Eric, That comment about the expert engineer was an inside joke between Gary and me...I should have noted that. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.co

Thanks, I appreciate it. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970

Are the brake pads on the shaft brake touching the disk? Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-

That is the propeller shaft brake. When the engine is running, transmission oil pressure opens and releases the brake pads from the disk. With the engine off, the brake pads close against the disk and

Kent, I have done this job. If you have the right size belt it is a tight, but doable job...start it on the drum pulley, then turn the drum to complete the fit. However, you say the drum is locked. Th

Arno, Long story. It is better for you to Google that part number. BTW, that part is no longer available. If you need more, email me at Bill"at"amelschool.com. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy

Good job, Mark. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970

I asked multiple circumnavigator, founder of the ARC and Odyssey, and a very good friend, Jimmy Cornell, about autopilot failures. He said, that in his experience, about 10% of all autopilots will exp

James, You know the rule: "If you have the spare, the original part will never fail." Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Gal

I would turn it on and be prepared to test the TDS of the produced water. This confirms what I have said before that many Amels were sold in Europe that never really went anywhere. I bet your downwind

Kent, I sent you a direct email. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 Any opinions

The SM original orange stripe is painted-on gelcoat. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 3

Ryan, Notify your bank that you will be making purchases in France. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX

David, That is a great plan and a perfect explanation. Thanks for posting. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX

Miles, I am fairly certain that the difference is the quality of the rope made by the rope manufacturer. I most cases thickness compression is not an issue like it is with the Anderson Line Tender. I

Alan, I suggest 12mm Dyneema core double braid Polyester outer cover. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, T

I am sure than 12mm vectran is perfect for those tasks. Regrettably, many of these fibers are trademarked brands and it is near impossible to compare apples to apples. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Tex

Paul, et al, I offer my comments for everyone as a former insider in the furniture business: Sunbrella is made from 100% solution dyed acrylic. Solution dyed means the fibers are dyed before the fabri

The 303 product range is the best I know of for that, but sadly I know of no magic except CorrosionX, which BTW is made in Texas😀 Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School

Kent, I anchored in 30 meters in Bora Bora at 3:1 scope. We were there for several days with winds in the high 30s-low 40s. The scope required to safely anchor can decrease as the depth increases. Thi