Here is another story from noon site but another Amel. https://www.noonsite.com/Countries/CookIslands/Suwarrow

Here is the 54 story http://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/boating/cruising/10639076/Shipwrecked-in-shelter Shipwrecked in shelter Brenda Webb The saloon was waist deep in water. Subscribe to

Hi, Paul. Your gypsy should have numbers that identify what size chain it takes. It’s always a good idea to cut off several links and take them, or bring the gypsy to the chain store if you are

Breaking strain on Limousine G70 is 11+metric tons. I have never broken chain myself but I know of an Amel 54 that was lost in Suvarov Atol due to her chain breaking in a squall and pounding on a

Get Micron 66 while you still can. After 6 years of using this paint we are battling to find it here in Asia or anywhere across the Indian Ocean, and need a re-paint soon. Seems most countries out

Chain standards are so.... un-standard! Chaineries Limosines claims (and I believe them) that their "Force 7" brand chain is 25% stronger than industry standard G70. Good for them... I see in the

Hello everyone. My boat, Wanderer, SM #283 undergoes extensive upgrading and maintenance in NZ. She will be a skippered charter in Bay of Islands. As part of the process , my surveyor wants to check

I recently purchased the G70 chain from Chaineries Limosines, Amel’s provider. Their catalog gives a rupture strength of 6400 kg for the G40 and 11200 kg for the G70. That is a 75 percent higher

A small correction: The difference in strength between galvanized G40 and G70 is not anywhere near a factor of 2, it is actually more like 20%. G70 chain is, however, roughly 2X as strong as G30

Hi Paul, I too have an Amel 54 and am replacing my rusty chain. If you have the same as me it will be 10mm ISO and grade 70. There are two options on the galvanised chain readily available, namely

Hi all, Some questions about anchor chain: 1. How do Iknow what size it is? Do I measure the internal/external longways diameter of a link? 2. Should I be concerned about a bit of rust - is there a

Bob, That looks like a good price on the seat , 33% off , significantly less than on Ebay. I just order one and shipping was free. Thanks, Pat SM123

Herbert, The stainless part that Olivier photographed is called by riggers in the USA a "Spinnaker Crane." There are several models available prefabricated commercially. I am not sure if any of the

Hi Olivier, thx for the pictures, this was exactly what I was looking for. I will do it in a similar way. you are always such a great help! herbert SN120 KALI MERA

I think Vetus sells one they call the Ferry seat....should have a US supplier... https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/VTSCHTBSW.html (sold without pedestal) Bob, KAIMI SM 429 Cannes

Thanks John, i don't have any difficulty...I have the seat! Cheers Alan Elyse SM437

Alan if you have difficulty I could possibly help; but not until the last week in September when I return to NZ from Central Asia. My direct email is johnhayes862@... Cheers John

That’s where mine is, Pat. I get great reception and couldn’t be happier with it. Kent SM 243 Kristy

If you want you can disregard the question/post about the Iridium Go antenna. I spoke with a tech support ,that did not think it a problem. Thanks, Pat

Thanks Joel ,good to know. Pat SM123