Well, what a coincidence! Ian and Judy, I too found the following, as you stated: "Today we found fresh water in the bilge to port. Maybe 10-15 litres. The water was in the bilge under the sink and

Hi Tim, You will not be disappointed. When I went shopping for the “big boat” I went to a yard in VA to look at a Super Maramu that I had no intention of buying just to get the feel. The

I recently had a client who had major issues with his bow thruster motor. To the point that the rotor needed rewinding, and a new commutator was required. It took a while, but a wing and a prayer

Have you tried an enzymatic cleaner. Just make sure is has dual enzyme. The stuff digests mould and then it washes off. When it works it has advantage of not bleaching -- Paul Harries Prospective

There for the sea boards ( not sure the term is correct) To keep your from rolling out of your bunk Tom

All, I think it is time to give something back that many of you can use and will hopefully benefit from. I recently changed the pages and the online access to my Online Amel Book. This 400-page book

Good advice I got when we bought our boat for the care and feeding of the aft fender: Coat in annually with paint made for inflatable dinghies. We have always used the West Marine brand, just

We use a lot of "OxyClean"--an American brand of the sodium percarbonate based cleaners. Does an excellent job on a LOT of stuff. What ever local brand you find, will do as well. Bill

Been a busy day today, got the rest of the bolts out, but still broke another two. The port side was the difficult side, starboard, despite the limited space. Removed the engine frame to gain

Donna uses White vinegar in a spray bottle to kill the spores and once it is dry she sponges the stain with detergent and water. Suggest you try this in a small spot to test. Kind regards Ross and

"Vanish" oxygen activated cleaner worked well on the mattress cover and the padding around the bed. Stefan Jeukendrup Sv Malaka Queen SM2k #348 @Tanger, Morocco Op 21 sep. 2022 20:00 schreef Eric

Hi Eric We faced that once on our original beige mattress covers. We used bleach lightly diluted with hot water and brushed the entire covers to avoid marks. However we suspect that this process on

I have some spots on the cushions against the hull and under the mattress. What have some of you used to remove these spots? It’s probably some kind of mold. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel

Thanks Bill Makes Sense!

Tilo, Thank you I reviewed what the course provides. It is on my list when I start the purchase process. Congratulations on your purchase. I Hope to meet up with you one day. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G

Tom, The standard SM lines were marked at the approximate location to cleat the line to either a winch or a deck cleak. Amel stopped this "Marking" with the introduction of the A54. I encourage all

I was just re reading this Could one of you please elaborate. What is the purpose of the mark at ex 11m. there was no accompanying documentation with or Sharki so I’ve been making it up as we go.

Paolo, I don't know if anyone posted photos in the photo or file section,you may check there. Basically owners have had stainless steel brackets fabricated and bolted to the back of the boat where

That photo looks like the 2nd generation. What does the other side look like? If it is 2nd generation I am sure you know about the few remaining overhaul kits: Amel SM Genoa Furler Rebuild Kit from