Hi Rob, In my opinion there is nothing particularly skilled in dropping the forestay. Some strength and agility and common sense, and three people minimum. It is easiest in a marina, bow to a long

Hi Rob, We have taken ours off three times and our advice is , with great caution! Great that you will have professionals with you! You don’t need to loosen the side stays just the rear ones and the

Yes, both Supermaramu and A 54 were fitted with two antennas on the main mast and one on the mizzen mast. Dominique A 54 #16

Hello, When I bought my boat in 2017, the broker told me that the Neuville 24 volt 175 amp double V-belt alternators originally installed on the first 54 were recalled by Amel for exchange with the

Il 25/09/2020 01:00, Alan Leslie ha scritto:

Ah, Nick you've got me again! Subtle differences between SM and 54. Yes clearly a design issue. Belt manufacturers specify minimum pulley diameters for each section belt and the minimum for B section

There is a piece of cable hanging from the top of the main mast mast. Any idea if Amels have been originally delivered with two antennas on the main mast? I have one on the main mast that is fine and

Just update on pump. It is fine after the cleaning. there was a piece of dirt in the end of the line (3cm very solid) above the anchor that I cleaned and system is working fine.

Thanks for your advice, the rig is being changed by professional riggers, I'm just preparing the boat for them.

Contact Olaf Bauer, next year he will sell his SM2K S/V Katchopine (SM2K redline with comfort pack, no. 392). Sincerely, Alexandre

Hi Rob; I cannot help on the sequence needed to drop the Genoa forestay, as we have not had to remove it on our 54. However, I would caution that it requires a sequence of adjustments to ensure

Hi Thomas; An LED bulb will not work. You need an old style LED Diode. These have the two long pins that are usually installed on circuit boards and usually come in a red color. You could have

Hi Alan, Yes I know your set up is great, but you are running A section belts whilst the early 54’s were set up for B section. This is the crux of the problem. I have an external regulator. I have

Thanks Mark for the offer! Interesting how many people actually carry that type of equipment. I’m looking forward to learn more about the process and de-mystify fridges. I may take you on your offer

Thanks Porter, I think I know who you are referring to. Met Mike on several social occasions last year. I’ll probably pick his brains. Thanks Thomas

Thanks Arno Do you know where this filter is located by any chance? Also, in the probable case I have a leak, how did you conclude it was located in the seawater heat exchange? We have the original

Thanks Mohammad, Hi tried rigging one of my led saloon lights to the connection points on the controller but it didn’t show anything. I blame my rigging/understanding of the connection points. As an

Thomas, If you need avacuum pump and gauges, I have a set. You know where to find me J With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising -

Hi All I'm just about to replace my forestay and need to 'drop' the Genoa furler. Can someone please offer me advice on how to do it? Regards Rob SY FORESIGHT SM #152

Thomas. Likely you can sort this yourself, but if not I have a soup to nuts Refrigerator guy here in Tahiti if you need one. Porter Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS WhatsApp:+1 754 265