We just painted ours. Epoxy filler, Epoxy primer and awlgrip topcoat. Nordic white Regards Alan Grayson SM 406 Ora Pai From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf

Hi Paul, I ahree with Bill The foam luff is essential. I find sailmakers resist putting them in and suggest altenatives. I can only assume the foam luff is more difficult. My advice. Insist on the

As part of putting in new instruments, I was able to shut down the “permanent” Sailor. Unfortunately, we do not have an on/off switch anywhere on our Sailors. When I installed a new Raymarine

I agree Bill Danny

Make sure that Incidences cuts your mainsail to the proper size. The previous owner commissioned from Incidences and the "P" dimension (luff) was 45 cm too short. As a result the "E" (foot) was also

The horizontal orientation was primarily personal preference from the customary way companionway hatches have traditionally been fabricated; when they had to be removed and stowed. Also, if someone

Bill Thank you I will add a switch not to concerned to loose my radio settings Paul

I truly believe that a foam luff is needed on an Amel furling foresail, especially if you ever plan to reef the sail. --

Paul, I heard a humorous story about the "PERMANENT." Several owners of SMs, who knew Captain Amel well, complained about losing the memory in the AM/FM radio. Apparently they complained long enough

I'm in the process of ordering sails most likely Radial Hydranet from Incidences. One concern I have they do not do Foam luff, they claim it's no good. Now my questions to you who have incidences

No but i will post one when I get back to the boat later this week. Nick Amelia AML 54-019

Paul, I understand. However, if there were a source for the worm & spur gear, the gearbox could certainly be rebuilt. Amel previously stocked the Bronze Spur gear. They either made a decision to stop

Bill! Sorry for my lack of knowledge I thought the whole gear box was called a worm gear, anyhow I would like to have a whole gear box as a spare, not only the Spur gear Paul

I’m surprised about the function of the Permanent 24 v to 12 v converter. If I understand it right the only original function is to keep the memory in the FM/AM radio even when the main switch is

Paul, Normally it is the Spur Gear that wears out. -- CW

Nice Job Mark and Debbie, is there a reason why you choose to run the wood fiber structure horizontal and not vertical? I assume it was done be the wood shop you had mentioned before. Sorry I missed

Jose, Maybe the attached will help you. -- CW Bill Rouse

I have a few questions about the Outhaul 1. How do I secure that I got a water tight connection between the Electric motor and the gear box? see picture there is no gasket 2. What shall I use to

The other alternative is to replace the companionway door. Take measurements for height then section the door with a saw and remove the pieces. Select a wood of your choice and using the existing

Thank you Eric for the first extensive tutorial, Thank you Ian for the alternative product Thank you Bill for the very insightful questions. Even if there was some previous threads about this subject