Eric, I replaced my wheel cover and purchased the replacement leather cover from Amel. It is not hard to do, especially if you have the wheel off. Send Maud a pic of your wheel. It takes a couple of w

Eric, Just about every new Amel owner jams their main sail during the first months of ownership. Me included – more than once – because I like being an over-achiever. The good news is the sail will fu

Bill, Good point. I guess the key would need to be in the start position or the connection made to the starter relay. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentl

Pat, Here’s a thought. When the engine doesn’t crank, use a remote starter switch to bypass the panel. This connects to the solenoid on the starter (the small terminal marked “s” and the pos battery t

Pat, How is it resolved. Do you just try again and it works, or what? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creamp

Hi Eric, I think I was one of the first to post about the March pumps. They were recommended to me by Coastal Climate Control (the US dealer for Calpeda and Climma) when we sailed the Chesapeake Bay i

We have also learned to heave to with same set up. Just come about and don’t release the jib. There is no need to go forward and no need to change sails. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel

Hi Paul, I had never sailed a ketch prior to owning an Amel and the best advice I can give you is trial and error. Now, I would never want a sloop rig again. One of our favorite sail combinations is w

I am not aware of another breaker after the panel. Suggest you follow the wire from the breaker panel to the washer with one of these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klein-Tools-Dual-Range-Non-Contact-Vo

Thanks Mark! Having the part number really helps and now gives me better options. I also just found BSP thread valves at http://www.absvalve.com/ in Ft. Lauderdale. They are the US distributor for Mae

Hi all, Does anyone have a source for a bronze 32mm / 1 ¼” ball valve with BSP threads in the USA? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti

Have you tried contacting Amel for a new wheel cover. They recently provided a new cover for our SM. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahi

Hi Kent and Iris, If in an iffy anchorage, I use a simple motion sensor and alarm. These are often marketed as gate or driveway alarms. They are battery operated, inexpensive and effective. We have on

Ouch Matt! I hope you get better fast. A couple of thoughts after reading your post: Cindy is the one who works the winch as I go up and down the mast. She is careful to tie off the line tail to two s

I guess I might already be in compliance if the insurance clause were to appear on my policy. I already have a pump like this to empty the water tank. It also has a rubbery 2” 30’ hose so I can pump o

Joerg, I do not have a clause for a bilge pump requirement. My TopSail underwriter is 100% Great Lakes Insurance SE. It look like they subbed your policy to MRRSI. This is an issue that has been bough

Mark, This is used to trap people in the forward part of the boat since getting around the salon table with this leaf in it requires a level of acrobatic skills. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailin

Hi Paul, Using a spray bottle, I spray the fabric with a mild vinegar solution and use a scrub brush. Then, I shop-vac it dry. Repeat until clean. Afterward, rinse with plain water and shop-vac dry ag

I’m glad I’m not the only person who thought this might be a little bit fishy. I tried to find out info on the company but other than their webpage, it is like they don’t exist. Because they underwrit

Ah, yes. Beer: the universal currency of cruisers. Good luck with your project. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia