Scott, Yes, in other 54s there is are 24v cables +/- coming from the main switch. In this photo of an unmodified Amel 54 the positive cable from the switch to the Bow Thruster box in the bow is a

I’m doing something wrong. It won’t let me join. Says my address is already registered. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

In the meantime, anyone wishing to join asap, email me and I will directly add you. brouse@... -- Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832)

Groups.io has a bug in the subgroups programming involving joining the subgroup. I have sent them a message. Hopefully, this will be resolved shortly. -- Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht

As the title suggests, does the a54, wired as amel intended, place the bow thruster power wires directly to the battery or are those cables connected through the main battery switches? We're having

Great solution. Thx! Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Bahamas

All, We have added a new subgroup that any interested member of the Main Amel Yacht Owners Group can join at will. The Commercial subgroup already has its first posting. Unfortunately, you cannot

I obtained my rub rail insert (I call it "scupper") from SAV in Dec 2017 for repairs Liahona ( Hull # 335) sustained during Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The material, including shipping (air freight)

Yes it is possible. You'll get complete instructions when we meet next week. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School - www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX

Steve, I awlgripped my boat 12 yrs. ago, and it looked like a new boat and has looked great for years. A 47 cat (rental boat) drug down on us , at 4am. in Guadeloupe last winter,thus the need for a

Hi all, My main sail foil has sheared off just at the collar that connects it to the furler motor. I note from s similar recent post about a genoa that it may be possible to just lower the foil a

Woody, having the Amel shaft alternator you should make the "alignment tool" longer as you have to take away the shaft alternator pulley for doing the alignment. It works if you have the tool

Hi Miles, (et al Sailors de Martinique) I land in Fort de France tomorrow at 15:30 and will be in Le Marin until the 22nd. Hope we can connect as I appreciate local sailor knowledge. My email is

A quick question to all: We also need to unmount our new Volvo to replace a seal on the c-drive. My question: Boat is currently out of the water and would be easy to do. Should re-allignment of the

Hi Pat, When we had our hull painted in Trinidad in 2016, it took 2 guys half an hour to remove both sides, and about an hour to re-install the old one after I had cleaned it up. I suspect the yard is

This is to notify you that SAV"at"Amel.fr will have the steering racks available to ship in a few weeks. I understand that they have them, and are currently testing the installation. I would like to

Hi All I've got a few jobs that require decoupling the Vetus from the engine block: Changing engine mounts Changing the Vetus rubber coupling parts Replacing an oil seal/gasket on the flywheel bell

Craig, I thought I was being very generous with my estimate of time to remove and replace the insert. I really thought it should only take minutes to take out and maybe a two hours or so to replace.

Mike, It was Haven Harbor that gave me the rather high quote. It is a quote that will go to my insurance company and I am reluctant to send it to them, as I think it is too high and may lead them to

Hi Pat, I've removed and replaced mine (after gelcoat touchup) maybe 4 or 5 times. It takes about 5 minutes to take them out and maybe 45 minutes to put them back. Another hour to scrub and rinse