Hello Joel As my boat is already 16yo (2005) I’m actively looking at re rigging it.I will certainly follow Bill’s advice to use ACMO but having had a look at your link on mechanical end fittings from

AMELIT is a June 2009 AMEL 54 #128. I had the VOLVO PENTA D3 110 I replaced in May 2018 with the VOLVO PENTA D3 H. The original set up had an enormous long & fat rubber exhaust hose hanging from the V

Hi Victor, I am certainly interested! Based in southern France (Antibes) and we will certain be around in May-June. Pictures are welcome! Cheers Philippe - chattonp960@... Le sam. 10 avr. 2021 à 15:23

Hi all, While putting in a new VHF antenna I noticed this electrical black box at the base of the mast. It seems to have cooling fins, with five wires coming in from the mast. Is it a remnant of the o

So what does everyone do when it comes time to recertify European fire extinguishers in the United States? The CO2 extinguisher for the engine room appears to be the original unit installed in 2003. S

Gentlemen, My Amel 55 has a leaking forward deck hatch, it seems to be the southco latch, Does anyone know where to buy seals for these latches? Couldn’t find any parts on the southco website. Bob Gre

Hello All, I have just completed a Solo Sail from Gibraltar to Grenada. My first Solo. Departed 7 March arrived 10 April 3930 nm there is a few extra miles due to fussy wind and just going with the fl

We keep our 1992 SN "Sangaris" at the dock in front of our condo in Delray Beach, FL, where she's been in her slip for two years, what with Covid and other issues preventing active cruising. Today, Ka

Hello Laurens. Long time… It is best to ask your insurance carrier what limitations of time are placed on your standing rigging. Most insurance companies that do state limitations usually require comp

On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 05:06 AM, jlm@... wrote: Group purchase of UltraMarine Anchors will END this weekend ..... April 18 ..... If you wish to participate in this group purchase you can still do so b

Hello! There s a claim that ACMO rigging wire are superior to other rigging wire, in what way is it superior? A common rigging wire is Hama X by Kos ( one of the largest wire producers ) Both Kos and

Just attended this morning the OCC (Ocean Cruising Club) Annual Meeting. During the meeting it was mentioned that it is becoming very difficult to obtain insurance for our boats and an ad hoc vote was

Amelians, For the past 19 years it has been my honor to care for a true Amel classic, Maramu #25. She is as SV Trident Star alive and well sailing Mediterranean waters. Over those years I have looked

I am looking for some ideas to redo the sea chest. I am pretty sure the unit I have is not factory since an additional water maker was added by the previous owner. Also, my current unit is polypropyle

I have number or almost all standing rigging parts from deck level to up to 2m above covered with white plastic tubes. I have asked a rigger what is this for and his response was that it does not make

Great presentation, Joel, BUT... I can't believe your callous denigration of Brunswick, Georgia, USA as a place where you can't get a decent Hamburger (or, presumably, a Hot Dog) - how could you possi

Inside Tips - "How to work with a broker to Buy or Sell your Amel" - ZOOM also simulcast and recorded on YouTube When: Saturday, 10 April 2021 20:00 to 21:00 (GMT+00:00) Etc/GMT Where: Internet Worldw

Hello Amelians. I am replacing the Amel original closing of the cockpit in our Super Maramu. If anyone is interested in the one being replaced I will be happy to give it to whoever wants to replace hi

Reminder: Inside Tips - "How to work with a broker to Buy or Sell your Amel" - ZOOM also simulcast and recorded on YouTube When: Saturday, 10 April 2021, 20:00 to 21:00, (GMT+00:00) Etc/GMT Where:Inte

My boat has a Jay electronic remote control which should control the mast and outhaul motors for the mizen. It does nothing right now and I'm wondering if someone else had such a system fitted to thei