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Re: Rubber caps for Lofrans
carcodespam@...
Hi Ian + Judy, I come the 17. Februrary to Kalamata, Greece and can bring you one or two of these: Gerhard Sharki #60, actually Kalamata, Greece
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Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
Peter de Groot
For what it’s worth, this 18 month Amel newbie installed one and been out twice in light winds, dry conditions. So far no slipping. After first installing, I tried to get it to slip manually, but it held and my confidence up a notch. I’ll report back after going through some tougher conditions.
Peter de Groot La Querida SM#207 Moss Landing ,CA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Kelly Ran
James, You may want to call a customs broker or somehow figure out if batteries are exempt from VAT. We were advised that many electrical components (like solar panels and charge controllers) are exempt from the 8.5% vat. Recently we forwarded a bunch of cargo from the US to MQ and paid roughly 2% in VAT. We could not get an itemized receipt for the tax, so we are unsure whether we paid the lesser 2.1% rate on the whole shipment, OR if we were completely exempt for most of the shipment and paid 8.5% on the non-electrical items. We were also advised that it's not worth the brokerage fees to initiate the PST process (for tax-free import) unless you are bringing in more than roughly 4000 euro in goods. We were also advised that "yacht in transit" is not a guarantee of anything. Shipping from the US will be another issue. You may run into issues trying to air ship lithium ion batteries. Are you planning on hiring someone to install the batteries? If you are getting other work done, you might want to use the PA process for VAT-free labor and parts. Then you can have your contractor import the batteries themselves and then bill you for it. The break-even threshold is 6000 euro for all labor and parts. (It costs 500 euro to do this process, and VAT would be 8.5%. AFAIK Douglas Yacht Service is the only place in Martinique that is authorized to perform the PA process.) Good luck kelly + ryan sm233 Iteration MQ
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Ric Gottschalk <ric@...>
Mark, Most of the batteries sold in the islands are made in China, because their much cheaper for the locals. However good than in the USA batteries, electronics anchors etc are also from China sold in the USA. I have never found a problem with YIT. They may protest some, but with some urging and the right paperwork (proof of purchase for one ) I always got it.
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 3:04 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Ric,
Most islands do not recognize YIT. Some require the hiring of an agent to obtain YIT exemptions. This will add to the cost and along with freight will put batteries about 40-50% hirer than USA prices.
In addition, trying to find fresh batteries in the island can prove to be a challenge in itself. Before any battery purchase understand what the manufactures coding is and determin how long they have been on the shelf.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Santa Marta, Colombia www.creampuff.us
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
James, Generally There is no tax on equipment shipped when marked “yacht in Transit”. Batteries are heavy and may face more scrutiny. Check with DHL too, Things may have changed a little since my visits. You can also get fuel tax free before or after you have checked out of the country.. Helps with Rum budget Ric Gottschalk Bali Hai SN Annapolis
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Happy Holidays fellow Amel owners.
I would like to ask the group for advice on obtaining house batteries in Martinique. I am interested in upgrading my batteries to Firefly or some brand of lithium ion, though I doubt that such options would be available in Martinique (perhaps I am wrong? )
Otherwise, I would need to ship them in, though I understand the import tax is significant. What have others done in this situation?
Happy New Year. James SV Soteria #347 currently in North Exumas
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Ric Gottschalk <ric@...>
There are some things cheaper in the islands if they are Duty free, like dinghy motors (japanese) in St Maarten. However if you buy something in the USA and ship “yacht in transit” there is no import tax. I have shipped a Nex-Gen 3 kw generator, big solar panels, 60 qt .Engel coolers, etc to places like St. Maarten, Tortola, and to Trinidad and not have to pay import tax. And, of course, carried with me when flying to my boat in the islands enough gear, including a life raft, that they thought I had 3 wives (sorry girls, it’s a metaphor) Basically shipping from the USA to a US flagged yacht . Tell if I missed anything. I would check to see if the batteries are mfg outside the USA and buy direct Ric Bali Hai SN 24 Annapolis
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 3:59 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Agree with Mark that prices in the US will be very much lower. I didn't suggest sailing back because, while it will likely be a smooth ride back...turning around to get to MQ or Windward Islands will be a more challenging sail. Or well maybe not. If you have time it might make sense.
On Fri, Dec 28, 2018, 4:46 PM 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@... wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rubber caps for Lofrans
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Wow ! That was quick ! Many thanks , Gabriele.
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Happy new year.
Ian and Judy
On 28 Dec 2018, at 19:18, Gabriele Antolini
svsunnyside@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
John Clark
Agree with Mark that prices in the US will be very much lower. I didn't suggest sailing back because, while it will likely be a smooth ride back...turning around to get to MQ or Windward Islands will be a more challenging sail. Or well maybe not. If you have time it might make sense.
On Fri, Dec 28, 2018, 4:46 PM 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@... wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Ric,
Most islands do not recognize YIT. Some require the hiring of an agent to obtain YIT exemptions. This will add to the cost and along with freight will put batteries about 40-50% hirer than USA prices.
In addition, trying to find fresh batteries in the island can prove to be a challenge in itself. Before any battery purchase understand what the manufactures coding is and determin how long they have been on the shelf.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Santa Marta, Colombia www.creampuff.us
From: amelyachtowners@...
[mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 1:03 PM To: 'amelyachtowners@...' Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
James, Generally There is no tax on equipment shipped when marked “yacht in Transit”. Batteries are heavy and may face more scrutiny. Check with DHL too, Things may have changed a little since my visits. You can also get fuel tax free before or after you have checked out of the country.. Helps with Rum budget Ric Gottschalk Bali Hai SN Annapolis
From:
amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Happy Holidays fellow Amel owners.
I would like to ask the group for advice on obtaining house batteries in Martinique. I am interested in upgrading my batteries to Firefly or some brand of lithium ion, though I doubt that such options would be available in Martinique (perhaps I am wrong? )
Otherwise, I would need to ship them in, though I understand the import tax is significant. What have others done in this situation?
Happy New Year. James SV Soteria #347 currently in North Exumas
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
James,
If you are in North Exumas, why not just sail to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami. It’ll probably save you at least $2,000 on any set of batteries you purchase throughout the islands. It’s just a 3 day sail. Or, Puerto Rico will have options.
I am not going to comment on the battery types you mentioned. Those would not be my first choices for many reasons.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Santa Marta, Colombia www.creampuff.us
From:
amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Happy Holidays fellow Amel owners.
I would like to ask the group for advice on obtaining house batteries in Martinique. I am interested in upgrading my batteries to Firefly or some brand of lithium ion, though I doubt that such options would be available in Martinique (perhaps I am wrong? )
Otherwise, I would need to ship them in, though I understand the import tax is significant. What have others done in this situation?
Happy New Year. James SV Soteria #347 currently in North Exumas
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rubber caps for Lofrans
svsunnyside
Hi Ian & Judy Google Part #13340100 , Producer BRITAX UK . Several ebay sell it. I bought two of them in Germany. Happy new year Gabriele S/V Sunny Side Maramu # 219
On Friday, 28 December 2018, 12:53:41 GMT-4, Ian & Judy ianjudyjenkins@... [amelyachtowners] wrote:
Hi Guys 'n gals,
Happy New year to all.
The little rubber caps on the switches on the top of our Lofrans have perished. Anyone know where to find new ones ?
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Kiladha, Greece
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
John Clark
Hi James, If you are still in the Bahamas I would suggest stopping in the USVI or St Maarten to get batteries. I think they will be cheaper. Someone correct me if I am wrong, but in Martinique don't you need to have a French customs broker get you a VAT exemption certificate before you can skip the tax? Regards, John SV Annie SM 37 Carriacou
On Fri, Dec 28, 2018 at 1:03 PM Ric Gottschalk ric@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Ric Gottschalk <ric@...>
James, Generally There is no tax on equipment shipped when marked “yacht in Transit”. Batteries are heavy and may face more scrutiny. Check with DHL too, Things may have changed a little since my visits. You can also get fuel tax free before or after you have checked out of the country.. Helps with Rum budget Ric Gottschalk Bali Hai SN Annapolis
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 11:30 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
Happy Holidays fellow Amel owners.
I would like to ask the group for advice on obtaining house batteries in Martinique. I am interested in upgrading my batteries to Firefly or some brand of lithium ion, though I doubt that such options would be available in Martinique (perhaps I am wrong? )
Otherwise, I would need to ship them in, though I understand the import tax is significant. What have others done in this situation?
Happy New Year. James SV Soteria #347 currently in North Exumas
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Christmas in Barbados
amel46met
Graham
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I am Tom Deasy S/Y Aphrodite
1983 Maramu #125 in St Lucia
I have the same problem. Hot water leak in forward head I disconnected. now cold water leak under refrigerator. I have seen other Amel’s run
New hoses under starboard floor boards. I probably will run new copper tubes up this same area. Let me know how it goes for you.
Good sailing Tom
On Dec 24, 2018, at 7:53 PM, John Clark john.biohead@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: Larger stove?
Force 10 has the burner in the back but they use a heat distribution-plate to spread the heat evenly. It works OK I would say, Noting beats a circulation oven but that seems a imposiblility for boat stoves.
The plate has a special curved shape to lead the heat to the front of the cavity. It also has a thermostat and a top grill / broiler. We have been using it in anger for a few days now and is working as expected. It’s better then the original Eno. The regulation of the burners is much better. The oven is a bit smaller but it does not affect usability for us. Arno SV Luna A54-121
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Rubber caps for Lofrans
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Hi Guys 'n gals,
Happy New year to all.
The little rubber caps on the switches on the top of our Lofrans have perished. Anyone know where to find new ones ?
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Kiladha, Greece
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Purchasing House batteries in Martinique
James Cromie
Happy Holidays fellow Amel owners. I would like to ask the group for advice on obtaining house batteries in Martinique. I am interested in upgrading my batteries to Firefly or some brand of lithium ion, though I doubt that such options would be available in Martinique (perhaps I am wrong? ) Otherwise, I would need to ship them in, though I understand the import tax is significant. What have others done in this situation? Happy New Year. James SV Soteria #347 currently in North Exumas
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Toe pulley (headsail)
eric freedman
Alan. I believe when the Genoa car outhaul line gets wet I think this sheave will slip. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2018 5:29 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Toe pulley (headsail)
Yeah...I bought a set and I'm thinking the same thing, but maybe using Vectran with a polyester cover and pulled tight it may be OK.... I'm not back on the boat until the end of January, I'll install them then, test them out and report back. Cheers Alan Elyse SM437
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Toe pulley (headsail)
Yeah...I bought a set and I'm thinking the same thing, but maybe using Vectran with a polyester cover and pulled tight it may be OK....
I'm not back on the boat until the end of January, I'll install them then, test them out and report back. Cheers Alan Elyse SM437
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Toe pulley (headsail)
amelliahona <no_reply@...>
Here is a link to the photos: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/amelyachtowners/search/photos?query=jib%20sheet%20remote#zax/albums_831107209
Those are elegant and stainless is great. The only modification I would consider is indexing the screws so that the "ribs" are offset from each other, thus allowing the line to "weave" thru the pulley, like an Anderson winch. Gary S. Silver s/v Liahona
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Larger stove?
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Duane, The eno has two circular burners in the oven,one top to grill, one bottom for the oven. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 28 December 2018 at 09:01 "sailor63109@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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