We‘re planning to renew our running rigging on our 54. Asked at Amel for the originals but they don’t have this in stock anymore. I’ve searched and found the manufacturer which made them (Lancelin rop

As we planned also new sails we looked and asked around a bit. We came in contact with Elvstrom. They did gave us good advice and bring us in contact with an Amel 54 owner who already have their fully

Does anyone knows where to buy in other parts of Europe ? ii’ve search everywhere on the internet but could not find any dealer or chandlery which has Barnacle Buster. Or is it under a different name

Our good old A54 does has the babystay in the foretriangle. This isn’t fitted without reason. On the A50 and A 60 this babystay is not there anymore. So I was asking myself : Would this A50 also have

Attached some pictures from our new Elvstrom sails on our A54 Fun@Sea We’re happy with them and they do what was promised. Pointing appr. 5 degree higher, less heeling when sailing to windward and a b

Hi David, These sails made by Elvstrom Denmark. I ordered them via Elvstrom La Rochelle after a recommendation from a French A54 owner who already have for a few years and is very happy with them. Sai

A question from another “wooden shoes guy”, is that left TOP connected to the boom motor or to the mast motor ? Laurens A54 Fun@Sea #72 La Rochelle

I think bothering about the correct Amperage for the fuses and for the TOP is secondary. The main IMPORTANT thing is that that TOP - NEVER EVER - would melt or go in flames !! (are they made in Italy

Perhaps a stupid question, but to change the seal and o-ring, it’s just to lower the motor, turn it outside a bit and change the seal and o-ring ? What’s the advised years they need to replaced ?