The sad thing is that Southco refuses to sell service kits for these locks, they want you to buy new! The sad reality of a throw away society… Arno Luijten SV Luna A54-121 Currently on San Miguel, Azo

Hi all, It’s worth mentioning there is a washer between the spring and the o-ring: 10mm x 13mm x 0.5mm. Many of them were broken in pieces when I replaced the o-rings. Here’s a picture of the relevant

Wonderful accomplishment! Congratulations! Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com Yacht

Yes. Amel says 2 years on the lip seal. I suggest the same on the hex bolt seal. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 775

Bill. It seems that the design of the A54 main mast furling motor has changed at some point. Mine on Antinea A54 #43 is horizontal. Unfortunately Amel seems not recalling that as I have just received

Perhaps a stupid question, but to change the seal and o-ring, it’s just to lower the motor, turn it outside a bit and change the seal and o-ring ? What’s the advised years they need to replaced ?

Hi everyone: We are the new owners of “Oyai”, a SM2K, hull 373 and are thrilled to become part of this wonderful community that we have been following for the past few months. Already, we have met man

Sorry to push, but can anyone assist?

All concerned. I learned a few things this morning while discussing the Mainmast Furling motor with Mohammad Shirloo, A54 #099 B&B Kokomo, Here they are: The vertical mainmast furling motor from Amel

I am not sure why there have been some fitting issues with these parts, but there have been. Whatever you do, DO NOT USE THE OLD COVER. The old cover will appear to work but will misalign the new gear

Hi Ruslan, I have not experienced any problems with twisting in practice, maybe it untwists itself when under load. Also, I would not be happy with the diagonal run from jammer to chain-plate and late

Hi Tuen, Yes, I agree with your experience and opinion regarding weather routers. They can be a mixed bag. However, probably no more variable than the range of good or bad decisions that any skipper c

I am currently replacing the damaged gears of the bow thruster (broken bearing), using the original Amel kit (incidentally, out of stock at my normal suppliers, Amel Hyères– had to apply directly to l

Hi Mark, The Jaycar unit is a complete switch. It's slightly different construction to the original - probably not as good hence so much cheaper. The cap is integral with the button...if you unscrew t

David, Tuen, +1 for Weather4D. I have been using Weather4D for a few years and have been really happy with how it operates. I compared it side by side with PW 4 or 5 years ago and there was daylight b

I am thinking of this run, but worrying about jammer and line angle from it.

What if it twists like this? not an issue?

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"On port side bug winch is in the way and also while sheets are trimmed" Ruslan, On port side for the staysail sheets, you need to use a block on the mainsail backstay plate to clear the big winch. I

Roland, What is the current voltage of the batteries? If it is VERY, VERY low then there might not be enough voltage to generate the required field current. I think this is unlikely, but possible. Oth