Hi Bob and Suzanne, I do know the stopper you mean, but that was intact and hadn't moved. Still a mystery! Ian

Hi, I did a full cleanup of the mizzen manual gearbox box a couple of years ago and I got puzzled by a few points. My box didn't have drain holes; the bottom was drilled for a pin spanner but the

Did you find it? Mark

Michael, I have had my SM for about 16 years, about a year after buying it I installed a hatch above the bed a few inches aft of the bulkhead . It was the best improvement for increased comfort and

Good advice Bill, your ventilation plan is new to me but makes absolute sense. I totally agree with your precautionary approach to cutting a large hole in a cored and curved deck. Kind Regards

Bill K, Well said with lots of detail. I also worry about the structure and stiffness. And because it worked for someone for X years is not proof that it will work for the next person at all. There

Michael, When we first got our SM we thought about adding a hatch to the aft cabin, and are glad we did not. There are a number of complications. First, you are cutting a large hole in a cored

All, Before ordering anything directly from ACMO, please check with me for some updates. Also, you will be pleased to learn that I am discussing the possibility of adding another Preferred Vendor, who

Hi Amel owners: I just wanted to pass a quick Kudos note to QSails and an FYI to the groups regarding new sail purchases. I just purchased a new main made of Fibercon Pro Hybrid (dyneema supposed

Hi 54 Owners, does anyone have "General Arrangement Drawings and Lines Plan" for the Amel 54? I need it for a tonnage survey. Just trying here and the FB group before contacting Amel next

Thanks for the tip Tilo, I was unaware of this option so I will discuss it further with Bill. Chris Future Amel Owner

You are welcome Stefan, always happy to help. Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Hi Scott, ring me on 0274 876 368 Danny

Hi Michael, there was a hatch above the bed when purchased our Amel. We really enjoy the extra airflow, and gazing at the stars at night. On the inside I recently installed a roller shade/screen

Dear Amelians, With Mal and Stefan (Malaka Queen) we have been looking for the right Action Snap Switch /miniature switch/ micro switch for the bowtruster PCB (which makes the bowtruster going up

-- SM #121 Nausicaä Nantes, France

Thank you very much for your excellent advice Danny and Scott. Will use the suggested furled tacking procedure from now on. Stefan Jeukendrup sv Malaka Queen SM2k #348 @ Tangiers, Morocco

Thanks a lot, I have had several private responses. The consensus seems to be that I would be better off with a non vat paid boat. I have also been given a contact name in Gibraltar who I have reached

Do you have an alignment tool that I could beg/borrow/rent? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com

Dear Paul, I have bought my SM2000 in France from a Belgian owner nearly 2 years ago and my boat had a very complex VAT situation (at least as far as a “typical” business practice commonly