Hi everyone. I am interested a survey recommendation in Australia . Any suggestions would be great

Joel, This is a big help to me, thank you. I will address all of the points that you brought up. Would you by chance know where I could obtain replacement bearings for my Nirvana Swivels? Also,

The manual back up system on the main often freezes up from corrosion so be sure to exercise it and lubricate it frequently. The bearings in the swivel dry out and die. The motors should be rebuilt

Joel, Thank you for the background on the Nirvana spars which indeed are what I have on my Maramu. Access to spares to me is a critical part of boat ownership, especially if that ownership turns

Thank you James, that is what I suspected but really wanted confirmation. From the comments received from yourself and Joel I surmise that the reefing is perfectly reliable but if spares are required

Thank you Joel for a very comprehensive response. The article I am referring to is here > http://www.jordanyachts.com/archives/2948 Many thanks John

John, I have read the same information that you have. Based on that information, I was fully expecting to find that the in mast furling system on the 1987 Maramu that I purchased in 2016 to have

Can you reference the article you mention as to what publication, when it was published and who wrote it? Thanks in advance. When Amel introduced in the mast furling on the Sharki, Maramu and

I recently read an American article relating to the original Maramu that said that the original in-mast furling, introduced around 1985, has been troublesome and was originally manufactured by an

Greetings all, We are supplementing/replacing our existing Raymarine 400(G) autopilot to a Raymarine Evolution (EV-400), re-using the linear drive and rudder reference units. Basis: improve

Can anyone give me an estimate of the size , length & height of the Amel logo on the mainsail. I can't find info or a picture of it on the internet to give the sailmaker. Also where it is generally

Hello! Any one with experience of the "Cruisers Light Air Sail Solution" CLASS made by Island Planet Sails, Claim to cover wind anges from just below close hauled and to when you can start to use the

My Hydra 2000 is going to the repair shop, and in preparation for bad news, I am looking at the cost of replacing the Hydra with NEMA 2000 compliant equipment. There has been some discussion on how

Hi Alexandre, I am interested in the 58 winch if it's still available. How much is it? Are you in St Martin? I should be there soon. I am also interested in some of your other parts for sale. How

Hello Seckin, We own hull #72 which is a 1992 SM. What is the hull number and name of the boat you are looking at? Regards, Steve Davis S/V Aloha SM 72 KoOlina, Hawaii

Dear Amelians, My wife and I are currently looking to buy an Amel SuperMaramu 2000; we looked at a couple in France (where we live) but haven’t foundthe right one yet, and we are now extending the

Definitely recommend Olivier Beaute as a great surveyor. I believe his knowledge is unequaled. Not knowing Olivier back in 2012, I used Martial Barriel located in Guadeloupe and highly recommend him

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Make sure that you get spair parts of the components that are unique Amel design. Amel does not keep in stock many essential parts. Vladimir SM 345 "Life is Good"

The SDS for Barnacle Buster identifies phosphoric acid as the primary ingredient at 85% at a concentration of 5% - 20%. I think the rationale for not being specific to try and protect trade secrets.