Rink I agree with you. The Emek Arch is not the Amel way. Riza is not a person to work with us. The SS Arche, lets say the SS is not Amel quality; maybe from China. and It's unfair dealing with Amel

Alex, Fully removethe manifold from the vessel. If you have a pressure washer aboard, that worksvery well, else Barnacle Buster (phosphoric acid solution) works. To clean thethrough-hull

I guess we are "lucky" to have an older SM which came with a manual mainsheet winch, so we have not had the issue of the mainsheet attachment blocks cracking. That said even with the manual winch I

Congratulations and welcome to the group. Hope to see you out and about someday. Regards, John John Clark SV Annie SM 37 Druif Bay USVI

I guess I need to read the whole thread before replying. Sorry I didn't realize there was a tiff underway, just trying to be helpful. Regards, John

Hi Jose, I agree with you that the forum database is sometimes cumbersome to navigate. We should realize that it was created many years ago, thus it's interface is dated. It also operates for

Thanks Bill! I appreciate the deep knowledge and wisdom you generously share here!

​Robert & Cindy, You have already made progress on your circumnavigation because you have made a decision on one of the best boats to securely and comfortably cruise the world. Welcome to the

A bit late in the game but here’s mytwo cents worth. One of the main issues that steered ustowards an Amel was a proven design that has been field tested for decades, forthe same type of sailing

Hello All, First, thanks for being such a great bunch! I love reading this group's messages and have been meaning to introduce myself for while. I've learned so much about Amel boats and have become

Hi mates, I am sorry if I cannot follow the details on this. I just made an exercise to look in the database. What I could see is that you guys have helped each other and the rest of mates through all

Second huf of July to early September is GOOD for us. We should establish the date soon that we can plan. Vladimir SN 345 "Life is Good"

Thank you Paul I appreciate the feedback. The Super Maramu is a wonderful boat. I am sure you will be very happy. The right one will come along I am sure. Best, Paul

Joel, All the Amels you've sold ,you can afford a round of drinks. You started the tradition,an Irishman doesn't forget who buys him a drink. Thanks in Advance, Pat SM Shenanigans

Craig, sailw32@... , sorry if I failed to put the aol. Pat

Hate to see you go Rink. Just asking that you tone down the rhetoric. All the best. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM243

Thanks Pat. I know where you live.... JOEL F. POTTER CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST LLC THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY Office 954-462-5869

Hey Pat and Diane, Many thanks for coordinating. What's your full email address; sailw32@ ??? Cheers, Craig SN68 ---In amelyachtowners@..., <sailw32@...> wrote : So far nine boats have expressed

God Speed and Fair Winds

Dear all, I am cancelling my membership from this forum. After a private discussion with Bill and his obvious immense support I have to conclude we don't share the same values. Thanks for all good