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Re: 𝗠.𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝟮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

Chuck_Kim_Joy
 

Thanks Alan,
This is what M.Vignando sent. 

I thought to myself there is no one living that would have 3 ch in their name. So your's is correct. Thanks for the clarify. 

Chuck 
Joy 388

On Sat, Feb 12, 2022 at 5:49 AM Alan Leslie <s.v.elyse@...> wrote:
Chuck,

I have (finally) had success by email with Alexei from Tremail

Alexei PARACHTCHEVINE | Responsable Import Export

Tel: +41 (0) 32 933 98 82 | Email: alexei.parachtchevine@...

 

 

 

TREMAIL Logistics SA

Rue de France 85A

CH-2400 Le Locle/Suisse

Site Web: http://www.tremail.com


Cheers

Alan
Elyse SM437

Re: Machining AMEL-specific tools in NZ (outhaul puller PLUS wrench for the rudder-post-packing nut)

Alan Leslie
 

David,
Are your mails sorted now?
Please put me on the list for a packing nut wrench as well as a boom shaft puller.
Thanks
Best
Alan
Elyse SM437, Opua NZ
Re: Introduction - New Super Maramu owner

Alan Leslie
 

Congratulations Ken,

JP has been a great mate for me...Eleuthera berthed two slips down from Elyse in Opua....
JP has kept an eye on, and done more than anyone would expect looking after, Elyse while I'm stuck in Australia
You win a good boat - I'll miss a good mate.
Hopefully after all this is over, we'll see you out there.

Best wishes
Alan
Elyse SM437
Re: 𝗠.𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝟮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

Alan Leslie
 

Bill,

Do you know, does he plan to make all these parts or just the two part pulley?

Its the plate underneath that the drive pin locates in which is equally important.

If he's making ALL the parts I would be interested.
Our drive plate has been repaired twice but I don't think it could be done a third time.

Cheers

Alan
Elyse SM437
Re: 𝗠.𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝟮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

Alan Leslie
 

Chuck,

I have (finally) had success by email with Alexei from Tremail

Alexei PARACHTCHEVINE | Responsable Import Export

Tel: +41 (0) 32 933 98 82 | Email: alexei.parachtchevine@...

 

 

 

TREMAIL Logistics SA

Rue de France 85A

CH-2400 Le Locle/Suisse

Site Web: http://www.tremail.com


Cheers

Alan
Elyse SM437
Re: Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

Trevor Lusty
 

Hi Tom,
            I had Hull number 425 2000 Redline for nine years. We put 30,000 miles on her. We live in  Carrigillihy Harbour, Union Hall, there is a mooring here for you anytime. Or, if we can pass on any experiences just let me know.
Congratulations and fair winds with you boat.
Trevor Lusty
0871036469
Fire in my cell phone

Eric Freedman <sailamel@...>
 

A few days ago, I awoke and went to my cellphone to unplug it and put it in my pocket. I noticed the cord where it attaches to the phone was smoldering.

While I unplugged it burst into flames. I removed the cord from the charger outlet, and all was well.

I then plugged it into another cord and for the last 2 days no problems.

 

I guess many of us leave the phone on the charger while we are asleep, I guess computers also.

Being that the wires are so fine, I believe if left alone it would have just melted and stopped smoldering.

 

However, if it were near something flammable, what could have happened in my sleep?

 

From now on computers and all small electronics will be unplugged while I sleep.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

 

 

 
Re: 𝗠.𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝟮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

CW Bill Rouse
 

And he is currently working on making some of these...I have no idea when they will be ready or the price.
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CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
   

On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 3:59 PM Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
Pierangelo Vignando says:

Hello Mr Rouse,

Good OK, according to some only!! Names please (laughs)

Mr. Rouse, I guarantee you that I am doing my best for all our friends in order to arrive at a payment "good port" there take a few letters and a few weeks.

Good, but now it seems to me that the situation is improving significantly.

Looking forward to reading you, receive my warmest regards.

Pierangelo Vignando

+41 79 447 21 42



CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
   
On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 11:18 AM Chuck_Kim_Joy <clacey9@...> wrote:
Very timely email. After several emails he finally responded with the freight forwarder info. Tremail in Switzerland. They are not responding to my emails and the phone number is not correct on their website. I do believe it is a legitimate business though. Whomever was successful dealing with the freight forwarder please let me know correct contact information. 
P.s Bill kid gloves please. He has my money AND parts. I don't want him to go dark again😉

All the best,
Chuck Lacey 
Joy 388
St.martin

On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 1:01 PM CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
For those ordering or planning to order SM2k Genoa Rebuild Kits

Mr. VIGNANDO, the original builder of the Amel SM2k Genoa furler can be a challenging guy to deal with. It took me over a year to get his inventory amounts, photos of the "kit," and price. I never received the requested detailed list of parts in the kit. At one point, I made him an offer to buy his entire inventory, but he went silent for months. When got back in touch with me he acted as though I never made him an offer. I was relieved that he didn't answer my offer because I don't want to be in the parts business. At that time he began discussing these kits. Remember, he is the only source of the original parts. I wish someone else owned the parts.

I believe has delivered parts to about 6-10 Amel owners, so far.

Your patience will likely be challenged with M VIGNANDO. I am going to email him today and tell him that I am disappointed that ordering parts from him has been challenging for some Amel Owners.

I hope that this helps.

If you want to know more about the kit, see the following:

 Amel SM Genoa Furler Rebuild Kit.pdf


Bill
Re: Maramu replacement autopilot drive motor

Ben Levy
 

Hi Alex, 

I am concidering doing the same in our 1981 maramu. Would you have any advices on how you did it? Any pitfalls? Any difficulties? Also, would you have a photo of the quadrant and how you installed the angle measuring device?

Cheers 
Ben
Re: 𝗠.𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝟮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

CW Bill Rouse
 

Pierangelo Vignando says:

Hello Mr Rouse,

Good OK, according to some only!! Names please (laughs)

Mr. Rouse, I guarantee you that I am doing my best for all our friends in order to arrive at a payment "good port" there take a few letters and a few weeks.

Good, but now it seems to me that the situation is improving significantly.

Looking forward to reading you, receive my warmest regards.

Pierangelo Vignando

+41 79 447 21 42



CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
   

On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 11:18 AM Chuck_Kim_Joy <clacey9@...> wrote:
Very timely email. After several emails he finally responded with the freight forwarder info. Tremail in Switzerland. They are not responding to my emails and the phone number is not correct on their website. I do believe it is a legitimate business though. Whomever was successful dealing with the freight forwarder please let me know correct contact information. 
P.s Bill kid gloves please. He has my money AND parts. I don't want him to go dark again😉

All the best,
Chuck Lacey 
Joy 388
St.martin

On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 1:01 PM CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
For those ordering or planning to order SM2k Genoa Rebuild Kits

Mr. VIGNANDO, the original builder of the Amel SM2k Genoa furler can be a challenging guy to deal with. It took me over a year to get his inventory amounts, photos of the "kit," and price. I never received the requested detailed list of parts in the kit. At one point, I made him an offer to buy his entire inventory, but he went silent for months. When got back in touch with me he acted as though I never made him an offer. I was relieved that he didn't answer my offer because I don't want to be in the parts business. At that time he began discussing these kits. Remember, he is the only source of the original parts. I wish someone else owned the parts.

I believe has delivered parts to about 6-10 Amel owners, so far.

Your patience will likely be challenged with M VIGNANDO. I am going to email him today and tell him that I am disappointed that ordering parts from him has been challenging for some Amel Owners.

I hope that this helps.

If you want to know more about the kit, see the following:

 Amel SM Genoa Furler Rebuild Kit.pdf


Bill
Re: Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

Peter Forbes
 

Tom,

Are you based in Cork?

We will visit Cork in July.

Peter Forbes
Carango Amel 54 #035
lymington
07836 209730

On 11 Feb 2022, at 15:36, Tom Crosbie <tpcrosbie@...> wrote:

Thank you for the lovely welcome everyone.

There is really so much to learn and understand and it is only now that I am starting to fully appreciate the thought and craft that went into the design and build of every part of the boat.
I should acknowledge the encyclopaedic Frenchman, Olivier Beaute, who surveyed Saol Eile for us last year - his knowledge (and reassurance) was key to our decision - and we would never have heard of him without this community forum.

Fair winds to all 

Tom Crosbie
Saol Eile, SM#228, Cork, Ireland
Re: 𝗠.𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝟮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

Chuck_Kim_Joy
 

Very timely email. After several emails he finally responded with the freight forwarder info. Tremail in Switzerland. They are not responding to my emails and the phone number is not correct on their website. I do believe it is a legitimate business though. Whomever was successful dealing with the freight forwarder please let me know correct contact information. 
P.s Bill kid gloves please. He has my money AND parts. I don't want him to go dark again😉

All the best,
Chuck Lacey 
Joy 388
St.martin

On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 1:01 PM CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
For those ordering or planning to order SM2k Genoa Rebuild Kits

Mr. VIGNANDO, the original builder of the Amel SM2k Genoa furler can be a challenging guy to deal with. It took me over a year to get his inventory amounts, photos of the "kit," and price. I never received the requested detailed list of parts in the kit. At one point, I made him an offer to buy his entire inventory, but he went silent for months. When got back in touch with me he acted as though I never made him an offer. I was relieved that he didn't answer my offer because I don't want to be in the parts business. At that time he began discussing these kits. Remember, he is the only source of the original parts. I wish someone else owned the parts.

I believe has delivered parts to about 6-10 Amel owners, so far.

Your patience will likely be challenged with M VIGNANDO. I am going to email him today and tell him that I am disappointed that ordering parts from him has been challenging for some Amel Owners.

I hope that this helps.

If you want to know more about the kit, see the following:

 Amel SM Genoa Furler Rebuild Kit.pdf


Bill
𝗠.𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝟮𝗸 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀

CW Bill Rouse
 

For those ordering or planning to order SM2k Genoa Rebuild Kits

Mr. VIGNANDO, the original builder of the Amel SM2k Genoa furler can be a challenging guy to deal with. It took me over a year to get his inventory amounts, photos of the "kit," and price. I never received the requested detailed list of parts in the kit. At one point, I made him an offer to buy his entire inventory, but he went silent for months. When got back in touch with me he acted as though I never made him an offer. I was relieved that he didn't answer my offer because I don't want to be in the parts business. At that time he began discussing these kits. Remember, he is the only source of the original parts. I wish someone else owned the parts.

I believe has delivered parts to about 6-10 Amel owners, so far.

Your patience will likely be challenged with M VIGNANDO. I am going to email him today and tell him that I am disappointed that ordering parts from him has been challenging for some Amel Owners.

I hope that this helps.

If you want to know more about the kit, see the following:

 Amel SM Genoa Furler Rebuild Kit.pdf


Bill

CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
   
Re: Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

Tom Crosbie
 

Thank you for the lovely welcome everyone.

There is really so much to learn and understand and it is only now that I am starting to fully appreciate the thought and craft that went into the design and build of every part of the boat.
I should acknowledge the encyclopaedic Frenchman, Olivier Beaute, who surveyed Saol Eile for us last year - his knowledge (and reassurance) was key to our decision - and we would never have heard of him without this community forum.

Fair winds to all 

Tom Crosbie
Saol Eile, SM#228, Cork, Ireland
Re: Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

Ian Townsend
 

We put in an Isotherm Cruise Drinks model with no freezer section. We are very happy with it. Congrats on your new to you boat! 

Ian & Margaret
Loca Lola II
SM153

On Feb 10, 2022, at 9:08 AM, Tom Crosbie <tpcrosbie@...> wrote:



[Edited Message Follows]

Hello All,
First I am delighted to be posting here - this forum is a great resource.
Clair and I recently acquired Saol Eile (For the non Irish speakers Other Life) SM #228 - she is a fab boat and if we can have half the fun and adventures as her previous owners had we thing we will be very happy indeed. I believe she was one of the last of the Super Maramus before the SM2000 update.
Here she is off Cork Harbour, Ireland recently - we are just getting used to everything and we are hope to do a bit of voyaging (maybe to La Rochelle) this summer.
  

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One thing that we must replace is the fridge which is the original from 1998 and is well past its sell by date. The old fridge is a Waeco Coolmatic HDC-120 and I am struggling to decide whether to try to put in something similar again, a drawer type fridge or indeed is there something better. I really want to be careful with my choice as I want to end up with a very power efficient setup if at all possible.
Many thanks in advance
Tom Crosbie
Re: Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

Mark Erdos
 

Welcome!

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia

www.creampuff.us

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Tom Crosbie
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2022 4:05 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

 

[Edited Message Follows]

Hello All,
First I am delighted to be posting here - this forum is a great resource.
Clair and I recently acquired Saol Eile (For the non Irish speakers Other Life) SM #228 - she is a fab boat and if we can have half the fun and adventures as her previous owners had we thing we will be very happy indeed. I believe she was one of the last of the Super Maramus before the SM2000 update.
Here she is off Cork Harbour, Ireland recently - we are just getting used to everything and we are hope to do a bit of voyaging (maybe to La Rochelle) this summer.
  



One thing that we must replace is the fridge which is the original from 1998 and is well past its sell by date. The old fridge is a Waeco Coolmatic HDC-120 and I am struggling to decide whether to try to put in something similar again, a drawer type fridge or indeed is there something better. I really want to be careful with my choice as I want to end up with a very power efficient setup if at all possible.
Many thanks in advance
Tom Crosbie
Re: Introduction - New Super Maramu owner

Mark Erdos
 

Welcome! We hope to see you out here someday soon.

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia

www.creampuff.us

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Ken Uber
Sent: Tuesday, February 8, 2022 8:52 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Introduction - New Super Maramu owner

 

G'day everybody,
I have been lurking and researching.
I have just made a payment for a Super Maramu.
The hull # is 007 
As was owned by another member on this site, Mr Jean-Pierre Germain.
I am really excited and eagerly awaiting for Eleuthera as JP sails it to me in Australia.
Here's to many long years of eventual sailing and exploring from the comfort that only an Amel can provide.

Thanks
Ken Uber 
Melbourne, Australia



 

Re: Introduction - New Super Maramu owner

Ken Uber
 

Bill, 
thank you, and thanks very much for your recent support.
Re: Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

Brent Cameron
 

Welcome to the group. I believe that the first “”real” Super Maramu 2000 was Hull #238 (Maracuya/Belavita/Ouled). She was Captain Henri’s boat and was the demonstrator for the new models. As Ann-Marie said, their boat #232 has many of the am2K features as it seemed to be the trial boat but it wasn’t branded Super Maramu 2000 on the rub rail. They are all fine boats anyway and I’m sure she will give you years of enjoyment. 

Brent Cameron
Future Amel owner & Amel Owner's Registry Moderator
On Feb 10, 2022, 8:45 AM -0600, Courtney Gorman via groups.io <Itsfun1@...>, wrote:

Congratulations and welcome to the group she’s a beautiful boat enjoy
Courtney 
Trippin 54#101
Secret Harbour Grenada


On Feb 10, 2022, at 9:11 AM, Ann-Sofie, S/Y Lady Annila <ann-sofie@...> wrote:

 Welcome to the family.
We have SM no 232 built 1998, and she was a test bench for many of the solutions that later on was implemented in the SM2000. 
I don’t know the number on the first delivered 2000, but maybe someone els knows that.

/Ann-Sofie
S/Y Lady Annila, SM232, 1998


Skickat från min iPhone

10/02/2022 kl. 14:05 skrev Tom Crosbie <tpcrosbie@...>:



Hello All,
First I am delighted to be posting here - this forum is a great resource.
Clair and I recently acquired Saol Eile (For the non Irish speakers Other Life) SM #228 - she is a fab boat and if we can have half the fun and adventures as her previous owners had we thing we will be very happy indeed. I believe she was one of the last of the Super Maramus before the SM2000 update.
Here she is off Cork Harbour, Ireland recently - we are just getting used to everything and we are hope to do a bit of voyaging (maybe to La Rochelle) this summer.
  
<IMG-20211005-WA0001.jpg>
















One thing that we must replace is the fridge which is the original from 1998 and is well past its sell by date. The old fridge is a Waeco Coolmatic HDC-120 and I am struggling to decide whether to try to put in something similar again, a drawer type fridge or indeed is there something better. I really want to be careful with my choice as I want to end up with a very power efficient setup if at all possible.
Many thanks in advance
Tom Crosbie



--
Brent Cameron

Future Amel Owner & Amel Owner Registry Moderator

Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Re: Introduction - and some help on fridges pls

Courtney Gorman
 

Congratulations and welcome to the group she’s a beautiful boat enjoy
Courtney 
Trippin 54#101
Secret Harbour Grenada


On Feb 10, 2022, at 9:11 AM, Ann-Sofie, S/Y Lady Annila <ann-sofie@...> wrote:

Welcome to the family.
We have SM no 232 built 1998, and she was a test bench for many of the solutions that later on was implemented in the SM2000. 
I don’t know the number on the first delivered 2000, but maybe someone els knows that.

/Ann-Sofie
S/Y Lady Annila, SM232, 1998


Skickat från min iPhone

10/02/2022 kl. 14:05 skrev Tom Crosbie <tpcrosbie@...>:



Hello All,
First I am delighted to be posting here - this forum is a great resource.
Clair and I recently acquired Saol Eile (For the non Irish speakers Other Life) SM #228 - she is a fab boat and if we can have half the fun and adventures as her previous owners had we thing we will be very happy indeed. I believe she was one of the last of the Super Maramus before the SM2000 update.
Here she is off Cork Harbour, Ireland recently - we are just getting used to everything and we are hope to do a bit of voyaging (maybe to La Rochelle) this summer.
  

















One thing that we must replace is the fridge which is the original from 1998 and is well past its sell by date. The old fridge is a Waeco Coolmatic HDC-120 and I am struggling to decide whether to try to put in something similar again, a drawer type fridge or indeed is there something better. I really want to be careful with my choice as I want to end up with a very power efficient setup if at all possible.
Many thanks in advance
Tom Crosbie
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