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:

Certainly. The keyway in the shaft is 4mm, so I got myself a length of 3.5mm key, bingo.

Horst, You wrote, "I now have a long rod in my spares locker with which I can push the key out from above." Can you provide us with the specifications of that "rod?" Best, Bill Rouse s/v BeBe SM2

Hi, we had the same kind of issues and removed the AMEL supplied charger and transformer. One is tha the transformer is alway hot given it is a coil designe to store power. So you always have hgh

Hi Pat, I think I have the same electrical configuration as you: a step- up transformer that takes the 110V 60 Hz shore power, and steps it up to 220/230V 60 Hz. From there it goes to the

The problem with getting the vertical shaft out of the gear box is the key which prevents it from turning in the gear box. I was lucky to find a workshop with a 20 ton hydraulic press - after a few