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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Batteries
Make sure all 24v equipment is off while you desulfate. The high voltages will fry some electronics. Kent S/V Kristy SM243
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] electric gas switch
sailormon <kimberlite@...>
Alex, I changed my solenoid to a USA made solenoid. It is very easy to get and the pipes fit up to it quite nicely. I think you are a few boats away from Kimberlite on the Ponton. .Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 11:42 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] electric gas switch
Eric, I have two gas tanks in the compartment on the portside. Both are connected to that switch. One tank has European connection and uses buthan (available here in Martinique), the other has a U.S. connection and uses propane. Why are you asking? Is there anything important that I don't konw/should consider? Regards, Alex AMEL54#15, NO STRESS
On Saturday, December 9, 2017, 5:45:53 PM GMT-4, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Alex, Are you using propane or butane? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Dear Amelians, I know there has been a discussion about the electric gas switch that seats out there in the compartment with the gas tanks. I rememer you talked about a German manufacturer and how hard it is to get it.... Unfortunatellly, I can't find that conversation anymore. Any information in regards to the vendor and the model AMEL is using (2005 AMEL54) is highly appreciated. Best Regards, Alex SY NO STRESS AMEL54#15
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Pump Quit
JOHN HAYES
As a safety measure we have installed a second bilge pump mounted above the first so that if the first stops working and we don’t immediately notice, the second will cut in and take over the job (hopefully). In fact we had that happen recently and the system works well. Xmas greetings to one and all
John Hayes Nga Waka
Wellington New Zealand
From: on behalf of "Ken Powers sailingaquarius@... [amelyachtowners]"
Hello Mark,
My plan was to buy a Rule 2000 and use it while I figured out how to fix the old one. But, after meeting... (and sailing with) several Amel owners, I have decided to KEEP the Rule 2000 and carry a spare. This is currently working well, but will clean up the plumbing. The old Bilge pump would have cost several hundred dollars to fix, and still old technology. Sometimes you have to change to the new technology because it's too expensive to keep up the old.
Ken Aquarius SM2K 262 Currently in Panama (Shelter Island Marina)
On Monday, December 11, 2017 7:41 AM, "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]" wrote:
At one point, I think Amel had these in stock. Have you checked with Maud?
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Martinique www.creampuff.us
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Ken, what was your resolution on your bilge pump?
I've just had the same issue on SM 387 (must be that hot weather in Trinidad!)
Thanks and regards, Dan Carlson, sv BeBe
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Re: Bilge Pump Quit
Ken,
Here's an old post on the topic about how to fix it. " You don't say "how" it is broken - ours "broke" in that the nylon gear was spinning freely about the inner drive disk (there are fine spline grooves that make these turn together). The gear was in one piece and the teeth were OK. I was able to drill three small holes (1/16") spaced around the perimeter and insert steel pins (cut off small finishing nails) flush with the gear surface and into the inner plastic drive. Well, one of the pins is actually the drill bit that broke off, so I just left it." Cheers, Craig SN#68 ---In amelyachtowners@..., <sailingaquarius@...> wrote : Any Help Will be appreciated! Our bilge pump was running for what seemed a long time. So I went down to see what was up. I found the motor running, but not pumping. The motor drive a plastic gear that broke. Does anyone know where I can get this part, or maybe I have to get a new bilge pump. :) Thanks in advance, Ken Powers Aquarius SM2K #262 In Trinidad Crews Inn
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Pump Quit
My 2 cents: My bilge pump has lasted about 17 years now. I don’t consider it old technology, but old faithful. IMHO, you get what you pay for.
I carry a rebuild kit including the plastic wheel. I also have a complete spare (new).
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Martinique www.creampuff.us
From: amelyachtowners@...
[mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 4:24 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Pump Quit
Hello Mark,
My plan was to buy a Rule 2000 and use it while I figured out how to fix the old one. But, after meeting... (and sailing with) several Amel owners, I have decided to KEEP the Rule 2000 and carry a spare. This is currently working well, but will clean up the plumbing. The old Bilge pump would have cost several hundred dollars to fix, and still old technology. Sometimes you have to change to the new technology because it's too expensive to keep up the old.
Ken Aquarius SM2K 262 Currently in Panama (Shelter Island Marina)
On Monday, December 11, 2017 7:41 AM, "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]" wrote:
At one point, I think Amel had these in stock. Have you checked with Maud?
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Martinique www.creampuff.us
From:
amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Ken, what was your resolution on your bilge pump?
I've just had the same issue on SM 387 (must be that hot weather in Trinidad!)
Thanks and regards, Dan Carlson, sv BeBe
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Pump Quit
James Studdart
Hi,
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We bought one for around 130 euro from Amel about 6 months ago. It is expensive for what it is. I can’t imagine a replacement pump that works for a decade and a half is cheap either! It was fairly easy to replace once we had the part. Cheers, James. SV SeaBean SM#344
On Mon, Dec 11, 2017 at 10:41 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Pump Quit
Ken Powers <sailingaquarius@...>
Hello Mark, My plan was to buy a Rule 2000 and use it while I figured out how to fix the old one. But, after meeting... (and sailing with) several Amel owners, I have decided to KEEP the Rule 2000 and carry a spare. This is currently working well, but will clean up the plumbing. The old Bilge pump would have cost several hundred dollars to fix, and still old technology. Sometimes you have to change to the new technology because it's too expensive to keep up the old. Ken Aquarius SM2K 262 Currently in Panama (Shelter Island Marina)
On Monday, December 11, 2017 7:41 AM, "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]" wrote: At one point, I think Amel had these in stock. Have you checked
with Maud?
With best
regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel
- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently
cruising - Martinique
www.creampuff.us
From: amelyachtowners@...
[mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 11:05 AM To: Ken Powers sailingaquarius@... [amelyachtowners] Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bilge Pump Quit Ken, what was your resolution on your bilge pump?
I've just had the same issue on SM 387 (must be that hot
weather in Trinidad!)
Thanks and regards, Dan Carlson, sv BeBe
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Companionway Removal, another method.
VLADIMIR SONSEV
Eric, Please email it to me as well. Sonsev52 at gmail com Vladimir SM "LIFE is Good"
On Dec 11, 2017 16:54, "'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: rigg of santorin when should it be changed?
Hi Kasper, What is the name of the rigger who did the survey on your Santorin's rig in Sicily (or the boatyard /marina)? Kind regards, Willem Kroes SM # 351 "Kavanga"
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for?
Mohammad Shirloo
Hi Scott;
I truly am not aware of anything that I would consider Amel
specific problem areas. Every boat has design considerations that appeal to some
and not to others. Other than design related issues, the rest are maintenance
related. It is an extremely well thought out vessel that we will enjoy for years
or decades to come and will probably never buy another vessel. That being said,
the reliability of this or any vessel depends on the level of
care.
Good luck with your search.
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
Amel 54
#099
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of cpp_berkeley Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 8:20 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for? Apologies, I'm Scott. Thanks for the recommendation on the surveyor. The boat I'm looking at is
in France, so I'll reach out to Olivier and mention that you sent me his way.
:)
I'm visiting her without the broker/surveyor for the first look to
determine whether to move forward with the survey. Your tips are helpful and
it'd be great if you (and others) could note any Amel specific problem
areas.
I understand the Volvo D3-110 can cause headaches if bad fuel is
encountered. I also understand they revised the engine to take care of these
problems, but unsure when those revisions were made?
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for?
Redouan <red1assar@...>
Olivier IS the surveyor to contact if you are serious about buying an Amel anywhere near Europe. He came to Portugal to support me after months of research, and it was a bit like getting the famous 4 day precious handover that the new owners used to get when buying new at the yard. Olivier is very professional and his recommendations are worth every penny for the future owner. I would definitely use his services again... Unfortunately after my happy purchase this Autumn I expect to never want or find a replacement for my lovely Super Maramu Stella.
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Redouan SM Stella ex Zeerob Portimao, Portugal.
On 12 Dec 2017, at 19:20, cpp_berkeley <no_reply@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] electric gas switch
Alex Ramseyer <alexramseyer@...>
Eric, I have two gas tanks in the compartment on the portside. Both are connected to that switch. One tank has European connection and uses buthan (available here in Martinique), the other has a U.S. connection and uses propane. Why are you asking? Is there anything important that I don't konw/should consider? Regards, Alex AMEL54#15, NO STRESS
On Saturday, December 9, 2017, 5:45:53 PM GMT-4, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
Alex, Are you using propane or butane? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Dear Amelians, I know there has been a discussion about the electric gas switch that seats out there in the compartment with the gas tanks. I rememer you talked about a German manufacturer and how hard it is to get it.... Unfortunatellly, I can't find that conversation anymore. Any information in regards to the vendor and the model AMEL is using (2005 AMEL54) is highly appreciated. Best Regards, Alex SY NO STRESS AMEL54#15
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Companionway well drain
James Alton
Ryan,
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This may or many not help you since my boat is a 1987 Maramu. I noticed that the water catchment pan under the main slider of my boat was holding water and the owner of another Maramu had told me that he had located drain holes in his so I went in the investigate. I found two approx. 5/16” diameter holes at the very outboard ends of the drain pan that were drilled through the engine room bulkhead. I am not sure if the holes are sealed in the bulkhead so I plan to bond in two tiny fibreglass tubes with epoxy to keep water from soaking into the wood of the bulkhead while retaining the drainage. The holes were drilled right at the bottom of the pan where it would have been almost impossible to drill once the pan had been installed so I feel that the holes must be original. Both holes on my boat were completely blocked from years of dirt and debris, once I cleaned out the holes out, I can now wash the cockpit without any concerns of water overflowing the catchment pan. In my opinion the drain holes are a very good idea because if fresh water is allowed to sit for a long period in the catchment pan rot could occur in the pan and the engine room bulkhead over time. So yes the bulkhead is meant to be watertight but in reality the flow rate through 2- 5/16” holes is not going to be much given the head so I think that Amel made a good call in adding these holes. One could carry some tiny wooden or rubber plugs for these holes if concerned about the watertight integrity of the bulkhead but a rotten bulkhead is likely a lot less watertight than the drain holes.... Just my 2 cents, I know opinions may vary as they should. Best, James SV Sueno, Maramu #220
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Companionway well drain
amelforme
Hi Ryan. Usually the drain is a metal/bronze??? pipe of small diameter that is often/usually connected to a hose that drains to the sump. Sounds like you are on the right track. Let us know…
Joel
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 10:54 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Companionway well drain
Hi Joel, Do you have a photo of what the well drain looks like? I had my well fill up a month or so ago and it did not drain on its own. Some time later, I found a little black tube above the sump in the engine room that appears to be blocked... it's in about the right place to be the well drain, but I haven't investigated in detail or tried to clean it out. I was led to believe from this list that was no drain on the SM, which stunned me because it's an obvious point of failure in the design... if it actually exists that would make a lot more sense!
Thanks, Ryan SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 8:44 AM, 'Joel Potter' jfpottercys@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for?
cpp_berkeley <no_reply@...>
Apologies, I'm Scott.
Thanks for the recommendation on the surveyor. The boat I'm looking at is in France, so I'll reach out to Olivier and mention that you sent me his way. :) I'm visiting her without the broker/surveyor for the first look to determine whether to move forward with the survey. Your tips are helpful and it'd be great if you (and others) could note any Amel specific problem areas. I understand the Volvo D3-110 can cause headaches if bad fuel is encountered. I also understand they revised the engine to take care of these problems, but unsure when those revisions were made?
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for?
Mohammad Shirloo
Hello and welcome to the group;
Can you please let us know your name so we can address you
properly.
There are many unique features to the Amels that make it
imperative that you hire an Amel knowledgeable surveyor. I can only share our
own personal experience with Olivier Beauté of Atlantic Yacht survey in La
Rochelle France. Olivier is regarded as the most knowledgeable person with Amels
having been involved with the company and later at his own company for
decades. He spent a full 3 days with us not only surveying the entire vessel and
all the areas that may indicate problems, we learned a significant amount
about the boat in the process.
My recommendation would be to inspect the vessel you are
considering and look for how the vessel is maintained in general. Look at the
engine room and see how clean everything has been maintained. Look for areas of
rust and corrosion. A well maintained vessel should look very close to new.
Amels are extremely dry vessels and there should not be too many signs of
corrosion. Look at all the interior wood finishes. Again they should look
almost factory new. The wood finishes on these vessels are impeccable and with
proper care should look excellent for years.
In our inspections, if we saw signs of neglect, we would walk
away. Once satisfied with your inspection, hire your surveyor of choice. If we
were to do it again, we would once again fly Olivier out to wherever the vessel
happened to be.
Good luck with your search. We believe her to be the perfect
vessel.
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
Amel 54
#099 From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017 6:17 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for?
Hi everyone - New member here. I'm looking at an Amel 54 soon and while I'll have a surveyor look at the boat prior to purchase, I'll take a look at it on my own first. This group is one of the reasons, among many, that I'm considering an Amel. The collective knowledge and camaraderie here is truly amazing. What would you, as Amel owners, suggest that I look for when viewing the 54? What are common problem areas? Thanks!
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Companionway well drain
Ryan Meador
Hi Joel, Do you have a photo of what the well drain looks like? I had my well fill up a month or so ago and it did not drain on its own. Some time later, I found a little black tube above the sump in the engine room that appears to be blocked... it's in about the right place to be the well drain, but I haven't investigated in detail or tried to clean it out. I was led to believe from this list that was no drain on the SM, which stunned me because it's an obvious point of failure in the design... if it actually exists that would make a lot more sense! Thanks, Ryan SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 8:44 AM, 'Joel Potter' jfpottercys@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Batteries
greatketch@...
Pat,
Batteries kept at 100% charge, or near so, by an accurate float charger do age, but very slowly. Batteries kept this way should last a very long time. Eight to ten years would not be at all unusual. When I lived on a boat at the dock, with occasional day sails, battery lifespan was never an issue. They only died when something when wrong. (Usually my fault!) For a usage pattern that has a occasional maximum depth of discharge down to 85% followed by a quick recharge to 100% I can think of no reason for using anything other than simple flooded batteries. They will handle that service perfectly, and have a very long--and very economical--life. The way batteries are used has everything to do with how long they last. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Fort Lauderdale, FL ---In amelyachtowners@..., <sailw32@...> wrote : Danny , I have been able to keep my batteries in the 85 to 100% charge zone and when on the mooring 100% for long periods. Do batteries still degrade when generally kept in the 90 to 100% range. I too have wet cell , always have for the last 35 years , and see no reason I would switch out for a more expensive / complex system. Happy Holidays, Pat
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for?
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
I have seen Marcel's 54, GANESHA. Marcel Krauth is meticulous in his care of GANESHA. I rarely see such care. Also, let me point out that Marcel is the one who designed an arch for the 54 which was later distributed by Emek. It was because of the inspiration of Marcel's design that Emek designed the SM arch. Also, Marcel designed and supervised the manufacturing of a hard top for the 54. The design is clean and very effective. GANESHA is certainly a 54 to consider. If you are in the market for a 54, don't pass up the opportunity to own GANESHA. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School http://www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 8:31 AM, Marcel Krauth marcel.krauth@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viewing Amel 54 - what to look for?
Marcel Krauth <marcel.krauth@...>
I have the Amel 54 nr 171 based in
Greece and I will probably sell the boat in 2018 or 2019 that is one of the last 54 produced by Amel SY Ganesha
On 12/12/2017 15:17, cpp_berkeley@... [amelyachtowners]
wrote:
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