Greetings, I've been doing a great job at lurking around for the last few months and my wife and I are finally getting ready to pull the trigger and put the money down on our bluewater dream. We've

Hi Eric, It is a small Lewmar block which had been fully disassembled and only the sheave perhaps with its bearing and the two cheeks are used. Regards,

Hello Judy, Thanks for that reassuring info. John SM319 Bali Hai Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 5:20 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel] Re: Disturbing messages from

John, We also received the same email from that leading Turkish sailor and at first thought it was alarming. But we also are in contact with several cruising sailors most of whom have been in Turkey

of the the I you magnet is need a Did you read the owners manual ? You can get it

I am virtually certain I have leak in the stbd window of the fore cabin on my SM so I am going to take it off and reseal it. Before I do this has any one had any experience of removing these windows,

Hello Bill, The news that was forwarded to me was from a leading Turkish sailor and on rereading it it does not talk directly of danger to tourists but of a seriously deteriorating situation. I would

Hi, Does anyone know the maker of the block ( I think it was originally a fiddle block) that Amel uses on the end of mizzen boom to lift the Outboard out of the stern locker ? I believe it was on

My experience of Turkey is you that have to be particualarly careful of the Kilim sellers. Far too persuasive! On a more sensible note...I realise the original question was asking Bill and Judy's

I do not know the number where can I find it? However my boat is one of the last Amel 54 built and my problem is that I lost the measurement of the chain it indicates 0 all the time it is a Lewmar

Hi, Roque and Dimitros - can youtll me which serial numbers of Amel 54 you have? Peter Forbes Amel 54 # 35 Carango in Gocek Turkey - very safe by the way. Best wishes *Peter Forbes* +44 (0) 7836

Hi,   Bill is absolutely correct.  In essence it is for each individual to make their own assessment of the risks based on reputable sources of information and their own degree of experience. 

What kind of problem, exactly? Roque Atica Amel 54 2013/6/24 Dimitris <dkra@...> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I agree that Turkey is a more European country then Egypt but to tell someone it is safe without knowing what to expect is a bit to much.  My point was that unless this area is very familiar to some

I am facing a problem with the chain counter. I found that the magnet is in place and the sensor as well. Can somebody help me? Perhaps I need a reset or a calibration. Regards Dimitris Alma Libre

Hi John & Bill,   Let's not get carried away.  It's safer visiting Turkey than a lot of cities around the world - but we still go to them!   For good advice visit the UK FCO website.  The link

Respectfully, Stephen Hancock, I disagree. First of all, when discussing the degree of safety & security, anyone using any analysis compares the known or familiar to the unknown. It is a logical

Just because cities in the U.S. are dangerous, like Chicago and Detroit does not mean areas in Turkey are worth risking your life to visit. I heard the same argument about Egypt and now you are never

John, We have been in the US since Dec because of my cancer surgery in Feb. We return to Gocek on 1 July. We do not consider things dangerous in Turkey. Remember, the protests are against the

John, We have been in the US since Dec because of my cancer surgery in Feb. We return to Gocek on 1 July. We do not consider things dangerous in Turkey. Remember, the protests are against the