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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Slowing down in increasing winds
James Alton
Bill,
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Thanks for your input and advice. That is a good point about being sure to bring the traveller all of the way to the leeward side when sailing at an angle that could possibly result in a gybe. I am curious about whether the boom on your boat can actually hit the backstay? Have you tried raising it using the topping lift, then swinging it back and forth to see? The main boom on my boat clears the backstay even when lifted so that it is perpendicular to the backstay, but not by much! On the subject of shock loads (such as from jibing) and elasticity, I came across this snip from a forum response by Brian Toss whom I feel knows his stuff pretty well. "Shock loads are relative to acceleration and elasticity. They can be quantified and included in design load calculations if desired. The short form here is that the materials you are likely to use appropriately are also appropriate for any shock loads, if they are scaled to the design load, times a safety factor. As a counter-example, I've seen main sheets and vangs break gear when owners ill-advisedly replaced Dacron with HM line. Brian’s complete post can be found at: http://www.briontoss.com/spartalk/showthread.php?p=5662 Best, James SV Sueño Maramu #220
On May 30, 2018, at 7:12 PM, greatketch@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Cover for mechanical rudder indicator on Steering wheel hub
INUS - BUSCH
Steve,
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Good idea. I‘m interested in the outcome. Dieter Fal-lera Sharki #135 Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bimini replacement cost
Mohammad Shirloo
Hello Roger;
We replaced ours for about 900 Euros in Greece. Amel also sells them for the 54 and their quote from the original supplier was 1400 Euros. The one made in Greece was adequate but not to the quality and standard of the original.
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo Amel 54 #099
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2018 1:51 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bimini replacement cost
We are
looking to replace our canvas. What should we expect to pay. Does anyone have
suggestions as to who would be good? We are in Prickly Bay, Grenada.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Two questions
I think your question was directed to me. My suggestion is to buy the March pump that the Climma distributor recommends. If you are in the US, it is Coastal Climate Control. In the EU, it is Veco. And, I believe with ACs, it is liters/min that is the most important number. 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
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] water squirting from engine vented loop
greatketch@...
The first time I saw the "continuous dribble" form of syphon break for an engine was on a Westsail 32 close to 20 years ago.
It was such an obviously good idea, I chucked the "check valve" syphon break on my own boat and installed a small line from the syphon loop to the cockpit gutter at the helmsman's feet. It gave immediate visual and auditory confirmation that cooling water was flowing, and that the syphon break was clear. When we bought our Amel I was very glad to see they had the same arrangement. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bimini replacement cost
Roger,
We used Nabela to do some upholstery work for us when we were in Grenada last year. They did a very good job.
Nabela Owner: Larry Carter Phone: 473-444-5460 or 473-535-8299
Also, you are not far from Martinique and could get Amel to do the work (they will sub it out but will make sure it is done properly)
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 www.creampuff.us
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amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
We are looking to replace our canvas. What should we expect to pay. Does
anyone have suggestions as to who would be good? We are in Prickly Bay,
Grenada.
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Bimini replacement cost
Roger Mehan
We are looking to replace our canvas. What should we expect to pay. Does anyone have suggestions as to who would be good? We are in Prickly Bay, Grenada.
Roger Mehan Surreal SM204
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Re: Chesapeake Rendezvous
n33077@...
S/V Fiasco (Sharki) prefers warmer weather, ergo August date would be the first choice. Oct dates can also work.
Aras
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] water squirting from engine vented loop
James Alton
Bill,
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I really like this method of venting a loop as opposed to having to rely on a potentially clog prone check valve. That “happy sigh” is giving you positive visual and audible verification that the vent is indeed open and is telling you that your engine will not drown from a back siphon upon shut down. James SV Sueño Maramu #220
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drainage of space under pass-through sole
Ryan Meador
Hi all, I was poking around in my bilge last night and noticed something curious. In the aft cabin, that low area of sole just aft of the pass-through has a hole that drains into the bilge just outside the head. This made me wonder where (and if) the pass-through floor drains to. There must be space under there where condensation can collect. Likewise, I see no drain hole for the low area of the saloon sole just forward of the pass-through. Is this all sealed-off space? I also have a vague memory of seeing a SM with a drain in this low area for draining your wet foul weather gear, but I'm not sure if I imagined that. It seems like a good idea. Thanks, Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] water squirting from engine vented loop
greatketch@...
Ours doesn't "whistle" rather it makes a very soft, gentle, happy "sigh". I think I'd find a whistle annoying...
Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Annapolis, MD, USA
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Dessalator Duo 160 - AC Motor for High Pressure Pump
pstas2003 <no_reply@...>
Good day to all,
We are having some problems with our watermaker. At times, the high pressure pump will not start when power is applied to the AC motor. I have had success by manually spinning the pump first and then it has worked or by running it shortly after shutting down the system. I was thinking that it could be the capacitors or even brushes (no sure if this is a brushless motor or not). As far as the capacitors are concerned, I am not sure what the specs are as mine have been painted over. I read on the forum that both are 30 micro farads (I forget the voltage), but have been told by a shop in Martinique that the running capacitor was 45 micro farads. I don’t recall what they said for the starting capacitor but they did say they were different. As always, any and all assistance is greatly appreciated. All the best, Paul Stascavage SM #466 - s/v Rita Kathryn Fort Louis Marina - Saint Martin www.RitaKathryn.com
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] water squirting from engine vented loop
Ryan Meador
Thank you. I have noted the whistle, but didn't know what caused it. I wonder if the previous owner told me about the water squirting when I bought the boat and I forgot over the winter. There's no way I wouldn't have noticed last year. I still haven't gotten off the dock this spring, and the weather this week looks like next weekend will be the first chance... Thanks, Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 8:12 AM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Cover for mechanical rudder indicator on Steering wheel hub
Have you thought about having one 3D printed much cheaper
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Cheers
On Jun 4, 2018, at 9:38 AM, yachtmaccabee@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Cover for mechanical rudder indicator on Steering wheel hub
Steve Leeds
Hi Dieter,
I have looked into having one machined in plastic, or cast in aluminum, both too expensive. One possibility is home casting in plastic as I have a sample from another boat to work with. I'll let you know. Steve, MACCABEE Sharki #121
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Chesapeake Rendezvous
Patrick McAneny
I meant to include in the previous post a list of boats interested in attending , so that if you don't see your boat listed please email me. Kristy Life is Good Aletes Its Good Cara Galene Wanderer Harmonie Sangaris Brevis Shenanigans
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Chesapeake Rendezvous
Patrick McAneny
To date ,12 boats have expressed interest in coming to the rendezvous as well as a couple planning on an Amel in the future and Joel. Diane and I have looked at when people are available to attend, and I have a couple of suggestions of possible dates. I would rather have the decision be made by the attendees, so I am going to suggest two dates and would like for attendees to email me back direct asap the date they would prefer, and majority will rule. Later in the summer looks best. Option one : Would be the third week in August , the weekend before Labor Day weekend, Friday 24,25 &26th Option two: Have it quite later, in early Oct. on Monday Oct. 1st , 2nd and 3rd, then for those interested in attending the Annapolis Boat Show, we could have a rally departing Thursday sailing over to Annapolis, the show is from Thursday thru Monday (Oct 4-8) These appear to be the best two options, so would you email me and let me know your preference. Anyone out there that is interested in attending and has not emailed me yet please do, the more the merrier. Thanks, Pat & Diane SM Shenanigans sailw32@...
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] water squirting from engine vented loop [1 Attachment]
Ryan and Kelly,
This is perfectly normal. The sound should make you happy as it means sea-water is flowing through the engine and out the exhaust. The vented loop is mounted with a hollow bolt and no valve. Some systems opt to install a valve but it is just another thing that can go wrong. Simple is best.
As an FYI, this bolt will also whistle. It you are at a calm anchorage and the boat rocks a little, air can be forced back up the exhaust at the water line and every once in a while the hole will whistle. This drove me crazy for a while. It can be stopped by stuffing a rag into the scupper by the vented loop air exit (and putting a note on the engine control panel to remind you of the rag).
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 www.creampuff.us
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[Attachment(s) from Ryan Meador included below] Hi all,
When I started my engine (a TMD22) this morning, I heard the sound of water running down the cockpit scuppers. The vented loop right under the engine room hatch discharges into the trough at the aft end of the cockpit, and apparently it has decided to start squirting water (photo attached). At idle, it is a squirt every few seconds. At 2000rpm, it's a steady stream. The amount of water coming out the exhaust at the waterline looks normal, and the engine temperature also appears normal. Without disassembly, I don't see any obvious sign of a valve in the vented loop, and the water isn't coming from what I presume is the vent at the top, it's coming through what I thought was the mounting bolt. I seem to recall seeing a thread about this before, but I can't find it searching on the Yahoo group. Even just learning the proper name for this thing would probably help. What should I check out?
Thanks, Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Cover for mechanical rudder indicator on Steering wheel hub
INUS - BUSCH
Steve,
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I also have a mechanical indicator, but on mine the plastic housing is broken/melted. It is not the first position on my todo list, but I am very interested if somebody knows where to find a replacement. Dieter Fal-lera Sharki #135
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Re: Schematic for Dolphin 50 A Battery Charger
Hi Gary,
We replaced our old Dolphin chargers some years ago. Previous to that I had some issues and this contact was helpful : Nicolas FATA email : n-fata at reya dot com
Nicolas FATA Directeur Commercial / Sales Director REYA SAS - Groupe Alliance Marine Tél: +33 (0) 493 904 705 Fax: +33 (0) 493 902 440 Cell: +33 609 976 376 Reya SAS 2599 Route de la Fenerie 06580 Pegomas France www.reya.com www.dolphin-charger.com www.euromarine.fr A Company of Alliance Marine Group
Hope that helps Cheers Alan Elyse SM437, Pacific Harbour, Fiji
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