Steve, In my experience, it depends on how tight the plastic is to the wire and how well you rinse the wire inside the plastic. Also sometimes dust will accumulate between the wire and the plastic and

I always recommend: Nicky’s Rigging & Marine Services Malta Mobile +356 79271668 Email. nickysail@... Nicky has re-rigged a large number of my client's Amels. If you help him by simply handing

Not withstanding all the recommendations to remove the covering, I had the plastic covering on the rigging when I purchased Maramu #25 (1978) in 2002. Minimal evident of UV erosion or rusting on the c

Amelians, For the past 19 years it has been my honor to care for a true Amel classic, Maramu #25. She is as SV Trident Star alive and well sailing Mediterranean waters. Over those years I have looked

Paul, ACMO uses German wire and makes their own fittings, turnbuckles, etc. They make swage or mechanical fittings. They offer chrome-plated bronze turnbuckles or stainless steel turnbuckles with a br

Hello! There s a claim that ACMO rigging wire are superior to other rigging wire, in what way is it superior? A common rigging wire is Hama X by Kos ( one of the largest wire producers ) Both Kos and

I recommend removing the white plastic wire covers. I also recommend not sailing with flogging sails. CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Gal

In Joel's defense, most Floridians rarely leave Florida and many believe the earth ends at the state line. I am pretty sure that Joel's denigration of Brunswick, Georgia was a spur-of-the-moment and u

Just replaced my windlass after removal, clean and service. I trapped a wire while bolting back it back down and found the up/down buttons no longer worked. The helm joystick worked fine. On dismantli

Hi Bob and Rob! This remembers me to the days, before I left La Rochelle after 3 years after buying my ship. As a proud and happy Amel owner I wanted to have the standing rigging in ‘bright shiny whit

Hi guys, the plastic tubes were standard installed by AMEL factory when I bought my AMEL 54 #144 in 2010. They fell apart slowly after a couple of years due to intensive UV. When I was at AMEL yard in

Great presentation, Joel, BUT... I can't believe your callous denigration of Brunswick, Georgia, USA as a place where you can't get a decent Hamburger (or, presumably, a Hot Dog) - how could you possi

In today’s, very interesting & informative, AYOG ZOOM meeting Joel POTTER also specifically warned for the escalating boat insurance problems and to make sure you are able to obtain cover BEFORE buyin

Inside Tips - "How to work with a broker to Buy or Sell your Amel" - ZOOM also simulcast and recorded on YouTube When: Saturday, 10 April 2021 20:00 to 21:00 (GMT+00:00) Etc/GMT Where: Internet Worldw

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In Europe there is no problem to get an insurance. This must be a US problem. Hälsningar Ann-Sofie Svanberg Skickat från min iPhone

Just attended this morning the OCC (Ocean Cruising Club) Annual Meeting. During the meeting it was mentioned that it is becoming very difficult to obtain insurance for our boats and an ad hoc vote was

Victor, Does this enclose the half cockpit or the whole cockpit? Is this the white rubberized material with clear plastic windows on the sides and back? I have duplicates of the Bimini top and front s

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Hi Victor, I am certainly interested! Based in southern France (Antibes) and we will certain be around in May-June. Pictures are welcome! Cheers Philippe - chattonp960@... Le sam. 10 avr. 2021 à

Reminder: Inside Tips - "How to work with a broker to Buy or Sell your Amel" - ZOOM also simulcast and recorded on YouTube When: Saturday, 10 April 2021, 20:00 to 21:00, (GMT+00:00) Etc/GMT Where:Inte

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