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New engine options for a Sharki, #97, 1984
CAMERON BURNESS
My son and I would like to check the experience of the Forum of an engine change in a Sharki.
As mentioned previously my son has recently bought a Sharki and we are currently in Gibraltar working on it. The old Perkins engine is very tired and the results of the compression test were not good. My son has decided to run it until it gives out, this maybe soon or it could last a some time. I would like to ask what engine the Forum would recommend for a Sharki. What are the benefits of the chosen engine and what should we look out for when the change needs to be made. Any other experience on an engine change in a Sharki would be gratefully received. Craig & Cameron Daal II - #97 1984 currently in Gibraltar
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Re: Hurth Gearbox heat exchanger coupling
rossirossix4
Hi Alan,
I posted this quite awhile back but the Bowman Guy in Malta (I was buying a new spare from him) told me that the transmission heat exchanger rarely (kind of like never) fails UNLESS the end caps are tightened too much. This cracks the solder joints. I guess tighten them snuggly and then check them immediately when you splash or open the seacock, then with motor on, etc. and check for sea water in the transmission oil frequently for a while. Bob, KAIMI SM429
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Maramu Steering
christian alby <calbyy@...>
hi there David I attach a file of the original workshop drawings by Amel showing the rudder & helm arrangements with dimensions & grades of shaft (Round bar 316L); please confirm if you can extract, otherwise I will post on the Amel pictures Library (might be there already). unfortunatly for you all in french, guess you can find someone to translate for yo the notes you are interested in christian alby - Désirade VIII - maramu 116 - Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Le mardi 14 novembre 2017 09:48:34 CET, lexmarine.asia@... [amelyachtowners] a écrit :
Hi, I have a Maramu hull 91 and need information on the steering system. The shaft that the steering wheel connects to has twisted at the pinion gear. I assume during her lifetime someone has backed her into a bank, I don't thing you could twist the shaft by hand. I cant find any branding. Does anyone know where i can purchase a new shaft? The square rack gear is made of a bronze material and appears to be fine. I'm a marine engineer with a machine shop but i cant cut the gear on the shaft. I just thought if parts are available it might be an easier option. Thanks David Maramu "Popeye" #91
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Iridium Go
thanks all! Bill it is an older Iridium so as Heinz suggested I will need an adapter.
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-----Original Message----- From: greatketch@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Tue, Nov 14, 2017 11:37 am Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Iridium Go Courtney,
If the existing sat phone is an Iridium phone, the antenna is most likely compatible, although there might be a cable adapter needed.
If the existing antenna is from some other satphone system operating in other frequency bands, I do not have any knowledge of the chances of it working.
Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie
On the hard at LMC,
Fort Lauderdale, FL
---In amelyachtowners@..., wrote : Hi all I am looking at the Iridium Go and was wondering if those using it ordered the antenna also. I am on a 54 and there is an existing sat phone with exterior antenna could that work instead?
Cheers
Cou
rtney
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Re: Iridium Go
greatketch@...
Courtney,
If the existing sat phone is an Iridium phone, the antenna is most likely compatible, although there might be a cable adapter needed. If the existing antenna is from some other satphone system operating in other frequency bands, I do not have any knowledge of the chances of it working. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie On the hard at LMC, Fort Lauderdale, FL ---In amelyachtowners@..., <Itsfun1@...> wrote : Hi all I am looking at the Iridium Go and was wondering if those using it ordered the antenna also. I am on a 54 and there is an existing sat phone with exterior antenna could that work instead? Cheers Courtney
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel 54 bow thruster position detection
ya_fohi
Peter,
Amel have also suggested that it may be a relay problem. Would you happen to know how I can test if its the relay or the sensor? Regsrding your comment about noting the position, and because the sensor seems to be attached by some kind of clamp, this makes me think the sensor works by induction. Would you know? Cheers, Paul
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Iridium Go
Heinz Stutenbaeumer
You have to by an externel Adapter in Germany is 59 Euro
Fare Winds Heinz Von: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Hi all I am looking at the Iridium Go and was wondering if those using it ordered the antenna also. I am on a 54 and there is an existing sat phone with exterior antenna could that work instead? Cheers Courtney
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Iridium Go
Hi all I am looking at the Iridium Go and was wondering if those using it ordered the antenna also. I am on a 54 and there is an existing sat phone with exterior antenna could that work instead?
Cheers
Courtney
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Maramu Steering
smiles bernard
Hello Does this group recommend greasing the morse cables? my boats previous owner said not to but i had always assumed you should grease these kind of red sheathed cables? I'd be good to hear thoughts All the best Miles
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 10:51:00 AM GMT, Beaute Olivier atlanticyachtsurvey@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
Hi David, the original steering cables and rack-and-pinion system was made by MORSE Cables, which seems to be owned now by HINDLE Controls. Have a look on the internet. You could also try at AMEL La Rochelle and ask them if they still have these systems (or some parts like the splined shaft) in stock (tell them RED Housings cables) at sav at amel dot fr Good luck. On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:48 AM, "lexmarine.asia@... [amelyachtowners]" wrote: Hi, I have a Maramu hull 91 and need information on the steering system. The shaft that the steering wheel connects to has twisted at the pinion gear. I assume during her lifetime someone has backed her into a bank, I don't thing you could twist the shaft by hand. I cant find any branding. Does anyone know where i can purchase a new shaft? The square rack gear is made of a bronze material and appears to be fine. I'm a marine engineer with a machine shop but i cant cut the gear on the shaft. I just thought if parts are available it might be an easier option. Thanks David Maramu "Popeye" #91
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Maramu Steering
Beaute Olivier
Hi David, the original steering cables and rack-and-pinion system was made by MORSE Cables, which seems to be owned now by HINDLE Controls. Have a look on the internet. You could also try at AMEL La Rochelle and ask them if they still have these systems (or some parts like the splined shaft) in stock (tell them RED Housings cables) at sav at amel dot fr Good luck.
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 9:48 AM, "lexmarine.asia@... [amelyachtowners]" wrote: Hi, I have a Maramu hull 91 and need information on the steering system. The shaft that the steering wheel connects to has twisted at the pinion gear. I assume during her lifetime someone has backed her into a bank, I don't thing you could twist the shaft by hand. I cant find any branding. Does anyone know where i can purchase a new shaft? The square rack gear is made of a bronze material and appears to be fine. I'm a marine engineer with a machine shop but i cant cut the gear on the shaft. I just thought if parts are available it might be an easier option. Thanks David Maramu "Popeye" #91
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Maramu Steering
David Baddiley
Hi, I have a Maramu hull 91 and need information on the steering system. The shaft that the steering wheel connects to has twisted at the pinion gear. I assume during her lifetime someone has backed her into a bank, I don't thing you could twist the shaft by hand. I cant find any branding. Does anyone know where i can purchase a new shaft? The square rack gear is made of a bronze material and appears to be fine. I'm a marine engineer with a machine shop but i cant cut the gear on the shaft. I just thought if parts are available it might be an easier option. Thanks David Maramu "Popeye" #91
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel 54 bow thruster position detection
I got replacements from Amel there is a Top one and s bottom one - note carefully their positions before removing. I just sent a photo to Amel and asked for two.
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Peter
On 14 Nov 2017, at 01:53, sharongbrown@gmail.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel 54 bow thruster position detection
ya_fohi
I have attacehd the photo as it did not appear in my last post.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel 54 bow thruster position detection
ya_fohi
Peter,
Thanks. It looks like the small unit attached to the pole has corrosion. Would you know if this is reparable or will I need to get a replacement from Amel? See photo below. Cheers, Paul
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Refrigerator replacement AMEL54
Alex Ramseyer <alexramseyer@...>
Hi, based on the input from the forum, I decided to stay with the existing cooler. I however had to change the waterpump and installed a filter because the tubes were congested. Some of the comments from the communicty helped me to better understand what's critical and what's not when coolling down things. Thanks for that! Cheers, Alex AMEL54 #15 NO STRESS, Grenada
On Sunday, November 12, 2017, 5:14:58 PM GMT-4, sailor63109@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
Thomas, How did the install go? Duane Wanderer, SM #477
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel 54 bow thruster position detection
Hi Paul,
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I changed the contractor buttons for the up and down, (top and bottom) and then discovered that the connectors from the contact at the bottom was corroded at the joins. It was hard to see the bottom join. We hotwired at first to check that the motor worked, this was done by Olivier at the survey when I bought. When we did it manually by hotwiring we had the light and buzzer working. I got the new buttons (contractors from RS in UK at about £7 each. Hope this is some help. Best Regards Barry Barry and Penelope AMEL 54. #17 ‘Lady Penelope II’ Marina di Ragusa Sicily
On Nov 13, 2017, at 2:21 PM, sharongbrown@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Non slip repair
There are excellent You-Tube DIY videos on Boatworkstoday.com.
One is Making a Fiberglass Mold of Your Gelcoat Nonskid for Repair. That's followed by a second on using the mold for Gelcoat Nonskid Spot Repair. Craig Briggs, SN#68
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel 54 bow thruster position detection
Paul,
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The signal wires are two small black wires that attach to two sensors cables tied onto the silver coloured shaft up and down which the thruster motor slides. These black wires disappear into the little grey box on the aft wall of the bow locker to Port. I tried checking the wires connections into the grey box first could be corroded. Try this first. Peter Carango -Amel 54 #035
On 13 Nov 2017, at 13:21, sharongbrown@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Non slip repair
James Alton
Ian,
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In the case of really small areas, I have had some luck with filling the area with gelcoat, then penciling in the lines to be cut. I then create some simple custom tools to carve and shape the gelcoat. Hacksaw blades for instance can be ground to approximately match the shape of the lines in the wood. You can also carve the gel coat with some very sharp tools or files. Once the lines are cut the proper depth to simulate the wood grain, some careful sanding with sandpaper can help blend things in. Best of luck, James
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Amel 54 bow thruster position detection
ya_fohi
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. I have an Amel 54 with sidepower bow thruster. The indicator light (and sound) for when it reaches the down position has stopped working. Would someone be able to tell me, or show me, exactly where the detector is on the unit so I can check it. I'm hoping its just a corroded connection.
Thanks in advance, Paul Ya Fohi Amel 54 #98
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