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[Amel Yacht Owners] CLIMMA AC on AMEL 54
Martin: We installed Webasto brand AC in September 2017 in our SM. Three 10,000 BTU units. We have used them in Florida for a total of five months and in the Bahamas for about one month. They have a g
Martin: We installed Webasto brand AC in September 2017 in our SM. Three 10,000 BTU units. We have used them in Florida for a total of five months and in the Bahamas for about one month. They have a g
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[Amel Yacht Owners] SM Batteries
Kent: The have eight Deka group 31 lead acid for my house batteries and am very satisfied. Regular maintenance (voltage and CCA monitoring, adding water) and effective charging are of course key. Ian
Kent: The have eight Deka group 31 lead acid for my house batteries and am very satisfied. Regular maintenance (voltage and CCA monitoring, adding water) and effective charging are of course key. Ian
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Props and rpm
Roger that. Interested. Standing by. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
Roger that. Interested. Standing by. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Props and rpm
That's great Pat. If you don't mind, can you please share what they tell you? Size, pitch and pricing. We are also considering a MaxProp to replace our three bladed fixed. Thx a bunch. Ian S/V Loca Lo
That's great Pat. If you don't mind, can you please share what they tell you? Size, pitch and pricing. We are also considering a MaxProp to replace our three bladed fixed. Thx a bunch. Ian S/V Loca Lo
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] SM Prop Shaft Seal direction and Bush*** IMPORTANT RESPONSE***
We echo what so many have said. Bill Rouse has always been there for us no matter what. He has helped troubleshoot, problem solve and educate. In short, our cruising experience wouldn't be the same wi
We echo what so many have said. Bill Rouse has always been there for us no matter what. He has helped troubleshoot, problem solve and educate. In short, our cruising experience wouldn't be the same wi
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Hull keel join weeping on a super maramu 2000
Mike. I might be able to help. Friend us on FB . Loca Lola II. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
Mike. I might be able to help. Friend us on FB . Loca Lola II. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Amel 50 review
Though it may be a different market, we should all be hopeful that AMEL succeeds with this new design. Both for their sake and ours. They are good people who deserve respect and continued success . To
Though it may be a different market, we should all be hopeful that AMEL succeeds with this new design. Both for their sake and ours. They are good people who deserve respect and continued success . To
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Oceanair Skyscreen
Those are great screens. You guys did a fantastic, economical job. The other reason for our interest in the Oceanair product is to replace our current hatch curtains. We had the Oceanair on our last b
Those are great screens. You guys did a fantastic, economical job. The other reason for our interest in the Oceanair product is to replace our current hatch curtains. We had the Oceanair on our last b
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Oceanair Skyscreen
Duane, yes I did look at Alexandre's but that was sometime ago. I see (and recall) now Alexandre has the sizes for main and forecabin. Thanks for that. Alexandre, did you also put an Oceanair on the a
Duane, yes I did look at Alexandre's but that was sometime ago. I see (and recall) now Alexandre has the sizes for main and forecabin. Thanks for that. Alexandre, did you also put an Oceanair on the a
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Oceanair Skyscreen
I am interested in these screens as well. Alexandre, do you remember the sizes you installed? Here is why I ask... In October, we had the Oceanair rep on board in Fort Lauderdale to do the measuring f
I am interested in these screens as well. Alexandre, do you remember the sizes you installed? Here is why I ask... In October, we had the Oceanair rep on board in Fort Lauderdale to do the measuring f
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Best Way to Ship Parts to The Bahamas
Try DoeBoi in George Town, Great Exuma. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
Try DoeBoi in George Town, Great Exuma. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Extra halyard???
You can use a snatch block affixed to the bottom of one of the stanchions where the preventer attaches. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
You can use a snatch block affixed to the bottom of one of the stanchions where the preventer attaches. Ian S/V Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Extra halyard???
We have one heavy block that hangs down the forward side of the mast and is made fast to both of the spreaders at the mast with what looks to be about 5/8" line. So it can be used on either tack. Ian
We have one heavy block that hangs down the forward side of the mast and is made fast to both of the spreaders at the mast with what looks to be about 5/8" line. So it can be used on either tack. Ian
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Extra halyard???
We have that halyard also. In addition to potentially lifting the dinghy (though there are other halyards that can be used for this purpose), I was thinking it was to raise the storm staysail. If not,
We have that halyard also. In addition to potentially lifting the dinghy (though there are other halyards that can be used for this purpose), I was thinking it was to raise the storm staysail. If not,
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Insurance. Does it deliver
I agree with Danny and would like to see this conversation continue as may be relevant to us. Given what we, general Caribbean boaters and AMEL owners, have experienced this season, it is particularly
I agree with Danny and would like to see this conversation continue as may be relevant to us. Given what we, general Caribbean boaters and AMEL owners, have experienced this season, it is particularly
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] SM Aft Cabin Hatch Holder [1 Attachment]
Thanks Bill for the photo and everyone for the suggestions. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153 George Town, Exuma
Thanks Bill for the photo and everyone for the suggestions. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153 George Town, Exuma
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Ian Townsend
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SM Aft Cabin Hatch Holder
I have been told there is a special AMEL device/fixture that will prop the aft cabin hatch open. We can't find one on board so we would like to make one. Would anyone have a photo? Ian Townsend Loca L
I have been told there is a special AMEL device/fixture that will prop the aft cabin hatch open. We can't find one on board so we would like to make one. Would anyone have a photo? Ian Townsend Loca L
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Ian Townsend
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Solar Panel Location
We installed the Atlantic Towers arch three years ago. Been very satisfied with it. But like others, not comfortable with the lateral sway. Using mostly standard rail hardware and a length of 1" SS ra
We installed the Atlantic Towers arch three years ago. Been very satisfied with it. But like others, not comfortable with the lateral sway. Using mostly standard rail hardware and a length of 1" SS ra
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Ian Townsend
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staysail mizzen setup
I was hoping that it might be the artimon staysail (or secret sail as Bill likes to call it). But it is an old regular mizzen sail. Ian
I was hoping that it might be the artimon staysail (or secret sail as Bill likes to call it). But it is an old regular mizzen sail. Ian
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Ian Townsend
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staysail mizzen setup
All my spare sails are in bags and labelled en francais. Is this the sail called Artimon? Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153
All my spare sails are in bags and labelled en francais. Is this the sail called Artimon? Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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