We are considering selling our SM 2000 "Drifter", built in 1999 (hull #240). We have not yet officially listed the boat, nor advertized it in any publications. However, if anyone with an older Amel is

Now we are back in the UK where fresh water is free and readily available I want to put our water maker to bed - for the winter and long term. The instructions I have are very unclear. Can someone

Well our two years off are up and the bank manager beckons so we must return to work. We have had a fantastic time aboard Gallant, our 1995 Super Maramu, and I share the common sentiment of all

Paddy, Three years ago I had to replace the companionway seal because of teak oil (the wood is now varnished!). I ordered two seals (still have one) from Amel. I received instructions with them, and

Thank you very much Bob and Patrick for your helpful remarks. When we finally get to the stripes we will sure go by them (including the college kid or equivalent) but at the moment we are still at the

Dear John, Regarding the problem I had I am pretty sure that there is a propeller problem. I have to dive under the boat in clear water to polish the propeller. I will inform everybody if something

Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@... I am hoping that Dimitris will tell us whether and how he has solved the engine problem, it certainly sent me under the boat to polish

I agree with Patrick, IF you are just wanting to darken the lines, the little paint striping tool is the best. We just finished all the lines on Hanalei--bought the striping tool at JC Whitney and

Hi Jochen and all Amel owners, About "pseudo teak" Amel's deck I didn't do by myself, but I saw last year in Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale, two examples of refitted Super Maramu deck. Both adopted

Hello to all fellow Amel owners. I would like to address an issue many of the ones of you owning older Amel yachts will probably face as well. One day the time comes when you have to revitalize

Richard, I am just back from holidays and I thank you very much for your kindness. I will get this file asap. Thank you again christian

Hi Mike and Richard, Amel replaced last summer this rubber gasket. I didn't do that by myself, so I cannot explain how to do, but I understood that this gasket comes from car industry. But you can

Hi I have recently sold a Catalina 400 and am thinking of buying a Santorin in the next few months. If anyone is anticipating selling in that time it would be great to hear from you. I am also

I've used teak oil and it works just fine....any reputable brand. Cheers, Rossi, Hanalei

We ordered the gasket material from Amel directly. Wasn't too unreasonble in cost. I am not sure how the SM companion door removes but on the Sharki it was easy to remove and varnish. I used

I have posted a great biography on Henri Amel that appeared in 1987 in Nautical Quarterly. Look for it (scanned jpeg images of each page) in the FILES section. Richard

Christian, I have posted in the FILES section a zipped file containing the general arrangement plans you are seeking. Richard <cmanivel@c...> wrote:

Mike, Thanks. And I too would be interested in learning how to replace the rubber gasket. Richard wrote: with good effect. It goes on easy and 2 coats last a season. Has anyone had to replace the

I have used Sikens (may be improper spelling) to protect the hatch with good effect. It goes on easy and 2 coats last a season. Has anyone had to replace the rubber gasket at the bottom of the

Hello fellow Amel owners, The most significant exposed woodwork on our Amels is the sliding companionway hatch, and whatever finish or protectant that was applied has clearly worn off. What have