Hey, Friends!! I'm installing solar panels on Intention's new bimini in March 2022 and would like your advice on how to run the wiring from atop the bimini to the batteries. This is a '94 Super Maramu

Hello, Dear Amelians! Happy New Years! I've started working on creating CAD plans for the Super Maramu Passerelle in Solidworks with the intent of having a new passerelle made. I'm following up on thi

FRESH WATER SAFETY SHUTOFF SYSTEM REQUEST FOR COMMENTS Amelians, I believe that there is a serious issue with the fresh water pump system on the Super Maramu and I would like your input. The problem:

Thanks, Bill! I got a little confused about your terminology. I usually think of the "furler swivel" as the piece that connects to the head of the sail and is hauled up by the halyard. That said, your

Aha! Mystery solved. Found the dog running around the yard with my gear seal in its mouth... Hey! Come back here!! -Bode

Friends, I'm looking for a higher resolution copy of the enclosed diagram. Can someone help me? I'm reassembling my furler and can not believe that there is not a seal on the top of the gearbox. I mus

Everybody, Amel said that they do not have these stickers any more. I hired a local 'sticker guy' through ANT Yat services here in Bodrum and he came out with a color palette, took a picture I sent hi

Thanks for the heads up, Rink! I'll email them. -Bode

Friends, I have repainted Intention. The Toe Rail used to have the model name on it near the stern. I want to replace that model name. Does anyone know what the typeface is for the Model Name "SUPER M

Hey, Mike, What a coincidence. Just today I became aware of my need to replace these Plastic doughnuts. Like yours, mine are fully stress-cracked. Anybody know what they are officially called? Steve B

Thanks, everybody! I'll clear those drain holes at the bottom of the companionway board box when I get back to the boat (say THAT 10 times fast). Going to make a "Gary Flapper", too! -Bode

HA! There's a drain hole in the companionway box?! I was just in a big storm in Bodrum two days ago and that box filled up with water! I mopped it out with a towel and was wondering if there was a hol

Hi Ken, After looking into this a bit more, I realize that you can't use the clew-block I proposed above (duh). I'm looking into other alternatives, but I don't have a better answer than the stock set

Hi, Mark! Once again, thanks for your awesome help with this. I was looking at the Fusion speakers as well, but thought that the DC-Gold's were the cream of the crop. Guess those Beryllium magnets the

Hi, Ken. I had the same issue earlier this year. Yes, Antal changed the track size. I had to replace the track for €457. Your Mainsail is probably not set up for this, but I've seen some mainsails tha

Anyone have good luck replacing their cockpit speakers with a high-quality replacement? Any issue good or bad? Thanks, Steve Bode SV Intention Amel SM #117, 1994

Thanks for the info on the Andersen Line Tender, Gerhard from Sharki #60. I'll drop him a line. -Bode

Hi, Mark. So, I don't get it. What was stupid about this post that I don't understand? I need to replace my cockpit speakers as well and was just about to pull the trigger on the DC Gold 4" speakers.

Andersen Line Tender Availability Update: Just came from the Salon Nautic Paris Boat Show and inquired at the Ronstan booth (Ronstan bought Andersen) and they did called their HQ to see about getting

Well, my facia is definitely fiberglassed in. I guess I'm breaking out the grinder to cut out the facia unless anyone else has a miraculous idea! Anyone? Pictures of the inside of the facia: https://d