Ok. I’ll have a re-look with that in mind Bill. Quite appreciated. Porter

Hi Guys, Happy New year to all. I am planning to change my (super maramu 1999) Forestay. I couldn’t be sure about diameter of forestay due to it is inside the jib furling tube. According to my

Some have deck mounted switches, others are on the actual windlass.... Deck mounted switches are easy to find...as are the windlass mounted switches, but it becomes an issue if you have had to replace

Hi Ian, Interesting that they specified this modification, nice not having to perforate the deck any more than necessary I suppose. Fortunately we only need the rubber caps and rings, but it

Dave The windlass was modified by Amel to incorporate the switches. The difficulty I have is finding the switches with the correct dimensions. I have found them on eBay, almost the right size but not

Hi Gerhard, I too am looking for the rubber boots for our Lofrans windlass and have not had any luck on my own, through Lofrans or in fact through ebay or britak uk. Would you be able to provide

Hi Porter; I did replace our main furler motor back in 2015 with a new one due to the top seal failure and water penetration. I do vaguely recall having a similar issue during removal, but I do not

Thanks Bill, Yes the Amel pulleys are available at Eu200+ each, that's Eu400+ for a pair, but they're alloy with SS bolts and on a SS shaft...as you know that's not good with sea water

Alan, Those dimensions are very different than the Amel original cast pulleys, and the shape is also very different, with significantly less taper. Amel's design has a 15mm opening on the outer edge,

Porter, I haven't done this on a 54, but looking at the photos, I would bet if you remove the manual furling gearbox you can remove the electric one by lifting it up and out. Bill Kinney SM160,

Further to this, I've looked closely at the pulley and the groove is actually wider at the outside than the inside. As near as I can measure it, just under 10mm at the outer edge and just under 8mm at

Gentlemen and ladies, May I please impose a question on you? Because the mainsail is furling ever more slowly and in a “tired” fashion I want to remove the mainsail furling motor and examine

Thanks Mike, Jean-Luc Mertz was the original prototype tester. Maybe you have some advice Jean-Luc? Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Hi Alan, I have emailed Bernard (without reply to date) about any testing he may have done relative to slippage and recommended line size/composition. Peter de Groot has lightly tested this with

Thanks Peter, Can you tell us what type and size of line you used ? Cheers Alan Elys SM437

I have a SM that is for sale. I can be reached at 206.841.9556 boat is in Annapolis, MD. Regards, Will Stout SM Anni Bea True For Sale in Annapolis

Should a one owner 2003 S M 2000 be of interest please contact me pjn.mccallin@.... Not sure if I would compare a S M to the 54, no doubt others will give their opinions!

If in the USA, I would suggest you make contact with Joel Potterand Bill Rouse. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising - Santa Marta,

Please message me if you're looking to sell a Super Maramu or 54.

Hi Ian + Judy, I come the 17. Februrary to Kalamata, Greece and can bring you one or two of these: https://www.qp24.de/autoteile/schalter/70468080/1628787 Gerhard Sharki #60, actually Kalamata, Greece