Am on the verge of buying a SM, if nothing else the design of the boat has sold me, it is amazing; they seem to have thought of everything! The only area that I wonder about is ventillation. Oddly the

Hi, I am wanting to buy a used Amel Super Maramu, age of +/-1998-1992. Location is not too important although my preference would be in the Mediterranean so that I can make a crossing of the Atlantic

Hi all, Am in the process of buying my first Amel - a 1995 Super Maramu. Have just had the survey results back and it prompts some questions. (1) The surveyor found moisture readings of 20% in the bel

Hi All, Bought a 1995 Super Maramu three months ago. AM hoping some of you experienced owners cananswer some questions I have. (1) Fuel Consumption - engine (TMD22) What is the recommended motoring sp

Am thinking of fitting a wind generator to my Super Maramu (1995). Some of them seem very noisy though - can anyone recommend a make which is both reliable, efficient and quite? Anyone have experience

I am planning too sail up the East COast of the USA next year. That and being in the Caribbean (St Martin) now I want to wire my boat to take 110V. Can anyone advise on how to do this? Presumably the

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Thanks Dennis, Will take a look. David Ireland)" <dennis.woods@w...> wrote: serious users are very (1995). can

I have a Super Maramu (1995) and plan to head up the East Coast of the USA next year. I plan to sail offshore from Fort Laurderdale up to Charlestown but use the ICW from just below Cape Hatteras - am

Hey Joel, Thanks for the advice - likewise Ian. Have to admit boredom was as much a concern as clearance under the brodges! David <jfpottercys@w...> wrote: Having you that 7' deep, I.C.W. interesting,

Hi All, How close hauled should a Super Maramu sail? The best I can do is 45deg apparent, which basically means going to windward is very slow and frustrating. In calm seas I can pinch up to maybe 40d

Hi Joel, Thanks for the feedback. I was at the Southampton boatshow yesterday and the Amel rep talked of 35deg or even less as being normal with the La Rochelle demo boat he sails. When I apply your c

Claude, I concur, the inner headstay is too much hassle and I would be conncerned to make a modification to a proven design. Those guys in Rochelle have got more things right than I have seen on any o

Well our two years off are up and the bank manager beckons so we must return to work. We have had a fantastic time aboard Gallant, our 1995 Super Maramu, and I share the common sentiment of all Amel o

Now we are back in the UK where fresh water is free and readily available I want to put our water maker to bed - for the winter and long term. The instructions I have are very unclear. Can someone adv

Many thanks John,I'll give it a go. David <symoondog@h...> wrote: winterizing your extreame intakes. This is enviomental the filter. water is out of generator. With anti-freeze connected not only i.e.

Hi all, Just acquired an Amel 54 (#58) and having her hauled and anti-fouled. I am going to remain in the Mediterranean and some advice would be valued. The yard is offering International Unipro or fo

Many thanks to you all for the rapid response, advice and a clear consensus. I'll go with 2 coats of the 350. Great to back aboard an Amel again. About 15 years ago I bought a SM near Nice and took he

Hi All, I'm fitting davits and ~900W of solar panels to an Amel 54. I've had the good fortune to be able to pick up a pair of secondhand Simpson S300 electric davits (SWG 300kg). My contractor here in

Thanks Thomas, Can you tell me anything about your solar system - panels, controller etc. please? I'm looking online at lots of different panels, the choice seems endless! Best David SY Wilna Grace