Epic solution. New masts are a 12 month lead time in UK ......I guess that's the same everywhere. You've struck lucky finding an identical yacht , tatty , a bit neglected that you can salvage the masts from. Good luck with the refitting.
Congratulations Ken on finding another suitable Amel. You're clearly a very resourceful and determined guy. Good to see you are sticking with Amel and haven't gone over to the dark side (Cats)!
Tragic that someone let a Super Maramu rot into a junkpile, but glad you found a set of masts. Hopefully all that cabin fixturing can find a home, too. Looks in really good shape.
Amazing you found that vessel, and amazing still, literally Friendship II was walked past be SailLife in this episode (Sail Life - Tips and tricks to Trinidad (as a cruiser)). But it wasn't for sale at the time, perhaps because you had just purchased it?? Either way, excellent find and idea to swap (move) masts onto your vessel.
Perhaps it's what Mads has in mind for his next project, it would be a brilliant choice and I'm sure he would love remasting her. The problem with the orignal masts is that the components are no longer readily available, and even some of the suppliers no longer exist. I'm sure Selden would put together an really nice upgrade and perhaps add more robust features, but all that furling gear is invaluable.
Congratulations! That was a brilliant decision! Sad that someone else's dream had to end though. Perhaps the next owner will rebuild Friendship II and start a new journey!
More to come! Looks like everything is on schedule to sail Aquarius from Trinidad to St Thomas for the party! And attend the VIBE Show in the USVI May 9th to 12th.
Congratulations Ken on finding a newer mast for Aquarius !! I’ve followed you from the beginning and am happy for you both to be able to continue your sailing adventure ! Fair winds ⛵️
I’m so happy to see this update I still can’t believe this happened to such great people and I’m glad it is all going to work out. Good luck with the repairs thinking of you Ken, Z and of course Aquarius! ❤❤❤
Wow! Nice find! Friendship II masts, after cleaning, seem to be in very good shape. In the end, it'll an updato to Aquarius ;) I'd love to enjoy the Vibe with you all, but it won't be possible. Enjoy to the fullest! All the best!!
I should have written this soon after your successful transit to Martinique. "The best you can do Is to go out and come back It is what happens in between That determines and defines Your seamanship. 😊
Good afternoon Mr. Ken. Very good Cowboy, Welcome back to the RODEO. From my horse I learned that strength is complemented by nobility and loyalty. Wow, Thanks to the creator, you were looking for masts and they appeared combined...very happy. P.S. I was already surprised that the Yankees didn't open a game with a new pitch and a new pitcher. 🇺🇲⚒️🇨🇺
Fantastic you've found new Masks . Friendship 2 looks it great shape from the outside after the wash down. So you are taking the two masks off off friendship 2 and putting them on Aquarius which is great. THen going to sale Friendship 2 think you said you were going to try and find masks for her as well or sale with out masks) Good to see you back in good humored form. Hope the Admiral's doing fine. And will be here when you have another video. Goodluck with the mask refit and your reunion in May.
We will try to sell FriendshipII and see what someone would like to pay. I think with 6 months of work, the boat could look like new. But, need to find another set of masts to complete FriendshipII.
So happy for you both! And very excited to see how Friendship II scrubs up! We will be heading to Trinidad for hurricane season, so maybe we shall see you there.
@SailingAquarius That's where we are heading! We need to get a haul out for some serious hull work... sandblasting at the ready 😅 Will be great to see you again.
Nice! -- QUESTION -- After the repairs, or boat swap, will there be an Amel SM just sitting there without a set of masts? Not sure what new masts cost but could someone "acquire" the left over SM and buy a set of masts and get out there? I guess what I am asking is this: is this a great opportunity to get into sailing and what would it cost to get that SM (without the masts)?
Woauh :!!! Amazing episode. Congrats. and all the best fro the hard work coming the next week. How much did you pay for Friendship II ? Take care in Trinidad.
It is fantastic that you found a second Super Maramu to fix yours. I have been looking for an Amel Super Maramu that is more of a project boat. Could you tell me more about her condition? When you moved her over to the other yard, did you have a chance to notice if she was taking on water or any other major issues besides not going to have masks?
Who ever designed the rig did it so that if you loose the main mast the mesan will go also... oh why oh why. I woul add support to the mesan so that it can stay up with running stays etc. without the mainmast.
Ken, right now we are anchored in St Thomas right now and would love to meet you, I just looked for you on Patreon and was unable to find you. We will be back there from first May through Vibe and would be happy to contribute or help, you are a regular show in our house for a couple years now. How do we make contact in St Thomas?
Why not take the rig off the other boat and install it on Friendship since Friendship is already set up how you like it? Then fix up the donor boat and sell it on?
According to my friend, who is an Admiral, Yes you can! But, most of my friends that joined the Navy, never attained the level of Admiral, and they said " Absolutely NOT "! I would side with Admiral, just on rank alone. Plus, I hear they can be pretty cranky I you happen to disagree with them.
Living on the hard is difficult in the best of times, but when the boat is in pieces... It is really uncomfortable. I think Admiral Z deserves some R&R. She was the perfect Admiral during the ten days motoring to Martinique with two mast laying on the deck. I really want her to have time to relax! Ken
Personally, I think this is the most confusing video you have made. Not sure why you bought another Amel while you are restoring Aquarius. With three Amels having been dismasted, why would you still want another? Wish you well in your adventures!
The energy and perseverance is impressive Ken. Which I was there to give you a hand. Much love from Mads
Thanks Mads! Would be really nice to get together again
too long time didn't contact .👏 I've always watching you
Epic solution. New masts are a 12 month lead time in UK ......I guess that's the same everywhere. You've struck lucky finding an identical yacht , tatty , a bit neglected that you can salvage the masts from. Good luck with the refitting.
Congratulations Ken on finding another suitable Amel. You're clearly a very resourceful and determined guy. Good to see you are sticking with Amel and haven't gone over to the dark side (Cats)!
Can't say I won't someday, but not at this point in time!
its only a matter of time, every other big channel has.
@@willyum1208 Yes, usually when they start having kids. I understand the appeal in that scenario.
There will be no kids!
@@SailingAquariussmart people 👍
Brilliant Ken, great to see you have a solution to the problem, good luck I hope it all pans out well for you.
There is still a lot to do! Last night worked til 3AM just working on the electrical system on Aquarius. Removing all the old cabling!
Tragic that someone let a Super Maramu rot into a junkpile, but glad you found a set of masts. Hopefully all that cabin fixturing can find a home, too. Looks in really good shape.
Really good opening on this video. Thanks.
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Finally the good news 👏
Yes, looks like we can move forward! Thanks!
I'm looking forward to the forensics report. I'm sure Amel owners are also.
Yes, it will be one of the videos after the Party!
Thank you for the good news and you are the indefatigable Ken Power.
Thanks Mr Choo! Hope to see you soon!!
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
Amazing you found that vessel, and amazing still, literally Friendship II was walked past be SailLife in this episode (Sail Life - Tips and tricks to Trinidad (as a cruiser)). But it wasn't for sale at the time, perhaps because you had just purchased it?? Either way, excellent find and idea to swap (move) masts onto your vessel.
Perhaps it's what Mads has in mind for his next project, it would be a brilliant choice and I'm sure he would love remasting her. The problem with the orignal masts is that the components are no longer readily available, and even some of the suppliers no longer exist. I'm sure Selden would put together an really nice upgrade and perhaps add more robust features, but all that furling gear is invaluable.
Good to see that you have a plan, Ken. That should keep 'the admiral' steppin' about!
That's the plan! And, hopin' the plan don't change!
Congratulations! That was a brilliant decision! Sad that someone else's dream had to end though. Perhaps the next owner will rebuild Friendship II and start a new journey!
It was sad to hear about the problems that Bob had. But, he did get to finish his circumnavigation!
Great news 👍
Awesome happy to see you be sailing again
More to come! Looks like everything is on schedule to sail Aquarius from Trinidad to St Thomas for the party! And attend the VIBE Show in the USVI May 9th to 12th.
@@SailingAquarius so happy to hear that
Very smart!cant wait to see the results.
Neither can I... !
Welcome back 🎉
That donor boat cleaned up pretty good!
Congratulations Ken on finding a newer mast for Aquarius !! I’ve followed you from the beginning and am happy for you both to be able to continue your sailing adventure !
Fair winds ⛵️
Awesome! Thank you so much!
G'day Ken Awesome work glad to see that everything is falling into place for you ! Thanks for the update and best of luck with your deadline mate!
Fingers crossed! Thanks for the comment... Have a wonderful Easter Holiday
@@SailingAquarius same to you both enjoy!
Good Luck, and hard work. Greetings from Dar es salaam
I love Dar, and loved all the time we spent in Tanzania! What a wonderful place!
I’m so happy to see this update I still can’t believe this happened to such great people and I’m glad it is all going to work out. Good luck with the repairs thinking of you Ken, Z and of course Aquarius! ❤❤❤
I hope so too! TIMMY!
I admire your fighting spirit, and you beeing focussed. Greetings from my
Amel SM in Cuba
Thanks to the Amel in Cuba.... Z and I really wanted to see Cuba... But, as an American, it's a little tougher!
fingers crossed that all goes to plan...good luck
Fingers and toes!
I'm liking how this story is going! Phew! Superb result!
Still a work in progress, but things are running smooth so far.
@@SailingAquarius 'Smooth' is bueno! Happy Easter!
You as well!
Whoopee…Looks like some “Good News” for Aquarius 👍 Hoping better “Completion” News comes in May…Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎
Thanks for the nice comment!
Wow! Nice find! Friendship II masts, after cleaning, seem to be in very good shape. In the end, it'll an updato to Aquarius ;)
I'd love to enjoy the Vibe with you all, but it won't be possible. Enjoy to the fullest! All the best!!
Thanks!!!
I should have written this soon after your successful transit to Martinique.
"The best you can do
Is to go out and come back
It is what happens in between
That determines and defines
Your seamanship. 😊
Thank you 🙏 ☺️
Looking forward to seeing you two get back to it. Good luck
Us as well! Thanks for the nice comment... Have a wonderful Easter Holiday
Good afternoon Mr. Ken.
Very good Cowboy, Welcome back to the RODEO. From my horse I learned that strength is complemented by nobility and loyalty. Wow, Thanks to the creator, you were looking for masts and they appeared combined...very happy.
P.S. I was already surprised that the Yankees didn't open a game with a new pitch and a new pitcher. 🇺🇲⚒️🇨🇺
Yep, gunna ride that horsy again! And, I am gunna like it!
So happy for you two!
Thank you!
Good to see progress fair winds look after yourself.
Yes, thanks
I had even seen this old Amel 2 years ago in chaguaramas, and thought, she will never ever sail again
Well the mast's will!
Fantastic you've found new Masks . Friendship 2 looks it great shape from the outside after the wash down. So you are taking the two masks off off friendship 2 and putting them on Aquarius which is great. THen going to sale Friendship 2 think you said you were going to try and find masks for her as well or sale with out masks) Good to see you back in good humored form. Hope the Admiral's doing fine. And will be here when you have another video. Goodluck with the mask refit and your reunion in May.
We will try to sell FriendshipII and see what someone would like to pay. I think with 6 months of work, the boat could look like new. But, need to find another set of masts to complete FriendshipII.
Just catching up with you guys. What a saga! Cheers to you for making it through and getting her across the finish line! Love the videos.
Thank you so much! Yeah, it was wild…We like your videos as well ☺️👍
I am happy for u, that u have grown your masts again - a lot of fertilizer been going on
Looking forward to the first sail up to Grenada!
Glad it all is working out with finding freedom 2 for you!
Enjoyed meeting you two in St Lucia!
Likewise! 👍
Buy a mast get hull for free. Good video. Happy Easter🐥🐰
Thanks! You too!
Good (and lucky) desicion !!!
Yes, Aquarius was very LUCKY! And, a big thanks to the Stewart Family for selling the vessel!
Best news ever!!!
Thanks! It has been tough for the past few months! Hopefully there is no huge gotchas in our near future.
Well done - things are looking up.😀👍⛵️
I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart) I was very worried about you)
One more step.. Lets hope for more forward movement!
Hope it’s all going well!
So, far, so good!
Wow congratulations !
Good luck. Aquarius is probably one of the best maintained boats in the water.
NO! The Amel 54 that I did a tour of in Turkey! That is the best Amel on the water, hands down!
@@SailingAquarius I also think that Delos is a well maintained Amel also!!
Congratulations you two…..I hope the final hop goes well…
Cool, see you guys there 🍻
So happy for you both! And very excited to see how Friendship II scrubs up! We will be heading to Trinidad for hurricane season, so maybe we shall see you there.
You will, we will be at Power Boats!
@SailingAquarius That's where we are heading! We need to get a haul out for some serious hull work... sandblasting at the ready 😅 Will be great to see you again.
See you in a few months!!
@SailingAquarius we are looking forward to it! 😊
i missed you glad to see u back ,why Amel again guys
Nice! -- QUESTION -- After the repairs, or boat swap, will there be an Amel SM just sitting there without a set of masts? Not sure what new masts cost but could someone "acquire" the left over SM and buy a set of masts and get out there? I guess what I am asking is this: is this a great opportunity to get into sailing and what would it cost to get that SM (without the masts)?
AWESOME SAUCE
Yes, we are moving in the right direction!
Woauh :!!! Amazing episode. Congrats. and all the best fro the hard work coming the next week. How much did you pay for Friendship II ? Take care in Trinidad.
It is fantastic that you found a second Super Maramu to fix yours. I have been looking for an Amel Super Maramu that is more of a project boat. Could you tell me more about her condition? When you moved her over to the other yard, did you have a chance to notice if she was taking on water or any other major issues besides not going to have masks?
contact us on our website www.sailingaquarius.com
Ken, that boat was on the hard for 15 years, weren't you afraid that a seacock or two might be cocked up?
There is only one sea water intake on an Amel. Yes, I did check it!
I'm sure you explored all avenues to remast. Did you have any aftermarket mast manufacturers quote you?
Yes, $120K euro from Selden. Would have been over my budget.
@@SailingAquarius how much are you asking for Friendship II?
Not sure yet... I don't know what works and what doesn't. But willing to discuss. Message me on our webpage SailingAqurius.com
Who ever designed the rig did it so that if you loose the main mast the mesan will go also... oh why oh why. I woul add support to the mesan so that it can stay up with running stays etc. without the mainmast.
That's what happens when you have a triatic.
hey! Met you in Le Marin, didi you tihink to put rings under your arch for pullups? :)
No, I put the main to the side to do pullups..
Ken, right now we are anchored in St Thomas right now and would love to meet you, I just looked for you on Patreon and was unable to find you. We will be back there from first May through Vibe and would be happy to contribute or help, you are a regular show in our house for a couple years now. How do we make contact in St Thomas?
We are sailing now. Will be in Martinique tomorrow morning. Should arrive in St Thomas on the 8th
☺
Perhaps I missed it, but how did you search for and did this boat? Was there a website or friends group, etc.?
I did some research!
So the new boat "Friendship II" got cleaned up and will contribute her Masts to Aquarius? Then you will sell Friendship II without masts?
yes.
Why not take the rig off the other boat and install it on Friendship since Friendship is already set up how you like it? Then fix up the donor boat and sell it on?
Lot of work that needs to be done on FriendshipII, would take at least 3 to 6 months.
So what makes the Super Maramu prone to dismasting? I thought they were over rigged?
chainplates maybe?
👍👍👍👏👏👏
Wow 2 boats to keep one runing 😬 💴 💴 this is for hobbie or for business, did the insurance pay?
Not ready to discuss the insurance part of this event yet. But, hopefully I will only have one boat soon.
If she was sitting for 15 years, must have got her cheap!
Okay... too late to buy Delos.
Not sure I want Delos, I like to boat I have. Did Brian sell Delos already?
Can you really say you have circumnavigated the worldi f you took a short cut through Suez?
According to my friend, who is an Admiral, Yes you can! But, most of my friends that joined the Navy, never attained the level of Admiral, and they said " Absolutely NOT "! I would side with Admiral, just on rank alone. Plus, I hear they can be pretty cranky I you happen to disagree with them.
@@SailingAquarius Happy Admiral, happy life.
At the end I realised that there was no wife. Kens on his own doing all this work. What a time to leave him😢
Living on the hard is difficult in the best of times, but when the boat is in pieces... It is really uncomfortable. I think Admiral Z deserves some R&R. She was the perfect Admiral during the ten days motoring to Martinique with two mast laying on the deck. I really want her to have time to relax! Ken
Ehh?
Personally, I think this is the most confusing video you have made. Not sure why you bought another Amel while you are restoring Aquarius. With three Amels having been dismasted, why would you still want another? Wish you well in your adventures!
Because they are good boats.
And they need the masts? They lost theirs, so they bought a junker with good spars to cannibalize components off of?
Have to agree, a little confused as well. Thought maybe this was a deeper tactic to keep someone in Bali a bit longer 😂
Seriously do your best to be normal in front of the camera…
Get away from that style boat!