Hi Duane. Those are for the power to the winch motors (big wires). The breaker on the 24v panel (icon looks like a joy stick) powers the switch panel at the helm for all the winches, the windlass,

Maybe I'm not understanding your question. There is a breaker for the mainsail winch and the stbd winch above the midcabin birth, and a breaker in the engine room for the port winch. They are not

My pleasure Tom, Hopefully, the document, will help you and many others to see it is not too difficult… And I believe the more often this is done, the easier it will be to remove the parts. After

Alexandre,Thanks ever so much for your effort to document the windlass process. Unfortunately, however, it has added yet one more project to my "to do" list for the boat. Better now than later,

Mine too Kent, try the mainsheet winch Its likely the same.. Danny Sm 299 Ocean pearl Sent from my Vodafone Smart

Hi all. I hope everyone is having trouble-free fun. I discovered, quite by accident, that even when the power to the control panel at the helm is off at the 24V breaker panel in the galley, the

Thanks bill Sent from my Vodafone Smart

Danny, It may be summer shut-down. Also email Jean COLLIN at Amel in Martinique <amel.caraibes@...>. I think I saw a used one there that could be rebuilt. Bill BeBe

Hi all, Our main sail furler gearbox needs replacing. I have emailed Maud at sav@... but unusually had no reply. I have gone back through old posts and found some other sources but no useful replies

Ed, Having owned a Maramu that the previous owner was into for close to 250k when I bought it for substantially less, I'd advise caution about buying a basket case in the Caribbean. That's not a good

Hello Stephanie. Here is some information I hope you will find to be helpful. When replacing electronics, be sure to remind the technician that Amel boats have a full-floating/full earth return DC

Hi All! SM Indecent is on the hard in West Palm Beach to have all of her electronics replaced. All were original to 2002, so 14 years service is noble! I would also like to take this opportunity to

I’ll second Bill R’s comment. If you want to go sailing, buy a boat ready to sail. There are lots of them out there, even if you have to look hard for one to match your desires and budget. The

To all dreaming about buying this boat and bringing it back from the dead. It is worth far more as a charitable gift than the maximum cash anyone should offer. It is NOT your dream purchase it is your

Hi Bill, It always stirs our curiosity when we find an abandoned house..or boat, it seems like there should be a story associated with it. It's sad though when it is something as well thought out

Thank you all very much. that's incredibly helpful. As soon as I get back to the boat, I shall be trying it out! Kind regards Graham + 44 (0)1962 771472 + 44 (0)7785

FYI I failed to do #6 and YIKES! When I arrived in Martinque I discovered the build up of salt had cracked the base. But I'm betting it hadn't been removed from the deck for over 30 years. Dennis

Hi Graham, On our Maramu, there is a loop on the deck just forward of the main traveler. That is the attachment point for the wire stay which on the mizzen sail should extend about two feet beyond

Good morning James, Thanks for letting me know about the white lithium Vari-prop grease! Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

Good morning Ed, Welcome to the group! I understand the appeal for Friendship II as a project boat. I am far from an “expert”, but in my opinion, a vessel that has not run in 8 years will end up