Hi Tom Thank you very much for the respond. Actually I would like to repair it. y boat is now in Bodrum/Turkey. It would be great, if you could PDF me the manuel. I dont have it. If I once will

Hi regarding the auto pilot you most likely have to clean the points/ contractors. On the charging sys there is a key lock switch for the shaft charger you should have your engine key on the same key

Good morning Chris, Where is your Santorin located?  As I wrote previously, I am in Colorado until May, but after will go to look at several Amel.  My time frame is to purchase a year from now. 

Hello I am a new amel owner. I bought an Amel Maramu #155 from 1984. Last week I was first time on the boat and made many repairs. the boat was since almost 4 years on hard without any maintenance. I

Hi Those Neco auto pilots are very strong and compared todays units quite simple. I just had mine repaired. Likely something is wrong with the switch contacts in the motor unit or its in the

Hello I am a new amel owner. I bought an Amel Maramu #155 from 1984. Last week I was first time on the boat and made many repairs. the boat was since almost 4 years on hard without any maintenance. I

Kent as you shop keep in mind and ask the question regarding the underwriters requirements for an out of the water survey. This can make the difference in real cost not simply the price and can you

Kent is right, we got a very good quote from Keenan, and we got several quotes before deciding. See our earlier post on "Boat Insurance". We have had the IMIS Jackline policy for the past several

Hi all,      Having just moved "ashore" after nearly 10 years of living aboard - we still have the Santorin - I have found that I grossly underestimated the amount of "little" maintenance jobs

Hello all we as members of SSCA which we should all be we get a deal from Al Golden at Jack Line. Our insurance for being the Annapolis area is less then 2100.... with the SSCA and Power Squad

Hello again Kent, thank you very much for the information, this is really a great price.  Sincerely, Alexandre 713-412-6704

I think it was John and Ruth on MoonDog that also called them and got a good quote, Paul.  The company is Keenan Marine in Ardsley, NY. Telephone 800 892 1554. Insurance@...  My contact

Hello Serge, I didn’t know Nirvana went down… do you think this is a problem to get parts?  Would you mind to forward me the information of your French insurer?  As I mentioned, my boat will be

Hello Kent, this is really reasonable insurance.  I have own boats for the last 6 years, but no sailboat.  US waters will be fine for the first 4 years.  My problem is that I live near Houston,

Hello again Bill, I was able to see the "cost" page on your blog.    Unfortunate I am already in Colorado; I would have loved to meet with you.  If you are interested in meeting another Amel owner,

Alexandre, You can also try http://svbebe.blogspot.com/ click on the "COSTS" tab which is on the green bar. Also, I noticed your phone number which is (713) or Houston, Texas. I am also in Houston

Dave I may be interested in the seals. Size & pics would appreciated to pflafrance@... Paul LaFrance Nomad SM 362 To: amelyachtowners@... From: dave_benjamin@... Date:

Kent The insurance rate your paying is good. If possible could you provide the contact name of your insurer? We are currently paying $4,600 for similar coverage. Paul LaFrance Nomad SM 362 To:

Hi Alexandre, The Nirvana rigging co went bust, I believe the asset and equipment was purchased by Amel. The Nirvana furling system is very efficient, extremely sturdy and low maintenance. In my

On insurance, Alex, I am spending $3600 per year as a new owner of SM243, never having owned a sailboat before.  I am limited to sailing in and around US and Canadian waters, all of the Caribbean and