Hi Tony, Here's some info from my SM#23, which may be different from yours. 1. With the bottom of the stick resting on the bottom of the tank, the top of the stick comes up the fuel fill and ends just

We will be there for the second half of July. Happy to assist in any way! W. Porter McRoberts A54-152 IBIS +1 754 265 2206

Hi all, I am looking for any Amelians that are currently in Ft Lauderdale (early July 2022) that would be willing to assist my wife and I in a couple sea trials on our SM. We have spent the last two

Hi All, I need some assistance on the fuel stick in the diesel tank for my SM$443. Mine is missing and I need some assistance to create a replacement for an upcoming tank fill and trip. I have read a

Bryce, Not all were Antal. There is some Lewmar and Goiot in the mix. On your SM #467 the main traveller car is Lewmar and not made anymore. The number one failure is the sheaves inside the car and

Dan, I can help you with a few things, now: Boom Block Attachments: I suggest the one-piece shown at the bottom of the page: Mainsheet Traveller Car: Lewmar does not make the SM2k Size 3 Traveller

Hi Mark, That's the way! Glad to hear the caps worked for you. I'd recommend some type of UV cover for the windlass - we've used an old fender cover, old canvas bag, etc. Unless of course you're

Hi Bill, this is great for me as there are a few things on my list. What response do you need from me now? Some things that are on the list that I want are: 1 @ Genoa sheet block (for spare) 1 or

Hi Laurens, I might be interested in the sails. Could you please let me know more specifics about the sail set? Maker, type of cloth (hydranet?), size of the genoa (155?) and sunbrella cover

Andre, The answer is: It depends. I am 99% sure that you do not have the original fixture at the mast top. So the complete answer to your question depends on what tricolor fixture you have. I believe

For sale complete set original sails for A 54.Still in good condition and only lightly used (+/-8.000nm) Genoa - Staysail - Main - MizzenFull set €4500,= incl. shipping Europe. Laurens Vos A54 -

Fellow Windlass Switch Cover Seekers, The replacement windlass switches with rubber cover finally arrived. The rubber covers are an almost perfect fit over the original Amel switches. Here is the

I am working on an Order Form that details all of the information needed to order Running Rigging Blocks & Sheaves for a SM. My plan is to: Negotiate some sort of discount or incentive for all SM

To All I have a 1988 Mango. The red light on the top of the main mast is out. I can see the green starboard light and a white light facing the stern. Does anyone know the replacement bulb for the red

I am going to add a couple extra thoughts about the steering system that will hopefully help somebody... The entire system from the cables, and gearing at the wheel is designed to PULL the rudder in

History shows that those who added grease to these Leroy Somer gearboxes actually got more life from the gearboxes. This suggestion was first made by Danny Simms, SM owner about 12 years ago. There is

David's point regarding the availability of good quality synthetic oils is particularly relevant in this discussion if you are planning to circumnavigate and/or sail in remote far away areas. We

My understanding is that it is inadvisable to change back and forth between the synthetic (either fully synthetic or blended) and the so-called mineral oils. Best practice is to choose one oil type

Barry, On my A54 (16), the mast gear box is the same than the boom gear box. The only difference is the connexion to the line winch on the boom and the furler on the mast. Theses connexions are not

Bill, Yes, it’s a Leroy Somer. My A54 is the number 16 and was launched in january 2006. I ordered one gear in july 2021 to repair my mast gear box and two gears in april 2022 (as spares) and Amel