Ian, Smart move. For the cost of the repair, replace it with something better J I’ve been suckered into two expensive B&G repairs. No more! I have a good friend who also went this route and he loves t

Certainly not being judgmental but, the conditions don’t seem life treating. The boat seems to be going along just fine with the stern into the weather. Was there other equipment failures? The jumping

Hi Danny, Looks awesome!!! Can you share the tint or color code you used to match the gel-coat color? Also, how did you obtain the matte finish for the paint, or is it matte paint. Thanks, Mark

WOW! Awesome! Thanks for sharing. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us

We got stuck in French Polynesia before the borders closed and are LOVING it here. FP allows the boat to stay for 3 years before import tax is due and us as long as we like on a long stay visa. The ar

This is going to continue to grow as an issue for people with lithium battery installations (especially those who self installed). The ABYC now has TE-13 which specifies notifications (visual and/or a

As others have suggested, it is possible to use a large flat screwdriver to lift the cap a little bit. I would add that as soon as you can fit the red straw tube of some WD40 under the lip of the cap,

I just found this. It may take some of the stress out of changing head ball-valves when in the water. Watch the video for the explanation on how to use. https://www.svb24.com/en/seabung-emergency-plug

Hi Pat, There are two types of BSP threads; - BSPP - Female & male thread are both parallel (also known as G) - BSPT - Female thread is parallel and the male thread is tapered Since the ball valve is

David, I am not that familiar with the D3 but I am certain you have a blockage in your raw-water cooling system. Start at the sea chest and work your way along the entire raw-water cooling system endi

Pat, Not NPT. It is 1 ¼” BSP With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us From: main@....

Bill, I had to trade out my prop for a short time while in the US. The boatyard swapped them for me. Once the fixed prop was on, the washer with the tab is next and then the nut. Once the nut was secu

Eric, I replaced my wheel cover and purchased the replacement leather cover from Amel. It is not hard to do, especially if you have the wheel off. Send Maud a pic of your wheel. It takes a couple of w

Eric, Just about every new Amel owner jams their main sail during the first months of ownership. Me included – more than once – because I like being an over-achiever. The good news is the sail will fu

Bill, Good point. I guess the key would need to be in the start position or the connection made to the starter relay. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currentl

Pat, Here’s a thought. When the engine doesn’t crank, use a remote starter switch to bypass the panel. This connects to the solenoid on the starter (the small terminal marked “s” and the pos battery t

Pat, How is it resolved. Do you just try again and it works, or what? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creamp

Hi Eric, I think I was one of the first to post about the March pumps. They were recommended to me by Coastal Climate Control (the US dealer for Calpeda and Climma) when we sailed the Chesapeake Bay i

We have also learned to heave to with same set up. Just come about and don’t release the jib. There is no need to go forward and no need to change sails. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel

Hi Paul, I had never sailed a ketch prior to owning an Amel and the best advice I can give you is trial and error. Now, I would never want a sloop rig again. One of our favorite sail combinations is w