Hi Paul, Thank you for this contact, we have just arrived in Barbados and will be going to Grenada sometime soon. I am looking to get mine replaced after some acid type liquid was dropped over mine re

Hi Danny, I do have foam luffs in my main sail but can’t see any in the original supplied Genoa. Is it good to also have foam luffs in the Genoa? Best Barry and Penny “S/V Lady Penelope II” Amel 54. #

Hi Joerg, Thank's for the answer/post and information. I remember seeing both your and Paul's sails, I didn't know that they were Hydranet. The quotes from Incidences and Q Sails are really much the s

Hi Bill Rouse from Barry Connor Amel 54. #17 I have decided to replace my Genoa before I cross the Atlantic. I think that you recommend and have a good contact with Q sails in Turkey. The original Ame

Hi, Barry from Amel 54 #17 As already discussed in these topics like Amel 54 main mast seal, Mast foot rubber seal pad or Mast foot rubber seal pad I replaced my main mast pad in Hyeres. Amel Hyeres c

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Hi Mohammad, I changed mine last year whilst in Albania, the worm gear inside the gear box stripped when we were in Croatia. Amel Hyeres sent me a complete new gear box and I followed the forum post i

Dear Joerg, I now understand how the Parasailor can work on my Amel 54 without the bowsprit extension. You only use 2 lines when the Parasailor is Port or Starboard of the bow. Therefore the lines tha

To: Bob Hodkins Amel 54. #31 Hope this gets to you as the old site stopped. Barry ----- Forwarded Message -----

Hi Joerg, Thank's for your info on the Parasailor. I have attached a photo of my bowsprit. I would not have the light weight sail up when using the Parasailor. My thought is that if the Parasailor was

Hi Ian, I am also wanting to hear from any Amel 54 or other Amel owners of experience with a Parasailor. I am currently talking to Parasailor French distributor who is advising to get a bow sprit exte

Hi Mohammad, Hope your sailing is going well, we are now in Sardinia. Stopping at Antibes (Dessalator), Hyeres (Amel parts) soon. Had a very successful haul out in Monastir, cleaned and checked the 2

Hi Ruedi, Should have checked that hose when we were together. Nicholas at Dessolator gave me the fitting needed to retighten these hoses. My hose covers peeled off last year. Nicholas actually made u

Hi Bill, I was told to clean out the tank from the opening on top. After doing a clean with a sponge then I also have used Vodka, have about 100 liters of water then pour in 4 liters of Vodka, let it

Hi Stefan, To clean the inside of that water tank you take the top cover off and put your hand inside. Are you getting fresh water around that area? I had a leak under the sink which had fresh water i

Thank’s Bill and Mohammed, I spoke to Nicholas at Dessalator who confirmed they have it. Trouble I have is doing a bank transfer from the boat, bank need to text me before doing transfer and I can’t g

Hi Bill, Another query on solenoids. I hope that you or another member might know options where I could get a good water solenoid on the back of the control panel for the Dessalotor 230v water maker.

No Bill, Sorry, I bent my 33kg Wasi, see “How to straighten a bent boat anchor” on YouTube”, the Wasi bent when I lifted it after it dragged in weed during a 35 - 40 knot blow at night and then snagge

Hi Nick, we are anchored outside next to the power boat. Would you like to come for coffee. Barry and Penny “Lady Penelope II” Amel 54. #17 Paxos Greece

Hi Mohammed, We will be in Corfu around this time. Which marina are you going to be in? Not sure if I need anything but might think of something that should be checked. I do need to replace my mast pa

Hi Joerg, You did not mention that you can walk under your Mizzen and not hit your head.😅😅 Best Regards Barry AMEL 54 #17