Hello, my name is Paul and I own an Amel 55 #17 (Fortuna II) Commissioned in February 2013. According to Pantaenius Insurance the standing rigging will require replacement for insurance purposes by Fe

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Can you please assist? I would like to purchase a stock of rudder packing material for my Amel 55 locally in Australia. Is there a supplier other than Amel or can I purchase from other distributors? t

Thanks Joerg, sounds like a good spot for dry storage and work. I’ll make some inquiries All the best Regards, Paul... Sent from my iPhone

Hi Dave, thank you, I will inquire. I did hard stand there many years ago and found it reliable and efficient Kind regards, Paul - Fortuna II 55#17

Thank you Peter, I know where that marina is and will make an inquiry. Kind regards, Paul - Fortuna II 55#17

Thanks Ian and Judy, I will check them out Regards, Paul... Sent from my iPhone

Dear Amel Owners Group, I am considering storing my Amel on the hardstand for 8-12 months from August this year and inquiring for any recommendations from the group for value and good service availabl

I too support maintaining focus of this groups postings, the group is undoubtably a great resource and to receive valuable information with every post, however as there is so much email traffic regard

Thank you Bill, I’m only thinking about it at this stage but that’s a great help, regards Paul

Good day Bill, I hope this finds you well. Is it possible for your advise and how to advertise my Amel 55 forsale on this forum, is it acceptable and if so what is the process? Kind regards, Paul Brow

Feel under all the hoses and fittings, perhaps there’s a leak there, process of elimination Regards, Paul - Fortuna II A55/17

Nice tip Joerg and Bill thanks Regards, Paul... Sent from my iPhone

Hello Arno, I also this year went on the same treasure hunt and found the same items, amazing. I first had the issue of a regular smelly bilge and Engine room but was trying chemicals, then one day th

I would have the parts in case they fail. The generator should alert you of any thermostat issue and a leaking radiator cap would be visible at the time of routine checks Regards, Paul... Sent from my

I will be asking the question to the designers of the incidence sails installed on the Post 2011 Amel’s if any were installed with a foam luff or why foam luffs were not installed on the Genoa Regards

Hi Paul I have sailed around 3500nm since last April when I purchase Fortuna II 55/17. All sails are Incidence sails and the Genoa does not have a foam luff. From my experience reefing the Genoa many

Of course from the 55 production the door is plexiglass with a stainless frame of top and front sliders and allows lots of light Perhaps Amel could assist with a production or a design for a retrofit

Wow Joerg, 11,000nm already - your a keen sailor I’m really happy with my Incidences sails, they are so tough and showing no real ware after 6.5 years and after I think about 7500nm, I’m ordering prob

Hi Barry, I had a long discussion with one of the main sail designers of Incendence sails at the Cannes boat show, I expect they can arrange a great replacement as they have been installing sails to A

No problem, I do need a 125sm Gennika for a 55 anyways Hope to meet up in AU or along the way for sure Cheers Paul