On my yet to be delivered Amel 50, Amel is installing the 230V Bauer JR II. I've had it on my previous boat also and it worked well. It needs lots of ventilation if in hot climate. Just remember to bu

Is the A54 lining same as the one in the picture below? If yes, Amel is still using the same lining on the A50... In which case, I would like to find a way to slow down or prevent deterioration. Also,

Great... I'm surprised that Amel did not improved the material.

Bill, The picture is of Paloma getting built. One more month till handover. Theo. s/v Paloma A50 #18

On my A50, Amel is installing 100m of 10mm G4 chain. I plan to splice 30m of 8-plait rode at the end of it, for the deeper anchorages, or stronger blows. The factory recommended the 35kg Ultra anchor,

Thank you! I hope the Ultra works as good as it looks. I wasn't looking for a SS anchor but Amel told me that anchors with bars wouldn't fit the A50. So, we'll see... I've used Manson Supreme and Rocn

Thank you Jean-Pierre. I spent 3 seasons in the S. Pacific with my previous boat, Lagoon 450. I used NZ for off season, which was ideal. I had an unforgettable time... I plan to go again with my A50.

Hi John, I just went through the handover week on my Amel 50. Regarding the running backstays, they told me to use them when running with the staysail. The goal is to avoid mast pumping. So, anytime y

On my Amel 50 with the Volvo D3-110 engine, the second alternator (Mastervolt 24V 110A, part number 48224110) is on a separate belt as the seawater pump. This is the way the engine came in a crate. Th

Bill, My engine is D3-110I-H. The picture I posted is of my engine while it was still on the crate. I am guessing that is the way it came from the Volvo factory. Theo s/v Paloma, Amel 50 #18

Thank you Bill. I can't wait to spend time on our 50 in the Med. The 60 looks very nice and big! I will probably see it next week at the factory. Theo s/v Paloma, Amel 50 #18

Just FYI, nobody even in New Zealand, requested any kind of license during our 3 seasons in the S. Pacific with a USA flagged boat. Theo. s/v Paloma, Amel 50 #18

My wife and I are thoroughly enjoying our new Amel 50. Personally, I really appreciate the thought (Amel philosophy) that went in to designing our boat. As with anything man-made, our boat requires ma

I used cat litter with great success when I was leaving my ex-Lagoon 450 in New Zealand off season. I bought several aluminum disposable cooking pans, filled them with cat litter and placed them in ea

Hi everyone, We're really enjoying our Amel 50 in the Balearic islands. It's such a luxury to have a floating home by beautiful beaches and crystal clear seas. Our initial goal was to reach Turkey on

Hi all, Thank you for the recommensations. I need to make a decision... Theo. s/v Paloma Amel 50 #18.

I'm happy with Novamar. Their prices are competitive. I've used them for three boats, including the one in the S. Pacific. I've had no claims though, ever. Theo. s/v Paloma Amel 50 #18

The Victron isolation transformer does not change frequency. It only up or down converts Voltage. It works great! Theo s/v Paloma Amel 50 #18

For what it's worth, the aircon system on our Amel 50 is AMAZING! It is very quiet and works perfectly. The central chiller unit is in the engine room. If you can convert to it, in my opinion, it woul

I am very surprised that Amel used coring material in a thru hole area... On my Amel 50, they use solid glass and a massive backing plate to support the railing and cleats. I thought they have always