Courtney,

I still don't have enough information to give you a definite answer, so here goes my best guess.

The sail has "backlashed" or in other words wound backwards over itself. It is going to take a someone keeping a very close eye on the leech where it goes into the slot in the mast to direct a crew member to furl and unfurl until you get the backlash out. While performing this it is difficult for me to tell you when to have pressure on the clew (outhaul tension) because it depends on how the sail is backlashed. The number one thing that you need to have is patience and do this one inch at a time, moving the furling motor to furl and unfurl while pulling at the appropriate time on the clew (outhaul). If you like, give me a call at the number below. I am assuming that the sails are original and has battens. The battens will make this job much more difficult. If you run out of patience, seek the help of a sail loft.

Best,

CW Bill Rouse

Admiral, Texas Navy

Commander Emeritus

Amel School www.amelschool.com 

720 Winnie St

Galveston Island, TX 77550

+1(832) 380-4970

On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 1:19 PM, itsfun1 Itsfun1@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Bill

1. Sails were luffing, I had used the sail to get off a sandbar and rushed taking it in.

2. Was 80% until I tired to unfurl and now 100% (another bad)

3. They attempt to move but no movement I didn't push it as I did not want to make a bad situation worse. 

Thanks 

Courtney 

Amel 54, Trippin 

Brunswick 

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From: "'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com>

Date: 7/7/17 12:10 PM (GMT-05:00)

To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler

 

Hi Courtney,

Your question causes me to ask questions.

1. At what angle to the wind were you when furling and wind speed?
2. Where is the mainsail stuck? 80% furled? 100% furled?
3. Please confirm that the sails are original and battened?
4. Do the outhaul and furler motors attempt to haul the sail, or is there no motor action?

Best,

CW Bill Rouse

Admiral, Texas Navy

Commander Emeritus

Amel School www.amelschool.com 

720 Winnie St

Galveston Island, TX 77550

+1(832) 380-4970

On Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:29 AM, itsfun1 Itsfun1@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...om> wrote:

 

Hi all,

After our first sail we have a stuck main sail not enough tension while furling.  Question is how do I solve the problem? 

Thanks 

Courtney 

Amel 54 Trippin'

Brunswick 

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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From: "SV Garulfo svgarulfo@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...om>

Date: 7/7/17 9:57 AM (GMT-05:00)

To: amelyachtowners@...m

Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 ONAN Generator MDKBN Fuel Pump 149 2646

 

Thanks all for extensive responses.

As for some of you, this must be the result of a prior mechanics work.

We will bear in mind your recommendations when we do our first intervention.

Best wishes,

On 5 July 2017 at 18:29, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...om> wrote:

 

Thanks for the plug, Porter.

Every Amel owner should do their very best to contain saltwater when opening anything with saltwater. A combination of towels and suction will keep your Amel engine room looking new. And, it is no more trouble to do things the BEST way. 

CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School www.amelschool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550
+1(832) 380-4970

   

On Jul 5, 2017 09:35, "Porter McRoberts portermcroberts@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...om> wrote:

Mine is extremely rusty.  Purchased that way: likely prior mechanic did not use the Bill Rouse wet/dry vac/ surgical suction method for total NaCl containment.

Applied Corosion X, now unchanged and have a spare in the parts list.

Works fine however is a cosmetic issue at present.  

Porter McRoberts
S/V Ibis: Amel 54-#152
Ft. Lauderdale
www.fouribis.com
portermcroberts@...

On Jul 5, 2017, at 10:12 AM, 'Mohammad Shirloo' mshirloo@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...om> wrote:

Hello Thomas;

 

As stated by others, the fuel pump should look clean, painted finish. The salt water from the raw water impeller will drip/pour over the fuel pump if preventative steps are not taken. If you do not see an active leak or evidence thereof, this would most likely explain the issue. We had the same issue when we purchased ours due to previous “mechanic’s” work. I have carefully cleaned it as best as possible and applied corrosionX to try to control the rust. (A coat of rust preventer, primer and paint may not be a bad idea).

 

I have also purchased a spare fuel pump, just in case.

 

Respectfully;


Mohammad & Aty

B&B Kokomo

Amel 54 #099

 

From: SV Garulfo svgarulfo@... [amelyachtowners]
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 4:22 PM
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 ONAN Generator MDKBN Fuel Pump 149 2646

 

 

Hello,

 

We have noticed our ONAN generator fuel pump is looking quite rusty.

Is it meant to deteriorate this way over time?

if not, do you know what might be the cause?

 

Photos here.

 

Thanks for your advice,

 

Thomas & Soraya 
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GARULFO

Amel 54 #122

Cap d'Agde, France

 

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GARULFO

Amel 54 #122

Cap d'Agde, France

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