I will concede to Eric regarding his experience using a whip antena to transmit from Lisbon to Canada. Another downside to using the mizzen stay as an antenna is that it is hard to resist grabbing on

Regarding the SSB installation, my aft missen stay with a insolator is my antenna. My understanding is that the longer the antenna the better. I have used it for sending and receiving email via Sailma

To Bob on Brittrany de la Mer: I contact Colette or Maude at +33 5 13 78 16 50 or email them at sav@... Good Luck John S. Rogers SM 105, S/V Its Good

Hi Kent. I read the post by Paul LaFrance and recognized his name and his boat because Phil Steel designed his power system as he did mine. I forwarded your post on to him as he understands your probl

Just to confirm the GE 4505 bulb fits the Super Maramu, forward deck flood light, which is below the steaming light. John Rogers

Hello I have a 240v/24v 100 amp Mastervolt battery charger. My 8 batteries were fully charged and the display indicated "Float". I turned off the charger at the circuit breaker and allowed the batteri

Ocean Options is an Authorized dealer and installer for ESBA and has recently refurbished my ESBA heater. They tell me that the orinal installation by Amel did not confrom with their recommendations o

Another comment about Windless switches. An Electrician at Newport Shipyard has recommended that I install a relay controlled by the helm anchor wash down switch which will also activate and deactivat

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has access to the Amel manuals for a SM 1993 or newer which gives instructions on setting up the Ballooner sails.

On the subject of Rudder Zincs, does anyone know the dimensions of the bolts used to fasten them to the rudder? Thanks

Rainer, while I have been occupied about how to replace my Motorola Prop generator, I did not realize that you are asking about the main 24V alternator. The previous owner of my SM replaced the origin

Yes it is amazing how well this blog works. I met another couple last summer on an Amel Mango, who replaced their alternator with a Balmar and were very pleased. For me the project has been on a back

I have removed the Motorolla alternator from my 1993 SM. While I am still looking for a match, I can easily make measurements for you. John Rogers SM #105

I also like to reinstall the original Amel items when possible. If you find the spice bottles I would appreciate hearing about it. John Rogers SM #105 From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:ame