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

Would you like to cross the Atlantic? We looking for a crew for the crossing between Bermuda and The Azores departure around June first, weather permitting. Would prefere a couples with some

I have the same experience as Giorgio -no vibrations resulting from the alternator, just some belt noise when propeller free-wheeling. Dennis

I like this site best when someone poses a problem, then updates the group on progress/lack thereof on the solution. Here is my update. My stuffing box nut was down to the last quarter turn and I was

Hi all has anyone tried the two part Epifanes I did the floors two years ago and they look great. Tom S/Y Aphrodite 1983 Maramu #125 Guadeloupe

Hi Rainer and I must admit to being a little confused, which is not at all uncommon for me. When you say “Dripping Volvo shaft seal” are you referring to the stuffing box in the engine room where

Rainer, Really sorry to hear about the vibrations and the new oil leak. I am not sure that a failed stern tube bearing would cause the amount of vibration that you are reporting, especially under

Thank you all for the feedback, Unfortunately it’s not the alignment, which would have been quite easy to fix, nor the engine feet. The problem started after I installed a prop shaft alternator with

Miles, We have revarnished the edges of some of the plywood cutouts for the ports/windows on Sueno with the Epifanes varnish and the match looks pretty good to the original varnish. The wood was

I would start by removing the screw in the L shaped part if the outhaul pin of the Anderson winch. I would then buy a long grade 10 cap screw probably 3-4 inches. Remove the bolt and washers from