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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Link10 Battery Monitor Issues
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Mark, Do you have any solar connected to the bank? Have you connected anything to the shunt inside the battery compartment? In perfect conditions the Link 10 is a little better than nothing. Unfortunately it does not record things correctly even when all of the settings are correct. The critical settings are: Charged Voltage which must be at least 0.1 volts below the battery specs...maybe 0.15, or in the case of 24VDC, 0.15 X 2 = 0.3 volts. Charging Efficiency Factor which should be set at probably set somewhere between 3 and 10. I have ours set at 3. Peukert Exponent which I have set to 1.13 for freedom type lead acid batteries. Reset of Amp Counter: Even when everything is set correctly, the Link 10 will require a reset from time to time. Procedure for reset: Press SET until SEL appears in red, then press SEL five time until AH appears in red, then hold SET until ALL appears in red, then release right away...if you hold it too long, everything is reset...AND you will have to enter all of the above again. When at anchor, I charge the batteries until there is between 25 and 29 amps going into the batteries. Bill BeBe 387
On Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 5:20 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Link10 Battery Monitor Issues
We are having issues with our Link10 battery monitor.
We have reset and re-programmed the unit a number of times trying to fix this issue over the past few months. We are certain it is programmed correctly. The unit did work correctly and reset itself after charging up until about 6 months ago.
The unit is not measuring an accurate flow of amps going into or out of the battery bank. It is off by a factor of about 5 amps. Example: We are on a mooring buoy and the unit reads 5 A (positive) as our current load. We know we are using about 5-6 amps right now. The number should be negative. We have no chargers running. If we turn off everything DC with the large red battery handles, it will read 10 A indicating we are putting 10 amps into the battery. Because the unit is not correctly measuring the amp flow, it is not counting down or resetting when charged.
Has anyone else had issues with this that can give some pointers of things to check? Do these go bad?
With best regards,
Mark
Super Maramu 2000 Hull #275 www.creampuff.us Currently cruising: St Augustine FL
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Headlining alternatives
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Nathan, I forwarded your message to Dave's email account Bill BeBe 387
On Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 2:56 PM, Nathan Bossett nbossett@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Headlining alternatives
Nat Bossett
On Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 05:22:58AM -0800, woodsdeborah_56@yahoo.co.uk [amelyachtowners] wrote:
Hi, a while back there was a thread about replacing headlinings inDeb, Dave is easily reachable at his business, islandplanetsails.com, and also has been monitoring this list at least until recently. If you have a hard time getting in touch, I can supply his email address. I can send you a picture of what Lonseal looks like; presently it's not being used as headliner but to line the sides of the V Berth against the hull. It's a thin and plasticky sheet with a smooth, durable, and easy to clean surface. I think I recall Dave saying that it's often used as a flooring material. -Nathan Maramu #29
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Inverter for Microwave/Outlets
ms42phantom54@...
I am installing an inverter in my Amel 54 to power the microwave and 230V outlets. I want to install it exactly per the electrical schematics I have from Amel. I believe this was an option (Mastervolt 2.5-kVA/230V/50Hz) that I do not currently have. The only difference is that I will be putting in a manual transfer switch rather than the automatic switch Amel would have installed. That way I can keep shore power connected in the US and still use the microwave and outlets without having to start the generator or disconnect 60Hz power to the boat, keeping the battery charger running in parallel. The automatic switch would be fine on 50Hz power. For those out there who have the inverter installed, where is it mounted? In the engine compartment along the portside wall where the battery chargers are mounted? There is not much room there. Thanks, Jamie s/v Phantom Amel 54
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Headlining alternatives
woodsdeborah_56@...
Hi, a while back there was a thread about replacing headlinings in which one of our members Dave Benjamin mentioned using a material called Lonseal. I was wondering if anyone had experience with this and if so what the results were like. I have searched for a way to contact Dave but in truth I am not that adept at finding my way around this site. However I know that other Amel owners were interested in this product and would really like to hear from anyone who has come up with a way of sorting this problem. Replacing the headlining is a horrid job which I have already done once and it is truly depressing to see the lining we put on 7/8 years ago come away from the roof already! This time it's gonna be for keeps! Thanks as always Deb Orion1 Maramu #42
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re:
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Christoph, I agree with Ann-Sofie. BTW, Wasi was the first of the series of anchors that I like to call "dragon tooth." Then came Rocna and Manson which were inspired by the Wasi Bugel. Wasi offers it in only stainless steel. They also make a stainless steel swivel for the Bugel anchor that is very good. It is called the power ball. BeBe #387 has a Wasi Bugel and a PowerBall. Every year or so, I cut the first two links off of the galvanized chain because of the galvanic reaction between stainless steel and galvanized steel. Regarding the chain issue, it seems to me that if the Santorin came with 8mm, changing to 10mm is problematic because of several issues: The hp of the windlass may not be enough, you will be adding weight to the bow, and the windlass gypsy will have to be changed to match 10mm. If Amel originally specified 8mm, I would buy high quality 8mm galvanized chain and NOT from China. One additional point. You did not say where you are located, but I suspect somewhere in Europe, possibly the Med. If so you, will find off-brand copies of the Wasi Bugel in Galvanized Steel. I would probably buy one of these. Most of the people I know who have bought over-sized anchors and/or bought oversized chain did so in an attempt to overcome their faulty anchoring techniques. Of course, some do it out of a desire to be extra safe. I do not know of a single situation where it was safer than having a good (preferably "dragon tooth" type anchor), correctly sized anchor and chain, correct anchoring technique including correct scope of 5:1, or greater. Bill BeBe 387
On Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 7:31 AM, Ann-Sofie Svanberg kanalmamman@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Surveyor - San Diego area
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Rasha, I know a Maramu owner that has almost completed a circumnavigation that lives in Santa Barbara. His boat is in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. He is a very knowledgeable guy about Amels and especially the Maramu. He would be more valuable than ANY surveyor in the San Diego area and he with any surveyor would accomplish much more. I have sent rkhaffagi"at"yahoo.com, your email address, to him to contact you if he has time. Bill BeBe 387
On Sun, Nov 22, 2015 at 2:03 AM, rkhaffagi@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re:
Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...>
Because they are selling it? Wasi is in the same family as Rocna, Manson and Spade. We have a Rocna but I think that anyone in that family would be good. Google and check prices, is my advice. Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila SM#232 Skickat från min iPad
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Surveyor - San Diego area
Rasha Khaffagi
Hello,
I am new to the group and learning a lot from the discussions. I am about to travel from the east coast to the west coast to purchase a Maramu. This seems to be a vessel with not much maintenance or refitting done in the past ten years or so, but with a potential reasonably adjusted price. Can anyone recommend from their experience a good surveyor in the San Diego area or close by? Thank you in advance, Rasha
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Admiralty vs Navionics digital charts Caribbean
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
Hi Kent we successfully used CMap which was very accurate. Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All Capt Richard RP Yacht Brokerage Newport RI We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's Cell 603 767 5330
On Nov 21, 2015, at 09:23, karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Admiralty vs Navionics digital charts Caribbean
Happy holidays to all.
I am using PolarViewNS as my laptop-based navigation program. It is compatible with either S57/S63 vector charts or BSB v3 or v4 raster charts. Since switching from The Capn (which is no longer supported), I have been using the USA Vector charts by NOAA. They are very good (and of course the price is right) for US and US territory waters. I am getting ready to sail south to the Bahamas, and Eastern and Western Caribbean for the next couple of years and am looking at charts of my next sailing area. The only S57/S63(encrypted) vector charts I have found are the Navionics charts, and the only BSB raster charts the Admiralty charts. They are both very expensive. I will also be purchasing paper charts of the Western Caribbean and Central America. Does anyone have an opinion about the usefulness and/or accuracy of the Navionics vs Admiralty charts in the Caribbean? Any other sources of S57 or S63 vector charts or BSB v3 or v4 raster charts? What about sources for paper charts of the Western Caribbean and Central America? Thanks for your ideas, Kent SM243 Kristy Currently Amelia Island, FL and home in NC for the holidays.
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R: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] DOLPHIN carger 24 volt 100 A
Ciao Jan,
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the fan works properly, neither I have its relative alarm I had a tecnichan on board (I replaced the ko elec. speed BG with simrad tridata) and he told me that "may be" the dirty connection between the elect. circuit board / stripe/ and the lamps on the cover. After he cleaned them ( his finger was black !) the charger works better. Now I'm testing every day the the passage from boost to floating and I cross my fingers ;-) I have not other solutions than to fix it, because I have no room to replace it with a new one, all bigger. Let's see. All the best, enjoy Cyprus... don't miss Karpathos, Olympos village next 300mg. Buon Vento Giovanni Testa sv EUTIKIA N428 Thailand_Krabi Marina ---Messaggio originale---- Da: amelyachtowners@... Data: 19-nov-2015 13.25 A: Ogg: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] DOLPHIN carger 24 volt 100 A ----Messaggio originale---- Da: amelyachtowners@... Data: 19-nov-2015 13.25 A: Ogg: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] DOLPHIN carger 24 volt 100 A Giovanni, Ian Shepherd SM2K Crusader (2003) Larnaca Cyprus
On 13/11/2015 11:23, gtesta23@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
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(No subject)
christoph.kasper@...
Hi thanks a lot to all of you - very helpfull. From Amel yard I got the information that the original chaine size for the Santorin was 8mm Why do you change to 10mm size - really necessary?
Also they recommand the Wasi anchor - what do you think about that? Christoph
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Hawse pipe replacement
Mike Sweeney
Good day everyone, The hawse pipe in our 1983 Maramu is shot. The fiberglass has split open in several spots, and the (iron) pipe underneath it is crumbling apart. Has anyone had to replace theirs? If so, I'd love to hear how you did it. Thanks. Mike www.zerotocruising.com
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] NMEA Paddlewheel - wiring diagram
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
The Tinley black box takes an input of GPS NMEA and gives an output of B&G paddlewheel. The speed indicated on the B&G instruments will be SOG, but displayed as SOW. I do not have a real problem with displaying SOG rather than SOW, and the small distortion of the other calculated numbers. Afterall SOG determines your progress toward your destination. Some purists might want to determine the Drift and know the current, but not me, if it means cutting the hull to replace sensors for the B&G Sonic Speed (which are no longer available), or drilling another hole for a paddlewheel. Sooner or later there will be a single depth/speed through-hull that can be easily installed with B&G. Bill BeBe 387
On Sat, Nov 21, 2015 at 8:37 AM, leopold.hauer@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] NMEA Paddlewheel - wiring diagram
Leopold Hauer
Hi Bill Thank you for your explanation. It means that the Tinley Paddlewheel transforms the NMEA GPS speed sentence to the same signal as a real Paddlewheel, and not to a NMEA sentence speed thru water. >> GPS Speed to Log Speed ( VTG > VHW ) So the NMEA Paddlewheel outputsignal must be connected directly to the B&G mainprocessor as shown in your wire diagram and not to the NMEA input at the B&G junction Box. with best regards Leo SM 69 Yin Yang
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Salt water in the bilge
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
Yep that's a good fit. Up tight and pined. Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All Capt Richard RP Yacht Brokerage Newport RI We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's Cell 603 767 5330
On Nov 20, 2015, at 14:09, Ian parkianj@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Engine Problems Amel 54
Ric Gottschalk <ric@...>
Portside is just before Jabins
Ric Gottschalk Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc
Office 410-923-5800
Fax 410-923-5802
On Nov 20, 2015, at 5:26 PM, James Wendell
ms42phantom54@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Engine Problems Amel 54
James Wendell <ms42phantom54@...>
I will try again on Monday. There was no answering system. I am in Annapolis at Bert Jabins Yacht Yard Thanks Ric, Jamie Wendell
On Friday, November 20, 2015 4:50 PM, "Ric Gottschalk ric@... [amelyachtowners]" wrote: His email is
portsidemar@... and the number is 410-263-3302. Someone not always in office, but you can leave a message. Email me directly and I I will help. Where is your boat?
Ric
SN24 Bali Hai Hartges Yacht Yard,
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Friday, November 20, 2015 3:38 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Engine Problems Amel 54 Well I tried both numbers. The 263-3300 gives me "The Soccer Court." The other never picks up.
Not sure?
Jamie
On Friday, November 20, 2015 2:58 PM, "Ric Gottschalk
ric@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
He is in Annapolis 410-263-3300 Chri Oliver Jr or CO2 on Edgewood Road
Cheers!
Ric Gottschalk Kitchen Magic Refacers, Inc
Office 410-923-5800
Fax 410-923-5802
On Nov 20, 2015, at 1:38 PM, James Wendell ms42phantom54@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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