Re Hanspeter: I never heard about running an engine at full power every 15-20 hours. Are you saying to run at approximately 3000 rpms? <br><br>We've had a similar problem with the solenoid but not

Hello all together<br><br>Our engine has 1300 run hours without any problems. But nevertheless I have a few questions: <br>1) Is that what must be done: let the engine run every 15-20 hours for 10 to

Hello all together<br><br>this Message board is a good idea ...<br><br>We had big problems with our original CQR anchor from Amel. Therefore we decided this summer to change it. After some attempts

Hi Ruth and Arnold<br><br>Last year I purchased a SM#6 wich I have since sold to Bob. During the sea trial the engine would not rev above 2100 rpms. The problem was diagnosed as faulty injectors. They

Thanks DAhna, we replaced that too. I'll see if it makes a difference soon and let you know. Arnold, Pagan

We are Martha and Joe Graf. Our SV is Sharki, hull #54. She is currently in dry dock in the Chesapeake, we live in New Mexico. Hopefully, next summer we will move aboard. After sailing the Chesapeake

Ruthe and Arnold -<br>We had a similar problem not long ago on our Sharki. It turned out to be due to a defective kill switch (solenoid-operated shutdown valve). When replaced, we returned to full

Ruthe, Arnold.<br>I have just bought an 11year old SM from another club member 'Vito' I remember in his original survey when he bought the bought from a French couple, there was a similar problem. I

We're Ruthe and Arnold Grubin sailing a 7 year old Super Maramu, Pagan, now lying in Tortola. We have a problem that seems to have been stumping the best minds in Tortola. The engine will not rev

Delores -<br>We built a box under the aft berth and installed four 4D Lifelines. We are now considering what we will do with the old battery box space - maybe a watermaker later...<br><br>Did you

We are about to compound and wax the topsides and coach roof of our Sharki. The coach roof is pretty oxidized, and I would like to spruce up the non-skid areas of the coach as well. Does anyone know

Koen- I am interested in the details of your headliner replacement. Also, did you get the materials from Amel or buy it locally?

Hi Bob<br><br>All Amels list including my SM 2000. If you look at the design of the boat 80% of the storage is on the starbord side. Load that baby for a long cruise and shell straighten right

Thanks Richard<br><br>I have seen this product. I always wondered what it would be like to raise this sail in a gale with a good sea. Has anyone tried this.<br><br>Vito

About a year ago we happened to come across acquiring a spinnaker off a J-24 for a laughable sum. The sail fits just right when flown deep off the wind as a mizzen spinnaker on our Sharki. Even though

Vito,<br><br>You may want to look at the ATN "Gale Sail". Website is <a href=http://www.antinc.com. target=new>http://www.antinc.com.</a> I had a local canvas shop create a similar sleeve to attach

Our Sharki has about a 2 degree (or so) list to port as well. I've seen even more on a Maramu. Haven't heard of any explaination!<br>Richard

Does anyone have any advice for erratic speed log readings on a sonic B&G. Also, is the 2 deg list to port on my SM normal, I have noticed others but seem less so. Majority of the heavy equipment is

Hi Rich!<br><br>Thanks BTW for setting up the website for us Amel owners!<br><br>Concerning the batteries ... we have installed 4 (Trojan) T125 golf batteries in the orignal area. We installed a

Delores,<br><br>Concerning the space you have available underneath the companionway steps, we've had our engine starting battery relocated there on our Sharki. The separate 'house' battery bank (three