Hello Vladimir, and all the SA/SM owners potentially interested in "AMEL" genoa furlers, AMEL was the designer, but the units and parts were manufactured in Switzerland. I recently got in touch with

I would have to say...No.... Prebending a mast which has an inmast furling system is asking for trouble. The furling foil needs to be vertical and the boom horizontal for the sail to furl

Hello fellow Amelians, I notice that nearly all the Amels including the 54, which I have, do not have any prebend in the main mast. A professional rigger in Antigua, who is very well qualified and

Thomas, I can not tell you what was "typically" fitted on an SM because our alternator in not original. You are correct about the function of the ground relay on the engine, hence the requirement for

Exactly, Craig. I got the compressor on recommendation of a diver who was cleaning a boat bottom near me a couple years ago. The CFM rating is 1 at 40psi, which is the pressure at 60ft depth. Seems

Way to go, Kent! I trust you referred to David Lynn's (formerly s/v Nine of Cups) article in the October 2012 Ocean Navigator on doing this. Anybody interested should google that article. I'm

Thanks Bill, The original alternator and the replacement are both of the same type: case grounded. I’ll work towards isolating the alternator ext rnal case from the engine block. As an owner of an

Whoops, forgot the photos. Here they are: ---In amelyachtowners@..., <steve_bode@...> wrote : Okay, folks. I got the winches off the deck, but someone’s got some ‘spainin’ to do. The bolts

Okay, folks. I got the winches off the deck, but someone’s got some ‘spainin’ to do. The bolts that hold the center stem to the base go all the way through the deck. NOT what the manual says.

Hi Steve,sorry my previous got sent half done I guess it was my good fortune that mine were hex. However the flat bits from my impact driver can be fitted to a rattle gun. Of course the flat bit wont

Hi Steve, guess it was my good fortune that mine were hex. However the flat bits from my impact driver can be fitted to a rattle gun. Of course the flat bit wont have the same grip as a`

Yes, I am in Le Marin. Amel does not have gears in stock now. Lead time now for making the gears is many months. We are going to buildup gear teeth by welding. I consider this a temporary fix.

Great, Porter! Joel is trying to put together a dinner Monday night. He said he was going to call you. Hope we get to see you then. Kent

I changed the Subject line... I bought an oil-less compressor from HarborFreight (pan style, 100psi) for $60 on sale. With a 50ft hose and used regulator for another $75, I have a hookah system for

Vladimir, Are you stillin Le Marin? Amel can fix the motor for you. With bestregards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentlycruising -

Kent and Porter. Call me at the cell number below. I put one too many 4’s in the last message.... JOEL F. POTTER CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST LLC Office 954-462-5869 Cell 95;-812-2485

You did not say where you are, but I think you are in the Caribbean. Amel in Martinique probably has the gears in stock and possibly a rebuilt unit: AMEL CARAIBES - AMEL FR

I would be interested in this too! Please keep me in the loop.

Kent, Porter, please call me. Nine Five 4 four 8 one two 2485, or text your numbers to me there. Hope to put something together, Joel Joel F. Potter/Cruising Yacht Specialist LLC THE

My headsail furling failed. Steel worm gear needs replacement. I wonder if someone can sell me a worm gear, or worm gear with a matting brass gear, or used headsail furling unit all together. Please