I think I'd start at European stores since the boat was built in France and is metric. Perhaps start with SVB24.com and perhaps check with Amel. Amel continues to amaze me with the parts they keep for

Ours furls anti-clockwise. If you run the switch long enough, in any direction, the sail will unfurl and furl again, right? For me, it makes sense to have the sail furl when the toggle-switch at the h

Kent, Interested in your comment about the position of the mizzen traveler. I understand the position of the traveler, but what about the boom itself? Where is the boom? Are you pulling it to the wind

Nice idea. We use that area for our printer/scanner. The Sailrite machine fits nicely into the bottom of the clothes closet in the aft cabin. For as long as we've owned the Puffster, I still have trou

Thinking ahead to next year and making some plans. Can anyone recommend a good boatyard in the Fiji area? I would also appreciate thoughts on whether to get work done there or other alternatives westw

Bill, Have you tried turning it off (complete power down of the whole system) and turning it back on again? (I sound like the IT help desk - LOL) With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream

Malcolm, You should have an escrow account. I don’t think I would ever consider selling or buying an expensive item internationally without an escrow account to protect both the buyer and seller. http

Hi Mark and Martha Welcome! Congratulations of obtaining a fine Amel. I am familiar with Lady Bug and the perfect condition in which Miles maintained her. On that unit, the first thing I would check i

Stefan, A faulty capacitor will usually pop the breaker, not shut down the unit. If you are sure the HP sensor is working, then do not remove it. Have you tried writing to Climma for help? Their custo

You have a high pressure error. The cause is one of two things. 1. Lack of cool water flowing through the unit. Check the seawater outlet thru-hull. You should see a strong flow of water when the comp

I believe the Leroy Somers motor is exclusive to Amel. Unless, you have a part number different from Amel's for the same motor. I was told this from a large LS distributor who traced the stock number.

Have you considered a Beta Marine Diesel engine? If I were in your shoes, I would avoid anything where a laptop or special diagnostic equipment is needed, or the engine just shuts down because it's un

Stefan, In a nice way, Bill is telling you what is wrong. When I purchased my Amel, I was told by Joel Potter to NEVER rig the boom as you have. There is only ONE point in the boom that can handle the

Stefan, Is the main sheet attached to the correct eye on the boom? It doesn't appear so in the picture. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - T

Miles, Have you considered doing a HELOC to tie you over to the point where you sell the house? With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, F

If using the winch bridle method, it is important to note the rode should be increased to account for the vessel putting additional strain on the anchor as it is broadside to the wind. Also, not the b

Perhaps a better solution: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/message/46928?p=%2C%2C%2C50%2C0%2C0%2C0%3A%3ACreated%2C%2Ctrash%2C50%2C2%2C0%2C32613061 With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vess

If this is that important, perhaps an Amel is not the boat for you. Most of the interior structure adds to the rigidness of the vessel, thus you'd be modifying the basic design and safety. Besides, wh

We went in circles about a year ago with Dow regarding this. We couldn't find dry membranes anywhere. Also, the wet ones do not have expiration dates stamped on the package. They eventually told us th

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Wrap some rope around the shaft to protect it and use a pipe wrench to give it a quick sharp minor turn (you'll need to brace the motor with something). You just need to give it a little pop. When you