All, I am really proud to be a member of this group and very happy to be associated with each of you. Today marks my 16th year with the Amel Yacht Owners Group. There are plenty of members who will

For those who are interested in learning about RCI Fuel systems, here is a link to a demonstration by Bob Fox, who is the person who set me up with my

Here's us setting it up for the third time. We're a bit smoother nowadays. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ8vjt2olb0&t=282s -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com

One thing I really love about the ketches is that the individual sails are much smaller. In my three years and 25,000 miles so far, both the Genoa and Main electric furling systems have failed. The

On the A54, inspecting the tank couldn't be easier. There are two circular ports on the top of the tank. Remove them and you can see right to the bottom. Mine was pristine, almost looked brand

I must confess that I feel embarrassed to ask for help a second time in less than 8 hours, but there is no better place to go for direction. I have been on shore power for the last few weeks as I have

I'm quite happy with my Mantus swivels. They are very beefy and of a clever design. I really like the way they attach to the anchor using a shackle giving the anchor freedom of lateral movement. I'm

speed is fun, Scott! Thanks for the tip on chafe - I noticed that the windward sheet was not going straight over the roller but at an angle. I think I will need to adjust the pole height so there is

My swivel seized cracked tangs. I took it to my machinist and we duplicated it with a couple of improvements / a drain hole for the top and zirk fitting for bearing. Aras #163 sharki 1988

Thanks all for responses! Here is my plan and a couple of take aways from the responses. I would appreciate any contrary opinions or additional suggestions. A special thanks to Billy for providing

Olivier, I have often wondered whether it is worthwhile putting a grease Zerk fitting at the top of the foil to top up the grease? As it appears on the deck in hot climates gravity must reduce the

Hello all. I was planning to renew my antifouling with copper coat when I've been recommended the new silicon paints manufactured by renowned brands such as Hempel. I am hesitant as to what option to

Hello Alex, these plastic bearings, attached with shrinking sleeves, were installed only in the first genoa furlers that AMEL developped. Then, they decided not to go on with this as the bearings were

In the 1980’s and 1990’s I never used a swivel. Then in 2006 I started to use one thinking it an improvement, but gradually I have now come to the conclusion that they do nothing very useful and

Do you have pictures to share -- Paul Harries Prospective Amel Buyer

Joerg, I can see the racer in you, getting greedy and putting up all those sails. We are lazy cruisers and happy to have just the parasailor up. :) You confirmed what we've experienced multiple times

I will

The size of the valve is 1_1/4 inch. This was my old one: But wrongly I ordered a valve of size 1_1/2 and so had to use a reducing piece: Better choice are however the ball valves from Trudesign. --

Geo, That sounds great! Please send me the details. Best, JB Duler

It seems from the three responses ,that I am not the only one with concerns over swivels . I think I will go with two shackles in tandem as Ian suggested . Chuck your concern about hidden corrosion