I have a different method, I tie a line on the car and take it to the winch on the stbd side of the mast and crank it in until the outhaul line is really tight and then I lace the other end of the

Tom and Kirstin, BeBe, #387, cracked at the weld on the crossbar on the shackle. Since the crack would not cause a critical failure, the next time I laced an order with Amel, I ordered one. I

On the topic of "small job turns bigger", I recently set about replacing the outhaul drive line on the main boom. I discovered that the shackle has a crack in the crossbar. In looking for a

Hi all, I need to replace the anchor's pulley on the bow of the Santorin: how can I remove the pivot of the pulley? Thanks for your answers Ornella Santorin N° 122 Earendil

Hi Max the Maramu fuel tanks are along that side and are a big deal to move one and two the weight and balance of the boat has to be given great consideration. Given that we all like our own space and

Thanks for the quick reply - was looking at the feasiblity for a berth for one of the children without using the saloon. I certainly do not want to become one of those who mess up a good design if I

A sea berth in the passageway of a Maramu is not feasible for anyone approaching adolescence in size. In the saloon of the standard equipped Maramu, you have an excellent sea berth to starboard with a

Is it feasible to retrofit a pilot berth into the walk thru ? I understand there is a fuel cell there. Can it be relocated assuming a loss of some tankage or storage is acceptable ? Thanks

Hi, all. I'm building a fish-cleaning board for Kristy that will attach to the railing. I'm not on the boat and want to be sure I drill the holes the proper size. I'm guessing it's 25mm dia, but

Got it! Thank you John SM #391

John: Reach behind the tank. There is a smooth metal cone that unscrews. The valve is behind it. Mark Sabbatical III, ASM #419 currently in Brisbane, Australia

I have the 2003 Amel fitted large stainless steel fresh water accumulator tank with the amfa pump mounted on top. I would like to re pressurize the tank by pumping some more air into it. However I

Hi there, if you go to the files section on the amel owners websit there is a really good file on the goiot part numbers. regards Conn...Mango #28

The hatches will be made by Goiot ---pretty bullet proof. Before you go to the expense of changing them I recommend that you merely change the rubber gaskets. That should do the trick. Ian and Judy,

Hi again, It seems that our hatches are bit 'tired' and the rear cabin hatch is complaining by leaking... - any recommendation for new hatches? stadard ones which can fit well? are the Santorin

Hi Kent, For years now, one of the strong advocates of what you're saying below, ie., becoming your own expert (or at least self-sufficient) has been Lee Chesneau, NOAA Senior Marine Meteorologist

Kent when in the N Atlantic stick with Herb for the stream position regarding your boat. Best is get off shore beyond the gs go SSE until u hit the trades then turn west. Keep in mind there are very

Don't forget the mizzen balloner it works well in light winds. Regards Richard Piller [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Eric I just did 2 deliveries with E80 unit both went on and off for no apparent reason. Not a good thing in close quarters. No other issues when the screen comes back it does not go through a start up

Does anyone have a NECO chain and link piece? Please email me at: henderson_don@.... thanks