Hi John, Last year, I dismantled expansion tank from pump body, and I remarked corrosion on linking screwed hose. I don't know what kind of metal used, but it's not convenient. Almost 30% of this

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amelyachtowners group. File : /AutoProp Maintenance & Overhaul/More

Has anyone found all the tank water gone without a reason? I did today. It turns out my 750 liters leaked from a hole in the expansion tank into tghe bilge which while I sailed along oblivious to the

Hi Bill and Judy: Thanks, Let me use this opportunity to put into the record my response to an email I received from Bill Melbourne inquiring about where I purchased my overhaul kit: Hi Bill: Yes,

Gary, Thanks again...we are really glad that your SM2 is slightly older than ours...that way we get to follow your very detailed experiences. Best, Bill & Judy Rouse s/v BeBe SM2 #387 docked at

I have made 15 trips to the Caribbean via Bermuda. Also numerous trips nonstop, trans Atlantic and others. I have been using brown and brown insurance in Ft Lauderdale. They were recommended by

I could not get any stateside Insurance carrier, including my own to recently cover me on a trip from wilmington, NC to Bermuda. Had to go to Lloyds of London. Cost 2,000 dollars on top of a 3200

We have IMI (below). It is about $3800 for 175,000 hull value for our 1985 Maramu. It covers us for the Atlantic crossing and Med. with 2 crew, my wife Judy and I, if you have a lenthy

I just posted some photos in a new folder regarding the AutoProp overhaul. See also the Files sections for items related to AutoProp overhaul and other maintenance. Gary

Hi Again Everyone: I just uploaded some additional photos for the 10,000 BTU Clima 4th AC unit installation on my Amel SM 2000. This has been one of the best additions that I have made to the boat.

Hi to all: I just posted the first of some information on overhaul of the H6 AutoProp in the Files Section. This is a PDF showing the exploded parts diagram for the AutoProp and the various

Patrick Wrote: " I'd still be interested to know what other Amel owners do about insurance. Thanks,Patrick" Hi Patrick: I just renewed my insurance on my Amel SM 2000 (manufactured and delivered

Coverage from US insurance company for entire Caribbean costs us about $6,000 USD annually & we must be outside the "hurricane box" from July 1 through Nov 30. Have received quote for same price for

I have found a very cost effective way for opening an closing the companion way vertical entry door/hatch. Previously one needed to screw in the knobs in order to secure the hatch in the open

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Hi Patrick, I cannot address what it will cost you to insure your boat as I have been back in the US for three years. However, I can tell you that you should keep your mind open about insurance (and

I've been self-insured with my past boats.Now that I have purchased my SM, I no longer can afford that risk.Speaking to my insurance agent,he implied it getting harder thus more exspensive to

This is Bill on SM 72. I am trying to remove the unit and have disconnected electrics, undone bolts and removed all visable screws and the unit seems loose on the port side but the plywood section on

Eric, On my Maramu the rope friction wheel is bolted on to the shaft, don't know the design on the SM, sorry. Horst

Horst, How do you get the rod around the arm that is welded to the top of the outhaul shaft that fits into the Anderson winch? Thanks Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: