We still have our trusty old Volvo TMD22 engine. She’s pushing 9000 hours, and just keeps humming along. Recently, we had the injection pump spring a leak. Actually multiple leaks from several places,

Nick, What brand and model SSB do you have? You might be able to change the MMSI yourself. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French

Amelians, I have been reading through all the posts trying to sort out the engine room fire extinguishers. The long skinny one on the stb side of the companion way that is manually actuated appears to

I have ordered a Pactor Modem in oder to set up SailMail on my SSB. I downloaded and printed off the guidance and installation notes. They recommend installing ferrite chokes on the SSB installation a

Hello again. Have trouble understanding the plunger at the bottom of the fuel tank. There was a bolt that could possibly push in the plunger ( I think it's a plunger) for now I have zipped tied open.

My Lifting ring has corroded right through (see photo). I searched through the internet & could not see any replacement with suitable dimensions. The outer dimensions are 70 x 43 with 60mm x 33mm cent

Hi all, I can see (but not feel) some vibration of the C-drive and motor when in gear forwards but almost nothing in reverse. The vibrations can not be felt or heard in the boat but can be seen as som

Hello to everybody, I'm Amel Sharki owner , hull No 109 currently in Croatia, Sibenik. Looking for opinions as to why the seawater from the chain locker is designed to be drained to the bilge. What wa

Hi guys can anyone from the Amel rendezvous in Whangārei get in touch with me. I'm looking for info about NZ from a foreigners perspective. I am a kiwi and I will be heading home in May for a couple o

New owner and not sure if this is right or not. I have zipped tied the pull out not sure how this is to be

New owner here.Not sure how this is set up. There was a bolt that did nothing so I zipped tied the spring open. Amel Mango #12 Northern Goose. Beaufort Sc

Hi Alan, et al, Sailors are are, indeed, using StarLink RV/ROAM offshore, as well as outside the region of their sign-on address, and as well for extended periods (beyond the two months) away from the

we are selling our beloved Santorin from1994 located in Panama for 105000 euro. Location Shelter Bay Marina

They are a bit of a handful in reverse.. it maybe to do with the distance from the prop to the rudder or just the fact it’s a heavy boat. We generally centre the steering and ‘tickle’ it with the bow

Good day Amelians, I own a Santorin currently on the hard in Maine. I plan on cruising the area, amongst lobster pots, this summer. In the fall, I’ll sail to the western Caribbean and Central America.

I tried searching on this topic because I know I have seen it but couldn’t find it. The black rubber seal at the bottom of our companion way door has finally given up the ghost. What should I use for

Hi everyone, I am curious if anyone has experience pairing an antifouling paint to go with a Nemo power cleaner? We currently have Hemple Mille NCT - which is an ablative paint. This was used everywhe

Hello fellow Amelians, I'm heading home to enjoy a NZ winter while Ora Pai spends the Hurricane season in Curacao and I'm looking for a car/caravan combo or camper for sale, I'd prefer to buy one off

Dear all, In the last time I find hydraulic (ATF?) oil leaking from the piston of my 4 yrs old brake cylinder. (Red colour) - Does anybody have a procedure to open this cylinder and exchange any (whic

I am so pleased 10 Amel owners could get together & have a great evening. Biru's Mexican chicken was wonderful. Thank you everyone. Regards, Chris Paul SM 351 GLAZIG