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

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

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

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 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 all, The LCD display on my Volvo instrument panel has become unreadable. I note that there are a number of different versions of this control panel in use. The photo below shows mine. According to

Dear all, there are these small Goiot hatches on our Amel Santorin which need a rain protection gutter. I saw a good solution (see attached picture) on another Santorin but could not ask the owner. Th

Hello group members, I am a new owner of A55 #34 (2015 model) and am discovering specific items, connections, settings and other "secrets" of Amel 55. It looks like I have the User manual for some rec

Hello, New project Installing Solar panels on our Simpson Davits After some homework my idea is to use Solbian semi flexible panels that seem to be good quality and lightweight. I want to do an instal

Super Maramu 2002 for sale. Very low usage. 211hrs 7kw Onan Generator, 1731hrs 100hp Yanmar eng.For more information email: bd.mainland@...

Good morning, Bill. I am an happy owner of an SM ( hull 214) since 5 years , and I would like to better know my sailboat. Is it possible to buy your book ? Is it only with English-language? ( I am Fre

Hi, Where can I purchase Carbon brushes for sail engines? Any hint is most welcome. Regards, Roland SM150 Aventura

Hi all, I think this will be of general interest. Currently we have encountered an interesting problem. Attached are three photos. Two show a damaged chain link, one photo the direct adjacent chain li

Hello all, for some time now we have been wondering about the enormous amount of rust in our chain lockers. The rust definitely does not come from the chains. Both chains are made of duplex. Does anyo

Has anyone taken an AMEL 54 through this canal - the minimum bridge air height is 22m? Peter Forbes AMEL 54 #035 Carango Lymington UK 07836 209730

Our watermaker has over 3,500 hours since new in 2000. We love it. Although it was still working last week the CAT pump had started to leak and needs servicing . ( One of the longest jobs ever to take

I'm sure I'm over thinking this but I figure the downside risk is possibly too great not to check with those that know the answer. My rudder shaft has a slight leak which only shows up when out sailin

It does not look too bad but I had the same problem and suffered some damage to the laminate. You will have to take off all gel coat to examine. If it is damaged it will be “fussy” as you penetrate th

Hi All, I have just replaced my Engine and C-Drive mounts and the rubber doughnuts in the Vetus flexible coupling and then realigned. I had some local talent replace the engine mounts when we first bo

All, This short message to let you know that if you are interested in an arch from Emek, there is a new contact on site to assist you with the design and quote. His name is Cyril Sauzeau, he is very p