Dear Jose, Welcoming place the Tuscany coast for Amelians. During my cruising, I found Amel boats and knowledgeable owners based there in three consecutive marinas: Cala Dei Medici, San Vincenzo and S

Hi Kent, Iris, Mine is a SM Red Line. I have an old note (possibly I took it at Hiėres years ago) that the color code for the rub rail is RAL 3003. I cannot swear on it but I suggest you check it out.

Hi all, Here the documentation of my approach to the Code Zero (better: G Zero to use the wording of my sailmaker, 92 sm, integral anti-twist halyard, detachable bow roller). The video shows the final

Eric, Your solution of a short removable bowsprit is sound and well proven, no question about that, and I much respect it. Mine is only a matter of a personal preference, and I took a little bit of a

Hi all, Hope to be on board tomorrow and make some photos. Also , I am trying to trace back all the pictures taken during my discussions with the rigger as this has been a long story, everybody trying

One year ago, I installed a Code Zero. I wanted to do without a bow sprit and after a lengthy discussion with the sailmaker ( North ) and the rigger, we finally decided to use, as attachment points, t

Hi all, I solved the problem of the excess friction of the vertical sliding part against the bottom rubber scraper with the application of common talcum powder, with the advantage of avoiding anything

Hi Craig, As soon as I can get back on board I will put your advice to good use and post the result Thank you all Paolo SM 454 Whisper Inviato da iPad

hi Craig, Bill, Nick, I understand from your words that you all seriously care about my safety in case we are talking about 220V AC, and I sincerely appreciate your attention. But no, it never happene

Hi Craig, Thanks for your prompt reply. I will try that as soon as I am back on board. For testing, I have little hope with the crew. They had already mutinied when I asked for volunteers to experimen

Hi all, For some time now, when I operate the windlass, either from the control in the cockpit or using the switch on the windlass, I have received a significant electric shock if I touch either the s

Hi Elja, Unfortunately I have left Whisper a few hours ago and I shall be away for month or so, and much to my regret I cannot help you this time. By sure some other Amelian friend will show up with t

Responding to Gerhard, yours seems a brilliant solution but from the photo I cannot understand if the system is gimballing or you are using it only in the fixed position Paolo Cuneo SM454 Whisper

Hi all, I suggest to make double sure about the measurement we are referring to. On my SM, 590 mm is the space available for fitting the entire oven set. The gimballing steel frame outer width is 570

Bill, Ulrich, Eric, Thank you very much for your immediate help and the ensuing focus which enabled me to “unlock” the maintenance operations at the yard Best to you all Paolo SM 454 Whisper Inviato d

hi all, locked down home and out of reach of the boat, currently on the dry, and of my owner’s manual, I must instruct a technician about the change of oil of the Amel Z drive. Can anybody remind me t

Thanks Bill, thanks Tilo . It was a pleasure to to see ,so to say, in person, many members of the Amel community. Hope other will follow. All the bests Paolo Cuneo SM 454 Whisper Inviato da iPad

Hi Bill, Hi all, No matter the topics, it is a fantastic opportunity to get closer to our great community. I am in by all means! Paolo Cuneo SM 454 “ Whisper” Inviato da iPad

Sorry, a cut and paste mishap, second paragraph of my previous message should obviously read “heath first before drilling.....” Paolo Cuneo Whisper Inviato da iPad

Hi all Here some more info. The material is 5mm polystyrene (see attached photo), bent using a hot air gun, and drilled/ rectified with the two 14 mm bits below.. Some practical tips : Drill first bef