Hi Kent, I haven't had to use it so can't answer the tension thing, but if you consider the posts on the mainsail out-haul it would seem that more tension would help.Likewise the type of rope could

Hi; We had an intermittent VHF transmission/reception issue with our ICOM. We had several electronic techs look and non came up with an answer since it was intermittent and hard to duplicate. We ran

Bill, Mr. Vignando bluewin.ch> can tell you exactly what is in the kit he made for Amel. Use Google translate to send him an email and include a photo of your Genoa Furler. Best, CW Bill

Mark, That prototype looks excellent. I recommend that all SM owners take advantage of you doing the hard work here. I will certainly refer all of my SM clients to you. Please keep me in the loop

My Amel 55 is on the hard in Marina di Ragusa and I'm trying to line up an SSB specialist who can look at my installation this spring/summer as I make my way west in the Med to Gibraltar. I seem to

Bill, Good info!!! Does yourclient have a kit for the Yanmar 4JH4-HTE? With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff www.creampuff.us From:amelyachtowners@...

Consider installing an in-line filter on the antenna cabletoward the automatic antenna tuner between the radio and auto-tuner. This will makea world of difference. With bestregards, Mark

Mark, A couple ofyears ago, I purchased toe pulleys from Amel. Are they no longer available? With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K -

Miles, I don't have any help to add to what you already have been given that is specific to your problem, but just a couple of pieces of general advice: First, Do not mess with any of the stops on the

Does anyone know what parts the "jib furler overhaul kit" includes? Specifically, does it include the worm, and or the drive gear? We have had no trouble sourcing everything else (seals and

Thanks so much for the help guys. Joel - good point I’ve been getting lazy with the signature! I’ve tried to rock the engine to test the mounts but it does not rock at all easily. The mounts

Miles Just a thought. Have you tried removing the belt from the prop shaft alternator. It still turns even when switched off (just no resistance). That might eliminate the alternator as a cause (or

Hi Gerhard I can confirm that all info reported on your e-m are correct. Next week I will be on board and I will install two switches bought at ebay Germany (corresponding to your last line but with

Steve, Another Amel School client, who, BTW is in the turbo business researched this for a Super Maramu TMD-22 client and reported this information: I believe this is the best information

We are making good progress on the pulley project. Attached is a picture of a production prototype of one half of the pulley machined from 6061 Aluminum next to the original cast Aluminum pulley.

I am fairly sure (not certain) that your engine has two-stage injectors...one stage for less than about 1600-1800 and the other for higher RPM. Most of these two-stage injectors I have seen fail in

Kent. Emergency Furler: Regarding the emergency genoa furling operation, it should work if you have crossed the leaves to the deck blocks which are used for the "foreguy" for the downwind poles. Of

Yes, Danny, the line is crossed after it leaves the drum. Do I have to keep a lot of pressure on both sides of the line while furling and unfurling? When single-handing, cranking on one side,

Hello Miles. Many of us eager to help you suspected you had a 46/48’ Amel Maramu because of your mention of a Perkins M60 and a cutlass bearing. Much of the advice you got was in reference to the

Hi Mark, I may be interested and look forward to firm pricing. Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240