C-drive oil reservoir
Patrick McAneny
I have read owners coments about keeping an eye on the oil reservoir to see if it gets milky ,indicating water has bypassed the oil seals.For oil in the reservoir to get milky, I assume the oil would have to circulate. I only have one hose coming from the reservoir, so I do not see how it could circulate. However there is a second port,but it is capped off. Does the oil circulate ? If it does ,then should I have two hoses connected to the reservoir?
Thanks, Pat SM #123
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Re: [Amel] Wind generator - photos - plans
Jose Venegas
Danny,
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As we prepare Ipanema for a transatlantic passage, I have just ordered the Superwind generator and will be installing on top of the mast as you did. Just a few questions: How long did you make the tube? Is your tube Stainless or Aluminum? Where did you drilled the hole to pass the cables into the mast? Did you tap threads on the mast head? What type of connectors did you use for the cables from the solar pannels? If you had a picture it would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Jose Ipanema SM 2K 278
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Re: Music radio antenna
Jose Venegas
For the AIS I used the TV anthena cable and connected it to a new antena on the top of the main mast. It works very well and can see ships farther than 30 miles away.
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It just required a trip to the top. Jose Vengas Ipanema SM 278
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Saylor RT144B
tresliebres
Hi all, I put on sale a RT 144 B Saylor works perfectly. Spanish law requires the ship to carry a VHF with DSC, and Saylor, unfortunately, does not have DSC. If any of you are interested in it, the price will not be a problem. Regards
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Re: [Amel] AIS
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
Hi to all, we have been using AIS in the same manner for years it works very well.
Best to all. Richard on Challenge in Annapolis for sale. SM 209 ________________________________ From: Giovanni Testa <gtesta23@tin.it> To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2012 4:35 AM Subject: [Amel] AIS Hi to all, I have purchased an AIS Icom MA-500 TR ( GPS in box) and a splitter class B Easy Split to use with VHF- Furuno antenna on the mast. You may see how it works from the maker : " the easySplit_OCB works as follows: _Splitter OFF_: VHF Radio is direct connected with the VHF aerial A connected AIS-transponder won't be able to receive and transmit, but no damage to it. _Splitter ON_: *CASE: VHF Radio and AIS transponder are receiving*: ·The received VHF signals (both: VHF FM communication and AIS telegrams) are split into the two path; one to the VHF Radio, one to the AIS transponder. *CASE: VHF radio is transmitting (Push to talk is pressed)* ·VHF radio is direct connected to the VHF antenna ·AIS transponder is disconnected from the antenna; if AIS transponder is transmitting, the signal is absorbed inside the splitter. *CASE: VHF Radio is receiving, AIS transponder is transmitting* ·The AIS transponder is direct connected to the VHF antenna for the short time, the transponder is transmitting (approx. 26msec) ·In that time, the VHF Radio is disconnected from the antenna ·If the VHF radio starts transmitting during the transmission of the AIS transponder, the VHF radio is automatically connected to the antenna, the AIS transponder is disconnected. This is for safety reasons ." The solution was suggested from a professional : http://www.nextboat.it/menu/it/attrezzatura/sicurezza/ais-trasponder.htm with many PDF to better understand. by Antonio Pezzoni cell . 3386003328 ,good english. I have seen it working properly on other boat and I 'm testing it at home ( Venezia ) . So I can see my " boat" over my roof on : http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/ ;- ))) ! I'll install it on board very soon in April when again in Raiata. Buon Vento Gianni TESTA Sv EUTIKIA SM 2K 428
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AIS
Hi to all,
I have purchased an AIS Icom MA-500 TR ( GPS in box) and a splitter class B Easy Split to use with VHF- Furuno antenna on the mast. You may see how it works from the maker : " the easySplit_OCB works as follows: _Splitter OFF_: VHF Radio is direct connected with the VHF aerial A connected AIS-transponder won't be able to receive and transmit, but no damage to it. _Splitter ON_: *CASE: VHF Radio and AIS transponder are receiving*: ·The received VHF signals (both: VHF FM communication and AIS telegrams) are split into the two path; one to the VHF Radio, one to the AIS transponder. *CASE: VHF radio is transmitting (Push to talk is pressed)* ·VHF radio is direct connected to the VHF antenna ·AIS transponder is disconnected from the antenna; if AIS transponder is transmitting, the signal is absorbed inside the splitter. *CASE: VHF Radio is receiving, AIS transponder is transmitting* ·The AIS transponder is direct connected to the VHF antenna for the short time, the transponder is transmitting (approx. 26msec) ·In that time, the VHF Radio is disconnected from the antenna ·If the VHF radio starts transmitting during the transmission of the AIS transponder, the VHF radio is automatically connected to the antenna, the AIS transponder is disconnected. This is for safety reasons ." The solution was suggested from a professional : http://www.nextboat.it/menu/it/attrezzatura/sicurezza/ais-trasponder.htm with many PDF to better understand. by Antonio Pezzoni cell . 3386003328 ,good english. I have seen it working properly on other boat and I 'm testing it at home ( Venezia ) . So I can see my " boat" over my roof on : http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/ ;- ))) ! I'll install it on board very soon in April when again in Raiata. Buon Vento Gianni TESTA Sv EUTIKIA SM 2K 428
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Re: [Amel] Music radio antenna
jlm@jlmertz.fr
I put my antenna on the mizzen, it is very important that it is high
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over sea level. I am in Cap d'Agde, and I capture the boats across the Mediterranean(Tunisia) ! For your TV cable it is possible to use it. But regarding that the most difficultys is to climb high in the morning, I would put a new cable with low losses (very cheep). Jluc on CottonBay good winds Jean-Luc MERTZ Expert /Tout est possible dans un monde infini/
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Re: Music radio antenna
Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe <yahoogroups@...>
We have used the AM/FM radio antenna in combination with the AIS receiver for 3 years with very good results. I connected the AIS receiver to the radio antenna by cutting the antenna wire near the AM/FM radio and reconnecting using a BNC "T" connector and "screw on BNC connectors on the coax.
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I do not have any interference on the AM/FM radio...however, this was an AIS receiver only, not a transmitter/receiver. If you only use the AM/FM radio while in port, my suggestion is to buy a short rubber antenna for the AM/FM and place it inside the equipment drawer, then use the existing AM/FM antenna for your AIS. To do this you will have to purchase an adapter from AM/FM radio plug to BNC plug, or you may have to cut the coax and install a BNC connector...there are two types: one type of BNC connector is crimped on, the other is screwed on. If it works for you, please let me know as one of our next purchases is a Class B AIS Transponder. Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Cyprus
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Music radio antenna
ferruccilorenzo
Hi everybody, I have to move the AIS (receiver and transmitter) antenna from the mizzen mast (following your advice, i'm planning to install here the wind generator :) ).
Where do you have install the AIS antenna (rx and tx)? Can I use the cable of stereo hi-fi, that have its antenna on the main mast (replacing only the antenna)?
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Sharki Wanted!
hanoah64 <hanoah64@...>
We just sold our yacht and we are interested in purchasing a Sharki. If you have or know of a Sharki that is not already listed on the web please let us know. Regards, Roger Wilson
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Re: [Amel] Re: MAIN OUTHAUL LINE
eric freedman
Hi,
You really need to use some high tech line on the outhaul. I have found that using anything with some stretch, will allow the line to slip when it is wet an in a blow. I also used one of the winches on the mast to tighten the car even further with an extra line. Also, check the welds on the shackle on the car. They have been known to crack. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kimberly Cerillo Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:45 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Amel] Re: MAIN OUTHAUL LINE Alain, Thanks so much for your response, we pretty much followed your advice but decided to leave length in the tensioning line to tighten for the next week, as it seems that the line is stretching a bit (don’t think too much of the non stretch line we purchased). Thanks again, R/ George and Kim SM2K #353 Indecent From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Alain Feuillet Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:45 AM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Amel] Re: MAIN OUTHAUL LINE Hi George, I had to change the outhaul line recently. It is not so difficult. The tip is: - to position the cart against the stop near the mast and to attach it temporarily, as tight as possible and with no elongation (I used an exotic fiber), to the mast with a line. - to fix (definitively) an extemity of the new line to the rear of the cart - to pass the line in the free pulley and to come back to the driving pulley - to pretension the outhaul line as much as reasonable using the driving pulley/outhaul motor - at that time, you can definitively attach the second extremity of the line to the front of the cart with a normal tension. That's it. When you release the tension, you can remove the temporary line and the pretension is in the new line. Hope it is understandable. In my case, it worked well. Fair winds Alain PILGRIM SM n°26 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Re: MAIN OUTHAUL LINE
Kimberly Cerillo <kcvabeach@...>
Alain,
Thanks so much for your response, we pretty much followed your advice but decided to leave length in the tensioning line to tighten for the next week, as it seems that the line is stretching a bit (don’t think too much of the non stretch line we purchased). Thanks again, R/ George and Kim SM2K #353 Indecent From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alain Feuillet Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:45 AM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel] Re: MAIN OUTHAUL LINE Hi George, I had to change the outhaul line recently. It is not so difficult. The tip is: - to position the cart against the stop near the mast and to attach it temporarily, as tight as possible and with no elongation (I used an exotic fiber), to the mast with a line. - to fix (definitively) an extemity of the new line to the rear of the cart - to pass the line in the free pulley and to come back to the driving pulley - to pretension the outhaul line as much as reasonable using the driving pulley/outhaul motor - at that time, you can definitively attach the second extremity of the line to the front of the cart with a normal tension. That's it. When you release the tension, you can remove the temporary line and the pretension is in the new line. Hope it is understandable. In my case, it worked well. Fair winds Alain PILGRIM SM n°26 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: MAIN OUTHAUL LINE
Alain Feuillet <alainfeuillet@...>
Hi George,
I had to change the outhaul line recently. It is not so difficult. The tip is: - to position the cart against the stop near the mast and to attach it temporarily, as tight as possible and with no elongation (I used an exotic fiber), to the mast with a line. - to fix (definitively) an extemity of the new line to the rear of the cart - to pass the line in the free pulley and to come back to the driving pulley - to pretension the outhaul line as much as reasonable using the driving pulley/outhaul motor - at that time, you can definitively attach the second extremity of the line to the front of the cart with a normal tension. That's it. When you release the tension, you can remove the temporary line and the pretension is in the new line. Hope it is understandable. In my case, it worked well. Fair winds Alain PILGRIM SM n°26
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MAIN OUTHAUL LINE
george cerillo
Good day, we are changing the main sail outhaul line, as we understand, it is very difficult to tension the line when installing the replacement line. Does anyone have experience with this?
George and Kim Cerillo SM2K #353 Indecent
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[Amel] Re: sm2k's with the Yanmar 75HP motors & pic
Following up on this discussion and well as the additional 10 x fuel cans and Jordon Seried Drouge...
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We left Gran Canaria on 10th January and enjoyed a wonderful 17 day and 1 hr crossing to Rodney Bay, St Lucia. Island Pearl II handled this beautifully with just 2 x tacks the entire 2800NM with poled out foresail most of the way and most days achieving 170NM distances. We motored for about 3 days and were able to comfortably motor at 6.6 - 7.3kts with about 1600 - 1800 revs. In line with much of the feedback received both publically on this site and those Yanmar 75hp fans who e-mailed me direct the Yanmar 75HP is actually a wonderful match to the SM2000, especially when we measured the fuel consumption over this distance. From St Lucia to Panama little motoring was needed however in the last few weeks from Panama to Galapagos this was mostly under motor. For the above reason I am so thankful for the tip regarding storing extra fuel cans in the Life Raft locker. This has given us well over 1300nm range which was again helpful this week as there has been little wind south east of Galapagos Islands and Island Pearl II is now headed direct from there to Tahiti then direct to Sydney. The tip about the Jordon Series Drogue was great too and we were able to source this direct from Roddy at Neptunes Locker www.seriesdrogue.co.uk in the UK who was most helpful in shipping it to our boat in the Canary Islands despite the last minute order. Luckily we have not needed to deploy it yet but I feel very safe having this on board. Lastly I should mention one particular individual who was the most outstanding of all in the service provided and his brilliance in knowledge of Amel boats. This is the Amel Technician for the Canary Islands, Michel-Henri Fraisse who basically made our entire trip possible by working around the clock in sourcing and installing watermaker, new 2nd auto-pilot, HF Radio, engine servicing, sail repairs, bow thruster complete removal and service etc etc. Since Michel Henri had cared for our boat since new in 2001 I am sure we probably got special treatment however this guy is just a stand out performer at a very fair price and knows his Amels like the back of his hand even including being able to manouvre the SM2000 in and out of tight marina berths on his own like an absolute pro. I don't have his number with me now but in case any of you need help in the Canary Islands his e-mail address is ttammogan@gmail.com and he comes with both my personal high recommendation and that of the PYD professional delivery skipper and Crew. Fair Winds Colin Streeter Island Pearl II SMK2000#332
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Re : [Amel] ARC and more...
RAYNAL EVA <evaraynal@...>
Hello everybody,
We just crossed the Atlantic with our Super Maramu no 183, REVE DE LUNE IV and had no problem with electricity using only the original Onan generator for between 4 to 6 hours a day. The electrical consumption during the passage seemed quite reasonable (between 6 to 10 Ah depending on the time of the day and weather conditions) for a normal equipment : two refrigerators, autopilot (we have two Autohelm 7000 which are remarkable even in rough conditions and crossed swells as we had for a couple of days during our passage), GPS, computer with MaxSea for navigation and weather forecast, Iridium and Inmarsat C for e-mails and weather forecasts and of course lights at night (the nights are long, 13 hours). But we don't like to be dependent only on the generator so we are seriously considering to add solar panels and perhaps a wind generator before crossing the Pacific in 2013. We read the mail of Danny and Yvonne and are very interested in the specifications of the equipment you mention ? Before making a decision and investing a lot of money, we would really appreciate to have your opinion. Originally we would have liked to install a hydrogenerator (DuoGen, Watt & Sea or similar) but apparently they don't work well on our boats because of the height of the aft. Did anybody experience this kind of equipment ? Very best regards, Eva and Jean-Luc SM REVE DE LUNE IV ________________________________ De : Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@xtra.co.nz> À : "amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com" <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> Envoyé le : Lundi 27 février 2012 20h33 Objet : Re: [Amel] ARC and more... Hi Fernando, we have a SM 2000 and sailed 16000 miles in all sorts of conditions from the east coast of the US to New Zealand using the Raymarine auto pilot. It was totally reliable and steered effectively at all times and in all conditions. Power consumption was negligible compared to usage by the electric freezer and two refrigerators so I have no intention of trying to fit a wind vane. For me, the wind generator and the solar panels we fitted were more valuable. I did not want to be relying only on engines to charge batteries. Regards Danny Ocean Pearl SM 299 Mangonui New Zealand From: Nefeli <smnefeli@yahoo.it> To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, 28 February 2012 1:53 AM Subject: Re: [Amel] ARC and more... Ivan, thanks for your answer that, unfortunately, confirms the information from other sources. We plan to run the ARC two-handed, so the issue of autopilot can be a serious one. Fair winds Fernando & Daniela sm Nefeli On 27 Feb 2012, at 12:46, Ivan Campbell wrote: Hello Fernando and Daniela ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] ARC and more...
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Fernando, we have a SM 2000 and sailed 16000 miles in all sorts of conditions from the east coast of the US to New Zealand using the Raymarine auto pilot. It was totally reliable and steered effectively at all times and in all conditions. Power consumption was negligible compared to usage by the electric freezer and two refrigerators so I have no intention of trying to fit a wind vane. For me, the wind generator and the solar panels we fitted were more valuable. I did not want to be relying only on engines to charge batteries.
Regards Danny Ocean Pearl SM 299 Mangonui New Zealand From: Nefeli <smnefeli@yahoo.it> To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, 28 February 2012 1:53 AM Subject: Re: [Amel] ARC and more... Ivan, thanks for your answer that, unfortunately, confirms the information from other sources. We plan to run the ARC two-handed, so the issue of autopilot can be a serious one. Fair winds Fernando & Daniela sm Nefeli On 27 Feb 2012, at 12:46, Ivan Campbell wrote: Hello Fernando and Daniela ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re : [Amel] ARC and more...
Serge Tremblay <laetitiaii@...>
Fernando,
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I have a Mango, the ancestor to the SM. My Amel is an electric boat. I did a complete revamping of the electric circuits and do a regular maintenance of what needs to be checked. The boat has done many crossings with a short crew, using only the NECO electric autopilot. In 2005, I added a Autohelm 7000 with the electric power drive connected directly on one of the arms fixed above the rudder (under the aft berth), because in the previous crossing, one of the Morse type cable controlling the rudder, broke and the crew had to use the emergency tiller for a few days, before arriving in Gibraltar. In 2007, after sailing the Med, I did a crossing from Las Palmas to Martinique, in the rought weather of February with a friend. The Autohelm did almost all the steering. I would say we held the helm for less than 2 hours in 18 days and, with huge cross swells comming from the North Atlantic, we kept the same pace as a large modern catamaran that had a larger crew that was also crossing and going towards Trinidad. Conclusion: two electrical Autopilots are a secured choice. On my previous boat I installed a Sailomat autopilot and it gave me so much trouble, I sold it... Serge V/Opera Mango#51 De : Nefeli <smnefeli@yahoo.it>
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Re: [Amel] ARC and more...
smnefeli
Ivan,
thanks for your answer that, unfortunately, confirms the information from other sources. We plan to run the ARC two-handed, so the issue of autopilot can be a serious one. Fair winds Fernando & Daniela sm Nefeli On 27 Feb 2012, at 12:46, Ivan Campbell wrote: Hello Fernando and Daniela [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: Spanish Euros 41
Jose_Luis Isasi
Hi,
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You already have my contact details. Regards JL
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