Thanks so much all you guys for all the very kind and helpful comment. Please keep it coming.

My beautiful 54 hull # 35 is called "Carango" -I just bought it on Friday - life's dream.

I hope I meet many of you around the World although we plan to trial it out in the Med fir the next 2 years. How much grilled calamari can I eat?

Thank you for the support.

Best wishes

Peter

Peter Forbes

07836 209730
ppsforbes@...

On 29 May 2013, at 19:30, "kimberlite" <kimberlite@...> wrote:

I have been using the factory installed whip antenna for the last 10 years . I have spoken to my weather steerer Herb from France, Lisbon and across the Atlantic. He is Located in Canada.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Super Maramu #376

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From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of jsrogers47
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:24 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel] Re: SSB installation on Amel 54

Regarding the SSB installation, my aft missen stay with a insolator is my antenna. My understanding is that the longer the antenna the better. I have used it for sending and receiving email via Sailmail using their Rocky Hill, NC station which is over 1000 miles and it works fine. One note of importance is to run the antenna lead cable in PVC conduit and stand it off from the stay as it follows the stay to a point of attachment above the insolator. Otherwise radio interferrance will enter the stay and the other boat wiring.

John S. Rogers
SM #105 Its Good
Northeast coast, USA

--- In amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> , "Anne and John Hollamby " <annejohnholl@...> wrote:

Hello Peter, Many years ago I crewed on a yacht doing the ARC and it had an Icom with the fibre glass antenna. When we were half way across the Atlantic Andrew Bishop, who now runs the ARC, was stuck by the gybing boom and knocked unconscious. We got him down below and when the net came on his father called up for medical advice. This was to put him in his bunk and get him checked when we got to Barbados.
A short while later we heard Cornell talking with his office in the UK trying to get media coverage for the ARC’s life saving advice! The skipper, Andrews father, then had to call his wife in the UK over the short wave link to tell her that there was nothing to worry about in case she read something in the press about her son’s alleged perilous medical condition. This was all done at long range over the fibreglass antenna so I had no concerns about the one on my boat. I would have grave doubts about the competence of your adviser. When the installation is complete get an amateur radio operator to contact anyone at least 1000 miles away for a radio check to make sure you have a good installation and put your mind at rest.
Good luck, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM2K 319 Malta

From: Peter Forbes
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:59 PM
To: amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com>
Cc: amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Amel] SSB installation on Amel 54


Richard,

I finally bough my dream Amel 54 (hull no 35) from an Italian Rudi Peroni in Rhodes last week.

I too am installing Icom 801 SSB. I was told the 2.4m long whip antenna was only for receiving the DSC reply to a distress call and the main antenna for tx/rx should be a separate either triticale or back stay long antenna. Is that not correct.

The Icom 801 is just a marinised version of Icom 802.

Thanks for your help earlier too.

Peter

Peter Forbes

07836 209730
mailto:ppsforbes%40gmail.com

On 28 May 2013, at 03:00, Richard03801 <mailto:richard03801%40yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi you need to mount the tuner in starboard stern so you can get to the ground foil. Best to use the whip Antenna. Next the back stay. Using the triact means running a very long wire = lost power and poor reception.

Regards
Richard Piller

Cell 603 767 5330

On May 24, 2013, at 9:22, lior 555 <mailto:lior246%40gmail.com> wrote:

Hi

I bought an ICOM M802 with tuner AT-140, Pactor modem and I would like to
install it on the boat.
Maybe someone could help me with a few questions.
I would like to use the antenna between the mizzen and main mast. Would you
advice it?
Can someone tell me where I should place the tuner and where is the best
place to install the main unit?

Thanks in advance for your help
Lior

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have been using the factory installed whip antenna for the last 10 years . I have spoken to my weather steerer Herb from France, Lisbon and across the Atlantic. He is Located in Canada.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Super Maramu #376





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From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of jsrogers47
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 2:24 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel] Re: SSB installation on Amel 54





Regarding the SSB installation, my aft missen stay with a insolator is my antenna. My understanding is that the longer the antenna the better. I have used it for sending and receiving email via Sailmail using their Rocky Hill, NC station which is over 1000 miles and it works fine. One note of importance is to run the antenna lead cable in PVC conduit and stand it off from the stay as it follows the stay to a point of attachment above the insolator. Otherwise radio interferrance will enter the stay and the other boat wiring.

John S. Rogers
SM #105 Its Good
Northeast coast, USA

--- In amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> , "Anne and John Hollamby " <annejohnholl@...> wrote:

Hello Peter, Many years ago I crewed on a yacht doing the ARC and it had an Icom with the fibre glass antenna. When we were half way across the Atlantic Andrew Bishop, who now runs the ARC, was stuck by the gybing boom and knocked unconscious. We got him down below and when the net came on his father called up for medical advice. This was to put him in his bunk and get him checked when we got to Barbados.
A short while later we heard Cornell talking with his office in the UK trying to get media coverage for the ARC’s life saving advice! The skipper, Andrews father, then had to call his wife in the UK over the short wave link to tell her that there was nothing to worry about in case she read something in the press about her son’s alleged perilous medical condition. This was all done at long range over the fibreglass antenna so I had no concerns about the one on my boat. I would have grave doubts about the competence of your adviser. When the installation is complete get an amateur radio operator to contact anyone at least 1000 miles away for a radio check to make sure you have a good installation and put your mind at rest.
Good luck, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM2K 319 Malta

From: Peter Forbes
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:59 PM
To: amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com>
Cc: amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [Amel] SSB installation on Amel 54


Richard,

I finally bough my dream Amel 54 (hull no 35) from an Italian Rudi Peroni in Rhodes last week.

I too am installing Icom 801 SSB. I was told the 2.4m long whip antenna was only for receiving the DSC reply to a distress call and the main antenna for tx/rx should be a separate either triticale or back stay long antenna. Is that not correct.

The Icom 801 is just a marinised version of Icom 802.

Thanks for your help earlier too.

Peter

Peter Forbes

07836 209730
mailto:ppsforbes%40gmail.com

On 28 May 2013, at 03:00, Richard03801 <mailto:richard03801%40yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi you need to mount the tuner in starboard stern so you can get to the ground foil. Best to use the whip Antenna. Next the back stay. Using the triact means running a very long wire = lost power and poor reception.

Regards
Richard Piller

Cell 603 767 5330

On May 24, 2013, at 9:22, lior 555 <mailto:lior246%40gmail.com> wrote:

Hi

I bought an ICOM M802 with tuner AT-140, Pactor modem and I would like to
install it on the boat.
Maybe someone could help me with a few questions.
I would like to use the antenna between the mizzen and main mast. Would you
advice it?
Can someone tell me where I should place the tuner and where is the best
place to install the main unit?

Thanks in advance for your help
Lior

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Regarding the SSB installation, my aft missen stay with a insolator is my antenna. My understanding is that the longer the antenna the better. I have used it for sending and receiving email via Sailmail using their Rocky Hill, NC station which is over 1000 miles and it works fine. One note of importance is to run the antenna lead cable in PVC conduit and stand it off from the stay as it follows the stay to a point of attachment above the insolator. Otherwise radio interferrance will enter the stay and the other boat wiring.

John S. Rogers
SM #105 Its Good
Northeast coast, USA

To Bob on Brittrany de la Mer:



I contact Colette or Maude at +33 5 13 78 16 50 or email them at sav@...



Good Luck

John S. Rogers

SM 105, S/V Its Good

Hi Bob, I used several time in the past year this adress:
sav-at-amel.fr. Colette LIMOUZIN the secretary did the job very well at
any time. When she cannot answer or fix something, she puts you in
contact with the aftersale boss Mr Christian Dufour. I did not try but I
believe that both are speaking english. This is La Rochelle aftersale
which appeared more competent than Hyères aftersale.
If you have language issue with them I may help you.
Best regards
Alain
(From PILGRIM SM#26)


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Hi, Does anyone have the best contact names, numbers, email and stategy for parts from Amel, a recent email using my old contact information has gone unanswered. Also, is there a contact that is English speaking?
Bob, Brittany de la Mer

Hi Peter I don't know who gave you that information they are completely and totally in error that fiberglass antenna will do you well worldwide

Regards
Richard Piller

Cell 603 767 5330

Anne and John,

Thanks so much for that (I am glad the story had a happy outcome.

So it seems the wip antenna does both jobs.

I will tell you how I get on.

This is such a great web group. Thanks for your help.

Peter Forbes
Amel54035
2G006
07836 209730
ppsforbes@...

On 29 May 2013, at 10:00, "Anne and John Hollamby " <annejohnholl@...> wrote:

Hello Peter, Many years ago I crewed on a yacht doing the ARC and it had an Icom with the fibre glass antenna. When we were half way across the Atlantic Andrew Bishop, who now runs the ARC, was stuck by the gybing boom and knocked unconscious. We got him down below and when the net came on his father called up for medical advice. This was to put him in his bunk and get him checked when we got to Barbados.
A short while later we heard Cornell talking with his office in the UK trying to get media coverage for the ARC’s life saving advice! The skipper, Andrews father, then had to call his wife in the UK over the short wave link to tell her that there was nothing to worry about in case she read something in the press about her son’s alleged perilous medical condition. This was all done at long range over the fibreglass antenna so I had no concerns about the one on my boat. I would have grave doubts about the competence of your adviser. When the installation is complete get an amateur radio operator to contact anyone at least 1000 miles away for a radio check to make sure you have a good installation and put your mind at rest.
The answer to Martins query is that using the port mizzen backstay works very well for my ham radio. Getting the insulators and having them fitted is expensive compared with getting a new base for your existing antenna. In the unlikely event that someone should be holding on to the backstay when someone transmits it would cause a nasty burn.
Good luck, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM2K 319 Malta

From: Peter Forbes
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:59 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Cc: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel] SSB installation on Amel 54

Richard,

I finally bough my dream Amel 54 (hull no 35) from an Italian Rudi Peroni in Rhodes last week.

I too am installing Icom 801 SSB. I was told the 2.4m long whip antenna was only for receiving the DSC reply to a distress call and the main antenna for tx/rx should be a separate either triticale or back stay long antenna. Is that not correct.

The Icom 801 is just a marinised version of Icom 802.

Thanks for your help earlier too.

Peter

Peter Forbes

07836 209730
mailto:ppsforbes%40gmail.com

On 28 May 2013, at 03:00, Richard03801 <mailto:richard03801%40yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi you need to mount the tuner in starboard stern so you can get to the ground foil. Best to use the whip Antenna. Next the back stay. Using the triact means running a very long wire = lost power and poor reception.

Regards
Richard Piller

Cell 603 767 5330

On May 24, 2013, at 9:22, lior 555 <mailto:lior246%40gmail.com> wrote:

Hi

I bought an ICOM M802 with tuner AT-140, Pactor modem and I would like to
install it on the boat.
Maybe someone could help me with a few questions.
I would like to use the antenna between the mizzen and main mast. Would you
advice it?
Can someone tell me where I should place the tuner and where is the best
place to install the main unit?

Thanks in advance for your help
Lior

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello Peter, Many years ago I crewed on a yacht doing the ARC and it had an Icom with the fibre glass antenna. When we were half way across the Atlantic Andrew Bishop, who now runs the ARC, was stuck by the gybing boom and knocked unconscious. We got him down below and when the net came on his father called up for medical advice. This was to put him in his bunk and get him checked when we got to Barbados.
A short while later we heard Cornell talking with his office in the UK trying to get media coverage for the ARC’s life saving advice! The skipper, Andrews father, then had to call his wife in the UK over the short wave link to tell her that there was nothing to worry about in case she read something in the press about her son’s alleged perilous medical condition. This was all done at long range over the fibreglass antenna so I had no concerns about the one on my boat. I would have grave doubts about the competence of your adviser. When the installation is complete get an amateur radio operator to contact anyone at least 1000 miles away for a radio check to make sure you have a good installation and put your mind at rest.
The answer to Martins query is that using the port mizzen backstay works very well for my ham radio. Getting the insulators and having them fitted is expensive compared with getting a new base for your existing antenna. In the unlikely event that someone should be holding on to the backstay when someone transmits it would cause a nasty burn.
Good luck, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM2K 319 Malta

From: Peter Forbes
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:59 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Cc: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel] SSB installation on Amel 54


Richard,

I finally bough my dream Amel 54 (hull no 35) from an Italian Rudi Peroni in Rhodes last week.

I too am installing Icom 801 SSB. I was told the 2.4m long whip antenna was only for receiving the DSC reply to a distress call and the main antenna for tx/rx should be a separate either triticale or back stay long antenna. Is that not correct.

The Icom 801 is just a marinised version of Icom 802.

Thanks for your help earlier too.

Peter

Peter Forbes

07836 209730
mailto:ppsforbes%40gmail.com

On 28 May 2013, at 03:00, Richard03801 <mailto:richard03801%40yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi you need to mount the tuner in starboard stern so you can get to the ground foil. Best to use the whip Antenna. Next the back stay. Using the triact means running a very long wire = lost power and poor reception.

Regards
Richard Piller

Cell 603 767 5330

On May 24, 2013, at 9:22, lior 555 <mailto:lior246%40gmail.com> wrote:

Hi

I bought an ICOM M802 with tuner AT-140, Pactor modem and I would like to
install it on the boat.
Maybe someone could help me with a few questions.
I would like to use the antenna between the mizzen and main mast. Would you
advice it?
Can someone tell me where I should place the tuner and where is the best
place to install the main unit?

Thanks in advance for your help
Lior

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hello Peter, Many years ago I crewed on a yacht doing the ARC and it had an Icom with the fibre glass antenna. When we were half way across the Atlantic Andrew Bishop, who now runs the ARC, was stuck by the gybing boom and knocked unconscious. We got him down below and when the net came on his father called up for medical advice. This was to put him in his bunk and get him checked when we got to Barbados.
A short while later we heard Cornell talking with his office in the UK trying to get media coverage for the ARC’s life saving advice! The skipper, Andrews father, then had to call his wife in the UK over the short wave link to tell her that there was nothing to worry about in case she read something in the press about her son’s alleged perilous medical condition. This was all done at long range over the fibreglass antenna so I had no concerns about the one on my boat. I would have grave doubts about the competence of your adviser. When the installation is complete get an amateur radio operator to contact anyone at least 1000 miles away for a radio check to make sure you have a good installation and put your mind at rest.
Good luck, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM2K 319 Malta

From: Peter Forbes
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 3:59 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Cc: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel] SSB installation on Amel 54


Richard,

I finally bough my dream Amel 54 (hull no 35) from an Italian Rudi Peroni in Rhodes last week.

I too am installing Icom 801 SSB. I was told the 2.4m long whip antenna was only for receiving the DSC reply to a distress call and the main antenna for tx/rx should be a separate either triticale or back stay long antenna. Is that not correct.

The Icom 801 is just a marinised version of Icom 802.

Thanks for your help earlier too.

Peter

Peter Forbes

07836 209730
mailto:ppsforbes%40gmail.com

On 28 May 2013, at 03:00, Richard03801 <mailto:richard03801%40yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi you need to mount the tuner in starboard stern so you can get to the ground foil. Best to use the whip Antenna. Next the back stay. Using the triact means running a very long wire = lost power and poor reception.

Regards
Richard Piller

Cell 603 767 5330

On May 24, 2013, at 9:22, lior 555 <mailto:lior246%40gmail.com> wrote:

Hi

I bought an ICOM M802 with tuner AT-140, Pactor modem and I would like to
install it on the boat.
Maybe someone could help me with a few questions.
I would like to use the antenna between the mizzen and main mast. Would you
advice it?
Can someone tell me where I should place the tuner and where is the best
place to install the main unit?

Thanks in advance for your help
Lior



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Thank you so much, interesting job.

Regards,

Maria

Any questions about the bow sprit please ask.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Super Maramu #376



http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/photos/album/389769876/pic/lis
t







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From: amelyachtowners@...
[mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of Graham
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:14 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel] Re: Joachim--and others--bow sprit photos





Dear Eric,

I Have a cruising chute I fly from one of the bow mooring cleats. A bow
sprit would be much more satisfactory as we take part in all sorts of lower
key races here in Hong Kong. Could I see the pics too or are they posted on
this site?

Graham Boyd
Sula SM 140
Hong Kong
grahamgb44@... <mailto:grahamgb44%40hotmail.com>

--- In amelyachtowners@...
<mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> , Pitugolf Yahoo <pitugolf@...>
wrote:

Hola Eric,

Same here please. Thank you.

Regards

Maria Geiger
Pitugolf at yahoo.com



Le 28 mai 2013 à 15:55, Kent Robertson <karkauai@...> a écrit :

Hi Eric,
I'd like to see it, too.
Thanks,
Kent SM 243
karkauai at yahoo dot com

________________________________
From: Alex <uster@...>
To: amelyachtowners@...

<mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:46 AM
Subject: [Amel] Re: Joachim--and others--bow sprit photos



Good morning Eric,

On NIKIMAT (SM2K #289) I have a bow spirit and can see the attachment on

the anchor, therefore I can't figure out how the end of the pole is attached
to the boat...

Could you please email me some of the pictures of your boat?

Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre

--- In amelyachtowners@...

<mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> , Sailormon <kimberlite@> wrote:

I have some photos of the bowsprit that I had fabricated for

Kimberlite.

It is beautiful and works wonderfully. It looks like factory

equipment. If

anyone would like the photos please email me at kimberlite@

Fair Winds

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite

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There are 4 photos posted in the photo section named Kimberlite Bow Sprit





http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/photos/album/389769876/pic/lis
t



Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Super Maramu #376









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From: amelyachtowners@...
[mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of Alex
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:46 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel] Re: Joachim--and others--bow sprit photos





Good morning Eric,

On NIKIMAT (SM2K #289) I have a bow spirit and can see the attachment on the
anchor, therefore I can't figure out how the end of the pole is attached to
the boat...
Could you please email me some of the pictures of your boat?

Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre

--- In amelyachtowners@...
<mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> , Sailormon <kimberlite@...>
wrote:

here 4 photos posted to the hoto section of my bow sprit.
Fair winds
eric
Sm376
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/photos/album/389769876/pic/list

Dear Eric,

I Have a cruising chute I fly from one of the bow mooring cleats. A bow sprit would be much more satisfactory as we take part in all sorts of lower key races here in Hong Kong. Could I see the pics too or are they posted on this site?

Graham Boyd
Sula SM 140
Hong Kong
grahamgb44@...

Hi why not simply use an on demand pressure pump??? Easy to install no tank. Long life.

Regards
Richard Piller

Cell 603 767 5330

Hola Eric,

Same here please. Thank you.

Regards

Maria Geiger
Pitugolf at yahoo.com



Le 28 mai 2013 à 15:55, Kent Robertson <karkauai@...> a écrit :

Hi Eric,
I'd like to see it, too.
Thanks,
Kent SM 243
karkauai at yahoo dot com

________________________________
From: Alex <uster@...>
To: amelyachtowners@...
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:46 AM
Subject: [Amel] Re: Joachim--and others--bow sprit photos



Good morning Eric,

On NIKIMAT (SM2K #289) I have a bow spirit and can see the attachment on the anchor, therefore I can't figure out how the end of the pole is attached to the boat...
Could you please email me some of the pictures of your boat?

Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre

--- In amelyachtowners@..., Sailormon <kimberlite@...> wrote:

I have some photos of the bowsprit that I had fabricated for Kimberlite.

It is beautiful and works wonderfully. It looks like factory equipment. If
anyone would like the photos please email me at kimberlite@...

Fair Winds

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite

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"It is a SHURFLO tank and appears in the USA in the West Marine catalogue for 2013 on page 482 as Model 492739 with a price of $324.99."

AVAILABLE from Camping World for $219.
http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/shurflo-2-gallon-stainless-steel-tank/14747

West Marine is very proud of their merchandise. One Google search will save a minimum of 30%.

Mark
Cream Puff
SM2K #275
www.creampuff.us

Richard,

I finally bough my dream Amel 54 (hull no 35) from an Italian Rudi Peroni in Rhodes last week.

I too am installing Icom 801 SSB. I was told the 2.4m long whip antenna was only for receiving the DSC reply to a distress call and the main antenna for tx/rx should be a separate either triticale or back stay long antenna. Is that not correct.

The Icom 801 is just a marinised version of Icom 802.

Thanks for your help earlier too.

Peter

Peter Forbes

07836 209730
ppsforbes@...

Hi Eric,
I'd like to see it, too.
Thanks,
Kent SM 243
karkauai at yahoo dot com


________________________________
From: Alex <uster@...>
To: amelyachtowners@...
Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:46 AM
Subject: [Amel] Re: Joachim--and others--bow sprit photos



 
Good morning Eric,

On NIKIMAT (SM2K #289) I have a bow spirit and can see the attachment on the anchor, therefore I can't figure out how the end of the pole is attached to the boat...
Could you please email me some of the pictures of your boat?

Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre

--- In amelyachtowners@..., Sailormon <kimberlite@...> wrote:

I have some photos of the bowsprit that I had fabricated for Kimberlite.

It is beautiful and works wonderfully. It looks like factory equipment. If
anyone would like the photos please email me at kimberlite@...

Fair Winds

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite





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