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Re: Hot salty water coming from a small pipe out of the through hole by the entrance door
webercardio <webercardio@...>
Hallo Ofer, I have to add to the previous answer, that it is very important to see and hear the splashing water from the siphon is working - otherwise you have the risk of getting water into the engine. But you are in the same situation as I was few days ago - looking for something you find new things on the boat -still after 5 years. We had barnacles on the prop after the winter and the engine reaches only 1100 rmp - 45 minutes diving for cleaning the prop. My first year with propspeed.I found one side of every three blades relative clean and after cleaning the surface of the blades looked good and max. RPM is 2450 . Whenever I would have a problem with Rpm of the engine I would dive ! With every fuel I take I add Grotamar against diesel-pest. If you think your fuel is contaminated a Grotamar shocktherapy and changing the fuel filter. Do you know that your VW TDI has a OD2 output to get more diagnosis from the motor. It is in the box on starboard of the engine with the 3 red led on the top. You will find OD2 meters in the Internet, I searched for VW TDI OD2. WOLFGANG WEBER SY Elise Amel 54 #162 Marina Zea Athens back to work on Monday
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Shipping sails from the US to Europe
Gregory Shea
I have just had the unpleasant experience of shipping an ammeter from the US to the UK and being hit with 22% duty and VAT plus handling and clearing charges. Apparently this now happens routinely, if the item is more than about $45.
Not a big deal because the value is small, but I had been thinking of sourcing some sails in the US and shipping them direct to Italy later this year. Has anyone had any experience with US sails being shipped into the EU? I really don't want a surprise like I got with the ammeter. Greg Shea Cap des Iles, Sharki 133
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Hot salty water coming from a small pipe out of the through hole by the entrance door
Jean-Pierre Germain <jgermain@...>
Hi Ofer, I think you have 2 problems here. The engine hunting is likely a fuel contamination issue. Check your filters then add a diesel bug killer. Ask Emek to help you. :-) Jean-Pierre
On 9 Jul 2017, at 09:18, Alexandre Uster von Baar uster@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Bow thruster limit switches
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Hello Duane,
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I purchase the sensors from Amel (both Martinique and La Rochelle). Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------
On Sun, 7/9/17, sailor63109@yahoo.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Bow thruster limit switches To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, July 9, 2017, 8:49 AM Alexandre, Do you have another web page showing where to obtain the sensors and your replacement? Thanks,DuaneWanderer, SM#477
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Re: Bow thruster limit switches
Duane Siegfri
Alexandre,
Do you have another web page showing where to obtain the sensors and your replacement? Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
greatketch@...
Hanspeter,
I am sure Bill R. will have his own thoughts to add, but here are my ideas... I believe you are suggesting that the sail needs to be rolled up to gybe. I never do this. There is no need. Boats with traditional sails do not douse the sail to gybe, and you do not have to either. Here is my normal procedure, which is basically the same for the main and the mizzen:
A second part of your question might be how to furl the sail when reaching or running in strong winds. The answer is you need to come up into the wind enough to get the sail luffing, off the shrouds and the boom free. This is not at all unique to a roller furling sail. A traditional slab reef sail can not be pulled down if it is held tight to shrouds by 30 knots of wind. Once the sail is fully luffing it can be rolled up. You do not need to point the bow into the wind, but you DO need to get the wind pressure off the sail. No need for the engine, the jib will keep you moving along at an appropriate wind angle. . Can you get away with rolling the sail under tension? Yes--sometimes. Maybe even most of the time. But doing so risks fouling the sail, and is very hard on the sail, and the furling gear and should be avoided. If you have battens in the sail, it might not be possible. Hopefully, by the time the true wind has gotten to 30 knots you have a pretty significant amount of sail already rolled up, ("Reef early! Reef often!") so the last bit goes pretty easily. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Boston, Mass ---In amelyachtowners@..., <hanspeter.baettig@...> wrote : Hello Bill Brilliant how do you explains to the US newbes how to furling the mainsail. I agree.But please explaine us how you furling in the main mainsail (as a Commander Emeritus) how to furling the mainsail, ocean crossing, tradwinds 30 kn on the reach or behind, and you do neede to make a jib. Of cours you set up a "bullen stander" to avoid a jyb in the the stars. Hope you and your wife have a good time in your new house down the Texas cost 👍 Best regards Hanspeter Tamango 2 SM 16 Cacliaria, Sardinia, Italy Von meinem iPad gesende
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Hot salty water coming from a small pipe out of the through hole by the entrance door
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Good morning Ofer,
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I think you talk about the “syphon breaker” for the engine. Try to follow the tube to see if it goes to your engine. Here is how it looks on the SM2K: http://nikimat.com/volvo_tmd22p_siphon_break.html Sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Port de Plaisance de Gustavia, Saint Barthélémy, FWI --------------------------------------------
On Sun, 7/9/17, ofer magen ofermagen@gmail.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Hot salty water coming from a small pipe out of the through hole by the entrance door To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, July 9, 2017, 7:15 AM Hallo to all, We are motoring in turkey. We are hearing splashing water noise from the draining hole near the door. We checked and saw a small pipe about 15 cm in the hole. Out of that pipe there is hot salty water coming out and making the noise. Does anyone know what that is? With that, the motor is not holding above 2200 RPM and going down to 1500 and up again. But we can hold steady on 2200 RPM if we go slowly up there. Any idea? Thanks . Ofer Magen Alba Amel54 2010 #160
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Hot salty water coming from a small pipe out of the through hole by the entrance door
ofer magen
Hallo to all, We are motoring in turkey. We are hearing splashing water noise from the draining hole near the door. We checked and saw a small pipe about 15 cm in the hole. Out of that pipe there is hot salty water coming out and making the noise. Does anyone know what that is? With that, the motor is not holding above 2200 RPM and going down to 1500 and up again. But we can hold steady on 2200 RPM if we go slowly up there. Any idea? Thanks . Ofer Magen Alba Amel54 2010 #160
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster limit switches
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Here it is.
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http://nikimat.com/bow_thruster_sensor.html Sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Port de Plaisance de Gustavia, Saint Barthélémy, FWI --------------------------------------------
On Sat, 7/8/17, Mcgovern.denise@gmail.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster limit switches To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, July 8, 2017, 3:35 PM Can someone post or send me a photo of the limit switches on a Super Maramu bow thruster. The switches are marked B, H, and SP and we need the positions. Mark is making adjustments in St. Thomas en route to the Chesapeake. Thanks, Denise and Mark McGovern S/V Cara SM Mcgovern.denise at gmail.com
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
hanspeter baettig
Hello Bill Brilliant how do you explains to the US newbes how to furling the mainsail. I agree.But please explaine us how you furling in the main mainsail (as a Commander Emeritus) how to furling the mainsail, ocean crossing, tradwinds 30 kn on the reach or behind, and you do neede to make a jib. Of cours you set up a "bullen stander" to avoid a jyb in the the stars. Hope you and your wife have a good time in your new house down the Texas cost 👍 Best regards Hanspeter Tamango 2 SM 16 Cacliaria, Sardinia, Italy Von meinem iPad gesendet Am 08.07.2017 um 14:37 schrieb 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster limit switches
The problem is resolved. Thanks for the help. Denise and Mark S/V Cara SM #440
On Jul 8, 2017 5:46 PM, "Denise McGovern" <mcgovern.denise@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster limit switches
Thanks for trying. I think yours is different.
On Jul 8, 2017 5:35 PM, "John Clark john.biohead@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster limit switches
John Clark
Hi guys, I think your set up might be different than mine, if not I can take the cover off to get a better pic. I'll email you a view from top of the bow thruster, no attachments allowed on the forum. The skinny rod and disk is what operates the switches. John Clark SV Annie SM 37 Charleston SC
On Jul 8, 2017 4:36 PM, "Mcgovern.denise@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Bow thruster limit switches
Can someone post or send me a photo of the limit switches on a Super Maramu bow thruster. The switches are marked B, H, and SP and we need the positions.
Mark is making adjustments in St. Thomas en route to the Chesapeake. Thanks, Denise and Mark McGovern S/V Cara SM Mcgovern.denise at gmail.com
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Courtney,
No worries. A rookie mistake. I did the same when we first purchased Cream Puff.
The main thing to remember when furling the main is to head into wind, have the boom level and try to keep a little tension on the outhaul as the sail furls in. The jib is a little easier as you can control the stress on the sail by sheeting out and luff the sail to furl it.
Glad you have it straightened out.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Guadeloupe - Îles des Saintes
www.creampuff.us
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amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Mark I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly thank you so much!! Courtney
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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From: "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]" Date: 7/7/17 12:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Courtney,
As you unfurl the sail, unfurl it to a point where it gets stuck but do not pull it tight. Snug the outhaul but not very tight. Secure the boom. Work the in mast furling motor back and forth a few times but not too much at once – perhaps a full turn or a couple of turns each direction. Keeping a little tension on the outhaul the whole time. The main sail should slowly start to become unsnagged as you work the in-mast furling back and forth. It takes a little finesse to work it back and forth. As the sail comes out keep the outhaul snug. Usually the snags will give as the sail is going into the mast.
Important: Do not over strain the motors. Do not try to force the sail with the motor. If the motor starts to strain, STOP and go the other direction.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Guadeloupe - Îles des Saintes
www.creampuff.us
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amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
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
-------- Original message -------- From: "SV Garulfo svgarulfo@... [amelyachtowners]" Date: 7/7/17 9:57 AM (GMT-05:00) To: amelyachtowners@... 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@...> 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.
On Jul 5, 2017 09:35, "Porter McRoberts portermcroberts@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> 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.
-- GARULFO Amel 54 #122 Cap d'Agde, France Posted by: "Mark Erdos"
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Mark I followed your instructions and it worked perfectly thank you so much!! Courtney Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message -------- From: "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> Date: 7/7/17 12:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Courtney,
As you unfurl the sail, unfurl it to a point where it gets stuck but do not pull it tight. Snug the outhaul but not very tight. Secure the boom. Work the in mast furling motor back and forth a few times but not too much at once – perhaps a full turn or a couple of turns each direction. Keeping a little tension on the outhaul the whole time. The main sail should slowly start to become unsnagged as you work the in-mast furling back and forth. It takes a little finesse to work it back and forth. As the sail comes out keep the outhaul snug. Usually the snags will give as the sail is going into the mast.
Important: Do not over strain the motors. Do not try to force the sail with the motor. If the motor starts to strain, STOP and go the other direction.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Guadeloupe - Îles des Saintes
www.creampuff.us
From: amelyachtowners@...
[mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
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
-------- Original message -------- From: "SV Garulfo svgarulfo@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> Date: 7/7/17 9:57 AM (GMT-05:00) To: amelyachtowners@... 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@...> 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.
On Jul 5, 2017 09:35, "Porter McRoberts portermcroberts@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> 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.
-- GARULFO Amel 54 #122 Cap d'Agde, France
Posted by: "Mark Erdos" <mcerdos@...>
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Ben thank you I was lucky that the wind was not heavy. I had used the sail in light winds to get off of a small sandbar and furled it too rapidly because I was nervous and in a hurry, but all is well thank you all for your help. Courtney Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message -------- From: "Ben Driver/YAHOO joedoakes66@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> Date: 7/8/17 9:12 AM (GMT-05:00) To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler Hi Courtney, What Bill describes happened to us. It was totally my fault for very improperly furling the sail - in high winds with no outhaul. We were unable to get it out of the mast with in-out motion of outhaul. It was tightly backlashed. However, we were successfully in getting it out. I went up the mast (in a bosun's chair with safety line) where I could see top portion of sail bunched and pulled it out by hand while Gayle operated the outhaul. You need start at top where it is easier to pull out and slowly work downward. I think you'll find clearing it from top down is only way. It was impossible for me to pull bottom of sail out. Little by little you'll work your way to bottom and free sail. Once we stared this method, it took us about 45 minutes. It was more pulling by hand than outhaul. And many times rolling in and then out. Good luck and patience Ben Ben and Gayle S/V La Bella Vita SM #347 On Jul 8, 2017, at 8:37 AM, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Bill thank you very much that is exactly what I did yesterday I'm sorry I did not respond to the group and let you know that the issue was taken care of it was just patients a little bit of tension and in and out and now all is well. I truly appreciate the generosity and intelligence of this group to help me through these first days as an owner you are all so accommodating and generous thanks to you all. Courtney Amel 54 Trippin' Brunswick Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message -------- From: "'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> Date: 7/8/17 8:37 AM (GMT-05:00) To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler 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:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Hi Courtney, What Bill describes happened to us. It was totally my fault for very improperly furling the sail - in high winds with no outhaul. We were unable to get it out of the mast with in-out motion of outhaul. It was tightly backlashed. However, we were successfully in getting it out. I went up the mast (in a bosun's chair with safety line) where I could see top portion of sail bunched and pulled it out by hand while Gayle operated the outhaul. You need start at top where it is easier to pull out and slowly work downward. I think you'll find clearing it from top down is only way. It was impossible for me to pull bottom of sail out. Little by little you'll work your way to bottom and free sail. Once we stared this method, it took us about 45 minutes. It was more pulling by hand than outhaul. And many times rolling in and then out. Good luck and patience Ben Ben and Gayle S/V La Bella Vita SM #347
On Jul 8, 2017, at 8:37 AM, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
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:
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