Hi Mike, Contact IMTRA Corp (508) 995 7000, the US distributor of the LOFRENS windlass and they will give you info for sizing chain to the anchor windlass. They can sell you a replacement gypsy in

Having purchased "Drifter" SM #240 in October we are having great fun exploring and beginning to understand some of the myriad systems on board. Recently checking the anchor chain locker for the

In a message dated 09/03/2006 16:47:03 GMT Standard Time, no_reply@... writes: Hi, A couple of years ago, I posted my experiences with the Volvo RPM issue, but I'll repeat them now

Hi, A couple of years ago, I posted my experiences with the Volvo RPM issue, but I'll repeat them now to address the recent questions. I have SM #195, 1997 model, with Volvo Penta TMD22 and

-David, Thanks for the pics!! One thing for sure, I want those davits!!!!! My wife also thought the aft cabin was finally "right". Tony WORLD CITIZEN SM #266 contact me

Hello Claude, I spoke with a man in Ft. Lauderdale when I had our boat hauled out for her survey. He owns an older Amel, not sure what model. He suggested that as long as the boat was out of the

Hello Claude, I spoke with a man in Ft. Lauderdale when I had our boat hauled out for her survey. He owns an older Amel, not sure what model. He suggested that as long as the boat was out of the

I have had no end of trouble with this combination. Amel aren't playing this straight with us. Every owner I have met with the Volvo-Auto prop combination has similar woes. I think the source of the

There was not long ago a SM2000 that was near us in Trellis Bay. I can not remember her name. Her skipper was really a neat guy and showed me little "Amel" things on my boat. What he did as a way

Gary, There ate 3 or 4 baffles in the tank. The Racor number for the pre diesel filter is INFDW51125 the filter head is INFDH 12500 This is a 25 Micron filter 5" in diameter and 11" length. It takes

Hi Gary, Love all that detail. Thanks much. Judy

Eric: How many baffels are in the fuel tank (600 liter size tank)? Can you describe in more detail how your fuel pre-filter is plumbed, what type of pump you have installed etc. I looked at the

The operative word is TANK and not Yank

Thanks Eric., Gary

Hi Judy: I kept my boat at Manuel Reef Marina from Dec 2004 to June 2004 and it has been there again since November of 2005. Jim Woods is the manager and a knowledgeable Amel guy. Not only that he

Gary, There is nothing behind the valve except the white plastic screen. You will need a VERY thin wrench to disconnect the shut off valve from the fuel pipe. We used to call that type of wrench a

Thanks, Eric. We will probably use your process for the next time, but it looks now like we might be somewhat rushed for time in May because of impending business requirements. So will be happy to

Great idea Eric. I really hadn't thought of doing this my self but it sounds rather straight forward. Do you know if there is a stand-pipe of some sort that sticks up inside the tank at the bottom

Thanks very much, Gary. Will call him tomorrow. Also glad to hear that your boat is there now. I had looked up info on Manuel Reef Marina and it states that the maximum draft in their slips is 6'6"

Judy, The fuel polishing is very simple and can be done with a 500-turbine Racor filter, an electric transfer pump some fuel hose and 3 feet of copper tubing. You make a vacuum cleaner gadget with