Steve, I always bought the windlass switches from Amel. They were 5-6 euros each. It is true that UV will destroy the rubber...BUT...UV and weather is not really that good for the windlass. I always

When the rubber boots on mine failed I replaced the external windlass switches with

Good afternoon Fred, Thank you so much for your very nice message. And thanks for thinking of me as one of the most experienced… Gary Silver and Bill Rouse wrote many articles so really they

Also, there is a youtube video of Hanoah sailing down wind in the Indian Ocean. Look for Amel Sharki Hydovane on youtube. The video was made with a cell phone so the quality is not that special.

Dear Alexandre, Please apologize if my words doesn’t match your situation. I think that you’re currently living with a lot of courage a very difficult situation and I would like to share with you

Gratefully I've received 2 photos from Roger of his emergeny tiller. They are here: Thank you Roger. Gerhard

I bought mine from www.vetus-shop.com. They are part number: AFSTPB Push button switch (excluding relay) £24.00 each, you need two. They are in the UK. Mark Pitt Sabbatical III, SM419,

I bought mine from Amel La Rochelle If you are not in a hurry and depending where you are located, mine will be available for sale (from memory I have 2 or 3 pairs). Sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289

Steve, SAV"at"Amel.fr for sure. I will post later the size and specifications. You may be able to find locally. CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720

It's the one on top of the windless Where can order one of these?

Good question. I will first take some photos then figure out how to post them. Stay tuned. Roger

Alex, Todd had a SM for a year or so and had just this spring bought a Maramu . I hope this does not come to pass , but it looks like Hurricane Maria may pass through the Virgins . We already feel so

Good morning Paul, Thank you for your email. I think Hurricane Maria is too far from Sint Maarten to have any effect, but I feel for Dominica and may be south of Guadeloupe. I have LOTS of spare

Thank you Pat & Diane, Whether it was for maintenance & repairs over the last 5 years, or during Hurricane Irma, I have received a tremendous support, so I will try to continue to be participate on

HI there I'd be really interested to hear experience of down wind rigs used by folk who have put some serious down wind miles in I dont have a sharki but a Maramu and think the downwind options will

Roger, where can I see some photos of the tiller? Gerhard

Hi Alex, Thank you. Our thoughts and prayers are still with you. Mike & Peta Solitude SM461

Thanks all for your kind responses and the wealth of information about our potential season in Central America--responding either on the forum or in personal emails to me. I believe I have responded

Dave, I know, and I said genoa. Interesting, the asymmetrical sail we used on BeBe #387 came from our 46' Beneteau sloop. It worked fine. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander

Alex, Glad to hear things are getting better for you. Hoping that Maria will turn out to be a dud. I know I am late to the party but I would be very interested in taking that domestic water pump off