Ah thanks pictures I saw I thought it was fiberglass or fiberglass encapsulated wood. Oh well it was an idea

Anyone modify their back step to accept the stock ladder in a down position. Send like it would be easy enough to add a socket to the bumper and make it a lot easier to get in and out with gear on. Se

Thanks again everyone for their reply’s

Absolutely. And that was just the point of the question wanted to hear the opinions of owners and why they have those opinions. Thank you so much, this whole group is such a great value to those of us

Thanks for your reply

Thank you, Yes I wondered as most late year 53s are yanmar. Then when they built the 54 they went back to Volvo. Not sure why they did that. Yes get you point on the bunks etc which is why I started t

Yeah I their I read somewhere the nice windows in the salon cost you storage.

Yep just waiting on a reply with a schedule, may not be one with all the COVID going on but seems like a no brainer and money well spent to me

Thank you so much for the info it is greatly appreciated. I forgot about the staysail a lot of 53 owners have said the wish they had one

I'm sorry In America so that would be 200,000. 54's are going between 450,000 and 500,000, conservatively you can get a 53 for 200,000 less than that. Purchase cash is separate from cruising cash, it

Mark, That's kind of my point I'm more interested in what you see as a pro or con. You have much more experience than I do. Now I may decide your opinion on something isn't that big a deal in the gran

Thanks Bill, I will take you up on that.

Not quite sure what details would help. Just want to know from the group that knows the most about Amels, pros cons of the 53 vs the 54 for someone who is shopping. Is the 54 obviously better and wort

Not quite sure what details would help. Just want to know from the group that knows the most about Amels, pros cons of the 53 vs the 54 for someone who is shopping. Is the 54 obviously better and wort

How man 53 owners would trade up for a 54 if money were no object. Why or why not? Very interested in a 54 but maybe a better choice to keep the extra 200g and get a 53? Thanks for your help

Yeah not sure abt that either but did like the idea of more durable and could mnt some flexible solar pannels up there

Thanks Bill!

> Saw a 54 with s hard dodger and fiberglass arch. Both looked well done and wondered if they were maybe an option from Amel I've never heard abt. Not sure abt the look but think maybe not having canv

Well everyone take care of their girls, wont be able to retire early but in nine years ill be a serious buyer looking for a well maintained sm

Thanks Bill!!!!