Fred, Yes, a number of owners have experienced this problem. I have helped 3 owners with this problem. It is generally caused by failing to perform periodic maintenance on the bow thruster,

Hello everybody As anybody ever have a problem with the SM 2000 bow thruster. the elect. motor seems to be bonded to the "carbon"shaft. Amel sent us a tool,but still is not moving.Pushed and pulled

Peter, It appears that the compression loads are being borne by the aft cockpit bulkhead and mast box rather than being properly transferred down the compression posts. As you point out, the

Hi Enio I think the only issue might be if the temperature sensors connect the engine casing to the battery –ve – I do not believe that this is the case but I will check with a test meter in a

Bill We are there on 21st September. If no-one else is able to help we could assist. Ian and Linda Ocean Hobo SN96

Thank you all for the help. But I also have this doubt. The Sterling system has two temperature sensors for temperature of the battery and alternator. The manual says that these should be connected to

Mark, Thank you for the files link. I found some excellent data on the running rigging for the SM but did not see anything for the 46 Maramu. Does anyone know if the line sizes are the same

Peter, I have inspected only two Maramus to date, one was a 1983 with the single spreader spar and then my own which is a 1987 with the double spreader Nirvana mast. I don't think that the mast

Hi Enio, I see Andrew gave you the link to his file, here's mine https://xa.yimg.com/df/amelyachtowners/Leese-Neville+Alternator+Mod.pdf The difference between my system and the Sterling system is

Hello James and other amel owners, I have read this topic with interest because my Maramu 1985 (single spreader, non furling, Isomat masts) seems to have the same issue as your boat. I would say even

Jean Paul, Did you complete the installation of the Rocna 33 on your Maramu? Are you happy with how it works? Best wishes, David Lambertsen sv Have Fun! 1989 Maramu 258

Too funny. Funny you should mention Lewmar winches and B&G instruments. Both items are on our repair list right now L However, on a previous boat we did have a lot of good luck with our

Mark , Given your pessimistic view of English products you will no doubt be thankful that Monsieur Amel didn't choose Lewmar winches , B& G instruments or Volvo engines ( made by Perkins ) . Or maybe

James, I believe you can find what you are looking for in the Files section of this forum under Miscellaneous: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/amelyachtowners/files/Miscellaneous/

Anything made in England with more than two moving parts is going to break. (sorry if my fellow Brits find offense with this – but deep down you know it’s true) With best regards,

To all interested: There was an article in Sailing Today that I missed in February 2016 regarding Polina Star, an Oyster 825. I became interested in this Oyster because the Russian who bought her from

Hello, I will be replacing most of the running rigging on my 1987 Maramu and was hoping to find out the sizes used on the boat. My boat does have the in mast furling, so I will need new line for

Is anyone attending the Southampton Boat Show this month? I am looking for someone to accept an award in our stead. The champagne should be free! Best, Bill Rouse BeBe 387

That's some great info, David. Where did you read that? Kent SM243 Kristy Kent Robertson karkauai@... 828-234-6819 voice/text

Hi enio For the document try this link: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/amelyachtowners/search/files?query=Sterling The main advantage of this approach is that the device does not