I hate to make this comment, but I have always had bad experience with Raymarine VHF - handheld or standard. They make great autopilots. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel

Hi Duane, I had a problem like that. I replaced the wire to the masthead and all was well. The range is now much bigger. Maybe that is worth trying for you. Regards, Miles S/Y Ladybug sm 216 ,

Yes it will work against gravity because of capillary effect. Water goes up in the trees because of capillary effect. I would roll it with a paint roller. It is very important to dry it well first.

Judy, How nice to hear from you and thank you - do you have his direct e- mail? How is living on land. Peter Do Peter Forbes 00447836 209730

Out of curiosity, does penetrating epoxy work on the underside of the plywood (working against gravity). The plywood will draw in some I expect, but is it enough? Cheers, James. SeaBean SM344

Peter, Amel owner Gian Piero Staffa lives in Antigua. He is a member of the Facebook Amel Group and could be contacted there. Maybe he would know someone locally who can help you with this

Thanks Mark. By the way Browns at Bimini was great! Regards, John SV Annie. SM 37 On Sun, Feb 18, 2018, 10:40 AM Alexandre Uster von Baar uster@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

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Could the issue be the cable running up the mast. A fatigue point might be where it is suspended at the mazt head. We "lost" our primary VHF antenna after it was dinged by a bridge and subject to

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Hello Peter, Gian Piero Staffa lives in Antigua and has a ’54. If you need his email, I’ll send you his perso email addy. Tell him I sent you… Kind regards Jean-Pierre Germain SY ELEUTHERA, SM

Thank you Mark You’re right C-Drive Maintenance needs to be done anyhow all 2-3 years; … and bottom cleaning every 1-2 month in all cases, (with copper as well). I have not discovered a qualified

Fellow Amelians, Does any one know of a mechanic experienced enough to undertake change of prop gearbox seals on Amel 54 in Antigua. Peter Forbes 00447836 209730 Carango Amel 54 St Lucia en route to

Porter, Yes, taking into consideration all of the history, I agree you only have 1 realistic and dependable choice. Do you plan to do it in St. Thomas? Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas

Moldy pywood can be saved. Just clean it, dry well and apply penetrating epoxy. Follow instructions. Your can add a layer of fiberglass on top if needed. Vladimir SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD" On Feb 21,

Hanspeter, you can quit taking those crabby pills. They obviously work. JOEL F. POTTER CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST LLC THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY Office 954-462-5869

Hanspeter, When I read your email regarding "marketing," I again read the thread. I can see no direct marketing by anyone. Our group does not have published rules, but we have evolved with some

I agree with Danny and would like to see this conversation continue as may be relevant to us. Given what we, general Caribbean boaters and AMEL owners, have experienced this season, it is particularly

LOL With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising - Guadeloupe www.creampuff.us

Well said Pat, And Thanks Danny for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding the insurance. Sincerely Alexandre --------------------------------------------