It is the same in our SM 2000 no 299 Danny

A grease nipple is not needed on this gearbox but a method of adding grease will lengthen the life of the gearbox attached to the furling motor and outhaul motor.

Thierry from Amel's support office advised me last week that the manual gearbox furler is filled with grease from the factory, not oil. He also said he was not aware of anyone having installed a

Here's another data point: the brand new mizzen furler gearbox we bought from Amel for our SM came completely filled with grease. We've never noticed a drip. Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Boston,

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Hi all, when I was at Marin Amel Martinica, they used a gray grease. No more drops Gianni Eutikia SM 428

Craig, Kent, et al; This is the best summary that I can give you of this obviously moving target. Most is based on verified fact, but some is based on logical conclusions. So take this with a grain of

Thank you very much for all your input. If somebody is interested in the old drapery etc, pls send me a personal message. Best Alexander Schenk SY Antinea #231

This may sum it all up - bottom line, grease, not oil: Bill Shaproski on Pacific Cool initiated the discussion. Randall on A54 #56 referred him to the YouTube video by Ken on Aquarius. In that video

Grease is my friend! I would use grease. I think the issue with oil is that if you get enough inside to lubricate both gears, the oil level is higher than the input shaft. I do not believe that the

That drapery fabric shown in the photo is a cotton print fabric. Cotton prints are constantly changed by the manufacturers of the fabric and there are hundreds of manufacturers of cotton prints,

Hi Fred, I believe the Amel employee told you correctly to use grease, not oil (even 320 viscosity). It is basically a winch, not a high speed gear box and you should grease it like a winch. The oil

Hi, on my #279 SM 2000 is the same. regards, Slavko

While that is Amel material, it was used on boats built a few years later than yours. I can tell by the drawer pulls and saloon lamps you have a "Classic" model SM 53. It is always helpful to place

Hallo, A question out of curiosity. We are planning to redo our interior textiles and are wondering if the design as shown is the original for a SM or SM2K, see photo attached. Best regards Alexander

Hello, this is how is done on my Amel SM 2000. regards, slavko

Hi Bill and all experienced sailors who shared about lubricating the manual main sail furler on SMs. After servicing it with all brand new seals etc. I was said by a former Amel employee to grease

Lasi heard Eirie Pennsylvania. Randall A54#56

I purchased Plasteak material (google it). They sold it to me with grooves cut into it. It is almost the same width of the swim ladder steps, same thickness and has been on board in the sun for about