Tim, I did contact Amel but while they have done an absolutely amazing job of providing many of the parts I need, they could not help me with the bearings and seals. The sizes of the seals were

James, Thanks for the images, they were helpful. When you replaced all your bearings and seals did you order them from Amel? -Tim

When I bought Kimberlite we sailed to Guernsey and at the time in 2002 that was acceptable with Amels agent in France. Fair Winds, Eric Kimberlite

Tim, Congratulations on buying the Maramu. My boat is #220 and as Joel stated has fibreglass coverings for the motors. The original motors and gearboxes are still in very good shape and have

I can second Sarande in Albania. Very efficient and cheap. I did it twice. And Albania is a great tourist destination. Renting a car and exploring the countryside and national parks is highly

Over the last several months, I've become an involuntary expert in all things VAT on boats in the EU. Marocco works, so does Gibraltar (that's a change since the UK left the EU) but the Channel

I tried this procedure during the winter of 2018/19 in Naftplion and was told it had been discontinued. It has been discontinued in Spain as well, by the way. Joerg Esdorn A55 Kincsem

Hallo, Im am in the process of buying a SM2000 from 2004. The standing rigg has to be changed. Amel in Hyères proposed to me the company "Sea Nergie Nautic" (former Rousseau) to do the work. They

There would have been a fiberglass shroud to protect it from the elements . JOEL F. POTTER CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST LLC THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY Office 954-462-5869

I recently bought a Maramu hull #188. The previous owner used windlass motors as replacements for the furling on the main. They seem to be corroding quickly since they were not built to be exposed

Hi James; We are currently wintering ( And “summering” I guess) in Montenegro. We highly recommend Montenegro, especially Porto Montenegro. We cruised Albania for a week last year. If you are

We are US-flagged, in Gibraltar now, on the Spanish side (Marina Alcaidesa). We took a bike trip into Gibraltar, and stopped at Queensway Marina to ask if we could restart our 18 month clock by

Thanks James, I'd figured that out. Now in 20 kts on the beam in 200ft and just a few pots now.

Thanks for this information and also for the warning about opinions and responses possibly varying with officials. I am hoping to return to the boat in time to have the option to make a short trip to

I would sail to Malta and pay the 6% import tax. 🤓 Verstuurd vanaf mijn iPhone

How about the Channel Islands, or Gibraltar? ~~~⛵️~~~Matt

Bill, I forgot to add that most of the deep water pots will have a second smaller float on them called a toggle. The toggle aids in preventing the main float from being pulled underwater due to

When we were wintering in Greece, this is the same information we were told. The time that the cruising permit is surrendered to customs, is not counted towards the 18 month time limit. However,

Thank You Bill, but when the engine is running, the brake is not engaging and the ram is pressed in. I got the pads from Amel today and will be on the boat on Thursday. I will let you know what I

France will certainly not be “more” helpful. Don’t play game with the customs, especially not the French. “They” will decided on the value of your boat to charge you the 20% VAT.