We have the 35 kg Ultra fitted in 2015. We are very pleased with it as we sail constantly ever since. Kind regards, Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hello Rod, Welcome to the Amel resources!!! Greatest asset to ownership... in my opinion of course!! Amel is now using Facnor furlers on their new boats. FWIW... Would you include the type, name of yo

Hello Larry on Sulawesi, Is the Beta 60 sufficient for an SM? Curious as I would like a non TC engine when I have to replace my Volvo TDM22. Kind regards, Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

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Hello gang, We have a 9.5 Alu RIB which we store inverted on the foredeck during long passages. The 15 HP Yamaha 2 Str is on a carrier fixed to the stbd rail near the transom. We use a spare halyard t

Hello Volker, For their present generation of boats, Amel uses Facnor curlers. But as mentioned repeatedly, your unit is rugged and well designed. But like everything else on a boat, it requires some

Hello Paul, Any good chandler should handle this item. I got mine in NZ at Cater Marine in Opua. I believe all Amels use a 8 mm width. Check yours and let us know the width; if you do not find it in O

Hi Alain, You have joined the best tool to keep your Amel in top form. Welcome Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, New Zealand

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FWIW, I would proceed exactly as suggested on Aquarius A top tier lithium setup should not cost you as much as a new genset Good luck Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hi Rob, Disregard the mess... tiny leak now fixed. Start with a ss base plate with the bolts welded onto it as per the hydraulic ram base plate. Epoxy the plate to the hull; build up grp layers as sho

Hi Rob, I installed a Raymarine ACP 400 with hydraulic drive through Lecomte & Schmidt hydraulic rams. Works superbly and has been my primary AP for the last 5 years. My 7000 is a backup only. Hydraul

Hello William, I flew heavies and they all use a flow form of checklist. I have never needed a written one but you could develop your own, specific to your vessel, broken down by areas of concern. Inc

Hi Mike, I’m very methodical in my checks before sailing away ... retired airline pilot.. and it involves all systems internally, in the engine room and on deck. Covers all bases. Takes 10 minutes Che

FWIW... my seals are good for years. My trick is to release the pin whenever we are in a harbour/ anchorage. The pin is in only during offshore passages. Saves the crush on the seals Jean-Pierre Germa

Hello Alan, I extended the wires into the forward face of the cockpit locker and installed my manual selector above the Oban controls. Tidier and less faffing to get shore power connected. :-) Cheers,

I never perform this task but I have heard the following from others who have. You cannot remove the door unless you remove the dodger and most people refuse to do that. You can lift the door as far u

Hello Paul, It’s an easy task; arm yourself with a very sharp knife. Remove all the old packing. (I use a dental pick) Wrap the new material around the rudder shaft and cut diagonally at about 1 mm lo

Hi Ken, I remember the event; quite a surprise indeed Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM 007, NZ

Hi Jeff, Had a very enjoyable winter stay in MDR. I fully echo Bill Rouse’s comments. If you have work done on your boat, consult the many live aboard for good workers; they are not all equal. Good lu

Hi Jeff, Randall et al Canuckians, I did just as Randall. No regrets. Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hi Jeff, Hmmm. Have you thought of a Dutch or Belgian registry? Resale might be simpler.... Good luck Jean-Pierre Germain