Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@... >< Olivier Beaute at Amel told me that the easy solution is to make a kevlar strop to put round the mast just above the spreaders and then rig an i

Hello Amelites As we get very close to taking the plunge and buying a Super Maramu, we would appreciate your guidance on annual costs of running a 6-7 year old boat. Advice on major refit items (riggi

I think that depending on how much sailing you do, it will be reasonable to budget USD 25,000. to maintain an SM in excellent condition. If you do a geat deal of the work yourself, you can likely redu

Dear Claud, where are you located? eric Freedman sm 376 kimberlite huntington ny

what does one use to prevent the "teak Decks" from fading? thanks eric kimberlite sm 376

Hi Rob & Glen, I kept very accurate accounts of my 2 year and 25,000 nm voyage in a new SM 2000. During that time I made some additions such as a wind generator, solar panels, deck wash, extra shelves

Gooday, Sometime this year I need to replace a cutlass bearing. I have not done this job before and would appreciate advice on how it all comes appart etc. Thanks, Mike Gough

I recently took out the table in Amedee and replaced it with a smaller table and added a washer/dyer (much like the sm). Does anybody need a table?

Has anyone had a problem with autoprop and their recall of the amel propellers ? they don't respond to my e-mails. eric

Has anyone bought new sails lately for a SM 2000? We need main and genoa. Recommendations for Gib or Carribean? Stephan (Delos)

what does one use to protect the faux teak from fading? thnaks eric

My Apologies to all and to Assurance Maritime. When I sent the following, I made a mistake with the maths. The insurance premium is not 1.27% but 0.783%, which is very competitive these days. It is an

As a new owner of Sharki #127 please confirm that the rudder is designed to have a 1/2" drain hole in the base of the rudder. I have just hauled my boat to paint the bottom and several gallons drained

In my Mango, the rudder is also this way. Amel responded me very kindly that the helm is foreseen this way by them. You can be calm, although it seems difficult to believe it. I trust the good approac

Dear Members, The following comments are meant to reflect the thoughts of Joel Potter the Super Maramu owner. They do not necessarily reflect the thoughts and policies of my friends and colleagues at

Dear Members, The following comments are meant to reflect the thoughts of Joel Potter the Super Maramu owner. They do not necessarily reflect the thoughts and policies of my friends and colleagues at

Hi Does anyone know where I can purchase 10mm chain in the US that fits the gypsy on the Lofrans Tigress. Thank You Vito Ciaravino ASM 283

Hi all Can anyone tell me if there is a PHRF rating for the SM ? Thanks John "Moon Dog" SM #248

New, unused Sharki electric motor fiberglass housing for the jib furler for sale. See actual photos at: http://www.geocities.com/amelsharki/sharki2 Price US$70.00 plus actual shipping cost from 32937