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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Drawer/cupboard pulls PAUL on KERPA
John Clark
Hi Kent, are we still on for this project?
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Re: Drawer/cupboard pulls
Hi again, all, I have sent private emails to those who ordered. I have the first batch of drawer pulls, and am ready to send them to those who ordered first. There is another batch being made, so if you are interested but haven't ordered, there is still time. Please contact me directly by email (karkauai "at" yahoo "dot" com) The pulls are made of black ABS plastic, with a matte finish and can be painted, but the printer said that the chrome paint would not give a mirror finish. I am attaching a photo. He has designed and made a prototype of the 3-part mechanism at his own cost and will make the mechanism for $10 not including spring (I cut a stainless steel safety pin to fit a few years ago and it still works fine) Please contact me immediately if you want any of these handles or mechanisms. I will be sailing South in another month or so and want this to be in my wake before I leave. I will send a handle and mechanism to Maud so that she can purchase them directly from the 3-D printer if Amel chooses to do so. Future orders of just a few at a time will cost significantly more. Fair Winds, Have Fun, Respect de la Mer. Kent SM 243 Kristy
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Deck running lights
paul.cooper74@...
Thank you, John. We have a nice LED masthead tricolor but that does not put us in compliance with COLREGs for steaming. I have done a little research. FWIW, the international rules actually state that deck level lights should be standard and the masthead nav lights optional, but some boatmakers, including Jeanneau, are still selling boats the opposite way--masthead standard and deck lights "optional". Hard to believe.
Anyway, I checked in the forward lockers and there are neither wires nor an entrance for wires into the bow stanchion. I don't think it will be too difficult to drill a hole but it will require going through the deck and then through the SS base of the stanchion. Then of course wires will need to be brought back to the breaker panel. So I am still interested to know if anyone has drilled such a hole and if they encountered any difficulties. Paul C. Maracuya, SM #238 Grenada
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] mail and package forwarding while cruising
Ralph Caruso
I used SBI for 7 years, while we lived in France. They give you a US address in Florida, and are very good at handling mail and even packages. They sort out the junk, and make sure you get the stuff that you need.
Since they are in Florida, you can get a Florida drivers license and domicile, which can be important for tax and other financial purposes. The local officials also seem to understand what is going on, and do not summon you to sit on juries when you are 4000 miles away...
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: 24VDC “misc” breaker
Sv Garulfo
Hi Dean, Thanks for the pictures! Yes there is a wire connected to it on Garulfo, with a indecipherable inscription on it, maybe « fleche » (in what i suspect is the same handwriting as everywhere else but on the boat, so probably the yard’s). But i can’t find what it would control and where it leads, for now... « Flèche » could be spreaders lights but we don’t have those. Thanks Thomas GARULFO A54-122 Curaçao
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Suddenly screaming noise from the bowthruster and not moving the prop anymore
There can be several causes. Nikimat gave you a very complete answer, but to find the exact cause, you will need to disassemble the bow thruster. 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 Any opinions and conclusions expressed in this message are solely those of the author and should not be construed as representing the opinion of an expert. Manufacturers' and Expert's precautions must be considered when dealing with mechanical and/or electrical systems to ensure that you are NOT harmed, and/or the device and/or system is NOT ruined. If in doubt, do not touch any mechanical and/or electrical device or system referred to above.
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Re: mail and package forwarding while cruising
HI Ryan and Kelly,
Yes, St Brendan's Isle Mail Service - sbimailservice dot com - has been the "gold standard" for US sailors (and motor homers) for years. It was started by Doug Moody, who has been a huge supporter of the SSCA, and his son-in-law Scott now runs the operation. You couldn't do better. Differing levels of service are available up to full contents scan, etc. Check their web site. Cheers, Craig and Katheirne, SN68 Sangaris; 411 Walnut St. PMB 4020, Green Cove Springs, FL ---In amelyachtowners@..., <ryan.d.meador@...> wrote : Hi all, I was wondering if any of you have a favorite mail/package forwarding solution while you're cruising. I'd want it to have a USA address and be able to send to anywhere in the Caribbean (and perhaps farther). I've found a number of services that offer this, including the ability to open and scan your mail to view online, but I'd like some testimonials before I entrust a random company with something so important. Thanks! Ryan and Kelly
SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Deck running lights
John Clark
Hi Paul, congrats on the new boat. My older SM #37 had rail mounted lights but they failed at some point before I bought the boat. A previous owner switched to using a trcolor mast head light in place of the deck level lighting. If you don't have the wiring already run for deck lights the tricolor may be the quickest way to get into compliance. A note, I think Joel Potter said that at one point the deck lights were an "option" but all boats were wired for them. Check around in the forward lockers and see if you can find wires going toward the forward tooe rail. Regards, John SV Annie SM #37 Prickly Bay
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Re: 24VDC “misc” breaker
Hi Thomas,
This may not help, but on Stella, that breaker has no connection made to it. I have a pic of the wiring which I will email to you. (Still have not worked out how to post images here) Have you checked if you have a wire connected there? Cheers Dean SY Stella A54 #154
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] 24VDC “misc” breaker
Sv Garulfo
Hi Courtney, Thanks for your reply We have another dedicated switch for the gaz solenoid, labelled “electrovane gaz” and located just below the bilge pump button on the 24VDC panel. Do you have a switch that has no specific use on your panel? Cheers! Thomas GARULFO A54-122 Curaçao
On Fri, 5 Oct 2018 at 08:36, Courtney Gorman Itsfun1@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Deck running lights
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Good morning Paul,
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Not sure how this will help you, but here are some pictures of the bow pulpit (this was after someone hit by boat back in 2014), but you could get some idea: http://nikimat.com/accident.html The lights I had were Aqua Signal Series 40. Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------
On Fri, 10/5/18, paul.cooper74@yahoo.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Deck running lights To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, October 5, 2018, 7:05 AM Hello all. My new to me SM2K hull # 238 was built for a French customer (named Henri Amel incidentally) and was built with no deck-level running lights. Apparently they are /were not required in France at that time and no subsequent owners felt they needed to uprade to be in compliance with COLREGS. Obviously I need them since international COLREGs require them when steaming. And common sense says they are necessary when steaming, especially in close quarters. I do not know how to search this forum for old posts so I apologize if I am rehashing an old thread, but I would love to hear if any others have had this problem and how they dealt with it. Specifically, the problem is getting wire into the bow pulpit when it wasn't constructed with wire access. There is no hole between the sail locker and the inside of the angled bow pulpit stanchion. Also, the best location and mounting hardware for the bow lights and any problems with aftermarket installations. The stern light should not be difficult-- I am thinking of putting the stern light on the solar arch rather than the stern railing. I will be in Martinique in a few weeks. Do you know if the yard there has specifically dealt with this retrofit on a SM? Thanks in advance for any advice. Paul CooperSM2K #238 "Maracuya"Grenada
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] 24VDC “misc” breaker
on our boat Tripinn' #101 amel 54 we must use that switch when we are using our Propane tanks to cook.
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Hope this helps
Courtney
-----Original Message----- From: 'S/V Garulfo' svgarulfo@... [amelyachtowners] To: Yahoo Group Amel Sent: Thu, Oct 4, 2018 2:45 pm Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] 24VDC “misc” breaker Hi all,
On our A54 24V panel (port column, lowest position), there is a breaker labelled “divers” (miscellaneous in French) that i would like to use for a new piece if equipment in the engine room.
Does anyone know when the cables for that breaker go?
Thanks a bunch!
Fair winds
Thomas
GARULFO
A54-122
Curaçao
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Deck running lights
paul.cooper74@...
Hello all. My new to me SM2K hull # 238 was built for a French customer (named Henri Amel incidentally) and was built with no deck-level running lights. Apparently they are /were not required in France at that time and no subsequent owners felt they needed to uprade to be in compliance with COLREGS. Obviously I need them since international COLREGs require them when steaming. And common sense says they are necessary when steaming, especially in close quarters. I do not know how to search this forum for old posts so I apologize if I am rehashing an old thread, but I would love to hear if any others have had this problem and how they dealt with it. Specifically, the problem is getting wire into the bow pulpit when it wasn't constructed with wire access. There is no hole between the sail locker and the inside of the angled bow pulpit stanchion. Also, the best location and mounting hardware for the bow lights and any problems with aftermarket installations. The stern light should not be difficult-- I am thinking of putting the stern light on the solar arch rather than the stern railing. I will be in Martinique in a few weeks. Do you know if the yard there has specifically dealt with this retrofit on a SM? Thanks in advance for any advice. Paul Cooper SM2K #238 "Maracuya" Grenada
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Suddenly screaming noise from the bowthruster and not moving the prop anymore
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Good morning William,
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When it happened to me (same thing: propeller still on bow thruster - but no movement and screaming sound) it was the bearing inside the foot that were worn out. Here are pictures: http://www.nikimat.com/bow_thruster_spin.html You will need from Amel Part 1110 (Mecanism Pied de Propulseur SM) the price varies a lot if you purchase it from Martinique (977 Euro) or La Rochelle (582 Euro) scroll down to 1110 to see the part: http://www.nikimat.com/spare_parts_bow_thruster.html NOTE: Make sure you order with the Tufnol shaft and not the bearing by themselves as the size of that shaft has changed (look at the last picture on: http://www.nikimat.com/bow_thruster_lost_propeller.html ) NOTE 2: when you receive the 1110 - the small open space to receive the key on the small gear will have to be machined a little as it is not thick enough. If you look at the 2nd picture on http://www.nikimat.com/bow_thruster_spin.html You will see where the key goes has not be machine as much as on the old gear. You have a good view on picture 6. Wood luck, sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------
On Fri, 10/5/18, kavanga@outlook.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Suddenly screaming noise from the bowthruster and not moving the prop anymore To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, October 5, 2018, 4:03 AM Hello fellow Amel owners, I just moored my boat in the El Portet Marina in DENIA, Spain and almost done, the bow thruster did not function anymore and made a screaming noise. The prop is still there but it can turn almost without any resistance. Any idea what can be wrong and how to repair is very much welcome. Best regards, Willem Kroes SM #351 KAVANGA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] mail and package forwarding while cruising
Ryan and Kelly
Most American cruisers use SBI. They have a very good reputation. https://www.sbimailservice.com/
We have managed to get our mail to just about 2 or 3 pieces per month as almost every company with who we do business is set up to be paperless.
As far as forwarding packages, companies such as eZone are available on most Caribbean islands.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Aruba www.creampuff.us
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amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Hi all,
I was wondering if any of you have a favorite mail/package forwarding solution while you're cruising. I'd want it to have a USA address and be able to send to anywhere in the Caribbean (and perhaps farther). I've found a number of services that offer this, including the ability to open and scan your mail to view online, but I'd like some testimonials before I entrust a random company with something so important.
Thanks!
Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Suddenly screaming noise from the bowthruster and not moving the prop anymore
luvkante
Your clutch is broken
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Martin AMEL54 #149 „CHIARA“ Von meinem iPad gesendet
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Suddenly screaming noise from the bowthruster and not moving the prop anymore
Willem Kroes
Hello fellow Amel owners, I just moored my boat in the El Portet Marina in DENIA, Spain and almost done, the bow thruster did not function anymore and made a screaming noise. The prop is still there but it can turn almost without any resistance. Any idea what can be wrong and how to repair is very much welcome. Best regards, Willem Kroes SM #351 KAVANGA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] mail and package forwarding while cruising
Mohammad Shirloo
Hello Ryan;
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We have used EarthClassMail for about 4 years. They have been very reliable and professional. They do open, scan, forward and you also have the option of depositing checks that you receive in the mail. Respectfully; Mohammad And Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
On Oct 5, 2018, at 3:47 AM, Ryan Meador ryan.d.meador@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: Emergency tiller cap O Ring
greatketch@...
Alan,
A second vote for Florida Bearings as an O-ring supplier. Bearings and lip seals too. They don't always stock the metric sizes, but can order them in quickly. On our boat we found that cap to be an annoying leak source. For reasons not at all clear to me, there were a great many fine gelcoat cracks right across the O-ring sealing surface, or what SHOULD have been the O-ring sealing surface. We had two choices, carefully fix every one of the fine crazing cracks, and prep the area back to a standard suitable for an o-ring seal--or something else. We did... something else and used a little silicone sealant to glue down the cover. Nothing that a screwdriver (or desperate fingernails) couldn't remove posthaste in an emergency. Leaks no more. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Annapolis, MD, USA
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Re: mail and package forwarding while cruising
greatketch@...
Ryan,
You'll find a very large fraction of US cruisers use St Brendan's Isle Mail Service based in Green Cove Springs, Florida. We have been using them for the last two years (Box #12343) , and they have been awesome. Helpful, and knowledgable. They are a large, and very well organized outfit and have been around for many years. If you need it, they will help you set up residence in Florida as well (No state income tax!) You can even use your boat as your official residence. The local DMV and other government offices are well versed in how to handle us "odd ball" officially "homeless" sorts as well since they see so many of us. They are so widely used, there have been many places that cater to sailors that have been able to complete our address for us from memory once we start with "411 Walnut Street..." Bill KInney SM160, Harmonie Annapolis, MD, USA
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