Hello all, Since two people have recently posted about cracks in their booms, the occurrence of which I find surprising on an Amel, can anyone provide information on how this occurs and what if anythi

We are going to need to replace the main seacock under our seachest. I assume this is a 1 1/2" BSPP thread fitting. Can someone who has done this confirm the sizing and thread spec? As a straight thre

Anybody know a clever trick to extract a bent key without trashing either the windlass mainshaft, its bearings internal to the housing, and/or the gypsy? I've tried everything I, and various intereste

Greetings: I am considering Amel Santorin for the next boat and was wondering if any owner has done modifications to the stern cabin berth. I like the design idea of a queen size bed with access from

All, I am not a lawyer and the following is based on what I believe to be factual. Insurance coverage is a huge challenge and which company is better or worse changes frequently and without notice. In

Hi - I'm on an Amel 54 and we are having difficulty starting the engine. Captain just bought a new ignition (key) part. He went to install and he did not take pictures and his diagram is poor. We thin

Hello Amel Team Does anyone know by accident any international Furuno dealer who has two FAP 7002 controller has in stock? Thanks. BR Hans S/Y Wasabi 55 Panama

Hello All, I am looking for advice or ideas on programs for financing an Amel Sanotrin made in 1990. That puts the boat older than 30 years, and knowing this I figured it was going to be difficult. Ho

Hello, I am trying to find source in Europe for Vectran 10 mm rope. It is time to change mainsail halyard. Alternative is Dyneema but I would like to stay within Amel specifications. -- Slavko SM 2000

Hi all, After many days effort over two haul-outs, I really do need some extra help. Does anyone in AUS or NZ have one of those special tools - either made up, or from AMEL - for facilitating the remo

Hello all. So BoatUS/Geico just announced that they will no longer provide coverage in the Bahamas, Mexico and Caribbean from June 1 to November 1st. After speaking with them, they also said that they

Teun, That is a sharp edge. No wonder the hydraulic steering hose was cut. Every 54 owner should check this especially if you only have one autopilot. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 83

Dear Amelians, I ask for help. My Desalator D60 watermaker has been little used in its life apparently. In the last 4 months I've been using it more intensively (at least 2 times a week). I always mea

Hello all, Can someone do me a favor and take a picture of the small, foot operated "peddle" that is used to open the trash cans in the SM head. I have attached a picture of the trash can I have that

And the last picture. Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128 HOPE ISLAND MARINA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA November 1, 2022 06:21:05 You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.

Following up on 1st Email picture of the glass fiber conduit after the 3 hoses removed. Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128 HOPE ISLAND MARINA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA November 1, 2022 06:20:18

Morning, Last week we started passage from QLD AUSTRALIA to BAY of ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND. About 2 hrs out of the SeaWay I got several times a “rudder response failure” alarm on my AutoPilot #1. Long sto

I replaced the bracket that attaches the Mainsheet to the boom with a bracket fabricated by Ande Gilliam, Gilliam Welding, Hampton VA (757) 791-7710. They are about 40-50% longer to give your better h

Been a busy day today, got the rest of the bolts out, but still broke another two. The port side was the difficult side, starboard, despite the limited space. Removed the engine frame to gain access,

TO: All who have replaced the motor, Please view the attached photo. The motor on the top was included in the Genoa Overhaul Kit and matches the motor in the kit photo. The motor on the bottom was ins