Congrats, guys! It was nice running into you all in Curacao. Man that's a hell of a refit, but you can't lose. No brainer. Good on ya! You've got this! The only thing you need is drive. Listen, when you need a break and some sea time we'd love to host you guys. Come give us a visit. Much love, we'll be watching the progress! -James, Ana, & Luna
Thanks for the comment James. We’re in for a bit of work but as everyone keeps telling we’ll take our time and really stay fresh. I’m sure it’s all too familiar with you and the Oyster refit. Sounds amazing. We’ll keep an eye where you are in the world. Fair winds, Kieran and Isabelle 🙌🏼
Yeah the master is a simple build............with an overlay on the existing bed over the rudder. Only needs a lift-able panel to bridge the gap. Yes you may need to either remove the roll over brace panel.................or raise the bed, which you may have to anyway in order to clear the rudder box.. I know - easy to type - and means getting your head around it. PS: I have done it before.
So am I. Not for 6 mths, but the next 18 mths or so given they haven't done anything of this work before. Or they might be able to hire the entire yard's crew to do it/help. Anyways, congrats to a seemingly splendid purchase, on the note that there has been an extensive ultrasound check for hidden cracks and delamination.
to remove mold try half and half water and white vinegar. Spray on and wipe off. It worked for us. It might work for you. Good luck with your big project.
Car detailer here, totally agree with this , although suggest damp a towel rather than spray on, if you dont want vinegar smell, plently of interior cleaners on the market .
Paul! Haha It was great to meet you while Isabelle got her christmas gift. We'll be around Newcastle in the future and keep an eye out for you. Cheers legend
One of the things I would be doing is to try and evaluate where the stresses were and to carefully check critical load and seal areas. e.g. Chain plates, bow fitting integrity, hull deck join, keel and rudder. And evaluate how specific sections were constructed and how they may have stood up to impact or deformation. I have found that carbon fibre is a great way to really increase strength in repair work. It ended up being far stronger than original.
Can't believe I've just stumbled across this. I watched you guys all the way across oceans to oz. So your back. That means I'm back. Got a few catch ups to watch.
I hope you get a decent boat out of the wreckage. Looking forward to the rebuild. BUT please get the name correct it is not a Mar m aru it is a Maramu :-) ATB regards
This will be quite project but I am sure the end result will be a big step up from your Beneteau. There should be lots of support available to make sure that the refit is a quality job, including the people at Amel. All the best.
Exciting project! For the mould, steam clean the softer finishes and white vinegar wipe down the hard surfaces…get every nook and cranny, be absolutely meticulous to avoid rapid reappearance.
Welcome to AMEL family 🙌 Looking forward to your videos as you give second life to this iconic boat 🥰 Also please do not hesitate to contact us if you have Amel specific questions - we sailed ours for nearly 7 years, so know few things about her ☺️ Lots of patience & luck! K&Z / SV Aquarius
We’ve heard so much about you guys! A few people have recommended us to contact you with any future problems haha. Thank you so much for the comment. We’ll be sure to get in touch with you 🙌🏼
My Airstream has that "mouse fur" wall covering. Folks have had good luck cleaning it with one of those hand-held carpet/upholstery cleaning machines. Perhaps with a little bleach added to the soap you could clean it up. Best of luck on the refit!
First off, congrats on the purchase. There are alot of unknowns with a project of this size and scope. The hull/deck joint is going to be a major concern due to the nature of the collision. You'll need to inspect the keel bolts for sure and i personally would replace them. The rudder issue may not be that bad but will still be difficult. As far as the mold issue, you already have some very good suggestions on that. You definately have bought yourselves alot of a labor for love project but as we sailors all know, we are just crazy enough to talk ourselves into projects others would run from lol. I know you'll accomplish this. Lastly about the double bed situation, id pull that out and build a center queen walkaround. You should be able to source wood where you are that would be suitable for the project, and by tearing it all out you will gain much needed access to areas you will need to get to for rudder repairs. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck you crazy kids lol.
We used to have lots and lots of mold problems in our damp basement and solved them with a Borax solution. Borax cleans mold and mildew and, more importantly, leaves a Borax residue that blocks and stops mold and mildew from coming back. I don't recall exactly what the formulation was since it was nearly fifteen years ago that we used the Borax. I believe it was a Borax laundry detergent we used for creating the mixture. I believe you can find the specifics easily enough on the internet by a query about Borax as a Mold cleaner and blocker. My guess is that TH-cam will have some "how to" videos about mold blocking with Borax.
New Sub and glad I run across your channel, first I would like to say you found a beautiful boat , I am excited to see you project come to life and start sailing. I also follow Delos and they are great people and you all seem the same, cant wait to see your future and watch your prior videos. Sail on 💪💯🇺🇲
Look forward to watching you guys! I am a Lavagabonde and Delos fan but now I get to see the most important part with you guys! Fixing up your dream! Love it!
It is quite an endeavor, but you have sufficient boating friends who can offer sage advice when needed. Best wishes for meeting the challenges as you refit the boat.
Glad to see you guys "back at it" ! I've missed you two... Your vibe is so calming and chill.. I wish you good fortune in your massive undertaking.... and very much look forward to the transformation...
Wow! This renovation is going to be fun to watch. Check that the drive shaft isn’t buckled. That often happens when rudders are damaged. Looking forward to more vlogs. Cheers, Les and Anne on Glendyne (45 ft canal narrow boat)
Also a word of warming, parts for the Perkins diesels are becoming incredibly hard to obtain. You will want to plan on replacing the main at some point, obviously not critical to getting many of the other projects done, but something worth beginning to plan for.
That is a huge project but the value you got is beyond belief. Best of luck to you both. I'll suggest you contact the folks doing "Follow the boat" they have spend years in the area and did a huge refit. They might be able to add to your contact list. I'd build a tent over the whole thing as big as you can get away with to keep the sun and rain off your work it will be worth doing that.
Well you two certainly have your work cut out for you. It’s just another chapter in your lives and you two have experienced life challenging events sailing around the world. If any two couples in modern times has what it takes to go the distance you two have it. Provided your videos are accurate in your daily lives and not bullshit for the camera.
Wow what a score. I love those boats. Big, comfy & solid. Awesome boat. I'm looking forward to the fix up & watching your progress unfold. Keep up the good work. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
The reason why Amel boats have stainless steel rails around the boat is because Henri Amel suffered from severe vision loss and he wanted to build safe boats even he could sail. That is why they have electric furling sails.
@@SailingMerewetherThe damage to your boat doesn't appear to be too major. Did all the damage occur above the water line? Is the mast destroyed or is it still usable, I wonder if there is any super maramu's that are being scrapped or have been scrapped you might be able to get parts from. Those boats definitely hold their value really well and the age of the boat doesn't seem to matter much when it comes to pricing, I have seen 1991 models priced the same as 2001 models. I have a habit of browsing boats for sale at night before bed. It is rare to see a super maramu listed for under $200,000 usd, I was surprised when I saw one listed for $162,000 the other night, it was a 1992 model that doesn't look like anything had ever been updated on it. One major drawback to the super maramu is the use of proprietary parts which are out of production or very expensive. You got an amazing deal on that boat at $20k and even if you spent $100k on repairs and refitting you would still be in it for $40k less than the cheapest one currently on the market.
Yay! Glad you two are back! Quite a project and ,hopefully, she is totally structurally sound. Regardless..for sailing adventures that model Amel is safe and pretty quick for that size monohull. Very happy for you and looking forward to checking this all out!
Congrats! Your old is caused by high moisture content INSIDE the Boat. Take some fairly flat tubs and fill with Kitty Litter. That will absorb the ambient moisture, To soak up additional odors place some Baking soda boxes open here and there inside the cabin. Have fun, make sure you air out all material items for a thorough dry., Cheers, Rich
Also watch The Duracell Project. He is converting the famous racer into a cruising sailer. Lots of structural work with replacing a broken bow sprit from collision, changing chain plates etc.
The great thing about a bigger, longer, boat is that it also comes with more beam! It's what makes an on-the-water home more livable. Interesting watching this after following Sailing Nandji going through much the same process, also in Malaysia (and Thailand). Their new boat is roughly of the same size and offers the same welcome advantages compared to their previous boat (a 38ft Roberts, from memory). With Nandji 2, too, I think, it's the greater beam that creates the sense of space rather than the length of the boat. The basic layout usually doesn't change that much between a 38ft hull and a 50ft one. I love Amels, French designs, built in France. Personally, I am also a fan of ketches, I used to have a ketch-rigged 45ft trimaran back in the day, originally based in Darwin. I lost the main mast overboard (another story) and took the opportunity to change it to a sloop rig, something I regretted afterwards.
@@SailingMerewether Oh yes. Must confess I have never seen another one, either, come to think of it. When I turned it into single-mast sloop rig, I was kind of unprepared for the difference in sail handling. For one thing, the new mast was taller by a considerable margin, and because it had also moved a foot or so back, the new mainsail ended up becoming quite a lot bigger than before. My wife used to call it the "murderer" on account of the desperate battles we fought whenever we wanted it to come down! Reefing was also something we tried to keep to a minimum, I tell you... This was a time when everything still required muscle and a lot of shouting. No electrics on my boat, either, I had no electric start for the engine, meaning that whenever I had to start it, I had to jump down the gangway, swing right, race into a tunnel leading under the centre cockpit to the engine room, and start the thing by way of a flywheel-and-crankhandle arrangement! It was a pretty good Yanmar, though.
Hi lovely guys, you were lucky to profit from sunny days in the Baltic coz now its showering us all the time😅 Regarding mold treatment You must get rid of all fabrics on the boat, then you can use the safe natural high grade Vinegar to clean up large areas especially in the bedroom in addition to fridges, food shelves and copboards. But u need special chemical to direct clean sticked mold especially in the head and galley😊
I think this project has great potential, looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Your best friend is going to be a steam cleaner to get rid of the mold. And obviously getting the holes patched to keep the water out, and getting a fan going to dry the inside of the boat out, getting it dry is going to be critical in getting this boat right. Overall you got a screaming deal on her, looking forward to see what you do with her.
Welcome to the Amel family 😊 We have an SM2k hull 347, the SM is slightly different so beware when people tell you about their SM2k’s, although most owners are aware. You asked about getting damp off the cupboard linings, I found a great product to do this with but bought it in the USA. It’s called “Mold Armour Spray” . If that fails and you need to replace it then we bought some new lining from the U.K. slightly different colour but it seems to look ok . I can let you have the details if you wish.
Maria, thank you for the welcome 🙌🏼 We are on the Amel yacht owners group and I have to say it’s a great community to be part of. Lots of people willing to give great advise. Thank you for the product name you used. We’ll look into it. I’m sure there’ll be a couple of weeks making the cabin and all the interiors nice again. Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
I'm sure ,youtube channels chat amounts themselves, I've been following Sailing Aquarius around the world channel for a few years and Ken has done extensive work on his Amel and a full refit in a similar locationyou are in .i think you both git the best deal not only a great price but also one of the best boats in the monohull enviroment watch Sailing Aquirius vids tyeir play lists are well sorted to help you get ideas ,including the main master cabin double bed that you looking for ..thanks for a grwat channel ,glad you back in tye boat life ..looking forward to your progress on mereweather ll ,regards Louis
Beautiful boat and a huge job but it will be worth all the time and money it will take. I've done three major project like this and I can say you will get frustrated, irritated, and overwhelmed at times. The demo work is kind of fun and it goes quickly, then you have to figure out where to start the repairs. I use lists to help me stay organized. A list of each job with a break down list of what materials and tools will be needed so that I can order things and have them on hand when I am ready to start each job. For your project I would have a lot of lists so I would make a master list after making all the individual jobs lists to put the order of jobs in an organized manner. Many jobs can't be done until one or more other jobs are finished. Part of many of the jobs will be researching the best way to do it (remove mold for example) and what tools and materials you will need. With the internet the research is so much faster than it was for all of us who lived B.C. (Before Computers). It will still take countless hours online but all the information is there... somewhere. When you feel overwhelmed, don't look at all the work still to do, just look at your list and do something, anything, and just keep plugging away. It will get done but it will take much longer and cost a lot more than you think possible now. I'm looking forward to the rebuild adventure! Attitude = the difference between Ordeal and ADVENTURE!
I just purchased an SM Hull number 369. This is my 3rd Amel. Best product I found to clean the felt that is all over the boat is Starbrite Mildew stain remover. I think its mostly Clorine but it works well. I am sure you know about the Amel owners' site 20 years of knowledge on there and good people ready to help. I have seen Amels SM with severe hurricane damage be brought back. They are very strong and well made. Your rudder leak may be just the stuffing box system that is part of the rudder. hopefully its not cracked just needs new flax and tightening. Good Luck!
Depending on width, I would say Centre the bed and push it as far as you can to port or starboard. Hopefully you will have room to get between the cupboards and the footing of the bed. Easier to make the bed and when sweeping and cleaning. One of you will be on watch so no need for a big bed. A double bed would work well. If you can fit a water proof cam to the bottom of the nose cone or the top of the keel so you can see if you are in. Shallow water. I did it and it worked well. I put mine at the top of the keel. Drilled a small hole for the wire and used a rubber grommet with some secoflex. No water leaks. Good luck to you both..
well, at least you bought a boat that is WORTH rebuilding.......it will most likely take a lot more to fix it properly than you suspect NOW, but the reward will be worth it, because the "Bones" of that boat are very stout...good luck kids.....OnWard.....
wow what a find.....you can get the hull ultra sounded to make sure there isn't any hidden damage (Sailing Uma just had it done if you want to see how it works) there are many channels that have rebuilt damaged boats , Sail life has the most extensive coverage on how to do any type of refinishing and fiber glassing. When it is done you will have the most fantastic boat....cheers
Congratulations, you have a mighty fine vessel there for a fabulous price. Now you’ll spend the true cost of your new home. I bet it’s worth every penny.
Get a mobile aircon on board asap it will do wonders for your liveability & mould. Your probably best to also replace the mizzen standing rigging. You'll need to sand back the hull around the impact area to look for delimitation or you maybe able to get it ultrasounded. Grab a heavy duty tarpaulin and completely cover that forward hatch area that should have been done as soon as you got aboard. Replacement of the chain plates for the main mast is probably necessary.
I’m doing a major refit on my SM163 and have been dealing with many of the same problems you are. For the moldy material, you can remove it, either with a steamer or just by generously spraying it with very hot water and then gently peeling it off. Then just wash it with detergent and oxy powder. I’m also building the master berth athwartships so it will take either a full queen (160cm wide) or 2 80cm standard mattresses (the French standard length of 190cm didn’t go well with my 188cm height). You need to check for delamination of the bulkheads and stringers. I can show you some examples of what to look for (my first surveyor missed it). I’ll connect with you on the groups!😊
Tilopeters! Great to hear from you mate. You seem to be the man in the know. We would love to get in contact with you over Facebook messenger. Please send us a message and we’ll make sure we find it. Cheers 🙌🏼
Hi team, What a great buy. Certainly looks like a few months of fun. My suggestions is to get an ultrasound of the fibreglass then seek some advice from a structural engineer/shipwright. The original drawings should be available and maybe the builders can supply the laminating schedules? Putting my ex-sailmaker hat on…If you can when you get the new mast flick the in mast furling as it’s a massive compromise in performance and a Royal pain to furl. Trying to furl in-masts in rough conditions is dangerous and you can’t have a roach on the sail which means you are down a know or two in boat speed. A boom bag with lazy jacks and a full batten main is totally the way to go. Best of luck. Can’t wait to watch your progress. Chris
You should be able to re-use alot of the aft cabin joinery to make you new bed and keep the same look with any necessary new cabinetry made and finished to match , swap the 2 single bunk sides over to make the new sides of your double and start from there? - e.g. look at the way Magic Carpet have re-used existing joinery in a new cabin layout.
Congrats, guys! It was nice running into you all in Curacao. Man that's a hell of a refit, but you can't lose. No brainer. Good on ya! You've got this! The only thing you need is drive. Listen, when you need a break and some sea time we'd love to host you guys. Come give us a visit. Much love, we'll be watching the progress! -James, Ana, & Luna
Thanks for the comment James. We’re in for a bit of work but as everyone keeps telling we’ll take our time and really stay fresh. I’m sure it’s all too familiar with you and the Oyster refit. Sounds amazing. We’ll keep an eye where you are in the world. Fair winds, Kieran and Isabelle 🙌🏼
Yeah the master is a simple build............with an overlay on the existing bed over the rudder. Only needs a lift-able panel to bridge the gap.
Yes you may need to either remove the roll over brace panel.................or raise the bed, which you may have to anyway in order to clear the rudder box..
I know - easy to type - and means getting your head around it. PS: I have done it before.
I'm looking forward to watching the metamorphosis of Delos into Merewether. Thanks for bringing us along.
Well put. So am I.
So am I. Not for 6 mths, but the next 18 mths or so given they haven't done anything of this work before. Or they might be able to hire the entire yard's crew to do it/help. Anyways, congrats to a seemingly splendid purchase, on the note that there has been an extensive ultrasound check for hidden cracks and delamination.
Why calling it a Delos?
I drive a Hummer, should I call it a Schwarzenegger?
to remove mold try half and half water and white vinegar. Spray on and wipe off. It worked for us. It might work for you. Good luck with your big project.
Car detailer here, totally agree with this , although suggest damp a towel rather than spray on, if you dont want vinegar smell, plently of interior cleaners on the market .
Exiting new story.
Buy a Kärcher steamcleaner for cleaning the ceiling and mould.
Works very well for me.
It was great to say hello to you both when you dropped into the Apple Store in Newy - all the best for your babies and sailing adventures to come!
Paul! Haha It was great to meet you while Isabelle got her christmas gift. We'll be around Newcastle in the future and keep an eye out for you. Cheers legend
This will be cool to watch. I think the weekly video of 15 minutes is perfect.
One of the things I would be doing is to try and evaluate where the stresses were and to carefully check critical load and seal areas. e.g. Chain plates, bow fitting integrity, hull deck join, keel and rudder. And evaluate how specific sections were constructed and how they may have stood up to impact or deformation. I have found that carbon fibre is a great way to really increase strength in repair work. It ended up being far stronger than original.
Cheers rosewood, we’ll take that onboard moving forward. Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
Can't believe I've just stumbled across this. I watched you guys all the way across oceans to oz. So your back. That means I'm back. Got a few catch ups to watch.
But behind mate! At least you’ve got some bingeing to do when you get some free time. Happy to have you back
Missed you guys. Glad to see you again.
Mouldy fabrics can be renewed with an Injector/extractor, like the Numatic George.
I hope you get a decent boat out of the wreckage. Looking forward to the rebuild. BUT please get the name correct it is not a Mar m aru it is a Maramu :-) ATB regards
This will be quite project but I am sure the end result will be a big step up from your Beneteau. There should be lots of support available to make sure that the refit is a quality job, including the people at Amel. All the best.
Exciting project!
For the mould, steam clean the softer finishes and white vinegar wipe down the hard surfaces…get every nook and cranny, be absolutely meticulous to avoid rapid reappearance.
Good to see you back in your element!
Exciting new story. Seams you will become the Sail Life 2 Channel. Never give up, the work will be a lot.
Welcome to AMEL family 🙌 Looking forward to your videos as you give second life to this iconic boat 🥰 Also please do not hesitate to contact us if you have Amel specific questions - we sailed ours for nearly 7 years, so know few things about her ☺️ Lots of patience & luck! K&Z / SV Aquarius
We’ve heard so much about you guys! A few people have recommended us to contact you with any future problems haha. Thank you so much for the comment. We’ll be sure to get in touch with you 🙌🏼
Huge respect to you both for taking this on! Boat looks like it has so much potential, looking forward to seeing your progress!
My Airstream has that "mouse fur" wall covering. Folks have had good luck cleaning it with one of those hand-held carpet/upholstery cleaning machines. Perhaps with a little bleach added to the soap you could clean it up. Best of luck on the refit!
First off, congrats on the purchase. There are alot of unknowns with a project of this size and scope. The hull/deck joint is going to be a major concern due to the nature of the collision. You'll need to inspect the keel bolts for sure and i personally would replace them. The rudder issue may not be that bad but will still be difficult. As far as the mold issue, you already have some very good suggestions on that. You definately have bought yourselves alot of a labor for love project but as we sailors all know, we are just crazy enough to talk ourselves into projects others would run from lol. I know you'll accomplish this. Lastly about the double bed situation, id pull that out and build a center queen walkaround. You should be able to source wood where you are that would be suitable for the project, and by tearing it all out you will gain much needed access to areas you will need to get to for rudder repairs. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck you crazy kids lol.
OMG.......Great challenge, looking forward to all the "fun"
Cheers Mike! We’re also very keen to get stuck in
To remove mold use a stem cliner on the ceiling and on the fabric.
Love the black & white contrast on the intro. Well done! You both look great. Looking forward to your next project!
Thanks you two, long time watcher❤
I own à Super Maramu and will be very interrested to see your story to the success 💪👏
I love these fixit channels. I'm in!!!
Happy to have you along!
Incredible deal. Power through the work and first step is the a/c and good ventilation.
Cheers Edward! We’re really looking forward to this one
ha, that's a lovely and novel use of 'collusion' ! " involved in a hectic collusion with a big cargo ship "
We used to have lots and lots of mold problems in our damp basement and solved them with a Borax solution. Borax cleans mold and mildew and, more importantly, leaves a Borax residue that blocks and stops mold and mildew from coming back. I don't recall exactly what the formulation was since it was nearly fifteen years ago that we used the Borax. I believe it was a Borax laundry detergent we used for creating the mixture. I believe you can find the specifics easily enough on the internet by a query about Borax as a Mold cleaner and blocker. My guess is that TH-cam will have some "how to" videos about mold blocking with Borax.
I hope you can make it into a nice boat again, to travel with and to live on. Good luck you both.
How exciting!! I just found your channel a week ago, currently working my way through all the videos 😀
Great to have you return. Previously kept me entertained for years.
looking forward to the rebuild ,,,,,,
New Sub and glad I run across your channel, first I would like to say you found a beautiful boat , I am excited to see you project come to life and start sailing. I also follow Delos and they are great people and you all seem the same, cant wait to see your future and watch your prior videos. Sail on 💪💯🇺🇲
Look forward to watching you guys! I am a Lavagabonde and Delos fan but now I get to see the most important part with you guys! Fixing up your dream! Love it!
Cheers mate! Glad you enjoy it
It is quite an endeavor, but you have sufficient boating friends who can offer sage advice when needed. Best wishes for meeting the challenges as you refit the boat.
Thanks legend! We’re really looking forward to getting stuck in
Glad to see you guys "back at it" ! I've missed you two... Your vibe is so calming and chill.. I wish you good fortune in your massive undertaking.... and very much look forward to the transformation...
Wow! This renovation is going to be fun to watch. Check that the drive shaft isn’t buckled. That often happens when rudders are damaged. Looking forward to more vlogs. Cheers, Les and Anne on Glendyne (45 ft canal narrow boat)
Looks like a fine ship guys! Good luck on the refit. Cheers!
Welcome back !
Also a word of warming, parts for the Perkins diesels are becoming incredibly hard to obtain. You will want to plan on replacing the main at some point, obviously not critical to getting many of the other projects done, but something worth beginning to plan for.
Very excited to watch the progress and congratulations on the new boat
That is a huge project but the value you got is beyond belief. Best of luck to you both. I'll suggest you contact the folks doing "Follow the boat" they have spend years in the area and did a huge refit. They might be able to add to your contact list. I'd build a tent over the whole thing as big as you can get away with to keep the sun and rain off your work it will be worth doing that.
Cheers for the advise Mark! Thanks for watching legend
Well you two certainly have your work cut out for you. It’s just another chapter in your lives and you two have experienced life challenging events sailing around the world. If any two couples in modern times has what it takes to go the distance you two have it. Provided your videos are accurate in your daily lives and not bullshit for the camera.
Wow what a score. I love those boats. Big, comfy & solid. Awesome boat. I'm looking forward to the fix up & watching your progress unfold. Keep up the good work. SV Kiwi Lady Opua Bay of islands New Zealand 👍🏿
What a beauty of a project! Perfect price. Take care and pace yourselves.
The reason why Amel boats have stainless steel rails around the boat is because Henri Amel suffered from severe vision loss and he wanted to build safe boats even he could sail. That is why they have electric furling sails.
He built some absolute beauties that’s for sure! Not sure we’ll be able to continue the electric furling tradition but we’ll see what we can do
@@SailingMerewetherThe damage to your boat doesn't appear to be too major. Did all the damage occur above the water line? Is the mast destroyed or is it still usable, I wonder if there is any super maramu's that are being scrapped or have been scrapped you might be able to get parts from. Those boats definitely hold their value really well and the age of the boat doesn't seem to matter much when it comes to pricing, I have seen 1991 models priced the same as 2001 models.
I have a habit of browsing boats for sale at night before bed. It is rare to see a super maramu listed for under $200,000 usd, I was surprised when I saw one listed for $162,000 the other night, it was a 1992 model that doesn't look like anything had ever been updated on it. One major drawback to the super maramu is the use of proprietary parts which are out of production or very expensive. You got an amazing deal on that boat at $20k and even if you spent $100k on repairs and refitting you would still be in it for $40k less than the cheapest one currently on the market.
Yay! Glad you two are back! Quite a project and ,hopefully, she is totally structurally sound. Regardless..for sailing adventures that model Amel is safe and pretty quick for that size monohull. Very happy for you and looking forward to checking this all out!
Congrats! Your old is caused by high moisture content INSIDE the Boat. Take some fairly flat tubs and fill with Kitty Litter. That will absorb the ambient moisture, To soak up additional odors place some Baking soda boxes open here and there
inside the cabin. Have fun, make sure you air out all material items for a thorough dry., Cheers, Rich
You 2 are amazing.
You got this! ⛵️
So excited for you both.
Also watch The Duracell Project. He is converting the famous racer into a cruising sailer. Lots of structural work with replacing a broken bow sprit from collision, changing chain plates etc.
So glad your going back sailing. I always wonder what happened to yourselves and Avalon
Will be watching xx
Looks like you have your work cut for you. It will fun to watch a sistership come to life. Cheers
The great thing about a bigger, longer, boat is that it also comes with more beam! It's what makes an on-the-water home more livable. Interesting watching this after following Sailing Nandji going through much the same process, also in Malaysia (and Thailand). Their new boat is roughly of the same size and offers the same welcome advantages compared to their previous boat (a 38ft Roberts, from memory). With Nandji 2, too, I think, it's the greater beam that creates the sense of space rather than the length of the boat. The basic layout usually doesn't change that much between a 38ft hull and a 50ft one. I love Amels, French designs, built in France. Personally, I am also a fan of ketches, I used to have a ketch-rigged 45ft trimaran back in the day, originally based in Darwin. I lost the main mast overboard (another story) and took the opportunity to change it to a sloop rig, something I regretted afterwards.
I’ve never heard of a ketch rigged trimaran! Sounds like an awesome boat. We’re very happy with the purchase. We’ll see what the future brings
@@SailingMerewether Oh yes. Must confess I have never seen another one, either, come to think of it. When I turned it into single-mast sloop rig, I was kind of unprepared for the difference in sail handling. For one thing, the new mast was taller by a considerable margin, and because it had also moved a foot or so back, the new mainsail ended up becoming quite a lot bigger than before. My wife used to call it the "murderer" on account of the desperate battles we fought whenever we wanted it to come down! Reefing was also something we tried to keep to a minimum, I tell you... This was a time when everything still required muscle and a lot of shouting. No electrics on my boat, either, I had no electric start for the engine, meaning that whenever I had to start it, I had to jump down the gangway, swing right, race into a tunnel leading under the centre cockpit to the engine room, and start the thing by way of a flywheel-and-crankhandle arrangement! It was a pretty good Yanmar, though.
Nice sailboat what a great deal in my opinion lots of work but hey thats what will make it more special
Hi lovely guys, you were lucky to profit from sunny days in the Baltic coz now its showering us all the time😅 Regarding mold treatment You must get rid of all fabrics on the boat, then you can use the safe natural high grade Vinegar to clean up large areas especially in the bedroom in addition to fridges, food shelves and copboards. But u need special chemical to direct clean sticked mold especially in the head and galley😊
I think this project has great potential, looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Your best friend is going to be a steam cleaner to get rid of the mold.
And obviously getting the holes patched to keep the water out, and getting a fan going to dry the inside of the boat out, getting it dry is going to be critical in getting this boat right.
Overall you got a screaming deal on her, looking forward to see what you do with her.
This is the best news ever! (Nearly as good as our moving aboard our new boat end of this month!) You guys belong on water...it can't be argued!
It’ll be nice once finished. Looking forward to seeing what you two do with her!
Nice project, I will be following your progress and future travels. Congratulations on your engagement!
Cheers legend
You're in Pankore! I was there in Feb helping to fix my mate Mike's boat. Enjoy Carl's bar...
Great to have you back. Exciting project!
Good luck. 😎👍
That is my dream boat!
Welcome to the Amel family 😊 We have an SM2k hull 347, the SM is slightly different so beware when people tell you about their SM2k’s, although most owners are aware.
You asked about getting damp off the cupboard linings, I found a great product to do this with but bought it in the USA. It’s called “Mold Armour Spray” . If that fails and you need to replace it then we bought some new lining from the U.K. slightly different colour but it seems to look ok . I can let you have the details if you wish.
Maria, thank you for the welcome 🙌🏼 We are on the Amel yacht owners group and I have to say it’s a great community to be part of. Lots of people willing to give great advise. Thank you for the product name you used. We’ll look into it. I’m sure there’ll be a couple of weeks making the cabin and all the interiors nice again. Thanks for watching 🙌🏼
The boat is amazing just like the new owners
Awww shucks Steven, too nice legend 🙌🏼
This is going to be great. Can wait to see the works starting.
I look forward to watching this refit.
I'm sure ,youtube channels chat amounts themselves, I've been following Sailing Aquarius around the world channel for a few years and Ken has done extensive work on his Amel and a full refit in a similar locationyou are in .i think you both git the best deal not only a great price but also one of the best boats in the monohull enviroment watch Sailing Aquirius vids tyeir play lists are well sorted to help you get ideas ,including the main master cabin double bed that you looking for ..thanks for a grwat channel ,glad you back in tye boat life ..looking forward to your progress on mereweather ll ,regards Louis
Thanks for the comment Louis. We will be sure to check out Sailing Aquarius. I think we’re going to need all the help we can get haha
Good Luck
Vinegar concentrate is very helpful against mold. It is cheap and you can thin it as necessary.
New to the channel. Great deal..looking forward to the refit. Thanks
I’m imagining Nugget on her bicycle saying “Woohoo” in that cockpit. 😂
OK I’ll bite. You got a new subscriber at “this is going to be a huge task guys. You don’t wanna miss this”
Rock on, have fun take your time. Best of wishing will come true. Love is all around.
Beautiful boat and a huge job but it will be worth all the time and money it will take.
I've done three major project like this and I can say you will get frustrated, irritated, and overwhelmed at times. The demo work is kind of fun and it goes quickly, then you have to figure out where to start the repairs. I use lists to help me stay organized.
A list of each job with a break down list of what materials and tools will be needed so that I can order things and have them on hand when I am ready to start each job. For your project I would have a lot of lists so I would make a master list after making all the individual jobs lists to put the order of jobs in an organized manner. Many jobs can't be done until one or more other jobs are finished.
Part of many of the jobs will be researching the best way to do it (remove mold for example) and what tools and materials you will need. With the internet the research is so much faster than it was for all of us who lived B.C. (Before Computers). It will still take countless hours online but all the information is there... somewhere.
When you feel overwhelmed, don't look at all the work still to do, just look at your list and do something, anything, and just keep plugging away. It will get done but it will take much longer and cost a lot more than you think possible now.
I'm looking forward to the rebuild adventure!
Attitude = the difference between Ordeal and ADVENTURE!
You have a long road ahead with all those repairs. This will be fun to watch.
Cheers mate! Hope you enjoy the vids
Fingers crossed!
Hi guys... Been following your channel since COVID... I am from Malaysia..
Welcome to Malaysia guys.. hope you repair your vessel soon
I just purchased an SM Hull number 369. This is my 3rd Amel. Best product I found to clean the felt that is all over the boat is Starbrite Mildew stain remover. I think its mostly Clorine but it works well. I am sure you know about the Amel owners' site 20 years of knowledge on there and good people ready to help. I have seen Amels SM with severe hurricane damage be brought back. They are very strong and well made. Your rudder leak may be just the stuffing box system that is part of the rudder. hopefully its not cracked just needs new flax and tightening. Good Luck!
Depending on width, I would say Centre the bed and push it as far as you can to port or starboard. Hopefully you will have room to get between the cupboards and the footing of the bed. Easier to make the bed and when sweeping and cleaning. One of you will be on watch so no need for a big bed. A double bed would work well. If you can fit a water proof cam to the bottom of the nose cone or the top of the keel so you can see if you are in. Shallow water. I did it and it worked well. I put mine at the top of the keel. Drilled a small hole for the wire and used a rubber grommet with some secoflex. No water leaks. Good luck to you both..
well, at least you bought a boat that is WORTH rebuilding.......it will most likely take a lot more to fix it properly than you suspect NOW, but the reward will be worth it, because the "Bones" of that boat are very stout...good luck kids.....OnWard.....
Clearly the Merewether crew is ready for the ride....Keep it up team ❤
Great to see you back. I missed you guys.
wow what a find.....you can get the hull ultra sounded to make sure there isn't any hidden damage (Sailing Uma just had it done if you want to see how it works) there are many channels that have rebuilt damaged boats , Sail life has the most extensive coverage on how to do any type of refinishing and fiber glassing. When it is done you will have the most fantastic boat....cheers
Congratulations, you have a mighty fine vessel there for a fabulous price. Now you’ll spend the true cost of your new home. I bet it’s worth every penny.
Fingers crossed Micky! Cheers for tuning in
Get a mobile aircon on board asap it will do wonders for your liveability & mould. Your probably best to also replace the mizzen standing rigging. You'll need to sand back the hull around the impact area to look for delimitation or you maybe able to get it ultrasounded. Grab a heavy duty tarpaulin and completely cover that forward hatch area that should have been done as soon as you got aboard. Replacement of the chain plates for the main mast is probably necessary.
We’ve already sorted it! Thanks for the advise jack
I’m doing a major refit on my SM163 and have been dealing with many of the same problems you are. For the moldy material, you can remove it, either with a steamer or just by generously spraying it with very hot water and then gently peeling it off. Then just wash it with detergent and oxy powder. I’m also building the master berth athwartships so it will take either a full queen (160cm wide) or 2 80cm standard mattresses (the French standard length of 190cm didn’t go well with my 188cm height). You need to check for delamination of the bulkheads and stringers. I can show you some examples of what to look for (my first surveyor missed it). I’ll connect with you on the groups!😊
Tilopeters! Great to hear from you mate. You seem to be the man in the know. We would love to get in contact with you over Facebook messenger. Please send us a message and we’ll make sure we find it. Cheers 🙌🏼
any thing can be fixed with effort and moeny good luck and a great find perfect boat.
Glad you’re sailing again! ❤
I look forward to watching the progress on the new meryweather
Such a huge project I know you guys can get thru without too much struggle - I will enjoy going along with you.
I think there’ll be plenty of struggle but we’re looking forward to it anyway!
Good to see you back and can’t wait to see it on the wate
Hi team, What a great buy. Certainly looks like a few months of fun. My suggestions is to get an ultrasound of the fibreglass then seek some advice from a structural engineer/shipwright. The original drawings should be available and maybe the builders can supply the laminating schedules?
Putting my ex-sailmaker hat on…If you can when you get the new mast flick the in mast furling as it’s a massive compromise in performance and a Royal pain to furl. Trying to furl in-masts in rough conditions is dangerous and you can’t have a roach on the sail which means you are down a know or two in boat speed. A boom bag with lazy jacks and a full batten main is totally the way to go. Best of luck. Can’t wait to watch your progress. Chris
Good luck with the refit. It will take some doing for sure. Happy travels
You should be able to re-use alot of the aft cabin joinery to make you new bed and keep the same look with any necessary new cabinetry made and finished to match , swap the 2 single bunk sides over to make the new sides of your double and start from there? - e.g. look at the way Magic Carpet have re-used existing joinery in a new cabin layout.
Wow, did not see that coming! Good luck!
Gotta love the swedish aversity towards...Anyways...Best of luck guys with that project. Hope you don´t find too many hick ups in her belly
Good luck with this one!
So great to see you two back on You Tube Good Luck
Thanks for the lovely comment Richard! Mean a lot to have you back watching