--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "maramu48" <maramu48@...> wrote:

Can someone give advice on how to inspect, clean/flush the Maramu
diesel fuel tank? Are there access panels? What is the internal
configuration?

Hi !
Maramu fuel tank hasn´t any possibility of inspection. Because of
internal baffle you cannot clean the whole floor but only the portion
under the feeding hole.This is the most important area, because it is
the deepest and where the outlet pipe is welded.
A rubber hose of one inch introduced thru the feeding hole, long enough
to touch the floor, connected to the inlet of a pump, can do the job.
Because a rubber hose is never strait, if you turn it continously you
can clean a wider surface.
This is what I have done in the past (with satisfactory results) but in
the near future I will install in the opposite side of the hull a
filtered day tank.
I have the drowing of the tank on board and at the moment I am on land
in Italy while the boat is on a yard in Cartagena(Colombia). If you
aren´t in a hurry I can send it to you in November when I´ll be back on
board.
Fair wind and kind regards
Gabriele Antolini

In our 46 we found no access ports. We used a fuel
polishing firm to come in and pump out the tank.
Flush it and pump it again. After three flushing and
a bit of air pressue to pruge the lines ( filters line
removed and of course a change of filters and
bleeding) we got the dirt and water out. We then
installed a dual filter system so if one goes full we
can switch and keep going while we change filters..

Good luck
Richard SM 209


--- Mauro Iachelli <m_iachelli@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi maramu 48,
I'm afraid I cannot give many advices on a Maramu
46 (I think that's the right LOA), but I own an
Euros 41 in which the diesel tanks were in stainless
still nad built inside the hull without any kind of
access. When I started having some leak problems I
had to cut through the bottom of the locker covering
them to cut an access port and eventually to cut
them out of the boat. In my case I have been forced
to rebuild them in Epoxy fbg integrally to the hull
of the boat because of lack of room to fit the new
ones back in.
I hope that is not your case, anyway good luck.
Mauro
Euros #41

PS: In case you need I attached a inside plan of
the Maramu 46, showing the position of the diesel
tank.


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Hi maramu 48,
I'm afraid I cannot give many advices on a Maramu 46 (I think that's the right LOA), but I own an Euros 41 in which the diesel tanks were in stainless still nad built inside the hull without any kind of access. When I started having some leak problems I had to cut through the bottom of the locker covering them to cut an access port and eventually to cut them out of the boat. In my case I have been forced to rebuild them in Epoxy fbg integrally to the hull of the boat because of lack of room to fit the new ones back in.
I hope that is not your case, anyway good luck.
Mauro
Euros #41

PS: In case you need I attached a inside plan of the Maramu 46, showing the position of the diesel tank.


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Richard,

It is identical to the one that was delivered from the factory with the
boat. The only difference is that the pockets for the support bars are sewn
and not seam welded.

Fair Winds,

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite





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[mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Piller
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 8:54 PM
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: bimini for Santorin or SM



Eric, We too are looking for a new cockpit bimini for
our SM. Do you have a photo or two or your new master
piece?

thanks and Fair Winds

Richard SM 209
Challenge

--- eric <kimberlite@optonlin <mailto:kimberlite%40optonline.net> e.net>
wrote:

Gary,

FYI-I had quantum sails in St martin make me a new
Bimini. $350- great
value, exact fit.

Fair Winds,

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite





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Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: bimini for Santorin
or SM



Thanks Roy for posting bimini photos. I have posted
some
additional photos in the Bimini Folder of a a very
attractive
bimini that I saw in Guadeloupe on a German SM. I
don't
recall the name of the boat. It was very well done,
attractive
and gave great visibility.

Gary SM "Liahona" Hull # 335





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Eric, We too are looking for a new cockpit bimini for
our SM. Do you have a photo or two or your new master
piece?

thanks and Fair Winds

Richard SM 209
Challenge


--- eric <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:

Gary,

FYI-I had quantum sails in St martin make me a new
Bimini. $350- great
value, exact fit.

Fair Winds,

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite





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Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 8:00 PM
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: bimini for Santorin
or SM



Thanks Roy for posting bimini photos. I have posted
some
additional photos in the Bimini Folder of a a very
attractive
bimini that I saw in Guadeloupe on a German SM. I
don't
recall the name of the boat. It was very well done,
attractive
and gave great visibility.

Gary SM "Liahona" Hull # 335





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FYI-I had quantum sails in St martin make me a new Bimini. $350- great
value, exact fit.

Fair Winds,

Eric

Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite





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Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 8:00 PM
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: bimini for Santorin or SM



Thanks Roy for posting bimini photos. I have posted some
additional photos in the Bimini Folder of a a very attractive
bimini that I saw in Guadeloupe on a German SM. I don't
recall the name of the boat. It was very well done, attractive
and gave great visibility.

Gary SM "Liahona" Hull # 335

Thanks Roy for posting bimini photos. I have posted some
additional photos in the Bimini Folder of a a very attractive
bimini that I saw in Guadeloupe on a German SM. I don't
recall the name of the boat. It was very well done, attractive
and gave great visibility.

Gary SM "Liahona" Hull # 335

To the best of my knowledge this is one of the flaws in the Maramu design -
there isn't any.



We have the same issue on our Blue Song - so far fortunately it hasn't
become an issue !



Has anyone had an inspection opening made for the Maramu fuel tank ?



Any advice would be greatly appreciated !



Fair Winds,



Jochen Hofmann



Maramu # 143 Blue Song

I took two pictures of a SM 2000 in Auckland, New Zealand last
November, because I liked the look of the bimini, and thought it
would be helpful if I ever decided to make one. I don't remember the
name of the boat, but maybe the owner can recognze his boat. I have
posted them on this web site under SM Bimini. Hope they help you.

Roy on Excalibur SM 195

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Battaglini Ornella Barbara"
<ornella.battaglini@...> wrote:

Does anyone have experience and recommendations for a bimini for

Santorin Ketch or SM?

Helps greatly appreciated.
Fairr winds
Ornella
Santorin N° 122 moored in Ancona (Italy)

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Can someone give advice on how to inspect, clean/flush the Maramu
diesel fuel tank? Are there access panels? What is the internal
configuration?

The Mango Nr32 (1984) will be for sale at Le Grand Pavois show in La
Rochelle. She just achieved her North Atlantic Crossing.
She is also presented on a small web page : http://www.314pi.com
Don't hesitate to ask more details by private message. Perfect genuine
condition. She will be visible in La Rochelle - Rochefort. Thank you
for relaying the information.

I may be interested in buying your wind vane. Where are you based?

From: "svsunnyside" <svsunnyside@yahoo.com>
Date: 2007/08/17 Fri PM 09:32:58 BST
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Windvane self-steering for 1998 SM

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "drdavegoodman"
<drdavegoodman@...> wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a windvane for a 1998 SM?

Good morning,
one among the good windvane is Sailomat 601 . It can be installed
center-aft or off-center.
All the info(and there are a lot) can be downloaded thru the site
www.sailomat.com
In case you decide for such a model I can offer you, at a very good
price, my windvane never used.
I am selling it because I am obliged to change my cruising plane.
Regards
Gabriele Antolini

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--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "drdavegoodman"
<drdavegoodman@...> wrote:

Does anyone have a recommendation for a windvane for a 1998 SM?

Good morning,
one among the good windvane is Sailomat 601 . It can be installed
center-aft or off-center.
All the info(and there are a lot) can be downloaded thru the site
www.sailomat.com
In case you decide for such a model I can offer you, at a very good
price, my windvane never used.
I am selling it because I am obliged to change my cruising plane.
Regards
Gabriele Antolini

There is a bimini on my 1998 SM. It consists of 3 crossbars of
stainless tubing. The middle crossbar is attached to the forward
lower mizen shroud. The aft crossbar is attached to the mizzen upper
shroud. The forward crossbar is bent on either end and attaches to
fittings on either side of the hard dodger. There is one other pole
that goes from the center of the middle cross bar to the center of the
forward crossbar. The bimini material is made of a white vinyl that
is cut in the aft section to accommadate the mizzen mast. There are
two zippers on either side of the mizzen, one zipper for the middle
and one zipper for the forward crossbar. The forward crossbar swivels
at the attachment points, and there are two webbing type straps that
attach to either side of the forward crossbar and extend forward to
tension the rig.
Dave

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Battaglini Ornella Barbara"
<ornella.battaglini@...> wrote:

Does anyone have experience and recommendations for a bimini for

Santorin Ketch or SM?

Helps greatly appreciated.
Fairr winds
Ornella
Santorin N� 122 moored in Ancona (Italy)

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Does anyone have experience and recommendations for a bimini for Santorin Ketch or SM?
Helps greatly appreciated.
Fairr winds
Ornella
Santorin N° 122 moored in Ancona (Italy)

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Hi All,
I am interested in purchasing a Super Maramu within the next 6 or 9 months.

I would firstly like to do a test sail in reasonably demanding conditions.

Something like the ARC ( las palmas to antigua) in November this year would be ideal.

It will also be a learning experience for me to get to know the boat also.

I would be prepared to get involved in all aspects... cooking, cleaning, etc, and , of course, I will
pay all of my costs for food, etc.

If any existing SM owners can accomodate me, that would be ideal.

I live in Dublin, Ireland.

Good Sailing
Peter Hall

Does anyone have a recommendation for a windvane for a 1998 SM?

Thanks Lars, that seems like a sound and logical solution. I guess my
hobby will be shifting from cooking to sailing and shading, and perhaps
some shopping. And, of course, sipping. Thanks eveyone for clarifying
the galley issue for me. Hope to meet some of you in the months to
come.

Be safe,

Jean

Hi Jean



I own a 1993 Santorin which is just about the same as a Maramu. I agree on
using the saloon table as extra space although I have seen a couple of
Maramu's that has been converted from L-shape galley to U-shape galley by
using some of the space otherwise used for the sofa - probably only about 10
inches.



Best Regards

Lars

Santorin #79 Salvagny



From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of anitemaster
Sent: 15. august 2007 20:43
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Galley Space



My apologies on not having my facts straight before posting. It is the
46 Maramu that my husband likes so much. Just to confirm though, the
galley area is the "L" shaped area, and I have no idea what the tray is
for. Thank you so much for clarifying.

It was very kind of you to refer me to your web site. She is a
beautiful vessel, with a great galley. I am sure you will soon find a
buyer who will love her as much as you have. All the best!