Hi Enio, the ground strap is a piece of copper that goes down the bilge, I think it is the same position on the Santorin as on the SM. It is quite thin copper strip, we will exchange it to a bigger

good day to you all. The keel of my Santorin (122) shows cospiquous taces of galvanic corrosion. I think the problem might be due to the damage or breaking of the ground strap. But I can not find the

Steve, Thanks for the link , I will order it today. Thanks Again, Pat

Bob, Forgot to ask how much Amel charged, if you don't mind. Craig SN#68 Sangaris ---In amelyachtowners@..., <rossidesigngroup@...> wrote : In March, 2014 I ordered and received FROM AMEL a bronze

Bob, Thanks for the update - seems Amel may be quietly listening and finally fixed this annoying design flaw. Craig SN#68 Sangaris ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote : Bob, This is

Andrew, I do not think so, but if you find a solution, let me know. Bill

Others have put zincs on the first link or two. I have galvanized chain and anchor, so haven't looked into exactly what kind of zinc is used. Kent SM243 Kristy

Hi Bill Yes on the last haul out I did exactly that but with an angle grinder on the hard – it just seemed a bit of a crude solution – and within a few weeks the surface rust was back. I

Bob, This is great news. Thanks for the info and the photos. Bill Rouse BeBe Amel 53 #387 sent from my tablet On Sep 28, 2014 5:27 PM, "Rossi Design Group rossidesigngroup@... [amelyachtowners]"

Andrew, Every 3 years or so, cut the first 3 or 4 links from the end. Do not do what I did the first time and use a hack saw on deck. I was sure that I got all of the tiny pieces of steel until the

We have this and a stainless steel anchor – but with galvanized chain – always the first couple of chain links are rusted – is there anything we can do about that other than change to stainless

Hello, In March, 2014 I ordered and received from AMEL, a wearing out bearing with seals that was bronze with kind of a Speedi-Sleeve stainless/inox face where the seals contact it. I am suspecting

In March, 2014 I ordered and received FROM AMEL a bronze wearing out bearing that had a sort of Speedi-Seal stainless/inox facing on the surface that the seals go over. I have posted detailed pics at

Pat, I like the Wasi Powerball, but I have a stainless steel anchor. I think the powerball is better than any of the alternatives. CW Bill Rouse, Admiral (Hon) Texas Navy Yacht BeBe 1-832-454-9995

Hi I recently attached a new sail alternator that should charge the services battery under sail when the prop shaft turns. There is a switch on the 24v panel that selects either the engine 24v

Hi Our rear bumper was also in a very sorry full state. Cracked andgreen algae growing. I believe there isa flexible white paint you can get that might do the trick. Mine had bad cracksand chunks

Forgot the link.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/351070567876?lpid=82

Pat, Try this link to EBay. They seem to have 12mm vectran without the cover at $3.00/ft. Regards, Steve SM72. "Aloha"

Pat if you find it still slipping or are concerned about it keep a can of anti belt slip around. Cover the boom before you spray or get a belt dressing stick from and industrial supply. Fair Winds

Don, I am not sure what the engine switch panel is , but I will have a look and see what wires lead to the bottom of the black box . Thanks , Pat