I have uploaded a picture of our wind generator location on our Maramu. Not an ideal picture but the only one I have at the moment. The base of the stainless steel pole is attached to a plate that is

Ian, Thanks for your post. The idea of a dedicated tank/cistern for the toilet is great. I am reluctant to rely on an anti-syphon to prevent blackwater contaminating the main water tank. I have manual

Jean_Paul, Short answer...In your situation I would use a good quality 15W40 basic type mineral diesel engine oil, eg API CD if you can get it. Long answer...If you stay in a warm area you can use a m

Lior, Hopefullly this link will work http://www.foxsmarina.com/blog/?tag=amel-54 It shows davits, solar and wind installation on Amel 54 Cadaceus done at Fox's which is the main home of Oyster yachts

Ross, Re-check the instalation manual about the hose size. The outlet from the engine is 3" but you may also go larger. I have a 75 HP Yanmar recently fitted in a non Amel boat by the local Yanmar age

Excuse my ignorance as I don't have a bow thruster but there seems to be so many posts about how to service and repair this piece of equipment. I have been wondering what the advantage of the Amel des

Scott, I have a Perkins M60 which I am pretty sure is the same engine as the M80 but without a turbo. It is also the same engine as the Volvo MD22 (manufactured by Perkins) but that doesn't necessaril

Ross, Although a different machine my NECO had a session of just turning one way. I cleaned the contacts on on the relays in the box on top of the motor and then it worked fine. One other problem on a

Earl, I presume you have done plenty of sailing with the family. I have only two kids, now 8 and 5 (a poor effort compared to you!) but have been sailing quite big trips (like several months from Gree

Earl, I have just read Richard Piller's post and, if it is in your budget, an Amel 54 does look a good option with the extra cabin. 4 kids up from in two cabins (maybe a leeboard in the middle of the

An Amel Super Maramu is a large boat.. consider that a Norwegian family with three adults and three children, including an 8 month old, won their class in the 2008 ARC Rally in a little Beneteau 31.7.

I too have been trying to find a winch switch and the ones I have found from electrical suppliers which look nearly suitable are too deep. A part number would be much apprieciated. John, Popeye Maramu

Andy, I have one solar panel mounted on the starboard rail. It swivels vertically out of the way otherwise the angle can be adjusted to the sun. It is easy to route the wires and a simple system. I li

Bob, I have brackets on the tubular supports for the mizzen so the 4 KVA gen set sits over the back of the engine. Advantages and disadvantages between that and the locker. The watermaker has 240V mot

I should add that we swivel our panel vertically out of the way outside the rail not inside. If the ladder is on the same side it can still swing out of the way but not quite vertical. It can be swung

I wonder if someone could identify the use for some parts found on my 1981 Maramu? They were on one of the shelves in the forward head but not sure if that is a clue or not...I have just put the photo

Michael I have the original Maramu staysail still in very good condition as it has never been used much but when it is used it is great to have. It is white and similar cut to the genoa so not a ballo

Michael, Sounds like you have it exactly right with the D ring and short length of wire with shackle for the tack. Not sure about your mast fitting. I have an earlier model than you so maybe a differe

Conn, Thanks for pointing that out. It is useful to know where to look out for these things. Another area to watch is the floor of the foredeck lockers. I wouldn't be too hard on the designers though.

Dear all I intend to buy a RIB dinghy and have shortlisted to an AB VL9 (2.9m) or VL10 (3.19m). I already have a Walker Bay RID 275 and Zodiac 260 Cadet but want something to carry more people, go fur