Hi Dan, Search back on the topic and you'll find a reference on this, but basically, you want to tune to 15% (or so) of breaking strength - see the reference on how to simply do this by measuring the

When mine was seized years ago after I got the boat, I doused it with lubricant as you did, which didn't seem to help, then put an "old man" on a chain wrench around the motor (an "old man" is a 3

As you think about this, remember that our engine mounts do not take anywhere near the load that a conventional installation does - that is, all the thrust is transmitted to the keel, not to the

Hello, does anyone have the tuning specs for an Amel Super Maramu? I'm having my boat trucked to Seattle and would like it properly tuned. I marked all the shrouds prior to shipping, but they seemed

Interesting experience Gary, Even thought I made check lists for many things (genset, engine, scuba compressor), once in while after checking or cleaning the strainer I forget to reopen the

Dear Gary, As always, thank you very much for your reply. I always tend to worry when something doesn’t seem normal. I haven’t hit any reef yet… So I now feel much better that you the cracking

Steve & Liz: My SM has the negative (suction) sensor alarm plumbed into the sea chest. This consists of a small line/tube that comes off of the sea chest, runs upward and forward to a S shaped trap

Alexandre: I suppose this is a matter of degree of movement/cracking you see. Every Amel SM that I have seen out of the water has some degree of cracking in the bottom paint between the top of the

Stephanie, I will not have all of the detail, but some. I know the retail price per yard is $100-125. If you can buy it wholesale, it is about $55 from a distributor. If you are a contractor or

Good afternoon, I just scuba dove under the boat, to inspect the hull. All look good, except some concern on the keel: the antifouling paint is cracking in some places mid way on the keel, like if

Paul, I know that you do not want to hear this, but you asked...here are my strong opinions: +++Cutter rigged SM - NO because the boat is not designed for the upward pressure this sail can cause. I

Hello Paul, My sail are Hydra net, because I think this is the best material for cruiser. Genoa, Main and Mizzen should cost about 16.000 euro (18.000 $). I have a staysail, it has its advantages

It is made by Borel MFG. here in the usa, About $80- http://www.borelmfg.com/products_alarm.htm It saved me once with a small leak in the raw water pump. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super

It is made by Borel MFG. here in the usa, About $80- http://www.borelmfg.com/products_alarm.htm It saved me once with a small leak in the raw water pump. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super

Hello! I found this old thread and as I'm going to order new sails for the next season, and would like to have battens in my mainsail, as well as a cutter sail, it would be very interested to have the

Tapping If you use two hammers or wrenches of equal size or weight and strike at opposite sides at exactly the same time,you will have a much better outcome and reduce the chance of any

Hi All! If I can convince Il Capitano the "value" of changing the cushions, I too, would like to do the same. We have used UltraLeather in our last 3 boats, and love Inboth our Nauticat 43 and

Barry, I just spoke with Vetus and they said the part MITSTEUN was only rated for a 25-35 hp. engine. He is sending me info on all the mounts they have.I still wonder if anyone knows the source for

We had intake strainers on a previous boat and they are a pain. If you need to clean them, it means a dive under the boat. Ours often became clogged with sea critters and caused a slow gradual decline

Sounds like good advice. Just an FYI...the older AMELs do not have the alarm on the sea chest, but I/m guessing it would not be to difficult to add. Good idea on the broom handle cleaner, and it