Hello all, This is my first post on what will be a long term project boat. It's working and sailing but it needs some love and attention after the previous owner just found it too much for him at his

Hi everyone, I found that one of the insulation panels is falling off and needs to be glued back to fiberglass. Does anyone have a recommendation for a glue (brand/type) to use in this kind of applica

Hello to the group, first of all a greetings for the nice forum and of course to the Amel community. We are "old" Amel customers; 1975 acquired a Kirk and then 1992 a Santorin. Greetings also to Olivi

CAn anyone kindly tell me the height of top of Amle 54 mast to sea water level - in other words ‘bridge clearance height? Peter Forbes AMEL 54 #035 CARANGO 07836 209730

We're happy to introduce ourselves as the new owners of SM 216, Ladybug based in Boston MA, USA. We took ownership from Miles, who many of you know well. The vessel is in top shape, and we had a nice

Dear Amelians, we plan to raise the water line of KALI MERA and to paint the hull (after 27 years the original paint is end of life). I am sure this has been discussed many times, but I could not find

I had this made in St Maarten. It is held in with a large socket head SS cap screw. When not in use I put it in the port cockpit locker. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 From: main@Am

Hello, I need to replace the two button switches on the top of my Lofrans winch. In the past I have bought replacements from a German source but I am not on the boat and cannot recall the manufacturer

My watermaker panel needs rebuilding/repair at Dessalator. Since my boat is in Scotland, the panel was shipped by the boat yard directly to Spain where Dessalator service is located. Spanish customs d

This is Peggy with the Amel SM #36 My boat is out of the water getting some bottom work done. I have observed that the rudder is hollow and there are openings at the metal hinges that allows sea water

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of Danny and Yvonne SIMMS Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 1:22 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Hollow Rudder Hi P

Hello all! As part of refitting our new, old boat I knew that we’d eventually need to install a new fridge, especially as there were signs of the previous owner having tried to keep it running. The pr

Our Dometic dishwasher turned off in the middle of a wash cycle. All the lights went out and resetting the breaker had no effect. It was at the end of the season and we did not spend much time debuggi

Hi Amelians, We have found some flaking and cracks in the fresh water tank coating on our SM 158. The coating is coming loose from the polyester in some places. . Can anyone advise what coating to use

All, Most of you have already received a message inviting you to join our new Subgroup named Amel Yacht Tracking. The fine people at PredictWind stepped up when we asked them if they could provide thi

Starlink does look like a game changer. Looking at the coverage maps provided by Starlink. It seams there is no open ocean coverage. Does anyone have practical experience of reception mid ocean? Nick

Jason Rutledge recently had copies made of the Leroy Somer Bronze gear in Leroy Somer Gearboxes. If interested, here are the details: Leroy Somer Bronze Gear Made in Houston, Texas.pdf CW Bill Rouse A

When Kimberlite was rerigged, I believe that the riggers indexed the headstay foil incorrectly on the genoa furling motor. Does someone have a drawing of the correct placement of the foil in the motor

Have any of you replaced fuel injectors on your Volvo D3-110C? Did you need to code it with a Vodia tool? The diesel injector mechanic seems to believe so but the Volvo dealer is unsure. Background: M

Hello all! First post by owners of a recently purchased Sharki, which doesn't have a decent table in the cockpit. There is what I believe to be a mounting bracket for one, just below the mizzen mast.