We bought a set of deep cycle lead acid batteries from West Marine in Newport Rhode Island in 2009, got 8 years out of them. They would have lasted longer if I hadn't messed up by leaving the freezer

Although not fitted with a Volvo or a 54, Cream puff is fittedwith a Vetus Waterlock muffler. Even if you do not have the Vetus model, thesetup for the water-lock is probably very similar. The muffler

Hi Mark, Do you have a Class A VHF? Those are the type that use two antennas for DSC, but I've never seen one in the flesh -- most recreational boats use Class D, with a shared antenna. On our boat,

On my main mast there is the main VHF Radio aerial, on the mizzen are the DSC aerial and the Emergency VHF aerial and I would like to add an AIS aerial to avoid a splitter. I am considering replacing

Hi Paul, Last spring I got an offer to have them replaced for a little over 900 euro by: SARL caraibe menuiserie le Carénage 97290 LE MARIN Tél : 0596537663 Tél portable : 0696257604 Fax :

Hi Mark, We also have one VHF on the main mast, and one on the mizzen. Maybe I have misunderstood the configuration, but here is how I think we have it: The main mast antenna is hooked up to our VHF

Is this Dr. James Cromie? Kim and I were just talking about you and wondered if you and your lovely family ever made it down. We hope you are doing well and your parents are at peace with your sailing

On my main mast there is the main VHF Radio aerial, on the mizzen are the DSC aerial and the Emergency VHF aerial and I would like to add an AIS aerial to avoid a splitter. I am considering replacing

Chuck - By the way, I’m enjoying espresso several times a day ever since I picked up the same machine that I saw on your boat back in Cuttyhunk! More Caffeine = more projects done in a day and

Thanks James. I am in contact with them and like the Trojans. Can't seem to find them in stock on the island so might have to ship. Thanks Chuck Joy #388

Fantastic information from Olivier. Thank you. I presume the flap is a specific Amel part or can we buy it elsewhere? I am totally for supporting Amel but the shipping costs from France get a bit

Hi, I bought 5 batteries by this supplier in Puerto Rico last year and they were very

Hi Chuck - I purchased a full set of Trojan 31XHS and a DEKA 1231 starter battery from DCBattery “dot” com. They provided excellent service and shipped them all to Aruba for only $230. The

Have not tried West Marine. Looking for lead acid deep cycle. Preferably Trojan good price good battery. Thanks for your reply. Chuck Joy #388

Hi all and Happy New Year! Would anyone know if it is possible to get a replacement perspex windscreen made in Martinique? Cheers, Paul Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 --

Have you tried the local Costco? West Marine? It may help if youstate the type of batteries you seek. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K -

Greetings All and Happy New Year! In Puerto Rico now and looking for batteries. Can anyone recommend a supplier. Hoping Gary S. will pipe in I know he spends a lot of time here. Thanks in advance.

Thank you Olivier great information I appreciate it very much Cheers Courtney sv Trippin 54#101 Secret Harbour

Happy New Year to all of you happy AMEL owners, In severe conditions, on a port tack, the waves slapping the portside may push some seawater into the main engine exhaust through-hull fitting. This is

Same instruction for Amel 54 with Volkswagen 140 tdI Wolfgang Weber SY Elise Amel 54#162