We reviewed both boats thoroughly. For us, It really came down to staysail, which we have come to use in most conditions above 25 knots apparent with wind forward of the beam, a bit extra space due

Arno, I just measured and got 26+ volts. The Frigoboat interface itself indicator shows 24v. -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com

Hi Jamie, I’m surprised you measure 24 volt. When I did the same I measured exactly half the voltage of the 24 volt system (about 13 volts when you are on shore power). Did you measure under load?

I just tested - you are right Jamie! The frigoboat interface outputs 24v (actually around 26.5 on my boat) to the pump! I replaced the compressor a while back and had concerns because the Hella

Jamie - 343 is the suffix you need. Possible alternate solution: I was explicitly told by Penguin UK that the 4105-343 24v pump was tested by Frigoboat UK for continuous use as long as it was fed 12v

I'm sorry In America so that would be 200,000. 54's are going between 450,000 and 500,000, conservatively you can get a 53 for 200,000 less than that. Purchase cash is separate from cruising cash,

James, IMO – both boatsare great boats. They have multiple advantages over other production yachts. Bothwill get you from A to B safely. You don’t statewhere you are located (200g is not

I have owned two 53’ Super Maramus as well as a Amel 54, as have several other people in this group and can tell you all about the differences and relative pluses an minuses. I also sold all the

Contact Joel Potter he is a wealth of information Cheers Courtney Trippin 54#101

Mark, That's kind of my point I'm more interested in what you see as a pro or con. You have much more experience than I do. Now I may decide your opinion on something isn't that big a deal in the

Thanks Bill, I will take you up on that.

James, Things like,how many people in the family or sailing solo, where do you plan to sail, doyou want turn-key or fixer-upper, etc.? People can then offer more tailored answers.What some people

Both the SM & the 54 are good Amels. There are differences, advantages, and disadvantages. You may not be aware, but I offer 1 hour free consulting to non-owners of Amel yachts. Maybe you should check

Bill Kinney and Karen Smith from Harmonie are SM owners who sailed a 54 up from Florida to the Chesapeake Bay with the owner earlier this year. Blog post here:

James, The majority of us have probably only owned one Amel. A lucky few will have upgraded to a newer model. There is much expertise in this group about each model, but I don’t think there is a

Not quite sure what details would help. Just want to know from the group that knows the most about Amels, pros cons of the 53 vs the 54 for someone who is shopping. Is the 54 obviously better and

Not quite sure what details would help. Just want to know from the group that knows the most about Amels, pros cons of the 53 vs the 54 for someone who is shopping. Is the 54 obviously better and

James, I think youneed to provide more detail if you want helpful answers. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising - Tahiti,

How man 53 owners would trade up for a 54 if money were no object. Why or why not? Very interested in a 54 but maybe a better choice to keep the extra 200g and get a 53? Thanks for your help

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