HI,

We have a Hydrovane on our Santorin Sloop which we have been very happy with.

A key point is that Hydrovane already have a design for a Santorin which takes the shaft down through the lower step which means that you don't have to lean right out to make adjustments to the vane and there is more security for the instalation. It also means that it can be mounted slightly off centre so that we can still use the after steps and passerelle. The other advantage is that there is no ropes ect going across the cockpit. We have our control lines fixed at the aft end of the cockpit and the lines can be demounted and stowed on the windvane when not in use - eg. no clutter! We used it on an Atlantic crossing with no problems at all.

Do contact us if you need more details.

Regards,

Robin Cooter
Belouga Santorin 004



jonathan681684 <john.stonier@btinternet.com> wrote:
Does anyone have a recommendation for the type of Wind Vane self
steering to fit on a Santorin or SM. From what I have read I prefer the
Hydrovane, but it is expensive vs the Monitor. Any thoughts on the
ability of the Hydrovane's rudder to contol the boat vs the Monitors
use of the boats rudder, especially downwind with strong winds ?

Also does anyone have a recommendation for wind generators, and whether
to fit it high on the mizzen or on a dedicated pole far aft ?

John Stonier, Santorin Allegra






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Does anyone have a recommendation for the type of Wind Vane self
steering to fit on a Santorin or SM. From what I have read I prefer the
Hydrovane, but it is expensive vs the Monitor. Any thoughts on the
ability of the Hydrovane's rudder to contol the boat vs the Monitors
use of the boats rudder, especially downwind with strong winds ?

Also does anyone have a recommendation for wind generators, and whether
to fit it high on the mizzen or on a dedicated pole far aft ?

John Stonier, Santorin Allegra

hi, In our experience of living aboard on and off for 6 years the automatic bilge pump performs wonders. However, taking a tip form a Swiss Sharki owner we met about 20 years ago, we put the foot of a nylon stocking over the two pipe ends ( forward shower and galley) as they flow into the bilge in the engine room . We had Amel fit a couple of stainless pipes about 6 cm long to the existing ends of the pipes which allows us to fit the stocking on with what I call a nylon jubilee clip.
The stocking catches lot of soap, food bits etc and we just renew it every 6 weeks or so.
In due course, if you dont clean out the bilge from time to time a nasty smell can work its way up the aft shower drain pipe. You will notice this for the first time in rough weather, when you least need it and can do nothing about it! The solution, of course, is to fit a simple water trap to the aft shower drain pipe just as it enters the bilge in the engine room....another job I keep meaning to do...
I cant answer your first question as we have no intake cock in the forward head--it comes from the engine room but I think your surmise is correct.
Heres to a dry boat, Cheers, Ian and Judy , Pen Azen, SM 302

From: "sailw32" <sailw32@aol.com>
Reply-To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge pump
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:21:46 -0000

I just purchased a sm a month ago,and I have a couple of
questions.First,in the event that say the supply hose for the foreward
head began to leak at the seacock, how would the water find its way to
the bilge other than to rise to the level to where it could flow
through the shower drain?What if the flow rate exceeded the drains
capacity?Secondly,on my previous boats, I went to great lenght to
insure nothing got into my deep bilge ,but water.I was surprised that
the showers as well as as the galley sinks empty to the bilge.Does that
not create a potential for the bilge to accumulate matter that could
block the pump intake?




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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
Joe

Hi Joe

2 years ago I was evaluating between Santorin and Super Maramu. Finally
I have chosen a SM and I am very happy with it. Among other points, You
have much more space inside. There is a a nice and well maintained
about 20 years old SM for sale from the initial owner and is locatad at
the italian Riviera. The perth could be transferred with the boat. If
you are interested, I could make the link with the owner.

Regards Paul

I just purchased a sm a month ago,and I have a couple of
questions.First,in the event that say the supply hose for the foreward
head began to leak at the seacock, how would the water find its way to
the bilge other than to rise to the level to where it could flow
through the shower drain?What if the flow rate exceeded the drains
capacity?Secondly,on my previous boats, I went to great lenght to
insure nothing got into my deep bilge ,but water.I was surprised that
the showers as well as as the galley sinks empty to the bilge.Does that
not create a potential for the bilge to accumulate matter that could
block the pump intake?

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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
Joe

In St. Raphael a very pretty Santorin sloop is for sale with also
mooring place. Contact Gilles at Karin Team, ph: 0033684840517

All,

You can also get Dessalator parts from their Rep in Martinique,
Antilles Marine Service...contact: Yvon Icare, phone: +33 (0) 5 96 74
70 78, email: antillesmarine at wanadoo.fr (replace the " at " with @)

He speaks reasonable English, his wife who normally answers the phone
speaks almost no English.

Bill & Judy Rouse
s/v SECURITY SM2 #387

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Ian & Judy Jenkins"
<ianjudyjenkins@...> wrote:

airwaterice.com are in Florida. Te No 001-772-461-0256. The

membranes are

part no SW30 2521
I bought endcaps and the connecting bobbin direct from Amel.
The airwaterice cost for a membrane is $158. Same membrane direct

from

Dessalator is 298 Euros, ex VAT.... Take your pick. Ian Jenkins,

Pen Azen,

SM 302

From: "L. CAMERON" <solarconstruction@...>
Reply-To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] LADY DIVINA SM317
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:57:13 -0800 (PST)

QUESTION FROM LADY DIVINA SM317:

WHAT IS THE EXACT PART NUMBER AND THE SUPPLIER(s) NAME/TEL.

FOR THE

DUO-60 WATERMAKER MEMBRANES AND O-RINGS?? THANKS TO EVERYONE.

LADY DIVINA SM317




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We are not sure how to get them to New Zealand, but can tell you how
we got them to Trinidad.

Prior to a recent trip to visit family, we had the membranes shipped
to our son's address in the US. We repackaged them by inserting each
membrane into a 4" PVC pipe and placed PVC end caps on each end.
Then we placed the PVC pipes into a duffel bag which we checked as
airline baggage on our trip back to Trinidad. We strongly recommend
this PVC pipe packaging because Air Water & Ice does not pack these
suitable for international transit.

Best,

Bill & Judy Rouse
s/v SECURITY SM2 #387

Hi Michael, Ian & Judy...

I am also looking to buy SW30-2521 membranes and I was very interested
by your recent posts.
I went to the web site of airwaterice.
I got the reply that they do not ship outside US...but I am presently
in New Zealand.
Do you have an idea of how to get them here?

Yves MARTIN d'AIGUEPERSE
S.V. "BLUE MARINE"
S.M.311

We have a Maramu and have sailed quite a bit with good friends who have a Santorin. The Maramu has more interior storage space due to the layout but the Santorin has a huge "rear garage". The Santorin does indeed appear to be faster than the Maramu, probably because the Maramu is 14T while the Santorin is quite a bit lighter.

Dave
s/v Air Ops
Maramu 104

From: "almars1972" <alberto.marsini@aspasiel.it>
Reply-To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Amel Santorin wanted
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:30:56 -0000

I often thought which would be the best.
I prefer Santorin as well, because it's newer, it seems like Super
Maramu, it has the new C transmission from Amel, and it should be
also a little bit faster. But in my understanding, also from some
people at Chantier Amel, it seems that Maramu is slower but more
indicated for long cruise. I don't know very well but I think that
both are very good.
ciao

Alberto


--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Jose_Luis Isasi"
<jose.luis.isasi@...> wrote:

Alberto,

Do you think it is better a Maramu? Why?

Regards
Jose_Luis

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "almars1972"
<alberto.marsini@> wrote:

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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale.

Thanks.

Joe

why are you looking for a Santorin and not for a Maramu?
ciao

Alberto

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Brava, have given your email address to broker & ask them to send you
details.



Regards

Ken

I often thought which would be the best.
I prefer Santorin as well, because it's newer, it seems like Super
Maramu, it has the new C transmission from Amel, and it should be
also a little bit faster. But in my understanding, also from some
people at Chantier Amel, it seems that Maramu is slower but more
indicated for long cruise. I don't know very well but I think that
both are very good.
ciao

Alberto


--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Jose_Luis Isasi"
<jose.luis.isasi@...> wrote:

Alberto,

Do you think it is better a Maramu? Why?

Regards
Jose_Luis

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "almars1972"
<alberto.marsini@> wrote:

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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale.

Thanks.

Joe

why are you looking for a Santorin and not for a Maramu?
ciao

Alberto

Here you have 2 units:

http://www.cosasdebarcos.com/barco_58905010071649694866695370554565.html

and

http://www.cosasdebarcos.com/barco_2270010071548485356665154504555.html

regards
Jose_Luis



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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
Joe

Alberto,

Do you think it is better a Maramu? Why?

Regards
Jose_Luis

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "almars1972"
<alberto.marsini@...> wrote:

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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale.

Thanks.

Joe

why are you looking for a Santorin and not for a Maramu?
ciao

Alberto

Would prefer a ketch but would consider a sloop as well.

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, Robin Cooter
<robincooter@...> wrote:

Do you want a sloop or a ketch?

Regards,

Robin

almars1972 <alberto.marsini@...> wrote:
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "wannaboatnow"
<wannaboatnow@> wrote:

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale.

Thanks.

Joe

why are you looking for a Santorin and not for a Maramu?
ciao

Alberto






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I guess just because they are newer, and also I prefer the saloon
table in the Santorin.

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "almars1972"
<alberto.marsini@...> wrote:

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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
Joe

why are you looking for a Santorin and not for a Maramu?
ciao

Alberto

Do you want a sloop or a ketch?

Regards,

Robin

almars1972 <alberto.marsini@aspasiel.it> wrote:
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "wannaboatnow"
<wannaboatnow@...> wrote:

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
Joe

why are you looking for a Santorin and not for a Maramu?
ciao

Alberto






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

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
Joe

why are you looking for a Santorin and not for a Maramu?
ciao

Alberto

Hi I am looking to buy an Amel Santorin preferably in the
Mediterranean and wondered if anyone knows of one for sale. Thanks.
Joe

airwaterice.com are in Florida. Te No 001-772-461-0256. The membranes are part no SW30 2521
I bought endcaps and the connecting bobbin direct from Amel.
The airwaterice cost for a membrane is $158. Same membrane direct from Dessalator is 298 Euros, ex VAT.... Take your pick. Ian Jenkins, Pen Azen, SM 302

From: "L. CAMERON" <solarconstruction@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] LADY DIVINA SM317
Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:57:13 -0800 (PST)

QUESTION FROM LADY DIVINA SM317:

WHAT IS THE EXACT PART NUMBER AND THE SUPPLIER(s) NAME/TEL. FOR THE DUO-60 WATERMAKER MEMBRANES AND O-RINGS?? THANKS TO EVERYONE.

LADY DIVINA SM317




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