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"silentwind" generator & bracket (to fit SM mizzen) for sale

Chris Paul
 

I'm not sure if this is the correct place to advertise to "Amelians" but this bracket is perfect for SM2000.


"silentwind" generator - good for parts - needs a new controller.
Some minor aluminium corrosion


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Bracket - Aluminium - some minor corrosion - Also could be used for radar.


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Pick up Town Basin Marina, Whangarei.
Please email for more details




SV GLAZIG
SM352
Whangarei, NZ

Regards, Chris Paul 
Re: Creaking mizzen boom

Paul Stascavage
 

We recently needed to perform this task. We used a yard in Fernandina Beach Florida. They were very accommodating.

They lifted the boat 2 or 3 times and left it in the slings over the weekend so the outside contractor could do what was needed and have the proper time intervals between coats of barrier material.

If the boat isn’t high enough to be comfortable doing the work it isn’t going to be done correctly.

We should know soon enough if everyone did their job correctly. I know we used the correct product, but the prep and application is critical for this job.

Would have preferred to do this one myself, but sorry. Maybe in my younger days.

All the Best,

Paul Stascavage
S/V Rita Kathryn SM #466

RitaKathryn.com

Currently In Brunswick Georgia
Preparing to the Caribbean.
Re: Freshwater pump

Eric Freedman
 

Hi David,

I also changed out the Amel pump to a Jabsco pump.

My only worry that it is a continuous flow pump at 50 PSI.

The Amel pump was about 25-30 PSI.

I plumbed in a temporary pressure gauge and lowered the pressure to 30 PSI.

I was concerned about the plumbing and the higher pressure.

I also carry a spare pump and a complete replacement pump rebuild parts.

 

To wire the pump indicator light on the DC panel it is quite simple. Just splice the wire from the old pump into the wire that goes to the motor on the new Jabsco pump. The wire on my pump is red.

 

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...>
Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2022 4:51 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Freshwater pump

 

Hi David,

 

About 10 years ago we switched to an ordinary Jabsco model. Slightly noisier, more powerful ( we don't have showering  teenagers on board ! )  . Cheaper than the original Amel pump. We carry a spare.

 

 It did not occur to me not to hook it up to the indicator light. 

 

Both pump and light are still working.

 

Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Greece

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of David Vogel <david.vogel@...>
Sent: 02 December 2022 22:55
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Freshwater pump

 

Hi all,

Faced with limited availability (and time) at the moment we needed to replace the already non-OEM freshwater pump, I elected to go for a generic electronically-controlled variable-speed constant-pressure pump, the JABSCO model 42755-0394 (so-called VFlo5), providing 19 LPM (5.0 GPM).

I was advised by Frank in Martinique that the electronic controller of the VFlo series pumps does not take kindly to being hooked up to a run-indicator lamp, such as we have on our 24v DC panel - apparently, doing so destroys the electronic controller.  Rather than test this advice, we have done without the indicator lamp since moving aboard.  We are as a consequence well attuned to the sound of the pump when operating.

The original VFlo5 I installed failed after 12 months, but the replacement has been running satisfactorily now for almost 5 years (touch wood).  I believe that the JABSCO 42755-series pumps are now obsolete, replaced by the functionally identical R4426 & R4320 series pumps by JABSCO's parent company XYLEM.  I understand the parts are interchangeable.

w: xylem.com/en-us/products--services/pumps-packaged-pump-systems/pumps/positive-displacement-pumps2/diaphragm/vflo-5.0-gpm-19-lpm-constant-flow-water-pressure-pumps-20508280/

Best,

David
SM#396, Perigee
Bay of Islands, NZ



From: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of "Nick Newington via groups.io" <ngtnewington@...>
Reply to: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Date: Saturday, 3 December 2022 at 6:10 am
To: "main@amelyachtowners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Freshwater pump

I have not had any luck sourcing the spares kit for the original AMFA freshwater pressure pump. IMNASA have no stock.

So much for my faith that the impeller would last forever with only freshwater use, it seams that the bronze impeller is worn slightly and now the pump does not like to prime as well as it used to when the tank is nearly empty. Tell tale sign is that it is beginning to fail.

So I am thinking of going for one of Marco’s pumps. The one I like is the UP 12/A 24v. It pumps 36 litres per minute. Could just fit on top of the existing pressure vessel.  Retail price 571 euros, but there is a discount available…

I have considered the electronic controlled ones but think that it is likely to be less reliable, and more costly. It may be more efficient and can, according to Marco be installed without a pressure vessel. So I see that advantage, but then I read that it is better to use a pressure vessel. So what is the advantage?
 
In my book the less electronic controls the better, especially considering the basic set up, with the current pump which worked flawlessly for 16 years;  simple mechanical pressure switch, the same as on the Marco, a pressure vessel to damp cycling and cushion the loads that I will continue to use.

Before I make the order I am open to persuasion as to a better option. Any opinions out there?

Kind regards

Nick Newington

S/Y Amelia Amel 54-019
Re: Introduction: new owner of Amel Sharki N° 68 of 1982 Manua

marklesparkle59
 

Welcome to the Sharki club!

Mark Porter
Sea Hobo
Sharki #96

On Sun, 4 Dec 2022, 18:04 ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...>, <ianjudyjenkins@...> wrote:
Hello Marco,

 Welcome to the Amel family. We , too, started our sailing with a Vega, which we loved. Then we discovered Amel and our first Amel was a Sharki which we loved even more !. Your video brought back happy memories.

 Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Greece
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Courtney Gorman via groups.io <Itsfun1=aol.com@groups.io>
Sent: 04 December 2022 14:44
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Introduction: new owner of Amel Sharki N° 68 of 1982 Manua
 
Welcome Marco congratulations on your new to you AMEL 


On Dec 4, 2022, at 9:17 AM, Marco Baldan via groups.io <africanmarco=yahoo.it@groups.io> wrote:

Dear fellow Amel owners, 

Here I am, happy new owner of a 1982 Amel Sharki, the N° 68, named Manua.
My name is Marco Baldan and I am a humanitarian surgeon from Venice-Italy, with a strong passion for sailing life.
After multiple sailing experiences on friends boats, in 2011 I purchased in Holland a 27 feet Albin Vega that I upgraded for single-handed sailing and sailed, mostly alone from Holland to Italy in 2012. I eventually described this boat and the adventures I had with her in a book: The long route of the Spray and almost all I have discovered about this fantastic sailing boat: https://maredicarta.com/.../the-long-route-of.../t/170256
With the expansion of my family and my sailing ambitions, some two years ago, I started looking for more comfortable and larger blue water sailboats and read about the Amel Sharki. Thought this could be the right boat for me and looked for one to sail as a crew. Joined Manua on the Aegean Sea last year and got convinced so started searching the web for Sharki units for sale (at that time Manua was not for sale). Luckily for me, the previous owner contacted me earlier this year to inform me about his decision to sell her. Thanks to him, I could familiarize with Manua over some 10 weeks aboard and, after a survey by Olivier Beautè confirming the good conditions of the unit, I became her new happy owner :-)
Below the 2018 sale web page: I had joined the Amel Yacht Owners Group about two years ago and here found plenty of useful information that led me to becoming an Amel Sharki owner: thanks to you all! 


Fair winds and merry Christmas,
Marco Baldan

 


 
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Re: A54 docking plan and hull support for Keel Foot repair/repaint

Rob Andrews
 

Hi Ruedi,
We just completed that exact same job this week. Our process was to hold the boat in the travelift slings while the iron ballast was blasted and coated with 2 solid coats of International 954 epoxy  it was then set down on blocks once the epoxy had set and we proceeded to complete the antifoul and buffing/polishing/waxing in the usual way.  Priming and antifouling of the areas obstructed by the blocks was done in two stages.  We managed to coordinate with the yard a day with no other lift bookings to allow us time in the slings.  (That however was like herding cats).

--
Rob & Dee
SV Jaygo.
SM#224
Brisbane, Australia
Re: Introduction: new owner of Amel Sharki N° 68 of 1982 Manua

ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
 

Hello Marco,

 Welcome to the Amel family. We , too, started our sailing with a Vega, which we loved. Then we discovered Amel and our first Amel was a Sharki which we loved even more !. Your video brought back happy memories.

 Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Greece
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Courtney Gorman via groups.io <Itsfun1@...>
Sent: 04 December 2022 14:44
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Introduction: new owner of Amel Sharki N° 68 of 1982 Manua
 
Welcome Marco congratulations on your new to you AMEL 


On Dec 4, 2022, at 9:17 AM, Marco Baldan via groups.io <africanmarco@...> wrote:

Dear fellow Amel owners, 

Here I am, happy new owner of a 1982 Amel Sharki, the N° 68, named Manua.
My name is Marco Baldan and I am a humanitarian surgeon from Venice-Italy, with a strong passion for sailing life.
After multiple sailing experiences on friends boats, in 2011 I purchased in Holland a 27 feet Albin Vega that I upgraded for single-handed sailing and sailed, mostly alone from Holland to Italy in 2012. I eventually described this boat and the adventures I had with her in a book: The long route of the Spray and almost all I have discovered about this fantastic sailing boat: https://maredicarta.com/.../the-long-route-of.../t/170256
With the expansion of my family and my sailing ambitions, some two years ago, I started looking for more comfortable and larger blue water sailboats and read about the Amel Sharki. Thought this could be the right boat for me and looked for one to sail as a crew. Joined Manua on the Aegean Sea last year and got convinced so started searching the web for Sharki units for sale (at that time Manua was not for sale). Luckily for me, the previous owner contacted me earlier this year to inform me about his decision to sell her. Thanks to him, I could familiarize with Manua over some 10 weeks aboard and, after a survey by Olivier Beautè confirming the good conditions of the unit, I became her new happy owner :-)
Below the 2018 sale web page: I had joined the Amel Yacht Owners Group about two years ago and here found plenty of useful information that led me to becoming an Amel Sharki owner: thanks to you all! 


Fair winds and merry Christmas,
Marco Baldan

 


 
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Re: A54 docking plan and hull support for Keel Foot repair/repaint

Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
 

Hi Mohammad, if the weight of the vessel is to be  totally on the stands great care would have to be taken to place the stands on strong points eg under bulkheads.
Danny
SM 299
Ocean Pearl

On 03/12/2022 05:26 NZDT Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
 
 

Hi Reudi,

 

Maybe I’m misunderstanding the question. The Keel can be worked on with the boat set on normal stands in the yard. The height of the stands can be adjusted so you can have adequate access under the keel.  

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of WASABI - Rudolf Waldispuehl via groups.io
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2022 2:33 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] A54 docking plan and hull support for Keel Foot repair/repaint

 

Hi All

 

I need to epoxy/repaint my A54 Keel-Foot. Therefore the boat yard is asking for a docking-plan, and if we can dock the A54 supported on the Yard without the Keel Support, if this is possible at all?
I tried to find out in the owners manual how we can support the A54 on a boat yard for painting the Keel Foot (sole). There is no docking plan in the documentations. I asked SAV for such a document; - how and where to support the boat-hull without the bottom keel support in order to re-paint the Cast-Iron with Epoxy and further. I have no answer yet and maybe someone of you did it, or has the experience doing so.

Any successtions?

Best regards

Ruedi Waldispuehl

SY WASABI

AMEL54 #055

E-MAIL: mail@...

 
Re: Creaking mizzen boom

Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
 

Hi all, be aware that salt accumulates despite rain and it pays to rinse all moving parts with fresh water before applying lubricants like silicone spray. It even gets into the furling swivels at the top of the mast. This can be significant in that it can increase the load on the foil when Furling.
Danny 
SM 299
Ocean Pearl

On 03/12/2022 03:05 NZDT CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
 
 
The creaking can be simply the sheave for the mainsheet and/or outhaul. Try some lubricant. I do not think you will get rid of all of the noise because some of it will originate from lines over sheaves and winch drums when the line gets tight.
It will ensure you are awake on night watches.😀
 
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CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
 
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
   

On Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 8:00 AM Neil Meyrick <Nmeyrick@...> wrote:
Great, thanks Courney I will give that a try

 

 
Re: Main sail outhaul motor

John Broersen
 

Hi Andre, my outhaul motor on my Mango # 67 87 is burned out beyond repair it seems. Trying to find out what make it is and to locate another one.
Thanks for any info you might have.
Re: Introduction: new owner of Amel Sharki N° 68 of 1982 Manua

Courtney Gorman
 

Welcome Marco congratulations on your new to you AMEL 


On Dec 4, 2022, at 9:17 AM, Marco Baldan via groups.io <africanmarco@...> wrote:

Dear fellow Amel owners, 

Here I am, happy new owner of a 1982 Amel Sharki, the N° 68, named Manua.
My name is Marco Baldan and I am a humanitarian surgeon from Venice-Italy, with a strong passion for sailing life.
After multiple sailing experiences on friends boats, in 2011 I purchased in Holland a 27 feet Albin Vega that I upgraded for single-handed sailing and sailed, mostly alone from Holland to Italy in 2012. I eventually described this boat and the adventures I had with her in a book: The long route of the Spray and almost all I have discovered about this fantastic sailing boat: https://maredicarta.com/.../the-long-route-of.../t/170256
With the expansion of my family and my sailing ambitions, some two years ago, I started looking for more comfortable and larger blue water sailboats and read about the Amel Sharki. Thought this could be the right boat for me and looked for one to sail as a crew. Joined Manua on the Aegean Sea last year and got convinced so started searching the web for Sharki units for sale (at that time Manua was not for sale). Luckily for me, the previous owner contacted me earlier this year to inform me about his decision to sell her. Thanks to him, I could familiarize with Manua over some 10 weeks aboard and, after a survey by Olivier Beautè confirming the good conditions of the unit, I became her new happy owner :-)
Below the 2018 sale web page: I had joined the Amel Yacht Owners Group about two years ago and here found plenty of useful information that led me to becoming an Amel Sharki owner: thanks to you all! 


Fair winds and merry Christmas,
Marco Baldan

 


 
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Re: Freshwater pump - Wiring the Pilot Lamp on the 24v Panel

CW Bill Rouse
 

If you are interested in how to wire the pilot light when replacing an OEM pump with a Marco pump follow this link to download "Marco - How to wire the Green Light on the 24 Volt Panel": 

https://preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/files-requested-by-amel-yacht-owners.html


CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
   

On Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 11:58 PM Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote:
I didn't notice much of a difference but I have to admit I don't blast the water at full volume very often. 

With the UP6/E, even our cockpit sprayer provides plenty of volume. When leaving all taps open to, say, empty out all 900 liters after a bleach cleaning, the bilge pump barely keeps up. I wouldn't want more flow, personally.

On Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 9:30 PM Nick Newington via groups.io <ngtnewington=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Hi Scott,

How do you find the flow rate with the UP6/E compared to the original pump? 

Kind regards

Nick

On 2 Dec 2022, at 20:02, Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote:

there's


--
Scott 
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com

Introduction: new owner of Amel Sharki N° 68 of 1982 Manua

Marco Baldan
 

Dear fellow Amel owners, 

Here I am, happy new owner of a 1982 Amel Sharki, the N° 68, named Manua.
My name is Marco Baldan and I am a humanitarian surgeon from Venice-Italy, with a strong passion for sailing life.
After multiple sailing experiences on friends boats, in 2011 I purchased in Holland a 27 feet Albin Vega that I upgraded for single-handed sailing and sailed, mostly alone from Holland to Italy in 2012. I eventually described this boat and the adventures I had with her in a book: The long route of the Spray and almost all I have discovered about this fantastic sailing boat: https://maredicarta.com/.../the-long-route-of.../t/170256
With the expansion of my family and my sailing ambitions, some two years ago, I started looking for more comfortable and larger blue water sailboats and read about the Amel Sharki. Thought this could be the right boat for me and looked for one to sail as a crew. Joined Manua on the Aegean Sea last year and got convinced so started searching the web for Sharki units for sale (at that time Manua was not for sale). Luckily for me, the previous owner contacted me earlier this year to inform me about his decision to sell her. Thanks to him, I could familiarize with Manua over some 10 weeks aboard and, after a survey by Olivier Beautè confirming the good conditions of the unit, I became her new happy owner :-)
Below the 2018 sale web page: I had joined the Amel Yacht Owners Group about two years ago and here found plenty of useful information that led me to becoming an Amel Sharki owner: thanks to you all! 


Fair winds and merry Christmas,
Marco Baldan

 


 
Re: Starlink -first impressions at Malta

Matt Salatino
 

We bought our SL in the US and brought it to Europe. Works fine, and continuously from Greece to Sicily. 

So far, changing continents didn’t affect function. 
Re: Sharki - Cockpit Table Ideas?

Marco Baldan
 

This is what I found (photo 2) on my recently purchased Sharki Manua (N° 68 of 1982), besides the original larger cockpit table (photo 1).
This beautiful table fits on the same support of the original table and still allows to move in the cockpit. It folds on a single leg and is hold horizontal by the mainsheet cleat. It is good for 2 persons.
Re: Starlink -first impressions at Malta

Scott SV Tengah
 

Same 50% discount applies in NZ until the end of the year. 520nzd or about $333 usd.

I am very close to just buying it even though we plan to travel overland in NZ for a few months and won't be using it.

My intent is to use it in the Tropical South Pacific and SE Asia next year. That plan, of course, is dependent on Mr. Musk sticking to his 2023 timeline to provide service to the islands. Further, the T&Cs say you cannot change continents and I'm unclear if Mr. Musk considers NZ as Oceania and therefore the dish won't work in the tropical SP and Asia.



--
Scott 
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
Re: Replacing Volvo D3-110C fuel injectors

Scott SV Tengah
 

Chris,

Apparently common rail injectors need to be coded to the ECU. This is the downside of a clean, efficient modern engine, I guess. Good thing it failed on the way to NZ and not when we're in Papua or Madagascar!


The Volvo D3 uses Bosch injectors. The local Volvo Penta mechanic has never coded a D3 but they have a Vodia tool, at least.


--
Scott 
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
Re: Freshwater pump

Scott SV Tengah
 

I didn't notice much of a difference but I have to admit I don't blast the water at full volume very often. 

With the UP6/E, even our cockpit sprayer provides plenty of volume. When leaving all taps open to, say, empty out all 900 liters after a bleach cleaning, the bilge pump barely keeps up. I wouldn't want more flow, personally.

On Sat, Dec 3, 2022 at 9:30 PM Nick Newington via groups.io <ngtnewington=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Hi Scott,

How do you find the flow rate with the UP6/E compared to the original pump? 

Kind regards

Nick

On 2 Dec 2022, at 20:02, Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote:

there's


--
Scott 
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
Re: Freshwater pump

David Vogel
 

Hi Ian & Judy

It did not occur to me not to hook it up
to the indicator light.
Both pump and light are still working
Ah hah, good to know.

Thanks,

David
SM$#396, Perigee, NZ


From: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of "ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...>" <ianjudyjenkins@...>
Reply to: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Date: Saturday, 3 December 2022 at 10:50 pm
To: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Freshwater pump

Hi David,

About 10 years ago we switched to an ordinary Jabsco model. Slightly noisier, more powerful ( we don't have showering  teenagers on board ! )  . Cheaper than the original Amel pump. We carry a spare.

 It did not occur to me not to hook it up to the indicator light. 

Both pump and light are still working.

Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Greece

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of David Vogel <david.vogel@...>
Sent: 02 December 2022 22:55
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Freshwater pump
 
Hi all,

Faced with limited availability (and time) at the moment we needed to replace the already non-OEM freshwater pump, I elected to go for a generic electronically-controlled variable-speed constant-pressure pump, the JABSCO model 42755-0394 (so-called VFlo5), providing 19 LPM (5.0 GPM).

I was advised by Frank in Martinique that the electronic controller of the VFlo series pumps does not take kindly to being hooked up to a run-indicator lamp, such as we have on our 24v DC panel - apparently, doing so destroys the electronic controller.  Rather than test this advice, we have done without the indicator lamp since moving aboard.  We are as a consequence well attuned to the sound of the pump when operating.

The original VFlo5 I installed failed after 12 months, but the replacement has been running satisfactorily now for almost 5 years (touch wood).  I believe that the JABSCO 42755-series pumps are now obsolete, replaced by the functionally identical R4426 & R4320 series pumps by JABSCO's parent company XYLEM.  I understand the parts are interchangeable.

w: xylem.com/en-us/products--services/pumps-packaged-pump-systems/pumps/positive-displacement-pumps2/diaphragm/vflo-5.0-gpm-19-lpm-constant-flow-water-pressure-pumps-20508280/

Best,

David
SM#396, Perigee
Bay of Islands, NZ



From: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of "Nick Newington via groups.io" <ngtnewington@...>
Reply to: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Date: Saturday, 3 December 2022 at 6:10 am
To: "main@amelyachtowners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Freshwater pump

I have not had any luck sourcing the spares kit for the original AMFA freshwater pressure pump. IMNASA have no stock.

So much for my faith that the impeller would last forever with only freshwater use, it seams that the bronze impeller is worn slightly and now the pump does not like to prime as well as it used to when the tank is nearly empty. Tell tale sign is that it is beginning to fail.

So I am thinking of going for one of Marco’s pumps. The one I like is the UP 12/A 24v. It pumps 36 litres per minute. Could just fit on top of the existing pressure vessel.  Retail price 571 euros, but there is a discount available…

I have considered the electronic controlled ones but think that it is likely to be less reliable, and more costly. It may be more efficient and can, according to Marco be installed without a pressure vessel. So I see that advantage, but then I read that it is better to use a pressure vessel. So what is the advantage?
 
In my book the less electronic controls the better, especially considering the basic set up, with the current pump which worked flawlessly for 16 years;  simple mechanical pressure switch, the same as on the Marco, a pressure vessel to damp cycling and cushion the loads that I will continue to use.

Before I make the order I am open to persuasion as to a better option. Any opinions out there?

Kind regards

Nick Newington

S/Y Amelia Amel 54-019
Re: Placement of sails on headstay foil

CW Bill Rouse
 

Eric,

I think it can be aligned 180 degrees different than I show. Call me next week and I'll explain. 

Best,

CW Bill Rouse 
Amel Owners Yacht School
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com 
Yacht School Calendar: www.preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html


   


On Sat, Dec 3, 2022, 17:39 Eric Freedman <kimberlite.ef@...> wrote:

Thanks Bill

Yes They definitely got it wrong in Martinique.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2022 8:42 PM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Placement of sails on headstay foil

 

Maybe this helps you:



CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School

720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 

   

 

Bio & References

 

On Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 7:30 PM Eric Freedman <kimberlite.ef@...> wrote:

I do not need to now how the motor is taken apart. I believe that they put the foil in the furler 180 degrees out of sync with the motor.

I need to know how the foil sits in the furler—in other words where do the grooves go in relationship to the furler.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of Slavko Despotovic
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2022 8:14 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Placement of sails on headstay foil

 

Hi Leopold,

it is bad photo I have attached. Sorry for that.  Part needs painting. Other than that it is ok. Thank you for your offer.
--
Slavko
SM 2000
#279 Bonne Anse in Croatia

Re: Placement of sails on headstay foil

Eric Freedman
 

Thanks Bill

Yes They definitely got it wrong in Martinique.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2022 8:42 PM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Placement of sails on headstay foil

 

Maybe this helps you:

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CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School

720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 

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On Fri, Dec 2, 2022 at 7:30 PM Eric Freedman <kimberlite.ef@...> wrote:

I do not need to now how the motor is taken apart. I believe that they put the foil in the furler 180 degrees out of sync with the motor.

I need to know how the foil sits in the furler—in other words where do the grooves go in relationship to the furler.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of Slavko Despotovic
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2022 8:14 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Placement of sails on headstay foil

 

Hi Leopold,

it is bad photo I have attached. Sorry for that.  Part needs painting. Other than that it is ok. Thank you for your offer.
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Slavko
SM 2000
#279 Bonne Anse in Croatia

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