Available at any hardware store.....PVC pipe I use a table saw to cut a slit. After installing I seize it every 500mm or so.

A couple of years ago we found the larger diameter plastic rigging covers in a chandlery in Le Marin, Martinique. I don't know today if they still have those larger diameters. But Amel-Caraibes

Steve, I store mine in the port cockpit locker all the way forward in the original bag. Next to it I have the chafe gear. I packed it in such a way that the bridle is on top and then I drop in

no where in the Caribbean and in the US, West marine and Defender says no too. I gave up. John "Moon Dog" SM248 To: amelyachtowners@... From: kimberlite@... Date: Thu, 16

Thanks Eric, Based on your earlier accounts and recommendations, I bought a Jordan series drogue before we left on the 2009 Caribbean 1500. Like the life raft, hoping we never have to use it, but

Does anyone have a source for the large diameter plastic rigging covers in the USA or Caribbean? The smaller stuff is readily available, although it only lasts about 2 years in the strong sun. Fair

Steve, The initial problem with retrieving the drogue was that the primary winch motors are not rated for continuous duty. After overheating the motor a few times, I just waited about 1 minute every

Sorry it was freefall

Lower in the text is the link shot from one of two rescue helicopters. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite Here is the

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When a breaking wave comes towards the boat you are going to get wet. We were pooped at least once on every 3 hour watch. One time the water was up to one of the crewmembers armpits, however the

Eric, I remember in one of your earlier posts you described how difficult it was retrieving the Jordan series drogue, and that it kept throwing the circuit breaker on the genoa sheet power winch.

Was there any water was coming over the stern at the time. What was it like on board? ....CW ________________________________ To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wed, 15 December, 2010

On the drogue you run under bare poles, our speed was about 1 ½ knots down wind. You adjust the angle of the boat with the bridles until you are square to the oncoming waves. In Force 12 wind you do

Eric were you hoved-to at the same time in the storm or were you running?...CW ________________________________ To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wed, 15 December, 2010 3:49:02 PM Subject:

I have successfully used the Jordan series drogue twice in my life. The last time ,2008, the winds were force 12 and seas as reported by the coast guard to be 50-60 feet. We were the only boat not to

I have that Pardy's book and they recomend deploying a chute or parra anchor off the windward bow to stop the forward drift. It"s good to hear some Amel sailing  tips and experiences. Thanks

When hove two the point is to stall the boat so as not to force any motion every boat design will have different tendencies in heavy weather conditions the point is to STOP the motion. There will

I tried heaving to with my SM243 and found that I couldn't slip exactly downwind as recommended by the Pardee's.  No matter what I did, I sailed forward at about 1/2 kt, which was fine for calming

Hi you need the head sail and a main deeply reefer. I also bring the laze sheet over to wind ward incase the windward wears thru. Regards Richard Piller