Barry,    Not good news I'm afraid - I had a similar problem on the fwd holding tank on my Santorin, but worse, the entire pipe came off inside the tank!!    The solution was to remove the tank

Good morning, can anyone advise me how to replace the copper pipe in the waste pipe of the rear holding tank. I have discovered holes caused by electrolysis where the hose clamp secures the earth

Several of you asked for additional information regarding the loading of BeBe on a transport ship. Rather than write it all again here, please use the following link to view our blog with photos and

Peter This pump is manufactured by AMFA Pompe s.r.l located in Torino, Italy. This company was purchased by REYA, A new pump costs 461 Euros plus tax plus shipping In Martinique at Amel it cost is

Are you talking about SM mast paint or an earlier model? For my SM 2000, Amel quoted me the following: Paint Awlgrip Type 00B006G (White Amel No 3) Hardener 000G3010 Awlgrip Cat 2 Thinner

Richard, It is my understanding the "mainsheet track" a.k.a. "mainsheet traveler," is also called the "horses track." More specifically, on a SM, it is the track/car/line assembly just ahead the

Hi I need to replace my bilge pump for sm2000 #369. Does anyone have a source for this pump or a repair facility. I would like to continue to use the orginal type of pump that Amel installed. Thanks

I am in need of a replacement bilge pump. I would like to continue using the same pump as installed by Amel. Does anyone have a source for this pump or a source to rebuild the original one. I think

thanks Bill, to confirm, the track just behind the cockpit where you can adjust the boom angel from (to position the boom up or down wind).

Did Eric use the stern cleats to hold the Drogue, or did he set up other anchor points? Regards, Peter Pure Magic 433 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi Gary, it is polyester and it does make a difference which type you employ when working to repair or modify a fully cured laminate structure. Call me and I will bore you to tears with all the

Repairs with new resin to old usually are not very strong whether it is polyester or vinyl ester resin. For structural repairs especially, epoxy is not only stronger, but will adhere far better than

Hi all: Just a general question. Does anybody know what type of fiberglass resin Amel used in building their Super Maramu boats? Is it polyester resin or vinyl ester resin? Secondly, when doing

Hello Kent, Thanks for Your answer and for the congrats. I wrote the Type of engine in my Headline: It is the Perkins M80T, 59Kw.

Hi Mark, I can't tell you how to replace your bow roller but having anchored most of the year for the last eight years and having no grooves in my bow roller I can recommend that whenever you

Eric, that`s what I call a quick response: 11 mins! Yes, of course I have been to the ACE webpage and I read most of the available articles from the coast guard and so on. One article stated, that

I forgot to ask where is your boat located? Fair Winds Eric _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of Martin Komischke Sent:

Martin, There is an Amel 54 at my marina in St Martin. Please write me in about May 1 or 2 and I will have an answer to your question about rigging your Amel. Did you look at the drogue on ACE

Hi Eric,   may name is Martin and I am the owner of Amel 54 #149 "CHIARA". Full of respect I have read your article in Ocean Navigator. Amazing and congratulations on your excellent semanship! I