My wind direction and speed on my B&G Hydra sudden failed. No 0's , no nothing. I look up and the anerometer is spinning and the direction arrow seems to move accordingly. Is there a way to test the s

It might be time for us to replace our saloon air conditioner. This is a difficult fitment. It needs to be no more than 12" (305 mm) high, which takes a lot of units out of the running. Mermaid in Flo

Hi, Has anyone recently applied for a french long stay visa to use while cruising on their boat? If so, what did you submit for "accommodations" or "proof of address" section and was what you did was

Dear Forum, I realize this is of little interest to many of you that enjoy better temperatures than we are currently having. I found that our Webasto diesel Airtop 5500 EVO build in 2008 has problems

Hi to all you good people in this Amel group. I enjoy our daily contacts and I would like to wish you all the very best on this Christmas day and for the year ahead. May your winds be fair, your saili

Hi Bill, I installed a 10K btu Dometic 50/60 cycle unit in the saloon. It took me 3 hours. You just have to remove the board and foam that the old AC unit was mounted on. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Am

Hey friends! It is with a heavy heart I’m making it known officially: We’re selling our beloved Wake. I thought I’d post here first because there are a few members here who are actively looking for Am

Hi guys Hoping some other maybe have been in this situation and could assist. I am in the process of re registering my SM2k. The new authority is asking for a conformity certificate from EU. I don’t s

Dears I had more than one time an unpleasant experience with the SM main sail . The lower part of the furler tube of the main sail has come off from its place inside the mast during sailing upwind . T

Dear members Any idea about where to buy FLEX SEAL in Europe Thank you José Alegria A55#003MERIT josealegr@... Mobile: + 351 91 866 30 37

Good morning guys, I found on the group the logo design (the one that are in both boat sides). Could somebody informou the exactly log size? The guy in the printer store asked me for, Cheers Jose Prie

Hi all, Just jumping on the diesel heater thread w a question. Our SM2K is not equipped with a diesel heater and I would like to add a Webasto Airtop 55. I have installed this type heater in another b

When i hauled out this fall, i cheked my bow thruster, i had to rebuilt 2 month earlier with an original kit from Amel. I always wondered what was the first part to fail. When i opened it i found crac

Hi, we're looking to replace the aft cabin mattress on our SM with a made to measure memory foam mattress. We have the two bed layout, which we use mainly as a double with the fill in piece. We both h

Can anyone tell me the rated power of the 24 volt motor for the jib furler in a late model Super Maramu? Thanks. Mark Pitt Sabbatical III, SM#419

Hi all, We are replacing our motor mounts and have heard conflicting information as to whether you can do it while on the hard. Some have stated that we need to be in the water to ensure that the hull

So, while cruising the Tuamotus (among the last places you want windlass failure), we experienced windlass failure. After eliminating switches and power as suspects, that left the original 1200 w moto

Hi Amelians, I need your precious help for finding the solution to my question. I’m the happy owner of a Santorin; some days ago, during a manoveur, I broke the piece you can see in photo 1 . This is

Can you please direct me to a resource that sums up SM and SN balloner characteristics, material, strength, conditions to be flown in etc vs other downwind sails whether be Gennaker assymetric etc. Al

The mirrors in our the main bathroom in our AMEL 54 need to be replaced - does anyone know how they are attached and how to remove them? Peter Forbes Carango AMEL 54 #035 Lymington UK 07836 209730