Hello again Bill, I was able to see the "cost" page on your blog.    Unfortunate I am already in Colorado; I would have loved to meet with you.  If you are interested in meeting another Amel owner,

Alexandre, You can also try http://svbebe.blogspot.com/ click on the "COSTS" tab which is on the green bar. Also, I noticed your phone number which is (713) or Houston, Texas. I am also in Houston

Dave I may be interested in the seals. Size & pics would appreciated to pflafrance@... Paul LaFrance Nomad SM 362 To: amelyachtowners@... From: dave_benjamin@... Date:

Kent The insurance rate your paying is good. If possible could you provide the contact name of your insurer? We are currently paying $4,600 for similar coverage. Paul LaFrance Nomad SM 362 To:

Hi Alexandre, The Nirvana rigging co went bust, I believe the asset and equipment was purchased by Amel. The Nirvana furling system is very efficient, extremely sturdy and low maintenance. In my

On insurance, Alex, I am spending $3600 per year as a new owner of SM243, never having owned a sailboat before.  I am limited to sailing in and around US and Canadian waters, all of the Caribbean and

Does anyone have the specifications/operator's manual for the above-referenced battery charger? I have one (factory) installed on my Sharki that I need to troubleshoot. Thank you . Roy Duddy Sharki

Good morning Bill, thanks very much for the link, but for some reason I can’t access any of the pages (aside the welcome page) I will try again later.  I am really looking forward to look at the

Alexandre, Costs are dependent on many issues...age of the Amel, level and quality of care given by the previous owner, prior frequency of use, and your frequency of use. If you want to see some

Serg if you are looking for a Gen set replacement we did a Bata unit it is a bolt In everything matches up. That is because it appears to be the same confit that Onan uses. Good luck fair

Dear Serge, I am very happy to have your feedback as the Mango seems more in my budget.  If I am not mistaking the Nirvana is an electric in-mast furling, does it work well?  Are you happy with

Dear Kent, thank you very much for the detailed list, very interesting especially for the propeller.  I really appreciate your feedback. 

Hi, Maintenance cost vary from year to year but 10% of the value does represent a fair amount for my 1985 Mango. I do a lot of the work, but depending of where the boat is, competent help is

Hey, Alex.  Was aware of a few things, not most of it.  Things quit working one at a time over the last two years.  Big ticket items were: New set of sails, replacing standing rigging, new SSB

Dear Mike & Chris, thanks for your reply. What should be considered “older” boats: 15 years?  20 years?  25 years?  I was also told 10% per year of the vessel value but saw 3500 € ($4,900)

Alexandre, (and others),,    As a young man, (a long time ago) I was told the "rule of thumb" for maintenance costs was between 5-8% of capital cost should be budgeted for maintenance. This rises to

Thank you very much Lars, I really appreciate your help (and the good news).  I really like the Santorin, but none available in the US now...  I speak French (I am Swiss), but have been living in

I own a 1993 Santorin and besides replacing old electronics with new systems my regular upkeep costs are low. There has been very few issues – only things like a leaking fuel line and seawater

Thank you for your reply Kent, so $60,000 on 2 years.  Were you aware of the repair needed when you purchased her?  Do you do the work yourself?  Thanks for your time, Alexandre

My SM is 11 yrs old now and after two years of trying to get her in ship-shape, I'm finding it's still costing me a lot more than I anticipated.  I keep thinking that I'll have most of the major