Kent, Glad you keep the postings on this current. Our Amel was repowered with the 4JH-HTE by the previous owner and it would give me peace of mind knowing if the correct engine mounts were used.

I'm back about motor mounts for my SM243 with new Yanmar 4JH4HTE 110 HP. I received an email from Emilie at Amel that said the Vetus HydroDamper mounts are NOT appropriate for the 110 HP Yanmar. She

I bought a hundred of each (for the curtains are a little smaller, for the shower curtains are a little larger) a couple years ago..I've got a lot of spares if anyone wants me to send you a

A late message for all who were at the Chesapeake Rendezvous, it was great meeting all of you. At the rendezvous, after several beers, guys will often drift onto topics that are "guy" things.

We have found that a mix of 1 part white vinegar and 2-3 parts water on a short rag followed a dry towel will keep all the interior wood looking as new. You can also wipe the headliner with the same

Gary, The wood is finished with a semi-gloss polyurethane. I would think you can use anything that is safe to use on home furniture with a non abrasive cloth. We use a mix of mild detergent and

Murphy's Oil Soap, followed by a high quality furniture polish (I buy my furniture polish in Italy from a store that supplies wood-workers). Stephanie SM 353 Indecent currently based on Grand Bahama

Has another found a good way to clean the interior wood on their AMEL? Thanks Gary Wollenberg Bozo Cinq #44 AMEL 54

Gabriele, 15 years ago I was restoring a 1979 KZ 750 with a very rusty fuel tank and discovered several kits available for cleaning and coating the interior of rusty fuel tanks with pin holes. It

Hi, Sorry for a late answer, I was traveling. Thank you Dennis, Thank you Joel Joel, when you dont agree on any argument, please, continue to tell us. We appreciate it very much. I have well clear in

Hello All, Anyone with an AMEL 55 or sailed on one who can share their experience please? Rob AMEL 54 120 Cléo

No Allen screws, just the three hex bolts (already removed) and these two flat pieces that look like they've been "peened". I don't see any thing on the inside to indicate they were rivets. Anyone

Hi Kent, I couldn't quite tell from your picture, but on mine (which looks the same but may be different) I've got two set screws (Allen screws) in the positions you circled. Perhaps you already

Bill, Thanks. I replace the accumulator tank on the heater a few years ago. I will check it again. Oddly enough , Budget Marine in the Caribbean had the exact tank in stock. Fair Winds Eric

Eric, Here: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/amelyachtowners/conversations/messages/17034 Bill BeBe 387

I have removed my genoa furler for powder coating. I'm trying to get it apart for servicing and prep for painting, but I can't get the upper hand furling part off. I've read the recent posts on this

Port Annapolis in Back Creek Annapolis 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

The Deltaville Boatyard is a class operation and has experience with Amels. Keith is the owner/manager and would like to be an Amel sanctioned repair facility, but they are unresponsive to his

Does anybody have recommendations for a facility to haul out on Chesapeake Bay? We need to haul for a bottom job and Amel drive maintenance sometime this summer. Thanks in advance. Craig

Just read my post...pretty confusing eh? I meant that you could bring the spreaders AFT a bit to straighten out the bend. Listen to Pat...not what I say, what I mean! Kent