Re: European marine supplies
rbenven44...
Hello David,<br>Not sure I fully understand your
request, but after spending 5 years in Europe on my SM, I have learned that there is no equivalent to West Marine in Europe. It's a very fragmented industry over there.<br>The best shipchandler in France is Accastillage Diffusion. They carry most of the stuff on Amel boats, from batteries to anchor chain, and especially fittings and hardware by Wichard and other European suppliers (but so does West!)<br>AD has a web site: www.accastillage-diffusion.com/acceuil.html I think it's only in French. They have a dealer in ST. Martin, called Profil Ocean, tel # 05 90 29 00 66 (that's a French phone number, not sure of St. Martin's prefix). Hope this helps.<br>Roy Benveniste<br>Super Maramu #195 "Excalibur"
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Re: Watermaker/Generator Problems
mcgosprey2000...
Koen & Roy: Thank you for the advice re my watermaker problems. I am following up with Amel and Dessalator and will let you know how I do.<br>Michael Glass<br>Second Call
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SSB radio recomendations
asm283...
Hello I hope everyone had a great new year. I
would like to get some fedback as to the type of SSB radios that are out there. I have A SM 2000 I would like to install an SSB. I have looked at the Icom.It seems to be the most popular. The place where I see the installation most often is under the radar. On my boat the pannel that would be removed is the one that has the Amel logo. I like that piece of wood and I dont want to remove it. Has anyone found a good another way of mounting the radio.<br><br>Thanks<br><br>Vito Ciaravino<br>SM#283 Wanderer
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Re: SSB radio recomendations
hns154es...
Hallo Vito<br>I saw a Amel 2000 in which this pannel with the Amel logo was mountet by hinges. Me pleased this solution and perhaps is it also a solution for you.<br>Regards Hanspeter
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Need lead on shower fixture
rogersrbohl...
I have a non-Amel boat, but saw on an Amel a
single lever shower control fed from two pipes about 5" apart with an external (inside-the-shower, not in-the-bulkhead) bib for a shower spray hoze. Evidently, later models do not have this arrangement. Does anyone know of the manufacturer of the single lever control that I'm looking for? Model No. would be wonderful! I'd like to convert mine from two-knob to a single lever control. Replies to KF6CZD@WINLINK.ORG
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Light Bulb Replacement
sv_alchemy...
I am seeking replacement light bulbs for the
brass cabin light in the main saloon of my Sharki. The lamp is made by Poinsard. The bulb is a 12v 25w bayonet type with two contact points. The base is approximately .875" (22mm) and the bulb is approximately 1.25" (32mm)diameter. It is about 2 5/8" high overall. Writing on the bulb is: SPLENDOR 12V 25W AUSTRIA J4. I haven't been able to locate such a bulb locally and would appreciate any help. Thanks!
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Damaged Super Maramu
closereach...
Does anyone have any knowledge what happened, and
the extent of the damage, to this '89 SM that's being sold as insurance salvage? Website mentions only a little:<br><a href=http://www.certifiedsales.com/details.html?Display=53Amel89 target=new>http://www.certifiedsales.com/details.html?Display=53Amel89</a><br><br>Thanks<br>Richard
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Re: Damaged Super Maramu
asm283...
This was a boat that I looked at a couple of
years ago. She was in rough shape when I saw her. It was a good buy but she needed a lot of work. Apparently she was hit by a fishing boat in the grand banks while her owner was single handing her. That is what I heard.<br><br>Vito
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Spare parts inventory
asm283...
Hello, I am planning a 5 year sebbatical on my
SM. I would like to hear from other Amel owners as to their spare parts inventory. Aside from the normal pump rebuilt kits and electric motor rebuilt kits and belts was there any item that you wish you had on board that you did not. How extensive of a diesel engine spare parts inventory do most of you carry. You input would be appreciated.<br><br>Thank You<br><br>Vito Ciaravino<br>S/V Wanderer
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QUESTION TO THE FOUNDER
gmc_suburban_lover...
I am not a owner, I am simply a fan of megayachts
(including Amel units, such Montkaj).<br><br>I am the founder of egroup :<br><a href=http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theDreamMarina/ target=new>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theDreamMarina/</a><br><br>If you desire, You can come & have a look.
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Re: QUESTION TO THE FOUNDER
closereach...
Hi,<br>The megayacht builder Amels is not the
same manufacturer of sailboats this site focuses on. They're Dutch motor yachts (see website <a href=http://www.amels-holland.com target=new>http://www.amels-holland.com</a>) while 'our' yachts are french (<a href=http://www.amel.fr target=new>http://www.amel.fr</a>).<br>Best regards,<br>Richard
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Re: Spare parts inventory
syharmonie...
Vito,<br>We just finished a circumnavigation in a
couple of years. We found the following necessary as spar parts:<br> Pumps, all - Engine raw water, Gen raw water, Bilge, Air conditioner(s)(I am sure yours is different from ours, we have 2 CruisAir units), fresh(sweet) water. These all wore out and of course not at convenient places. We did carry spares. We managed with our bilge rebuild kit but for all the others we carried spares. We sent Gen and Engine back for rebuild after changing. they are now our spars.<br> Pop rivets(blind rivets) for pole ends. check these as they tend to disappear.<br> Bow thruster props, we carry at least 2.<br> Engine: other than pumps normal impellors, filters, etc. Zincs for Gen engine. <br> Hot water heater: Zinc, Change every 2 yrs.<br> Lines: Based on usage.<br> <br>Hope this helps, it is what we can think of readily. Ann and Ralph SM 160
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Tell us about your trip
asm283...
Thank you Ann and Ralph. Tell us about your
circumnavigation, Where did you go? what did you see? How did the boat perform? What did you like most and least? What did it cost you to cruise? you dont have to answer all at once.<br><br>Thanks<br><br>Vito<br>SM#283<br>Wanderer
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new sm millenium
kimberlite1212...
hi, <br>i am in the final stages of ordering a sm
. any suggestions as to what options to order from the factory? special order items? must have items?<br>spares?<br><br>has anyone had the raytheon radar chart plotter installed bt the factory?<br>thanks<br>eric
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Re: 1993 AMEL Santorin For Sale
stargazer41amel...
I was viewing your website on your Amel. It's a
beautiful vessel. I read your description on the interior wood and the number of coats of poly/varnish on it. I am curious ... did you have the interior wood revarnished? If so did you do it yourself or have it done. My '86 Sharki could use some work in that area but I am not quite sure how to deal with the original finish. Mine has cracked through the years (we are 4th owners). I just recently did the floor but that was a different finish on it and I removed it comepletely by sanding. If anyone else knows how to deal with the interior finish I would greatly appreciate it. Delores
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Re: 1993 AMEL Santorin For Sale
galacsea2000...
I am sorry I cannot help you. This is original, done by Amel at the time of construction. My only claim to fame is to have maintain her with TLC, the reason she looks new. JP
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AMEL MANGO SPECIAL FOR SALE
irvin330...
It is special because it was built by the
employees for the owner of Amel, Henri Amel as his personal yacht. It has so many extras which even new Amels lack. It is in near perfect condition. It will be ready for sale in Fort Lauderdale in early April 2002. For more infomation contact Irvin Harlamert via email.irvin330@hotmail.com.<br>This is my second Amel
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Re: Spare parts inventory
rbenven44...
Hi Vito,<br>After five years, the spare parts I
would recommend are: Propeller shaft seals (need to replace every 2 years), bow thruster props, light bulbs for all lights (24V bulbs are harder to find than 12V), autopilot spare parts (my chain broke on the wheel steering unit), low-stretch line for boom outhaul (Amel uses Kevlar line, which breaks under bending stress, replace with Spectra or Vectran), and the pumps and anodes mentioned in Harmonie's e-mail. Most everything else is available in most ports, or is not as critical.<br>Regards, Roy
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Improvement to rubrail decorative stripe
rbenven44...
If you have owned your Super Maramu for more than
6 months, you have noticed that the silver metallized stripe on the brown rubrail tends to deteriorate rather quickly. Since we care about the looks of our boat, I did a little research, by contacting the manufacturer of these decorative stripes. They said the metallized stripes are not intended for outdoor use! They recommended a vinyl stripe, which is available in silver or gold metallic color from West Marine.<br>We used an "ultra-metallic gold", West Catalog No. 225385, 1-inch wide. The 50-ft. roll is just right for one side. It is not as shiny as the original metallized tape, but after 3 years, looks just as good as on day one. You have to remove the original tape completely, and that is a hard job. It took me a full day and lots of acetone. But the result is worth it, and we get lots of compliments and inquiries from other Amel owners.
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tips on buying a new Amel
markmpitt...
Joel Potter showed my wife and I a new Amel Super
Maramu last week. We are very seriously considering ordering one within the next few weeks. We hope to do some serious couple cruising starting in the Caribbean and moving into the South Pacific. We would appreciate your views on:<br>1)the quality of the Amel sailing experience<br>2)things to know about the Amel purchase experie ce (e.g. options, defects, resale value, service,financial terms, contracting,etc). Thanks.
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