Hi Steering to port is harder than steering to starboard on my SM. I cleaned the rudder, checked for loose steering cables, and they seem to be OK. I do sometimes hear a quiet metallic clunk when the

Happy Holidays group! We're upgrading our Santorin and currently looking for a new anchor. After considering a Rocna (and making a cardboard prototype) we listened to the resetting problems, so now we

Hello everyone, Please someone who is on board an SM, could you tell me the measurements of the amel logo on the sides of the boat? (bow and arrow height and width) Cheers Jose Prieto -- Jose Prieto S

Hi Everyone, I've noticed that some SMs have a desk in the aft cabin and others do not. As my partner is going to continue working once we move aboard, we'd prefer to buy an SM that has that desk. Doe

A bit of a light-hearted distraction this holiday season. On our way to Tasmania, SV Jaygo ended up as the start boat at the 50th Australian National Hobie Championships in Jervis Bay. Here are a coup

Dear fellow Amel owners, After a first 35k nm RTW, I'm ready to cast off again on my beloved ScentStone. For the coming weeks, I'll be able to work with my friend Sylvain who is a great and skilled ca

I am selling my 1984 well maintained and loved Amel Maramu. The boat is ready to cruise, including Spectra watermaker, newer B&G instruments, wind generator, solar, newer AB aluminum dinghy with 15hp

Many of you remember Jimmy Cornell's zoom presentation to the Amel Yacht Owners Group (https://youtu.be/Hj79q2vez5c), and most of you know of Jimmy Cornell and his sailing adventures. Jimmy founded No

Thinking ahead to next year and making some plans. Can anyone recommend a good boatyard in the Fiji area? I would also appreciate thoughts on whether to get work done there or other alternatives westw

Helle, I joined just the group if the Amel Yacht Owners. Thank you for welcoming us! We don't not yet own a Amel, but we are soon considering acquiring Super Maramu, Maramu, Santorin. Currently, our c

Dear Forum, This week I finished a repair that may interest a few of you. From what I know quite a few A54s have had a repair to the foil inside the main mast. Our build number 121 has had a repair on

I need to adjust the pressure sensor. The system is shutting off in the green field. How much do I need to adjust in mm? Regards Arthur Sundqvist SM435 Vista

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