Does anyone have a source for a replacement heating element and gasket? Thanks, Drew SY Revelation SM390 Lying Norfolk VA, departing for NYC in AM.

Hi Phil, for your information my Santorin #28 1991 with a Perkins Prima MD50 (same as your Volvo engine) at 2200rpm run at 6,5Kns in normal sea and wind conditions. Best regards. Fabio

hallo, My Santorin nr 101 from 1994 has 2850 engine hours on her. Under engine in flat see at 2400 rev i can barely do 5 kts? Is this normal? I have the original motor MD 22 50Hp but have two

Peter, If one can still get a long block for a non-computerized Volvo, I believe that is a very smart move, versus dealing with all of the variables in changing motors...AND...dealing with the

Good call Bill - that will be interesting although we may now, after your timely warning on the new Volvo, be going for long block engine replacement and re-build. At last Volvo here are taking us

Does anyone know the model number for the Metalastik Cushyfloat mounts on the C drive. I can just barely make out, I think, 17 1609, which is the medium Cushyfloat. There is a further two digit

Has anyone repowered a Volvo 54 with a Yanmar? Can you share the challenges? Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent from my tablet +1832-380-4970 USA Voice Mail

Excellent indeed as I had to remove that same drawer which had jammed in its “nest”. Our old girl could be dismantled by removing the back then the seat floor… so we are pleased with our boat.

Hello Mark, I had a similar experience with the bottom long drawer aft of the settee... my hand held vacuum moved blocking it... was very frustrating... was using a metallic wire I was able to move

Mark, I will tell Judy, but you and Cindy know that it will do no good. Please post photos and instructions because I'll certainly need them. Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 Sent from my

The previous owner of Cream Puff replaced the original Climma aft AC unit with a Marine Aaair unit. It lasted about 4 or 5 years and the reverse cycle valve seized. It also iced over during long runs.

Excellent story! Andrew Ronpische SM 472

So, this was different…. We use the forward draw under the starboard settee in the salon to store pots and pans. During a sail, one of the lids shifted and became upright at the back of the

I have a way of doing that to my friends. Kent

Hi all, I discovered an Amel named Oasis at the boatyard in Kralendijk, Bonaire. ?Santorin or Maramu, I think. It's tucked away and smothered in cruising gear. Does anyone know the owner or

We installed Webasto 3 zone unit. 42k BTU reverse cycle unit. Kent us warm in winter and cool in 44C Heat Jean-Pierre Germain Eleuthera SM 007

We bought a Marine Air (Airrr) in 2014. In winter, it can reverse its pump and provide heat. The plate reads: VTD12KZ-410A 230V/60/1 208-230V 60Hz 1 Phase Elec Data Above Based on 230V/60Hz BTU

Perhaps not the main, but for other interior lights it is OK. I instolled it in the cockpit. I like it. This improvement is inexpensive and easy to implement.

Yep your on a boat. Be happy it's an AMEL. Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All Capt Richard RP Yacht Brokerage Newport RI We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's Cell 603 767 5330

It's the nature of a worm gear set. Un driven they lock. Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All Capt Richard RP Yacht Brokerage Newport RI We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's Cell 603