Here is some helpful information regarding the headliner with the foam backing. FIRST AND FOREMOST. THIS STUFF IS DEADLY POISONOUS AS IT IS MADE OF POLYURETHNE. IT TURNS INTO A FINE DUST AS IT DRIES

The issue wasn't that they used foam. The issue was the type of foam and the process of adhering the foam to the vinyl. This is the reason that the problem doesn't exist in later Amel SMs. Best, CW

Many boat manufacturers used similar, foam-backed vinyl. All had sagging issues as a result. None should be using it today, unless they don’t care what happens 8-10 years down the road, after

Great comments and advice. Thank you Sir. Chip Future Amel Owner

Chip, I normally say something like, "trust the original design." But, "trust" is what got us to this point. I think Henri Amel trusted the polyfoam manufacturers to deliver a good product to the

Thank you Bill, I have read and spoke to folks about the daunting task of headliner replacement. To do it right, replacing the headliner is the right thing to do, I guess, that’s what I am trying to

Thank you Bill, I have read and spoke to folks about the daunting task of headliner replacement. To do it right, replacing the headliner is the right thing to do, I guess, that’s what I am trying to

The reason earlier model Amels had sagging headliner was that after about 15 years the foam backing on the vinyl disintegrated. The glue was attached to the foam. The best way to repair this is to

Paul, Unless they have changed the design, the Spade has a hollow shank to maximise the lead weighted tip. Mine bent, but maybe that was a one off. I changed to a Rocna after that. Otherwise the Spade

Pat We will replace our 40 kg Rocna. The two first year we were super pleased with the performance we had encounter several bad gale nights without moving an inch, but the last year we have noticed

A 1982 Maramu in low humidity area, headliner sagging. The fix, cover the inside cabin overhead along with the sagging headliner with painted plywood. It looks nice, but my question is- If the

Greetings Scott We are moving Island Pearl II from AGM to Lithium this week here in Australia, so I just wanted to shout out to you with a huge thanks for all your hard work here and for sharing. It

One more thing - I know of another A54 owner who has the 3kva inverter and he stated that it won't run his clothes washer. This is a big surprise to me because my Beko is rated for around 1500 watts I

Good timing on your question. I have figured out a way to have the Victron BMS control the Mastervolt Reg-on wire. I purchased this solid state relay at the suggestion of Peter Kennedy

Second on those Fatty Goodlander books. The anchoring one is excellent! ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

As important as the anchor...is everything else. It’s a system, and failure suggests “causal reductionism”. The best money spent in my opinion is on “Creative Anchoring” followed by

Hi everyone, I am now following the discussion about the anchor and the type for a few days. I have had the following anchor types in my 35 years of sailing. CQR, Delta, Bügel and Rocna. I currently

I was not going to interject into the anchor conversation, as this topic is akin to religion. The Mantus is of the latest designs in anchors. Very good. I worry a bit about the original style, in that

Hello all. I am one of those planning to change my current 30 Kg. stainless steel Bugel for a 48 Kg. galvanized Mantus. I confess that I have doubts between Mantus and Rocna because I very much like

I used Lithium Waterproof Grease. Just rebuilt mine last week. Fair Winds, Ken Powers SM2K #262 Currently in Thailand getting ready for Sri Lanka