I have owned my Super Maramu since she was launched in 2003. Amel applied a hard bottom paint before launch in 2003 but since then I have only used ablative paint. The layer is now thick and a bit une

The rate for 31 days was $1067.95.

Unfortunately, the Carrefour is gone. When we staying there in May the price was only slightly more expensive than IWW.

An alternative marina that is within very easy dinghy distance to Island Water World is Yacht Club Port de Plaisance on Cole Bay, Sint Maarten. Very quiet, not expensive, and includes unlimited free a

I am with Brian and most of the others in support of Julie's posting. Her book is about sailing an Amel and that makes all of the difference. I too would not have known about it without her first post

There is a keel bolt near the C drive that is covered in a thick black rubber sealant. The sealant does not appear to be silicone based. I have a tear in that black rubber cover, revealing the head of

Thanks Mark and Bill. I will add a second Dowty seal and some oil-resistant silicone sealant. Mark Pitt Sabbatical III, SM419, Rhode Island, USA

Hi all, I have some confusion about sealing the C-drive drain plug used with the Spurs linecutter. I re-installed the plug with an O-ring and a Dowty washer (the metal washer with a rubber insert) but

Joel, I have an MDKAV in my hull #419. Mark Pitt Sabbatical III, SM #419, Rhode Island, USA

Hi Kent, I just got it so I have little experience with stowing it. I saved the flat cardboard box it came it and now store it in the box on top of the battery compartment berth where awkward items se

Hi Steve, I ordered a screen with these dimensions (in inches): Width: 24 7/8 Height: 30 5/8 I would recommend reducing the width by 1/8 or 3/16 as my screen bows slightly at the base. The height get

Here are photos of the full height companionway screen made from "spring steel." One could, of course, get two smaller rigid screens but I think that this has a cleaner look and may be less expensive

Will do tomorrow.

The cleanest way to make up a pig tail for the 24 volt outlets is to buy a molded Italian Type L wire and cut off one end. The last one I made up used this from ebay: DELL 6FT 3-PRONG TYPE L 10A 220V

I use the Anker PowerDrive 5 USB chargers with 5 ports and 24 volt capabiliiy (actually 12-30 volts). They come with a 2 foot wire connecting the charger and cigarette plug so it reaches further. I am

The problem with inserting an insect screen into the vertical companionway slider is that the solid dodger impedes insertion and removal of a hull height screen. I recently ordered and received a cust

I often hang a light-sensitive David Megalight 6 feet above the cockpit while at anchor. I provide the 12 volts required with this item from Amazon: "24V to 12V Step Down Converter,60W 5A BUENNUS 24V

Hi Ian and Margaret, Sure. My email is Mark_Pitt at brown.edu. Mark

Hi, We loved our year long stay at the Sifredi Marina on the charming island of Carloforte, off the southwest corner of Sardinia. There were four Amel’s there when we left in 2017. It does not have ex

Hi Ann-Sofie, I would like four of these if it is not too much trouble. They can be sent to me at Mark Pitt (S/V Sabbatical III) WICKFORD COVE MARINA 65 REYNOLDS ST NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI 02852-5801 Unit