Hi Mark and Cindy. How cool is that!!? This deserves celebration so we will lift a glass your way during our sunset cocktail cruise here on Lake Huntley this evening. All the Best, Joel

Together again after 20 years! SM hull numbers 275 (Cream Puff) and 276 (Anahita) meet in Santa Marta Colombia are coincidentally docked together. A 20 year reunion since being manufactured

Guillaume, Mine was probable in the same state as yours and I tried several ways to get it out without success. At the end I used the screw of a purchased extractor and had the rest fabricated. Be

Paul, In Maryland you pay the sales tax when you register the boat with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The following is copied directly off the Maryland DNR website: Your vessel, whether

Hello to the group and fair winds, I am in the moment in Tortola BVI and have already made my plans for Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic.Perhaps I will leave the boat for 7 -10 days in the Marina

Thanks very much Bill that’s very helpful indeed I’ll get some from Budget plus some silicon grease to help protect those in better shape All the very best Miles

The attached may help you. Best, Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 My Calendar Yacht School

Hello Amelians Does anyone know where to source replacement seals for the goiot port lights/ hatches as per the attached photo? Mine above the galley is starting to need very firm closing to avoid

Paul, Impossible to answerthis without details of where the boat is registered. Is it USA or foreignflagged? Are you a resident of the USA? With bestregards, Mark

As the lawyers say, it depends. Where is the boat officially registered? US, or still France? Are you planning on getting US registration? Are you a US citizen? If so, in which state do you officially

Hello Amelians, We have been planning on sailing our boat-- purchased from a French owner-- to the US. I am concerned about being hit for a large state sales tax if we leave the boat in one place

James, i saw one in Leros last year. I understand they are not made by Amel. it seems quite functional as long as you are not a rather tall person. It is obviously more rugged than the canvas top. I

You might want to take contact: Emek Marine for a 54 hardtop. Here is a photo of the inside of their 54 hardtop: For information or ordering, please email RIZA <cagdas@...>. For 54 clients of Amel

Paul, When you get down to your short list of crew, call Hank and ask him if he knows of them-his insight can be invaluable. I always call my possible crew when I get to the short list. Fair

Thanks Eric Will try that Paul

Ps there is no cost to the owner of the boat.

Paul, Have you tried Offshore Passage Opportunities. I have used them many times in the past and have gotten very good crew. There is no cost to you and the crew has to get themselves to and back to

Tom, I have not used the two part Epifanes varnish so cannot answer that part of your question. I have however used other two part and single part varnishes on cabin soles over the years and might

Dennis, Thanks for your input. The previous owner removed the large shaft mounted pulley before I bought my boat which made me wonder why this was done. I am very happy to hear that properly

> Saw a 54 with s hard dodger and fiberglass arch. Both looked well done and wondered if they were maybe an option from Amel I've never heard abt. Not sure abt the look but think maybe not