That would do it, Alan ;-)> I like Steve’s solution with strict instructions to crew. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM243

I am with Alex, Danny et al. The time, consideration, free and concomitantly priceless advice Bill Rouse has selflessly contributed to the forum is immeasurable. And this goes for many others too.

Danny and Bill, First, I don't take it personally our interaction and also respect and by-enlarge agree with your conservative approach to keeping the boat as close as possible to the original design.

I believe Danny refers to me as the “new to AMEL owner who spent a small fortune” and he is absolutely right. Clearly for the original owner of my boat money was not so much an object. He

HI Miles, Yes, of course it's (mainly) a function of motoring hours and I think Jose agrees. I've been motoring about 400 hours a year lately, but my bottom paint lasts about 3 years, so I'm keen to

This is a very good discussion- three pieces in how many ways? After 2 years original Amel way I had some milk in the oil, next change done without me in Amel way -milk after 1 year. Then I did the

Hi Pat. If Yvonne said yes I'd e off like a shot. However practicalities intervene. Bother. Regards Danny

I also strongly disagree with the rude and unnecessary words by Rink. --------------------------------------------

Cear amelians, what is the best tool / method to clean the WHOLE pipe that goes from the sea water filter all the way down to the sea water intake in the hull (while boat is in water)? Thanks for your

Rink, I don't agree. Alex SY NO STRESS AMEL54 On Thursday, May 10, 2018, 3:53:51 PM GMT-4, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS simms@...

Hi Rink, I cant agree with you on this. Nor do I think an insulting crack at Texans is appropriate. Bill is always consistent. Polite, firm and unwavering. It does us no harm to have such a strong

Jose, Craig, I don’t understand why two years has any significance. The original Amel instructions were to change the wearing out bearing every 650 hours. How much the bearing wears is a

Linda, Rascal has the wedge shaped oil drain plug, so you will not need to buy one. Ask me how I know? Steve

Bill, thank you for your service. Cordially, Bernie Lawson, former blessed owner Sharki

Linda, The wedge shaped C-Drive oil drain plug is going to be an Amel part. The Spurs info you have is correct. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

David, My B&G Sonic Speed is also not working. I was wondering what you replaced yours with? Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98

Dear all. I think it is time for some action from our moderator. The way Bill responds to a viable discussion doesn’t add value to this forum. There us no such thing as the absolute Amel way. Like

To add to Steve, You can purchase from Amel, part 3184 (red arrow) http://www.nikimat.com/spare_parts_c_drive.html Therefore. if you did not had the Spur Cutter originally installed, then I would

Barry, I have the brushes, thank you very much, at least I owe you a pint! Cheers, Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98

Hi Linda, On Rascal the oil drain plug for the Cdrive is designed to be the wedge holding block. Steve