Hi Paul, Congratulations. Hopefully our paths will cross out here one day. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Galapagos www.creampuff.us

Hi Dan, We found most of the people in Curacao had no plans to head west after the season during our 6 month stay living aboard in the ABCs. They took full advantage of the Nov-Dec SE winds to sail th

Eamonn, I am very familiar with the options in Grenada. If your thought is to leave the boat in Prickly Bay unattended, this is a very bad idea. Beside the boat burglaries, the bay is very open and of

Some of the newer technologies offer better charging with lower angles of the sun. This is the reason for the primary difference in price. Also, flexible panels can run a lot more money. Of course, th

For those following this thread, here is a link that may provide more insight (there are also links within the link): https://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/preventing-fuel-problems-in-marine-diesel-en

Pat, it is very heavy and the freight is the killer if ordered from Amel We managed to get replacement rub-rail inserts from another owner in Martinique. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel

That’s beautiful! How hard is it to do? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Galapagos www.creampuff.us From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [

Hi Mike, We too have an aluminum arch. It is not bonded since it is not in constant contact with saltwater. IMO – the MPPT should not be connected to anything other than the solar panels and the batte

Hi Bill and Joanna, We met Cloudstreet (and Joe) in the Bahamas. Our SM is of the same vintage. You have a well cared for boat. Congrats! Hope to meet Cloudstreet and you both out here sometime soon.

My 2 cents on this: I prefer not to have my feed from this group junked up with people selling Amel shirts, books on Amel travels, blogs with Amel owners, video channels featuring Amels etc. While I’m

This was awesome to see!!!! With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mail

#donation-request

Bill, We have 1300 (?) members. Perhaps a small assessment could help cover the cost also. I am willing. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising -

Here’s a link to a site with free downloads for manuals on diesel engines: https://www.marinedieselbasics.com/diesel-engine-manuals/?fbclid=IwAR2glmqWBkNxVlKAOIX9RRTMCX0oh8aDJJ9sfuJ5CSwLj3mF0OOPWMdSN-

Anyone needing a facelift for the Yanmar instrument panel, this is a perfect fit: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yanmar-Faceplate-for-Instrument-panel-Type-B-3YM30-3YM20-2YM15/392115764615?ssPageName=STR

Congrats on your new Amel. I looked at the listing for Rascal and it appeared to be a fine boat. One of the best pieces of advice given to me at the time we purchased our boat was not to change anythi

Although not fitted with a Volvo or a 54, Cream puff is fitted with a Vetus Waterlock muffler. Even if you do not have the Vetus model, the setup for the water-lock is probably very similar. The muffl

Have you tried the local Costco? West Marine? It may help if you state the type of batteries you seek. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vi

Jose, I can offer a little bit of help, but not much. My first guess would be the mixing valve in the kitchen faucet is bad. As the water gets hotter and expands in the hot water tank the hot water si

Hi Arlo, If you do a search in the Amel Group forum for “Companionway Key” This message will should up and help you. https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/message/35917?p=,,,50,0,0,0::Created,,comp

Is it fresh water or salt-water? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io