, we’re back in the USA for a spell and then back to Opua and to Fiji then west in May-June. My principle request to other Amelians is were looking for any

Hi Courtney, We have been living in the marina of Fort Louis, Marigot for several months now. Last year we lived for 8 months here as well. Although the marina is a bit of a mess, as location it is

Hi Mike, We have a stainless arch with 3 solar panels on it and none of it is grounded. You may know also that the masts and rigging on an SM are not grounded either. The only ground (Bonding)

Hi Everyone, I've done some searching but haven't found a definitive answer. I'm curious for those of you with solar panels mounted on an aft arch (mine is aluminum)... do you have any grounding in

Thanks so much for the information Alexandre I will be there near the end of March Cheers Courtney

Good to know. I’m surprised they had much damage. The place is down a long canal, and completely surrounded..... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Sorry Leo, somehow I missed your earlier response about the seal dimensions (SD 20x26x4 radial). Thanks! Bill - can you or anyone else out there confirm that the basic procedure and seal size is the

Pat and Jay, Thank you so much for the input! We'll look closely at the offerings, and we hope to see you, and others in the group, at and around the show. Cheers! Brian

6 weeks ago, Anse Marcel was still not repaired (from the Hurricane damages)

There are several good marinas. Both on the Dutch side, in Simpson Bay, and on the French side, on the north. Anse Marcel Marina, on the French side, is very protected. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

I was just there a 6 weeks ago. I would NOT recommend the French side. On the Dutch side, I recommend first: Island Water World, they have the best price, I stayed there 3 months in 2017 and