Dave,



Most, if not all of us, have special skills and/or experience that we are willing to exchange with others on this forum for the benefit of all. That’s the very point of this forum. As none of us, so far, has tried to make business here, we know that the opinions or advices exchanged, even when occasionally erroneous, are always non-commercial and in good faith.



Your sail making experience is obviously valuable to everybody if you are willing to keep it separate from your pocketbook. Otherwise we will never know from what perspective you are talking and your opinions will lose their value.



Sailing is, thankfully, steeped in traditions and I would very much like to uphold the old European one that it is very bad manners to carry business at the club!



This will be my last post on this issue.

I have made my point, I’ll stick to my opinion, but I’ll let members do as they wish.



Regards,



Jean Boucharlat

(Formerly SM 232)



From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin
Sent: dimanche 2 août 2009 05:38
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104





Jean,
My opinion is that when someone is discussing sails specifically I should not be prohibited from mentioning that I'm in the business. I've seen some really poor choices made by sailmakers who don't understand Amels. Why not let people know there is a sailmaker who understands both their boat and their needs?
n addition to sailmaking I'm a USCG licenced captain and I have over 30 years of experience.
I respect your opinion but if someone is asking about sails I don't feel it's inappropriate to mention we may be able to help.

--- On Sat, 8/1/09, Jean Boucharlat < <mailto:jean.boucharlat%40orange.fr> jean.boucharlat@...> wrote:

From: Jean Boucharlat < <mailto:jean.boucharlat%40orange.fr> jean.boucharlat@...>
Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104
To: <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009, 12:47 AM



Dave,

As a Maramu owner you are just as welcome in this group as any of us.

As a sail maker trying to drum up business you are not.

My plain, simple and only point is that no one should try to use this group

for personal profit and/or business promotion.

I didn’t write directly to you because the issue is not between you and me,

it concerns the whole membership to which you address your unsolicited

self-promoting material.

Regards,

Jean Boucharlat

(Formerly SM 232)

From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

[mailto:amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin

Sent: samedi 1 août 2009 00:11

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

Jean,

Perhaps you are unaware that I own a Maramu, and thus am also an owner.Who

better to build sails for an Amel than an Amel owner? I've heard complaints

from owners that their sails don't work well with the rather unique Amel

pole system because they are cut incorrectly. I recently met a SM owner who

was supplied a furling mizzen that did not work without substantial

modification, agaion on account of a sailmaker unaccustomed to the Amel rig.

If you don't care to read my posts feel free to delete them.

And I think it would have been far more appropriate for you to contact me

directly than publicly.

Regards,Dave BenjaminS/V Exit StrategyMaramu #29

--- On Fri, 7/31/09, Jean Boucharlat <jean.boucharlat@ orange.fr

<mailto:jean. boucharlat% 40orange. fr> > wrote:

From: Jean Boucharlat <jean.boucharlat@ orange.fr

<mailto:jean. boucharlat% 40orange. fr> >

Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

<mailto:amelyachtow ners%40yahoogrou ps.com>

Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 1:54 AM

To the moderator and all members of this group

I think that Dave Benjamin, whom I have never met, should be strongly

advised to refrain from peddling his sails on this group site.

This is not the first time he has done it.

I have no idea whether his sails are good, bad or indifferent but I find it

very disturbing to be exposed to his insidious commercials in this Amel

Owners Group that is only intended for friendly and disinterested exchanges

of information between members.

All comments are welcomed (except from Dave Benjamin himself).

Jean Boucharlat

(Formerly SM 232)

From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

[mailto:amelyachtow ners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin

Sent: vendredi 31 juillet 2009 02:25

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

Thanks for the kind words. I wish we could have been of service. One thing

has changed since you got your quote from us. We now have an alliance with

Hyde Sails for our manufacturing and we are offering Hyde branded sails in

the local market. I would encourage any Amel owners desiring top quality

cruising sails at a great price to contact us for a quote. Hyde offers some

real advantages over the competition.

www.IslandPlanetSai ls.com

--- On Thu, 7/30/09, Mr D <dshkipin@gmail. com <mailto:dshkipin%

40gmail.com>

wrote:

From: Mr D <dshkipin@gmail. com <mailto:dshkipin% 40gmail.com> >

Subject: Re: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

<mailto:amelyachtow ners%40yahoogrou ps.com>

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 1:50 PM

I agree with Dave. I did a fair amount of shopping around, including Daves'

company which had a very competitive deal. I ended up getting my sails done

in May of this year for 6,938 USD incl CA tax from UK-Halsey San Francisco.

Here is the breakdown FYI for anyone looking to get new sails.

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch Powerhead II Mainsail, Challenge 9.18

oz Dacron, Blue Water Finish, Attached Foot, 4 RBS

Battens, Top 2 Battens Full-Length, Sailman M10

Batten Receptacles & Joints, 3 Reefs, Draft Stripes,

Leech Cord, Telltales, Cunningham, Sail Bag

1 2,183.00 2,183.00T

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch 120% Roller Furling Passagemaker

Genoa, Challenge 8.18 oz Dacron, UV Sunbrella

Suncover, Padded Luff, Blue Water Finish, Leech and

Foot Chords, Draft Stripes, Telltale Window, Sail Bag

1 2,438.00 2,438.00T

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch Powerhead I Mizzen, Challenge 8.18 oz

Dacron, Blue Water Finish, 4 RBS Battens, Top Batten

Full-Length, 1 Reef, Draft Stripes, Leech Cord,

Telltales, Cunningham, Sail Bag

1 784.00 784.00T

<br>

ATN Gale Sail, 100sf 1 975.00 975.00T

<br>

Hope this helps

--- In amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com, Dave Benjamin <dave_benjamin@ ...>

wrote:

You mention the sails are flat and have little shape. That's a trademark

of certain lofts that don't have the ability to produce for the industry and

sell direct. Amel owners that want sails that will perform well in a variety

of conditions are better served by dealing with a real sailmaker.

You should also know that many of these sails are made with second quality

or other manufacturer rejected cloth. That's why they can sell them so

cheaply. In many cases I see sails like these being sold for less than what

it cost just to buy top quality material.

The bitterness of poor quality outlasts the sweetness of a cheap price.

--- On Sat, 5/16/09, etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...> wrote:

From: etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...>

Subject: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:59 AM

Dear all,

Since our sails were still the original ones from 1984 we decided to go

for new ones. After lots of offers we choose Leesails in Hong Kong. They

guaranteed us that they made sails for a Sharki before. We had discussions

about several options I wanted (all headsails with foamstrip and UV strip,

top batten full, original reefing system with steel wire reinforcing, etc.)

They all did this and for an amazing price. Mizzen, Main, Storm Jib,

Furling Jib, Furling Genoa II, Furling Genoa I, alltogether for 6020 US

(incl. P&P)!!!!

So you try to find the hook. Sails arrived before the agreed date and all

in good order. All sails were tested in the past two weeks and I can't find

anything that's not 100% as agreed upon. Main and Mizzen are both flat

without loosing there shape, GI is huge and has the rounding where it should

be. GII is flat as an high aspect (she does 30 upwind now), Jib we used in a

full gale with main down and mizzen up. After three hours with forces up to

10 bft all was perfect OK.

I would advice if asked to go there if you need new sails.

Cheers and fair winds, Hajé

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Going forward, if an Amel yacht owner posts a message with an opinion or bias or suggestion to a product or service that they have a possibility of financial gain then they should clearly provide full disclosure of their relationship with that product or service each and every time they post a message.

It is a credit to all of you Amel yacht owners that this forum operates virtually free from moderation since inception. Let's keep it that way by continuing our thoughtful and respectful postings and replies.

Thanks

Forum founder and co-moderator
Richard Tate
SM "Spice"

Dave,

As a Maramu owner you are just as welcome in this group as any of us.

As a sail maker trying to drum up business you are not.

My plain, simple and only point is that no one should try to use this group

for personal profit and/or business promotion.

I didn't write directly to you because the issue is not between you and me,

it concerns the whole membership to which you address your unsolicited

self-promoting material.

Regards,

Jean Boucharlat

(Formerly SM 232)

From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

[mailto:amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin

Sent: samedi 1 août 2009 00:11

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

Jean,

Perhaps you are unaware that I own a Maramu, and thus am also an owner.Who

better to build sails for an Amel than an Amel owner? I've heard complaints

from owners that their sails don't work well with the rather unique Amel

pole system because they are cut incorrectly. I recently met a SM owner who

was supplied a furling mizzen that did not work without substantial

modification, agaion on account of a sailmaker unaccustomed to the Amel rig.

If you don't care to read my posts feel free to delete them.

And I think it would have been far more appropriate for you to contact me

directly than publicly.

Regards,Dave BenjaminS/V Exit StrategyMaramu #29

--- On Fri, 7/31/09, Jean Boucharlat <jean.boucharlat@ ...

<mailto:jean. boucharlat% 40orange. fr> > wrote:

From: Jean Boucharlat <jean.boucharlat@ ...

<mailto:jean. boucharlat% 40orange. fr> >

Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

<mailto:amelyachtow ners%40yahoogrou ps.com>

Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 1:54 AM

To the moderator and all members of this group

I think that Dave Benjamin, whom I have never met, should be strongly

advised to refrain from peddling his sails on this group site.

This is not the first time he has done it.

I have no idea whether his sails are good, bad or indifferent but I find it

very disturbing to be exposed to his insidious commercials in this Amel

Owners Group that is only intended for friendly and disinterested exchanges

of information between members.

All comments are welcomed (except from Dave Benjamin himself).

Jean Boucharlat

(Formerly SM 232)

From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

[mailto:amelyachtow ners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin

Sent: vendredi 31 juillet 2009 02:25

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

Thanks for the kind words. I wish we could have been of service. One thing

has changed since you got your quote from us. We now have an alliance with

Hyde Sails for our manufacturing and we are offering Hyde branded sails in

the local market. I would encourage any Amel owners desiring top quality

cruising sails at a great price to contact us for a quote. Hyde offers some

real advantages over the competition.

www.IslandPlanetSai ls.com

--- On Thu, 7/30/09, Mr D <dshkipin@gmail. com <mailto:dshkipin%

40gmail.com>

wrote:

From: Mr D <dshkipin@gmail. com <mailto:dshkipin% 40gmail.com> >

Subject: Re: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

<mailto:amelyachtow ners%40yahoogrou ps.com>

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 1:50 PM

I agree with Dave. I did a fair amount of shopping around, including Daves'

company which had a very competitive deal. I ended up getting my sails done

in May of this year for 6,938 USD incl CA tax from UK-Halsey San Francisco.

Here is the breakdown FYI for anyone looking to get new sails.

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch Powerhead II Mainsail, Challenge 9.18

oz Dacron, Blue Water Finish, Attached Foot, 4 RBS

Battens, Top 2 Battens Full-Length, Sailman M10

Batten Receptacles & Joints, 3 Reefs, Draft Stripes,

Leech Cord, Telltales, Cunningham, Sail Bag

1 2,183.00 2,183.00T

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch 120% Roller Furling Passagemaker

Genoa, Challenge 8.18 oz Dacron, UV Sunbrella

Suncover, Padded Luff, Blue Water Finish, Leech and

Foot Chords, Draft Stripes, Telltale Window, Sail Bag

1 2,438.00 2,438.00T

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch Powerhead I Mizzen, Challenge 8.18 oz

Dacron, Blue Water Finish, 4 RBS Battens, Top Batten

Full-Length, 1 Reef, Draft Stripes, Leech Cord,

Telltales, Cunningham, Sail Bag

1 784.00 784.00T

<br>

ATN Gale Sail, 100sf 1 975.00 975.00T

<br>

Hope this helps

--- In amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com, Dave Benjamin <dave_benjamin@ ...>

wrote:

You mention the sails are flat and have little shape. That's a trademark

of certain lofts that don't have the ability to produce for the industry and

sell direct. Amel owners that want sails that will perform well in a variety

of conditions are better served by dealing with a real sailmaker.

You should also know that many of these sails are made with second quality

or other manufacturer rejected cloth. That's why they can sell them so

cheaply. In many cases I see sails like these being sold for less than what

it cost just to buy top quality material.

The bitterness of poor quality outlasts the sweetness of a cheap price.

--- On Sat, 5/16/09, etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...> wrote:

From: etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...>

Subject: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:59 AM

Dear all,

Since our sails were still the original ones from 1984 we decided to go

for new ones. After lots of offers we choose Leesails in Hong Kong. They

guaranteed us that they made sails for a Sharki before. We had discussions

about several options I wanted (all headsails with foamstrip and UV strip,

top batten full, original reefing system with steel wire reinforcing, etc.)

They all did this and for an amazing price. Mizzen, Main, Storm Jib,

Furling Jib, Furling Genoa II, Furling Genoa I, alltogether for 6020 US

(incl. P&P)!!!!

So you try to find the hook. Sails arrived before the agreed date and all

in good order. All sails were tested in the past two weeks and I can't find

anything that's not 100% as agreed upon. Main and Mizzen are both flat

without loosing there shape, GI is huge and has the rounding where it should

be. GII is flat as an high aspect (she does 30 upwind now), Jib we used in a

full gale with main down and mizzen up. After three hours with forces up to

10 bft all was perfect OK.

I would advice if asked to go there if you need new sails.

Cheers and fair winds, Hajé

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

wrote:

You mention the sails are flat and have little shape. That's a trademark

You should also know that many of these sails are made with second quality

The bitterness of poor quality outlasts the sweetness of a cheap price.

--- On Sat, 5/16/09, etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...> wrote:

From: etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...>

Subject: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:59 AM

Dear all,

Since our sails were still the original ones from 1984 we decided to go

They all did this and for an amazing price. Mizzen, Main, Storm Jib,

So you try to find the hook. Sails arrived before the agreed date and all

I would advice if asked to go there if you need new sails.

Cheers and fair winds, Hajé

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Hi,

I am looking for a couple of windlass switches and covers that Amel mounted
on the Lofrans windlass. Does anyone know of a source?


Eric

Dave,



As a Maramu owner you are just as welcome in this group as any of us.

As a sail maker trying to drum up business you are not.



My plain, simple and only point is that no one should try to use this group
for personal profit and/or business promotion.



I didn't write directly to you because the issue is not between you and me,
it concerns the whole membership to which you address your unsolicited
self-promoting material.



Regards,



Jean Boucharlat
(Formerly SM 232)



From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin
Sent: samedi 1 août 2009 00:11
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104





Jean,
Perhaps you are unaware that I own a Maramu, and thus am also an owner.Who
better to build sails for an Amel than an Amel owner? I've heard complaints
from owners that their sails don't work well with the rather unique Amel
pole system because they are cut incorrectly. I recently met a SM owner who
was supplied a furling mizzen that did not work without substantial
modification, agaion on account of a sailmaker unaccustomed to the Amel rig.

If you don't care to read my posts feel free to delete them.
And I think it would have been far more appropriate for you to contact me
directly than publicly.
Regards,Dave BenjaminS/V Exit StrategyMaramu #29

--- On Fri, 7/31/09, Jean Boucharlat <jean.boucharlat@...
<mailto:jean.boucharlat%40orange.fr> > wrote:

From: Jean Boucharlat <jean.boucharlat@...
<mailto:jean.boucharlat%40orange.fr> >
Subject: RE: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 1:54 AM



To the moderator and all members of this group

I think that Dave Benjamin, whom I have never met, should be strongly

advised to refrain from peddling his sails on this group site.

This is not the first time he has done it.

I have no idea whether his sails are good, bad or indifferent but I find it

very disturbing to be exposed to his insidious commercials in this Amel

Owners Group that is only intended for friendly and disinterested exchanges

of information between members.

All comments are welcomed (except from Dave Benjamin himself).

Jean Boucharlat

(Formerly SM 232)

From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

[mailto:amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Dave Benjamin

Sent: vendredi 31 juillet 2009 02:25

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: Re: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

Thanks for the kind words. I wish we could have been of service. One thing

has changed since you got your quote from us. We now have an alliance with

Hyde Sails for our manufacturing and we are offering Hyde branded sails in

the local market. I would encourage any Amel owners desiring top quality

cruising sails at a great price to contact us for a quote. Hyde offers some

real advantages over the competition.

www.IslandPlanetSai ls.com

--- On Thu, 7/30/09, Mr D <dshkipin@gmail. com <mailto:dshkipin%
40gmail.com>

wrote:

From: Mr D <dshkipin@gmail. com <mailto:dshkipin% 40gmail.com> >

Subject: Re: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

<mailto:amelyachtow ners%40yahoogrou ps.com>

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 1:50 PM

I agree with Dave. I did a fair amount of shopping around, including Daves'

company which had a very competitive deal. I ended up getting my sails done

in May of this year for 6,938 USD incl CA tax from UK-Halsey San Francisco.

Here is the breakdown FYI for anyone looking to get new sails.

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch Powerhead II Mainsail, Challenge 9.18

oz Dacron, Blue Water Finish, Attached Foot, 4 RBS

Battens, Top 2 Battens Full-Length, Sailman M10

Batten Receptacles & Joints, 3 Reefs, Draft Stripes,

Leech Cord, Telltales, Cunningham, Sail Bag

1 2,183.00 2,183.00T

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch 120% Roller Furling Passagemaker

Genoa, Challenge 8.18 oz Dacron, UV Sunbrella

Suncover, Padded Luff, Blue Water Finish, Leech and

Foot Chords, Draft Stripes, Telltale Window, Sail Bag

1 2,438.00 2,438.00T

<br>

Amel 39 Ketch Powerhead I Mizzen, Challenge 8.18 oz

Dacron, Blue Water Finish, 4 RBS Battens, Top Batten

Full-Length, 1 Reef, Draft Stripes, Leech Cord,

Telltales, Cunningham, Sail Bag

1 784.00 784.00T

<br>

ATN Gale Sail, 100sf 1 975.00 975.00T

<br>

Hope this helps

--- In amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com, Dave Benjamin <dave_benjamin@ ...>

wrote:

You mention the sails are flat and have little shape. That's a trademark

of certain lofts that don't have the ability to produce for the industry and

sell direct. Amel owners that want sails that will perform well in a variety

of conditions are better served by dealing with a real sailmaker.

You should also know that many of these sails are made with second quality

or other manufacturer rejected cloth. That's why they can sell them so

cheaply. In many cases I see sails like these being sold for less than what

it cost just to buy top quality material.

The bitterness of poor quality outlasts the sweetness of a cheap price.

--- On Sat, 5/16/09, etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...> wrote:

From: etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...>

Subject: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:59 AM

Dear all,

Since our sails were still the original ones from 1984 we decided to go

for new ones. After lots of offers we choose Leesails in Hong Kong. They

guaranteed us that they made sails for a Sharki before. We had discussions

about several options I wanted (all headsails with foamstrip and UV strip,

top batten full, original reefing system with steel wire reinforcing, etc.)

They all did this and for an amazing price. Mizzen, Main, Storm Jib,

Furling Jib, Furling Genoa II, Furling Genoa I, alltogether for 6020 US

(incl. P&P)!!!!

So you try to find the hook. Sails arrived before the agreed date and all

in good order. All sails were tested in the past two weeks and I can't find

anything that's not 100% as agreed upon. Main and Mizzen are both flat

without loosing there shape, GI is huge and has the rounding where it should

be. GII is flat as an high aspect (she does 30 upwind now), Jib we used in a

full gale with main down and mizzen up. After three hours with forces up to

10 bft all was perfect OK.

I would advice if asked to go there if you need new sails.

Cheers and fair winds, Hajé

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

wrote:

You mention the sails are flat and have little shape. That's a trademark

You should also know that many of these sails are made with second quality

The bitterness of poor quality outlasts the sweetness of a cheap price.

--- On Sat, 5/16/09, etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...> wrote:

From: etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...>

Subject: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:59 AM

Dear all,

Since our sails were still the original ones from 1984 we decided to go

They all did this and for an amazing price. Mizzen, Main, Storm Jib,

So you try to find the hook. Sails arrived before the agreed date and all

I would advice if asked to go there if you need new sails.

Cheers and fair winds, Hajé

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

The Amel SM2K manual has a checklist for leaving the boat. It includes the following item:

* Open the bottom traps.

Does anyone know what "bottom traps" refers to?

thanks, Mark

wrote:

You mention the sails are flat and have little shape. That's a trademark

You should also know that many of these sails are made with second quality

The bitterness of poor quality outlasts the sweetness of a cheap price.

--- On Sat, 5/16/09, etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...> wrote:

From: etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...>

Subject: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:59 AM

Dear all,

Since our sails were still the original ones from 1984 we decided to go

They all did this and for an amazing price. Mizzen, Main, Storm Jib,

So you try to find the hook. Sails arrived before the agreed date and all

I would advice if asked to go there if you need new sails.

Cheers and fair winds, Hajé

why not use the US dealer for Reya in FL.  They will get you the parts here.
They go under the name of Dolphine.
Fair Breeze
Richard and Joan on Challenge SM 209

--- On Thu, 7/30/09, johnabo2003 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

From: johnabo2003 <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Amel] Re: Windlass switches and covers
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 12:06 AM






 





I'm pretty sure I used the US postal service - don't remember it being very costly...



I think Reya shipped it back via Fedex. The total bill including shipping was 240 euro.



John



--- In amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com, kimberlite <kimberlite@ ...> wrote:

Hi,

How did you ship the charger to France?

Fair Winds,

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite

_____

From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

[mailto:amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of johnabo2003

Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:30 AM

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Subject: [Amel] Re: Windlass switches and covers

Hi Eric,

I shipped my Dolphin 30amp back to Raya for repair. Their service was prompt

and from what I remember reasonably priced.

Their address is :

Reya International Sas

SAV service

144 Avenue de la Roubine

06156 Cannes La Bocca

France

I emailed Lucy at lucy.kelly@reya. <mailto:lucy. kelly%40reya. com> com, who

speaks perfect english.

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yahoogroups. com, kimberlite <kimberlite@ > wrote:

Hi,

I am looking for a couple of windlass switches and covers that Amel

mounted

on the Lofrans windlass. Does anyone know of a source?

Also, does anyone know of a company that can repair a Dolphin 100 amp

battery charger?

Fair Winds,

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite

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wrote:

You mention the sails are flat and have little shape. That's a trademark

You should also know that many of these sails are made with second quality

The bitterness of poor quality outlasts the sweetness of a cheap price.

--- On Sat, 5/16/09, etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...> wrote:

From: etske <amel.sharki. charmedii@ ...>

Subject: [Amel] New Sails for Sharki 104

To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009, 2:59 AM

Dear all,

Since our sails were still the original ones from 1984 we decided to go

They all did this and for an amazing price. Mizzen, Main, Storm Jib,

So you try to find the hook. Sails arrived before the agreed date and all

I would advice if asked to go there if you need new sails.

Cheers and fair winds, Hajé

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hello
we are considering to have our maramu shipped back to the med (from the caribbean) by a big ship service (dockwise, sevenstars, ...) sometime next year. does anyone has some experience on shipping a yacht? does anyone would know about possible problems? any feedback is highly appreciated.
fair winds,
marc, S/Y MELMAR Y, maramu #89, www.melmar.ch