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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main sheet boom slider broken [1 Attachment]

sailormon <kimberlite@...>
 

Hi Steve,

How do you include a photo into text on

this site?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2018 12:31 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main sheet boom slider broken [1 Attachment]

 

 

[Attachment(s) from Stephen Morrison included below]

Hi Kent, 

 

I had the same crack when I bought TouRai and had it separate from the boom entirely on my first move from Lauderdale to Brunswick, GA. I had Houston from Nance and Underwood in Lauderdale make a new fitting that put all three attachment points on a single, much more substantial fitting. It slides in to the original T-track and has several screws that hold it in place along the track like the originals. I am very happy with it and have tremendously more confidence in it that the original separate fittings. I brought them my boom as there was damage to my track, but I suspect he could make one for you remotely as well. 

 

All the best,

Steve Morrison

SM380 TouRai

Hilton Head, SC

 


On May 8, 2018, at 12:11 PM, karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hi all,
I just discovered that the main sheet connector at the boom is cracked/broken. The “T” has broken from the vertical part. Pics attached. Does anyone know who makes this part, size or part number?

What is it called?

Thanks, as usual, for any help.
Kent
SN 243
KRISTY
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main sheet boom slider broken

Kent Robertson
 

Thanks Steve.


On May 8, 2018, at 6:15 PM, Stephen Morrison steve_morrison@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

I will take a few photos and some measurements and email them to you, but Houston did it all on his own. I just asked if it might be possible to combine them all and then picked up the boom a week later sandblasted, and powder coated with the track repaired and the new connector installed. 


As I recall it was either 1100 or 1400. He was apologetic for the cost and I just kept thinking how thrilled I was to have it all looking so good. When the piece ripped out it made a mess of the track

Steve
TouRai


On May 8, 2018, at 4:28 PM, Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hmmm, I’ll try that again.

Do you have drawings for the boom connector you had made?
Thanks
Kent
SM243
KRISTY

On May 8, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Stephen Morrison steve_morrison@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

I didn’t knowingly do anything smart. I’m on my phone as was the photo, and while I was typing my response to you I just dropped down a couple lines (hit return) and then held my thumb on the cursor until the options pulled up (select, select all, quote level, >). I pressed the arrow on far right to take me to the second page of options and hit “insert photo or video” which took me to my photo library where I located the photo and hit “choose”. 


All the best, 
Steve
TouRai

On May 8, 2018, at 12:43 PM, karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Thanks, Steve. How did you attach that pic?
Kent
ChesapeakeRendezvous?

Kent Robertson
 

Sounds like a good product, Pat.

Let’s get together.  Anybody else on the Chesapeake (or anywhere else) want to have an Amel Rendezvous this Summer?

Kent Robertson
S/V Kristy SM243
karkauai at yahoo.com
828-234-6819
St Michaels MD

On May 8, 2018, at 5:38 PM, Patrick Mcaneny sailw32@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Kent, I have been following your exploits and Diane picked up your AIS on Marine traffic when you left the Carolina's. The ColorWheelz  still looks brand new after at least eight years ,and we never cover it , other than the bimini . I wish I had the hand rail done . It probably provides electrical protection as well as good grip and looks great. I had the center hub of the wheel done , but its made from wood and I had a friend fabricate it out of aluminum , they can't cover wood.

Welcome Back,
Pat & Diane
SM Shenanigans


-----Original Message-----
From: karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>
To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...>
Sent: Tue, May 8, 2018 12:52 pm
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Steerring Wheel Cover

 
Hi Pat,
How is your ColorWheelzs helm wheel cover holding up? Do you keep it covered when not in use?

I’m thinking I’d like to do this to my wheel and the companionway hand rail.

Thanks and Hi to Diane.

I’m back inSt M, on a mooring in LeedsCteek until I can get my new anchor/chain delivered.
Kent
SM243
Kristy
FW: [Amel Yacht Owners] Frigoboat AV35F (complete)

Mark Erdos
 

 

John,

 

We replaced our units a couple of years ago. I would also suggest you replace the evaporator unit at the same time giving you an entire new box ready to last another 20 years. The evaporator unit is sold flat and you bend it to the size of the box (easy to do – I used a pvc pipe to aid the correct curl). The new condensing unit and evaporator will come pre-charge and all you have to do is connect the “quick connect” fittings.

 

The AV35F has the same footprint as the original systems and is very easy to swap.

 

Frigoboat, AV35F, Vertical Air Cooled Condensing Unit, 12/24 Volt

Frigoboat, 200F, Flat Evaporator

 

As an added FYI these units are also available in the USA at: www.go2marine.com

 

You can get Free shipping to the USVI via the Express US Postal service. The US Post will ship express at very reasonable rates to Peurto Rico and the USVI. Also, there is no duty or sales tax this way.

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising – Curacao

www.creampuff.us

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 10:56 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Frigoboat AV35F

 

 

Hi All,

  My salon bench frig/freezer seems to have “retired.”  Luckily we where eating our way to the bottom of the freezer for cleaning when this occurred so we were able to relocate the little remaining perishable food to the other box.  I am looking at replacing the compressor unit with the Frigoboat AV 35F (part# E50025X) see at the link: http://www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/product/280/

 

We are currently in St Thomas USVI.  Our next stop is St. Maarten followed by island hopping to Martinique . If anyone has any advice on replacement before I commit to the purchase, I am all ears.    

 

 

 FYI for the techies:  I am pretty sure the compressor is the part that has failed as it blows the 7.5amp fuse on the freezer control box under the seat.  The fuse does not blow if the compressor is disconnected.  The compressor windings are not shorted, reading 4.8 ohms each and open with respect to the compressor housing.  According to the manufacturer this is higher resistance than normal.    Fuse blows instantly when power is applied.  With compressor out of the circuit, the fuse does not blow and after 2 seconds the cooling fan starts.  The current unit I believe is original to the boat, and is a Frigoboat AV24.  

 

               Regards,  John

 

SV Annie, SM 37

Druif Bay , Water Island USVI 

 
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Frigoboat AV35F

Mark Erdos
 

John,

 

We replaced our units a couple of years ago. I would also suggest you replace the evaporator unit at the same time giving you an entire new box ready to last another 20 years. The evaporator unit is sold flat and you bend it to the size of the box (easy to do – I used a pvc pipe to aid the correct curl). The new condensing unit and evaporator will come pre-charge and all you have to do is connect the “quick connect” fittings.

 

The AV35F has the same footprint as the original systems and is very easy to swap.

 

Frigoboat, AV35F, Vertical Air Cooled Condensing Unit, 12/24 Volt

Frigoboat, 200F, Flat Evaporator

 

As an added FYI these units are also available in the USA at

 

 

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising – Curacao

www.creampuff.us

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 10:56 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Frigoboat AV35F

 

 

Hi All,

  My salon bench frig/freezer seems to have “retired.”  Luckily we where eating our way to the bottom of the freezer for cleaning when this occurred so we were able to relocate the little remaining perishable food to the other box.  I am looking at replacing the compressor unit with the Frigoboat AV 35F (part# E50025X) see at the link: http://www.penguinfrigo.co.uk/shop/product/280/

 

We are currently in St Thomas USVI.  Our next stop is St. Maarten followed by island hopping to Martinique . If anyone has any advice on replacement before I commit to the purchase, I am all ears.    

 

 

 FYI for the techies:  I am pretty sure the compressor is the part that has failed as it blows the 7.5amp fuse on the freezer control box under the seat.  The fuse does not blow if the compressor is disconnected.  The compressor windings are not shorted, reading 4.8 ohms each and open with respect to the compressor housing.  According to the manufacturer this is higher resistance than normal.    Fuse blows instantly when power is applied.  With compressor out of the circuit, the fuse does not blow and after 2 seconds the cooling fan starts.  The current unit I believe is original to the boat, and is a Frigoboat AV24.  

 

               Regards,  John

 

SV Annie, SM 37

Druif Bay , Water Island USVI 

 
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main sheet boom slider broken

Stephen Morrison <steve_morrison@...>
 

I will take a few photos and some measurements and email them to you, but Houston did it all on his own. I just asked if it might be possible to combine them all and then picked up the boom a week later sandblasted, and powder coated with the track repaired and the new connector installed. 

As I recall it was either 1100 or 1400. He was apologetic for the cost and I just kept thinking how thrilled I was to have it all looking so good. When the piece ripped out it made a mess of the track

Steve
TouRai


On May 8, 2018, at 4:28 PM, Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hmmm, I’ll try that again.

Do you have drawings for the boom connector you had made?
Thanks
Kent
SM243
KRISTY

On May 8, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Stephen Morrison steve_morrison@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

I didn’t knowingly do anything smart. I’m on my phone as was the photo, and while I was typing my response to you I just dropped down a couple lines (hit return) and then held my thumb on the cursor until the options pulled up (select, select all, quote level, >). I pressed the arrow on far right to take me to the second page of options and hit “insert photo or video” which took me to my photo library where I located the photo and hit “choose”. 


All the best, 
Steve
TouRai

On May 8, 2018, at 12:43 PM, karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Thanks, Steve. How did you attach that pic?
Kent
Re: Charging / Discharging issue

mfmcgovern@...
 

Olaf,

I agree with everyone else's and your assessment that something is not right.  Get yourself an inexpensive Battery Tester like this one:  https://www.amazon.com/BA7-100-1200-Electronic-Battery-System/dp/B0015PI7A4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525809987&sr=8-1&keywords=solar+ba7

It's not a "real" load tester that a professional marine electrician would use.  However, I have one and was able to compare it's results side-by-side with a real load tester when I purchased my new batteries last year.  The results were very close (within 5% or less) to the "real" load test results.  Certainly close enough to see if one or more of your batteries has an issue and is compromising your whole battery bank.  I would get one of these ASAP and test each battery.

Also, you really can't trust the "% of Charge" on your battery monitor for much.  Here is a very long and detailed article as to why:  https://marinehowto.com/programming-a-battery-monitor/

Mark
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA 
 
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Compensating for Additional Weight of Solar Installation [3 Attachments]

hanspeter baettig
 

Hi Mark
the balance of your boat is ok.
Btw you have a lot of black patch on your port side .
I 'dont have that , even motoring longtime.
regards
Hanspeter
Tamango 2
SM16
Teneriffa



Von meinem iPhone gesendet

Am 08.05.2018 um 14:52 schrieb isaac_02906@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:

 

Hello All,

After adding an Atlantic Towers arch and two solar panels, our stern sits below the current waterline. The shipping weight on the arch was #190 (it was crated...perhaps the weight of the arch itself is #140) and the panels (2) weigh #40 each.  We carry 300 feet of G4 chain (#450), a #88 primary anchor, and a 29 pound secondary anchor with 15 feet of chain all on the bow or in the forward lockers.  Our #100 dinghy is stored on the foredeck and our #100 outboard on the stern rail or in the stern locker.

Aside from moving books and canned goods to the forward cabin, I think I have managed the weight distribution as best as I can.

My question to the group:  Where should I go from here?  Leave it alone and change the waterline?  Add more chain?  Move the books and canned goods forward?

My question to those that have gone before me with the solar installation:  What did you do to compensate for the additiona l weight on the stern?  Did things turn out well as far as balance and sailing characteristics?

I will try to upload a couple of photos to show the degree of the issue at the waterline.  (The second outboard in the photos has been removed)

Mark
Lulu SM#391
Cape Canaveral, FL
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Steerring Wheel Cover

Patrick McAneny
 

Kent, I have been following your exploits and Diane picked up your AIS on Marine traffic when you left the Carolina's. The ColorWheelz  still looks brand new after at least eight years ,and we never cover it , other than the bimini . I wish I had the hand rail done . It probably provides electrical protection as well as good grip and looks great. I had the center hub of the wheel done , but its made from wood and I had a friend fabricate it out of aluminum , they can't cover wood.
Welcome Back,
Pat & Diane
SM Shenanigans


-----Original Message-----
From: karkauai@... [amelyachtowners]
To: amelyachtowners
Sent: Tue, May 8, 2018 12:52 pm
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Steerring Wheel Cover

 
Hi Pat,
How is your ColorWheelzs helm wheel cover holding up? Do you keep it covered when not in use?

I’m thinking I’d like to do this to my wheel and the companionway hand rail.

Thanks and Hi to Diane.

I’m back inSt M, on a mooring in LeedsCteek until I can get my new anchor/chain delivered.
Kent
SM243
Kristy
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main sheet boom slider broken

Kent Robertson
 

Hmmm, I’ll try that again.

Do you have drawings for the boom connector you had made?
Thanks
Kent
SM243
KRISTY

On May 8, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Stephen Morrison steve_morrison@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

I didn’t knowingly do anything smart. I’m on my phone as was the photo, and while I was typing my response to you I just dropped down a couple lines (hit return) and then held my thumb on the cursor until the options pulled up (select, select all, quote level, >). I pressed the arrow on far right to take me to the second page of options and hit “insert photo or video” which took me to my photo library where I located the photo and hit “choose”. 


All the best, 
Steve
TouRai

On May 8, 2018, at 12:43 PM, karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Thanks, Steve. How did you attach that pic?
Kent
Re: SM Prop Shaft Seal direction and Bush***RESPONSE TO *** IMPORTANT RE

Jose Venegas
 

Good point Miles, I can go and check how many hours between the seal changes but I know that the last time it was leaking water as we were finishing our dobule transatlantic crossing which included a trip motoring up and down the Guadalquivir River to Sevilla.
 As for the grease, I used  
Lucas Oil 10320 Marine Grease.  It specially designed for being in contact with water but next time I will go with silicone if that helps. 
Thank you

Jose

Ipanema SM278 Boston.
Re: SM Prop Shaft Seal direction and Bush***RESPONSE TO *** IMPORTANT RESPONSE***

Craig Briggs
 

Hi Bob, 

The 90w gear oil behaves pretty much like the old 15w-40, turning progressively more white-ish. Like the 15w-40 in emulsifies into a pretty thick white grease, like cold creme, but still flows to lubricate the gears, that is, there is simply no pure salt water against the gears, so the urgency of changing milky oil is likely not high, ie., a few months won't make a difference. It may not flow out the drain hole on its own so you need to rinse it out with lots of diesel fuel - 5 gallons does it nicely. Put the plug back in, fill the drive, run the engine in gear a bit to swish it around, drain again. Repeat a few times until the diesel comes out clear. 

Jose,

An SKF seal engineer reviewed this for me some years ago - the post is still around, but bottom line of his evaluation was that Amel's selection of brass bearing material was not nearly hard enough. (Duh, Amel calls it the "wearing-out bearing".) SKF offered to machine a proper bearing and several folks went to a hard stainless (not 316) and had good success. Others get 6 years on the original Amel configuration. Hmmm.

Cheers, Craig


---In amelyachtowners@..., <rossidesigngroup@...> wrote :

A bit of a twist on this issue.  Like many of us I am now using 90w oil vs 15-w40 and it is lighter colored.  Used to be that it was lighter and then milky.  Just curious, has anyone noticed how 90w looks when it starts to get mixed with salt water?
Bob, KAIMI SM429
Re: SM Prop Shaft Seal direction and Bush***RESPONSE TO *** IMPORTANT RESPONSE***

rossirossix4
 

A bit of a twist on this issue.  Like many of us I am now using 90w oil vs 15-w40 and it is lighter colored.  Used to be that it was lighter and then milky.  Just curious, has anyone noticed how 90w looks when it starts to get mixed with salt water?
Bob, KAIMI SM429
Re: SM Prop Shaft Seal direction and Bush***RESPONSE TO *** IMPORTANT RE

Miles
 

Hello Jose,

I wonder what grease you are using.  I change my wearing out bearing  every 650 hours or so using the Amel pattern.  I have done this for 20 years and I have never had any leakage of any kind.  I use silicone grease as does Amel.  It is very water resistant and is clearly still present after 650 hours.   I don’t understand basing the change period on years rather than hours used.  After how many hours did you have the leaks?

Miles s/y Ladybug, sm216  Martinique
Re: Compensating for Additional Weight of Solar Installation

Mark Isaac
 

Hi John,

Thanks for the info. You bring up a good point, unfortunately I didn't make a note of how the boat sat before I put the solar on. The exhaust port is probably 3/4 under water when the boat is at rest.

Hope you're enjoying the VIs.

Mark
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rivets for Head sail furling foil

VLADIMIR SONSEV
 

James, 

Thank you very much. I found oversized 1/4" diameter.  I want to get flush head, aluminum CR 3252.
Box of 100 is a minimum order.
What are you buying? 
Perhaps we can split the box 50-50. Are you interested?

I have some reservations on total length. It is 1mm longer than we have. Perhaps I have to drill inner tube. We will see.

Vladimir
SM345


On Tue, May 8, 2018, 10:46 James Alton lokiyawl2@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Vladimir,


   I am on the run today but will get back to this soon.  Below is part of an email from my engineering friend in Aerospace that contains suggestions on finding the oversized rivets.  I have definitely seen reference to the oversize rivets on the Cherry rivet site so they must exist.  Here is the Cherry link again,  see page 7


  Thank you for the warning about the 23mm maximum rivet length.  I ordered two sizes from Fastenal since I was unsure of the exact grip length so I think that one of those will fit.

Jim,

There are many blind fasteners made for aircraft by Cherry, Huck, etc.  Most are available "oversize" for rework.  I've seen aluminum rivets with stainless mandrels.  Most achieve good shear strength by breaking the mandrel at the head end, and retaining it.

Best,

James

SV Sueño
Maramu #220

On May 8, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Vladimir Sonsev sonsev52@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:


Jams,

Thanks for the links, but unfortunately I can't open FASTENAL link and WONKEEDO link. Those are very important for me.
Cherryaerospace I can open but I don't see oversized rivets.

Pleese keep in mind that maximum rivet length that you can put in, is 23 mm long from the bottom of the head to the very end of the mandrel. If it is longer, you have to drill a second hole in the inner tube of the foil.

Vladimir 
SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD"

On Tue, May 8, 2018, 07:57 Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Thanks James, good info.

Kent
S/V Kristy
Kent,

   I did not finish my research since it sounded like the 1/4” rivets might work for me so I did not source the oversized rivets.  I found some 1/4” (.255 OD) all Aluminum (alloy 5062 for the rivet body, the mandrel however is 7075) structural rivets at Fastenal with a higher shear strength (1300 lbs. min versus about 460) than the more common ones found at Marine stores and have those on order.  I will do some testing before using them on the boat.   I have some concerns about the 7075 mandrel. https://www.fastenal.com/content/product_specifications/RV.BH.STR.ALUM.ALUM.12.pdf

 here is what I found about the removal tool and the oversize rivets:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNq7EEAvvlA  Video of using the Rivet removal tool

http://www.cherryaerospace.com/product/blindrivets Mention of 1/64” oversize rivets


https://www.wonkeedonkeetools.co.uk/rivets/what-blind-rivet-sizes-are-available/:  Mention of 9/32” rivets but I did not follow up.

Best of luck,

James
SV Sueño
Maramu #220
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main sheet boom slider broken

Stephen Morrison <steve_morrison@...>
 

I didn’t knowingly do anything smart. I’m on my phone as was the photo, and while I was typing my response to you I just dropped down a couple lines (hit return) and then held my thumb on the cursor until the options pulled up (select, select all, quote level, >). I pressed the arrow on far right to take me to the second page of options and hit “insert photo or video” which took me to my photo library where I located the photo and hit “choose”. 

All the best, 
Steve
TouRai

On May 8, 2018, at 12:43 PM, karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Thanks, Steve. How did you attach that pic?
Kent
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Do you want a spare Linear Actuator control board?

Kent Robertson
 

Hi Mark,
I’m interested in getting one of your bow thruster linear actuator PCBs. I also want a spare worm gear and motor. Are these proprietary Amel parts, or available elsewhere?
I’m back in St Michaels, currently on a mooring in Leeds Creek. Are you in Deale?
Kent
SM 243
Kristy
Re: Steerring Wheel Cover

Kent Robertson
 

Hi Pat,
How is your ColorWheelzs helm wheel cover holding up? Do you keep it covered when not in use?

I’m thinking I’d like to do this to my wheel and the companionway hand rail.

Thanks and Hi to Diane.

I’m back inSt M, on a mooring in LeedsCteek until I can get my new anchor/chain delivered.
Kent
SM243
Kristy
Re: NMEA 0183 wire color?

svperegrinus@yahoo.com
 

Duane,

We do the same: we took a couple of otherwise unused "out" wires from a B&G chartplotter and got them "in" to the Raymarine autopilot head.  This way, the Raytheon T-300 computer can sail to a wind angle, and the Raymarine autopilot head can then display water temperature, get the name of the waypoint to which we are navigating, calculate distance and time to waypoint, etc.

You will need to enable the B&G plotter to output NMEA, and enable only the NMEA sentences which the Raymarine can understand.  The more sentences you enable, the slower the NMEA bits, as far as I can tell.

Cheers,

Peregrinus
SM2K N. 350 (2002)
underway, Sardinia to Sicily
29601 - 29620 of 69075