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[Amel Yacht Owners] Amel Insurance Providers
Joey, We use Pantaenius America, Ltd and have had nothing but great results with them. From first contact, we had insurance papers in about a week, maybe two. Mark S/V It’s Good Amel SM #105
Joey, We use Pantaenius America, Ltd and have had nothing but great results with them. From first contact, we had insurance papers in about a week, maybe two. Mark S/V It’s Good Amel SM #105
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Hurricane
We are down near Mobjack bay, up the Severn River and we had our boat hauled out yesterday to be on the safe side. We were hauling her in a couple of weeks anyway for a good bottom cleaning, so it all
We are down near Mobjack bay, up the Severn River and we had our boat hauled out yesterday to be on the safe side. We were hauling her in a couple of weeks anyway for a good bottom cleaning, so it all
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Mark Garver
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High Pitched Alarm coming from somewhere around the Nav Station
We had the boat put on the hard when Hurricane Florence was off shore, not knowing if it would create storm surge, or even impact the Mobjack Bay area because we were back in Texas. I got back to the
We had the boat put on the hard when Hurricane Florence was off shore, not knowing if it would create storm surge, or even impact the Mobjack Bay area because we were back in Texas. I got back to the
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Mark Garver
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[Amel Yacht Owners] High Pitched Alarm coming from somewhere around the Nav Station
Bill, Thanks for the reply I just discovered it is the old meteoliner barograph of all things. I didn’t even think it worked since the display doesn’t work not sure what triggered the alarm. With the
Bill, Thanks for the reply I just discovered it is the old meteoliner barograph of all things. I didn’t even think it worked since the display doesn’t work not sure what triggered the alarm. With the
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Mark Garver
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Sailing Caribbean to US
Wolfgang, The Marina in Deltaville is in a pretty good location, with some good folks there. We are closer by car than boat, we are at the Severn River Yachting Center, just off the Severn River and i
Wolfgang, The Marina in Deltaville is in a pretty good location, with some good folks there. We are closer by car than boat, we are at the Severn River Yachting Center, just off the Severn River and i
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Mark Garver
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French Boat, Great; French Manuals, not.
Does anyone have manuals for the earlier SM’s? I have the SM2000 manual and there are many differences in the boats. Thanks, Mark SM #105 It’s Good
Does anyone have manuals for the earlier SM’s? I have the SM2000 manual and there are many differences in the boats. Thanks, Mark SM #105 It’s Good
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Mark Garver
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French Boat, Great; French Manuals, not.
Hi Mark, No, unfortunately I did not get a manual for the earlier SM’s — as you say it would be very handy to have. The search continues! Best, Mark S/V It’s Good SM #105
Hi Mark, No, unfortunately I did not get a manual for the earlier SM’s — as you say it would be very handy to have. The search continues! Best, Mark S/V It’s Good SM #105
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Mark Garver
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Yanmar Diesel Won't Stay Running
It's been several months since my wife and I left our boat up in the Chesapeake and upon arrival today to have it hauled for a long over due cleaning. The Yanmar diesel fired right up, but then after
It's been several months since my wife and I left our boat up in the Chesapeake and upon arrival today to have it hauled for a long over due cleaning. The Yanmar diesel fired right up, but then after
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Mark Garver
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Yanmar Diesel Won't Stay Running
And the winner goes to vacuum in the line. Bled the lines and averting is purring like a 80 HP Diesel. Thanks all!!! I’m still going to check the vent lines we have a lot of wasps around. some of the
And the winner goes to vacuum in the line. Bled the lines and averting is purring like a 80 HP Diesel. Thanks all!!! I’m still going to check the vent lines we have a lot of wasps around. some of the
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Mark Garver
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Super Maramu vs. Super Maramu 2000
Staten, I concur with Bill on the differences being hard to list, and someone will always think you left one out. However, with that said, I will give you our thoughts, as we were making the same deci
Staten, I concur with Bill on the differences being hard to list, and someone will always think you left one out. However, with that said, I will give you our thoughts, as we were making the same deci
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Mark Garver
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Rub Rail insert
I’m in for a set for a Super Maramu based near Annapolis in Gloucester VA. Should we also do a group order to se if we can get a discount? Mark S/V It’s Good SM #105
I’m in for a set for a Super Maramu based near Annapolis in Gloucester VA. Should we also do a group order to se if we can get a discount? Mark S/V It’s Good SM #105
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More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Karen, I wanted to make sure we were still on the list. Thanks, Mark S/V It’s Good SM #105 Gloucester, VA
Karen, I wanted to make sure we were still on the list. Thanks, Mark S/V It’s Good SM #105 Gloucester, VA
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Mark Garver
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For Sale: S/V Adagio, SM 209 ... www.svadagio.us
Gary, I am so happy that Jennifer and I got to meet you last week on the Chesapeake and see your great boat. I hope the pork chops were good! :) There is a couple who are friends of our slip mates ove
Gary, I am so happy that Jennifer and I got to meet you last week on the Chesapeake and see your great boat. I hope the pork chops were good! :) There is a couple who are friends of our slip mates ove
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Mark Garver
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Both electric furlers no working
A couple of weeks ago, our main furler failed, it would unfurl, but it would not roll back in, but the outhaul worked just fine. The genoa worked just fine until last week when I was preparing the boa
A couple of weeks ago, our main furler failed, it would unfurl, but it would not roll back in, but the outhaul worked just fine. The genoa worked just fine until last week when I was preparing the boa
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Mark Garver
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Anchor washing pump model
I did the same on mine. I tried to have the original pump rebuilt, but the cost was a tad more than just replacing it and like Tom, I added a longer hose and couldn’t be happier! Mark Garver SV It’s G
I did the same on mine. I tried to have the original pump rebuilt, but the cost was a tad more than just replacing it and like Tom, I added a longer hose and couldn’t be happier! Mark Garver SV It’s G
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Mark Garver
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Wifi extenders and the bonding system
I will second what Arno says about Marina wi-fi, I have an extender on the backstay, didn’t help with internet performance. Sure it gave me better wi-fi signal, but internet still sucked. After speaki
I will second what Arno says about Marina wi-fi, I have an extender on the backstay, didn’t help with internet performance. Sure it gave me better wi-fi signal, but internet still sucked. After speaki
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Mark Garver
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Sore head?
I have done something very similar to what Gary posted, actually got the idea from Gary when I ran across him at Cape Charles, however, I bought two swim noodles and put it across the entire area. Tha
I have done something very similar to what Gary posted, actually got the idea from Gary when I ran across him at Cape Charles, however, I bought two swim noodles and put it across the entire area. Tha
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Mark Garver
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Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations
Paul, In the southern Chesapeake we have used Severn Yachting Center for most all of our repairs including haul outs. Not sure how many Amel’s besides ours they have worked on, but I will say they are
Paul, In the southern Chesapeake we have used Severn Yachting Center for most all of our repairs including haul outs. Not sure how many Amel’s besides ours they have worked on, but I will say they are
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Mark Garver
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Chesapeake Surveyor
Try Edward Harbour, we used him when we were buying our SM a few years ago and he was really good. HARBOUR MARINE, LLC 217 Silver Maple Drive Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 (757) 477-2532 Best, Mark S/V I
Try Edward Harbour, we used him when we were buying our SM a few years ago and he was really good. HARBOUR MARINE, LLC 217 Silver Maple Drive Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 (757) 477-2532 Best, Mark S/V I
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Mark Garver
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Shore Power Breaker Trip - Problem apparently on the boat
Two nights ago our shore power breaker tripped, so I shut all power circuits down on the boat and tried to reset it and got a spark and smoke at the shore power pedestal. Tried another pedestal so beg
Two nights ago our shore power breaker tripped, so I shut all power circuits down on the boat and tried to reset it and got a spark and smoke at the shore power pedestal. Tried another pedestal so beg
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