Miles, I am interested in hearing what advice you get on this one. I would only add that spinning props at anchor concern me since they can pick up a line, trash etc. so I have always stopped

Mike, I have built a few custom holding tank systems for boats (Not yet on an Amel) that have so far proven reliable. I think that the most important step if you want to minimize problems is to

This is a personal opinion: I do not believe that compost toilets and Amels go together. This is a personal rant that I have previously expressed: Since no Amel was ever produced with a compost

Perhaps the biggest issue with the compost heads I see is theability to find the fresh peat moss or coconut fiber needed to make thecompost. The whereabouts seems to be a common question asked on

Hello there fellow Amelians We have just loved our vintage Maramu ti here new home up the Tamar river in the UK. Lovely spot on a swinging mooring but the tide rips through at 4 knots at springs So

High Woody. Can’t say I know much about composting toilets in boats. I can say that I was in the composting toilet business (Clivus Multrum) for probably 10 years back in the 70’s with hundreds

Nice write-up Mike A task that will inevitably zoom up the jobs list when that leak appears. We were looking at compost toilet options recently.. no more valves, holding tank or backflow. Seems

Your stove may be thermostatically controlled. If the sensor is not working anymore this could be the result. I'm not sure if you can replace only the sensor. It may be an integral part with the

I have the original Eno range and stove on my Amel. The range works fine. The first time I tried to use the oven I initially had problems getting it to light. Finally the burner tube around the top

We have a number of members whose email is not working. I looked at the individual records. It is difficult for me to tell why this is happening and it appears that most of these members applied when

I have had pvc pipe on the forward and main shrouds of every boat I've had. Chafe is one of your worst enemies. We have hove-to on Elyse on a number of occasions. Most major between NZ and the

Hi, I undid the front lower shroud and threaded on a length of 20mm pvc water pipe on each side It is there permanently. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl

Good advice, Mark, I forgot Todo that and have to replace that sheet now. Kent

Hi Pat. That's just what I did. Iris and I are sailing up to Maine July-Sept, will holler when we get back. Hi to Diane, Kent

Kent, It occurred to me that now that I have removed the shaft, that it could unscrew itself with enough friction between the housing and shaft ,maybe a small drop of loctite before reassembling would

Ian, I have hull #SM243 and Pat's description is exactly where the problem was on my furler. Unfortunately, in addition, the housing for the shaft that holds the winch handle came unscrewed a bit

Hi Joerg, On our SM we have wooden bars held in place with Velcro . The Velcro can’t be seen . Haven’t lost a book in 20 years Ian and Judy , Pen Azen , SM 302 , Kilada , Greece

On my A55, I have a number of book shelves which have substantial fiddles which prevent books from falling out under most conditions. In heavy air, however, the fiddles are not quite high enough and

Great discussion. Thank you! Kent and Iris, where do you carry your dinghy? Forward? Our 9.5 foot is upside down on the aft cabin roof, the poop deck. There’s a good bit of windage. I’d imagine

Yes. Sorry – not sure where my mind went - again With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising - Tahiti, French