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Weather for the Rendezvous

Patrick McAneny
 

Its done nothing but rain here on the Eastern Shore since spring , about 20" above normal for the year. So I have been concerned about the weather for our meet. I just saw the seven day, and starting on Sat thru at least Wed. it looks sunny and mid 70s . With a high nearby, winds will probably be light ,which will be good as well for the anchorage. So ,lets hope for once ,that the forecast is correct.

Cya There,

Pat & Diane,

SM Shenanigans
Maramu: Cabin light fuse location?!

smiles bernard
 

Hello there

I’m on day 2 of a low value treasure hunt.

I’m hunting for a fuse for my cabin lights

I did something stupid trying to fix the fridge light which must be wired into the same circuit so the cabin lights are now out.
Lights in the forepeak, both heads and aft cabin are fine fortunately.

I suspect that all the older Maramus have been adapted over the years and have fuses in different places but in case there is some hidden nook I’ve not yet discovered . . . .

I’ve tested all fuses in and around the circuit board area and behind the chart table, hunted in the engine bay, looked under the mast step and poked about all manner of dark corners but still lights are out

The lights must be wired direct to the battery as there is sadly no main switch to follow from.

Any thoughts about hidden areas I should explore would be very welcome !

All the best

Miles
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Goit Deck Hatch Lens Reseal

eric freedman
 

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Interior wood quality

james Hosford
 

Thanks Bill,  i agree i dont care for the light wood option in the new 55s,  but thats ok those are way out of my budget any way.  Was mostly interested in the difference between the sm and the 54 do prefer the dark wood and the more white fabrics of the 54 but wasn't sure if the 54 was as tried and true as the sm.   Some things quality goes down as you get newer    


On Sep 21, 2018, at 8:25 AM, Bill Rouse brouse@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

I once was with the largest group of furniture manufacturers in the US. We owned companies like Drexel Heritage and Henredon. I would place Amel's interior construction and finish with some of the best.

I saw an Amel light-finish interior. I didn't like the appearance because it was plain and plastic-looking. The species of wood and veneer Amel used with this "light finish" had very little character. It almost looked artificial, similar to a manufactured laminate. There are people who prefer this stark neutral look and that market is growing. Possibly this is what was referred to earlier. 

There is no way to get the beauty and character of the Amel interior without using veneers. Also, it is evident that someone at Amel has excellent skills  in the initial selection and layout of veneer  

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 Thu, Sep 20, 2018, 23:13 Danny and Yvonne SIMMS simms@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Hi. Be encouraged Paul. Plywood is much stronger than solid timber because of the grains in each ply lying differently. And good Maine ply uses very good glues to hold it together

Regards

Danny

SM 299

Ocean pearl

On 21 September 2018 at 15:40 "Paul Stascavage pstas2003@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Thanks Kent and thank you to you as well Alan. I don't know why, but for some reason I thought everything was solid Mahogany.

Looking more closely at the hand holds it is evident that the bulk heads are not.

I learn so much being a part of this forum, but this is one piece of information I almost wish I missed.

All the best,

Paul
SM #466
S/V Rita Kathryn
Cruising New England



 


 
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Interior wood quality

greatketch@...
 

James,

Thanks--exactly what I was looking for.  I have had a lot of practice with a cabinet scraper which will transfer well.

We see very much what you describe with the fading of the wood around the port lights.  We'd like to keep everything covered more, but we live on the boat full time so that is not always possible.

Bill Kinney
SM160, Harmonie
Annapolis, MD, USA
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] run away windlass

greatketch@...
 

Kent,

There is a write up of the wiring work I did on the windlass here:  https://fetchinketch.net/boat-projects/windlass-wiring/  I haven't written up the changes I made to the sheet winch wiring yet, but it is on my to-do list :-)

The previous owner of Harmonie protected the bow thruster wiring by putting 125 amp terminal fuses on each of the four 24V battery positive terminals.  When I upgraded the battery bank, the new batteries were just a tiny bit higher, and the terminal fuses no longer fit under the cover. 

I replaced them with a single 500 amp fuse in the main battery wire before the shut down switches.  That would blow before the cables to the windlass or the engine room melted down from a short somewhere.

There is no power supply switch on the thruster, other than the main power switch.  Not a perfect solution, but I'll live with it.

Bill Kinney
SM160, Harmonie
Annapolis, MD, USA


 


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

Hi Bill,
That’s probably a good idea, do you have pics of the installations and the parts/sources you used?

I know there’s been discussion in the past about adding a fuse/breaker/interrupt switch for the bow thruster.  Did you do that while you were at it?  If not, what was your thought process about it?

Thanks
Kent

Kent Robertson
S/V Kristy
USA cell: 828-234-6819

On Sep 23, 2018, at 7:03 PM, greatketch@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

We added breakers to interrupt the power to the motors for the windlass, and jib furler and, more recently, an emergency stop system for the sheet winches for this reason.


The previous owners of Harmonie had the same problem happen with a jib sheet winch--relay contacts welded themselves shut and no way to stop it without cutting the power to the whole boat.  (On older SM's--like ours--the control box for the port side winch is way up high, inside the cockpit locker.)

Bill Kinney
SM160, Harmonie
Annapolis, MD, USA
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Mechanics in Leros, Greece

ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
 

Hi Ian , 

Can you explain the issue with your Vetus coupling ? 

Ian and Judy , Pen Azen , SM 302 Greece 


On 25 Sep 2018, at 08:23, Ian Shepherd sv_freespirit@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

Hajo,

good to meet you on the dock this morning! Welcome to Leros marina. For the benefit of others who might be considering coming here, I have asked around about the Amel knowledge within the mechanics group. I am told that Panayiotis is very knowledgeable. He is primarily an electrician, but he is also capable of dealing with most things Amel, including rigging. He was previously at Agmar Marine. My mechanic is Manolis who is winning the battle against the Vetus coupling! He seems to be very competent and thorough.

With your arrival, there are now 7 Amels in the marina and another 54 at anchor outside.

Regards

Ian Shepherd SM2K 414 Crusader


On 25/09/2018 09:57, Amw amw08@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
 
Hi to all supporters,

Thanks a lot to all of you for the valuable informations.
So I am not really at the right spot to let the planned work to be done.

Yes, Bill, I had one of the best teachers 😃 to do the Bowthruster service and I will do it by myself. Best wishes to Judy.

To Ian, maybe we 'll meet here in Leros Marina.

Best regards

Hajo 
SM 150 Serafine
Leros


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Am 23.09.2018 um 18:01 schrieb Bill Rouse brouse@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:

 
Hajo,

Hello to you and Julia!

I do not have anyone to recommend unless Malta is in your plans.

I know that you understand you will be required haul out of the water for C-Drive service. Ans, I know that you know the bow thruster service can be done while in the water.😀

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 Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 9:44 AM Amw amw08@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Hello Amelians,

we reserved a winter berth in Leros Marina and next year we have to do some work at the underwater ship ( Antifouling, Prop shaft seals replacement, Bowthruster, possible Volvo TMD 22 check, etc. )

I guess that some of you had been in Leros. So it would be great if someone can give me an advice which mechanics are experienced in Amel yachts here in Leros.

Thank you very much in advance.

Hajo
SM 150 Serafine

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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Winter location Greek Ionian

ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
 

Hi Mohammad and Aty,

Cleopatra marina in Preveza— we spent two winters ashore there . Excellent

Ian and Judy , Pen Azen , SM 302 , Greece

On 25 Sep 2018, at 11:24, 'Mohammad Shirloo' mshirloo@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

Hi everyone;

We are looking at leaving our boat in the Greek Ionian for this winter. We would appreciate all input about possible locations. We will not be wintering on board, so we are mainly looking for a safe, secure and reasonable location. It would be nice to have some services available but it is not critical.

Thanks in advance.

Respectfully;


Mohammad and Aty
AMEL 54 #099
B&B Kokomo

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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Winter location Greek Ionian

Marek Cho
 

Hi, 
I keep my boat in KALAMATA.
Maybe it is not quite Ionian but very close to.
It is  very quiet place, some work place avaliable in marina.
KTel bus service avalible almost every hour to Athens. 2,5hour.
http://www.medmarinas.com/homepage.asp?ITMID=2
Brgds
Marek

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Temat: [Amel Yacht Owners] Winter location Greek Ionian



 

Hi everyone;

We are looking at leaving our boat in the Greek Ionian for this winter. We would appreciate all input about possible locations. We will not be wintering on board, so we are mainly looking for a safe, secure and reasonable location. It would be nice to have some services available but it is not critical.

Thanks in advance.

Respectfully;

Mohammad and Aty
AMEL 54 #099
B&B Kokomo
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Winter location Greek Ionian

ngtnewington Newington
 

For storage ashore Preveza is good with two big yards Cleopatra and one  next door. 
I left my last boat there and it was good.
Nick Amelia (54)


On 25 Sep 2018, at 17:59, amh@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hi Mohammad, hi Aty,

 

I stay in the Marina Lefkada in Lefkda for many years. It is a very safe place with nice people and some companies, which can provide service. It might be not the cheapest place but I think the prices can be negotiated (ask Mr. Spiros Dallos, the manager of the Marina Lefkada). It is quite full in the summer but I think there should be places in the winter. There are 4 to 5 buses to Athens every day and some flights to different locations from the airport in Preveza (around 25 minutes away from the marina). They can also lift the boat out of the water but have limited space on the ground. The city of Lefkada is only minutes away and offers good supplies for most of the things one needs. There are several ship chandlers in town.

& nbsp;

Many regards,

 

Andreas

SM 229 Meaalofa, Lesbos, amh@...

 

 

Von: amelyachtowners@... <amelyachtowners@...>
Gesendet: Dienstag, 25. September 2018 18:24
An: amelyachtowners@...
Betreff: [Amel Yacht Owners] Winter location Greek Ionian

 

 

Hi everyone;

We are looking at leaving our boat in the Greek Ionian for this winter. We would appreciate all input about possible locations. We will not be wintering on board, so we are mainly looking for a safe, secure and reasonable location. It would be nice to have some services available but it is not critical.

Thanks in advance.

Respectfully;

Mohammad and Aty
AMEL 54 #099
B&B Kokomo
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Winter location Greek Ionian

Andreas
 

Hi Mohammad, hi Aty,

 

I stay in the Marina Lefkada in Lefkda for many years. It is a very safe place with nice people and some companies, which can provide service. It might be not the cheapest place but I think the prices can be negotiated (ask Mr. Spiros Dallos, the manager of the Marina Lefkada). It is quite full in the summer but I think there should be places in the winter. There are 4 to 5 buses to Athens every day and some flights to different locations from the airport in Preveza (around 25 minutes away from the marina). They can also lift the boat out of the water but have limited space on the ground. The city of Lefkada is only minutes away and offers good supplies for most of the things one needs. There are several ship chandlers in town.

 

Many regards,

 

Andreas

SM 229 Meaalofa, Lesbos, amh@...

 

 

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An: amelyachtowners@...
Betreff: [Amel Yacht Owners] Winter location Greek Ionian

 

 

Hi everyone;

We are looking at leaving our boat in the Greek Ionian for this winter. We would appreciate all input about possible locations. We will not be wintering on board, so we are mainly looking for a safe, secure and reasonable location. It would be nice to have some services available but it is not critical.

Thanks in advance.

Respectfully;

Mohammad and Aty
AMEL 54 #099
B&B Kokomo
Goit Deck Hatch Lens Reseal

greatketch@...
 

Has anyone else had the need to re-seal the lens into one of the Goit deck hatches?  I just had one pop loose.


I've reset the lenses of other brands before, bedding them down in silicone, but just wondering if anyone knows of anything "unusual" about the Goit hatches?


Thanks!


Bill Kinney

Sm160, Harmonie

Annapolis, MD, USA
Winter location Greek Ionian

Mohammad Shirloo
 

Hi everyone;

We are looking at leaving our boat in the Greek Ionian for this winter. We would appreciate all input about possible locations. We will not be wintering on board, so we are mainly looking for a safe, secure and reasonable location. It would be nice to have some services available but it is not critical.

Thanks in advance.

Respectfully;


Mohammad and Aty
AMEL 54 #099
B&B Kokomo
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine

Alexandre Uster von Baar
 

Definitely agree with Mark (as always),
Therefore I would be concerned with the Volvo D3-110 lack of reliability, I am sure you have read the issues on this forum or the (FB) Amel Owner Group.
Because of that, personally, and this is a tough one, I would be tempted with the Steyr and have spare injectors, fuel pump, etc.
Therefore I would research if the Steyr also suffers reliability issues… we only hear of the D3 because most 54 were equipped with one, may be the Steyr are as bad…
Alexandre




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On Tue, 9/25/18, Markus scrapp@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine
To: amelyachtowners@...
Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 9:23 AM


 










That is the point. 
I am sure AMEL
can help with service but Steyr is well known here in Europe
but in Panama or Cook Island?
That it can be
good choice unless it is maintenance-free and reliable
engine 
Thx for comments
Brgds
MarekOd: "'Mark
Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]"
<amelyachtowners@...>
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amelyachtowners@...;
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Yacht Owners] Steyr engine




 











Mark,

 

I think the bigger
decision really depends on where you plan to take your boat.
One of the reasons
boat manufacturers chose Yanmar, Volvo, Onan etc. is because
of the global
network of distributors. I think if I were in your shoes and
were serious about
these boats offered for sale, I would ensure I had a good
comfort level about
being able to service the engine and obtain parts in remote
places. That is if
you place to go to remote places.

 



 

With best
regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel
- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently
cruising - Bonaire

www.creampuff.us



 





From:
amelyachtowners@...
[mailto:amelyachtowners@...]

Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:20 AM

To: amelyachtowners@...

Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine





 

 







Hi, 

I am on market for Amel  and there are two boats in which I
am interested
in.

The question is about engine. Both got Steyr 140hp
engine.

As this is not very popular one in  marine industry I
wonder if were there
any issues with this engine?

Does it need any extra service or maintanence?

Working hours are low as 1900h so does not look bad.

I know Steyr as truck but not yacht engine anyway it had
well opinion.



Brgds

Mark



Ps 

It is my first time on such Yahoo group so if I've
posted something wrong let
me know.
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine

Marek Cho
 

That is the point. 
I am sure AMEL can help with service but Steyr is well known here in Europe but in Panama or Cook Island?
That it can be good choice unless it is maintenance-free and reliable engine 
Thx for comments
Brgds
Marek

Od: "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]"
Do: amelyachtowners@...;
Wysłane: 15:22 Wtorek 2018-09-25
Temat: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine



 

Mark,

 

I think the bigger decision really depends on where you plan to take your boat. One of the reasons boat manufacturers chose Yanmar, Volvo, Onan etc. is because of the global network of distributors. I think if I were in your shoes and were serious about these boats offered for sale, I would ensure I had a good comfort level about being able to service the engine and obtain parts in remote places. That is if you place to go to remote places.

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising - Bonaire

www.creampuff.us

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:20 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine

 

 

Hi, 
I am on market for Amel  and there are two boats in which I am interested in.
The question is about engine. Both got Steyr 140hp engine.
As this is not very popular one in  marine industry I wonder if were there any issues with this engine?
Does it need any extra service or maintanence?
Working hours are low as 1900h so does not look bad.
I know Steyr as truck but not yacht engine anyway it had well opinion.

Brgds
Mark

Ps 
It is my first time on such Yahoo group so if I've posted something wrong let me know.
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine

Mark Erdos
 

Mark,

 

I think the bigger decision really depends on where you plan to take your boat. One of the reasons boat manufacturers chose Yanmar, Volvo, Onan etc. is because of the global network of distributors. I think if I were in your shoes and were serious about these boats offered for sale, I would ensure I had a good comfort level about being able to service the engine and obtain parts in remote places. That is if you place to go to remote places.

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising - Bonaire

www.creampuff.us

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:20 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Steyr engine

 

 

Hi, 
I am on market for Amel  and there are two boats in which I am interested in.
The question is about engine. Both got Steyr 140hp engine.
As this is not very popular one in  marine industry I wonder if were there any issues with this engine?
Does it need any extra service or maintanence?
Working hours are low as 1900h so does not look bad.
I know Steyr as truck but not yacht engine anyway it had well opinion.

Brgds
Mark

Ps 
It is my first time on such Yahoo group so if I've posted something wrong let me know.
Steyr engine

Marek Cho
 

Hi, 
I am on market for Amel  and there are two boats in which I am interested in.
The question is about engine. Both got Steyr 140hp engine.
As this is not very popular one in  marine industry I wonder if were there any issues with this engine?
Does it need any extra service or maintanence?
Working hours are low as 1900h so does not look bad.
I know Steyr as truck but not yacht engine anyway it had well opinion.

Brgds
Mark

Ps 
It is my first time on such Yahoo group so if I've posted something wrong let me know.
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Mechanics in Leros, Greece

Ian Shepherd
 

Hajo,

good to meet you on the dock this morning! Welcome to Leros marina. For the benefit of others who might be considering coming here, I have asked around about the Amel knowledge within the mechanics group. I am told that Panayiotis is very knowledgeable. He is primarily an electrician, but he is also capable of dealing with most things Amel, including rigging. He was previously at Agmar Marine. My mechanic is Manolis who is winning the battle against the Vetus coupling! He seems to be very competent and thorough.

With your arrival, there are now 7 Amels in the marina and another 54 at anchor outside.

Regards

Ian Shepherd SM2K 414 Crusader


On 25/09/2018 09:57, Amw amw08@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
 
Hi to all supporters,

Thanks a lot to all of you for the valuable informations.
So I am not really at the right spot to let the planned work to be done.

Yes, Bill, I had one of the best teachers 😃 to do the Bowthruster service and I will do it by myself. Best wishes to Judy.

To Ian, maybe we 'll meet here in Leros Marina.

Best regards

Hajo 
SM 150 Serafine
Leros


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Am 23.09.2018 um 18:01 schrieb Bill Rouse brouse@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:

 
Hajo,

Hello to you and Julia!

I do not have anyone to recommend unless Malta is in your plans.

I know that you understand you will be required haul out of the water for C-Drive service. Ans, I know that you know the bow thruster service can be done while in the water.😀

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 Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 9:44 AM Amw amw08@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Hello Amelians,

we reserved a winter berth in Leros Marina and next year we have to do some work at the underwater ship ( Antifouling, Prop shaft seals replacement, Bowthruster, possible Volvo TMD 22 check, etc. )

I guess that some of you had been in Leros. So it would be great if someone can give me an advice which mechanics are experienced in Amel yachts here in Leros.

Thank you very much in advance.

Hajo
SM 150 Serafine

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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Mechanics in Leros, Greece

Hajo Hille
 

Hi to all supporters,

Thanks a lot to all of you for the valuable informations.
So I am not really at the right spot to let the planned work to be done.

Yes, Bill, I had one of the best teachers 😃 to do the Bowthruster service and I will do it by myself. Best wishes to Judy.

To Ian, maybe we 'll meet here in Leros Marina.

Best regards

Hajo 
SM 150 Serafine
Leros


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Am 23.09.2018 um 18:01 schrieb Bill Rouse brouse@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:

 

Hajo,

Hello to you and Julia!

I do not have anyone to recommend unless Malta is in your plans.

I know that you understand you will be required haul out of the water for C-Drive service. Ans, I know that you know the bow thruster service can be done while in the water.😀

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 Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 9:44 AM Amw amw08@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

Hello Amelians,

we reserved a winter berth in Leros Marina and next year we have to do some work at the underwater ship ( Antifouling, Prop shaft seals replacement, Bowthruster, possible Volvo TMD 22 check, etc. )

I guess that some of you had been in Leros. So it would be great if someone can give me an advice which mechanics are experienced in Amel yachts here in Leros.

Thank you very much in advance.

Hajo
SM 150 Serafine

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Re: Vetus K018 Suppliers

Alan Grayson
 

Thanks Bill, I have left them a message.
For Eric it is these. The little rubber donuts that go in the vetus coupling between shaft and transmission
Image result for vetus kit k018