Re: Hawse Pipe Replacement
Gary Silver
Thomas, I agree with Mark. We need pictures!!! In fact I will create the folder for those pictures in the photos section. How does this sound: "Repairs - Hawse Pipe Replacement" or something to that effect, (we can change the title if you like).
All the best with the job. Keep on keeping us posted. Gary S. Silver s/v Liahona Amel SM 2000 # 335 Puerto Rico
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Re: Tunesia
Joerg Esdorn
Thanks very much for the advice. I am focused on Marina De Gammarth since wéll be coming from Western Sicily and sailing on to Sardinia and want to see Carthage. Port Jasmine is a bit out of- the way from that perspective. Joerg
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Re: Tunesia
James Alton
Grenada,
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There were 41 vessels docked in Bizerte when we arrived in Sept. of 2018. Monastir was almost full when we arrived and tends to fill up completely later in the season since many cruisers overwinter there due to the favourable winter climate. James SV Sueno Maramu #220
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Re: Tunesia
hanspeter baettig
Hi James I would like to chaim in because I knew Tunesia very well. First of all: The Marina some mentioned is Hamamet not Gamamet. The Port name is Port de Jasmine. Monastair is ok even for 54 ft vessels. Quit small. Bizerte is a new marina, but emty, nowbody goes their. I don't now way. Tunesia is becoming a very poor country after the Yasmin Revolution 2011. But! Its a lovely country, specially if you speak french. Rent a car and go south visiting this country. A lot of old "Römische Ruinen, " better conceives then in Rom and a lot of fantastic mosaiques in the area of Cap Bon. have a good time Hanspeter Tamango 2 SM 16 Grenada Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Prop shaft alternator
Has anyone removed their prop shaft alternator? Would like to know the speed difference achieved before and after. Even better if you have done so and have a Volvo TMD22. Grazie tutti.
Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II Exumas, Bahamas
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Re: Hawse Pipe Replacement
Tom, It may help others who haven’t had the chance of sharing in the joy of doing this yet to have some pictures posted as you progress. This could be put into the files section. I know you have nothing going on right now J
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Santa Marta, Colombia www.creampuff.us
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Behalf Of Thomas Kleman
Took the old hawse pipe out today. First removed the back starboard windlass bolt. Not easy. The flange was totally rusted out. Then, after getting all my big tools out, the hawse pipe was removed by just my grabbing it and pulling. I'm going to put a stainless steel plate back for the bolt to fit into to make it stronger; my PVC flange will fit around it, and I'm not glassing over my bolt/plate.
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Re: Hawse Pipe Replacement
Thomas Kleman
Took the old hawse pipe out today. First removed the back starboard windlass bolt. Not easy. The flange was totally rusted out. Then, after getting all my big tools out, the hawse pipe was removed by just my grabbing it and pulling. I'm going to put a stainless steel plate back for the bolt to fit into to make it stronger; my PVC flange will fit around it, and I'm not glassing over my bolt/plate.
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Re: Dive cylinder fill compressor.
Danny,
I works very well. It is a bit noisy and takes about 30 mins to fill a full size tank. But it is a huge convenience to have aboard. When running of the genset, this will suck power so not much else can be run. Sorry, I forget the amps pulled.
As others have mentioned, buy lots of filters.
I was told by Joel to run it regularly, even if not filling tanks. I crank it up every couple of weeks for just a few minutes. Other than replacing filters and the HP air hose to the tank, it has been problem free.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff www.creampuff.us
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Thanks Mark, just the information I need. It works well? Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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Re: Dive cylinder fill compressor.
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Thank you Theo. Regards Danny
On 10 March 2019 at 04:21 Theo s/v Paloma <sailingpaloma1@...> wrote:
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Re: Dive cylinder fill compressor.
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Thanks Mark, just the information I need. It works well? Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 09 March 2019 at 23:12 Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
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Re: Faux Teak and Deck Paint
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Nick. Good system. I had a professional painter do decks for me years ago on a boat several previous. He used epsom salts rather than sugar. He graded the crystals into three sizes and masked the side decks into oblongs separated by the width of the masking tape. He painted then each oblong using a food can with holes punched in the bottom and sprinkled the epsom salts evenly over the wet paint. He used the different sizes of crystals creating a really nice effect, largest at the back, then smaller and then smallest at the front. As with the sugar when the paint was dry he washed the epsom salts out with water. The effect was outstanding, looked terrific with the oblong patters and the different indent sizes. No overpaint was needed as the larger crystals gave a less sharp effect than sugar. The different grades gave different grip, the smallest the best which is why he used those on the front where the fore deck crew had to work. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 09 March 2019 at 22:36 "ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io" <ngtnewington@...> wrote:
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Re: Faux Teak and Deck Paint
Nick,
That is a clever idea! Maybe I can make a surface mold with caramel and put it in contact with a newly painted section before it has hardened. Once hard, I will wash it away with water, or use it to sweeten my coffee ;) Seriously, I have been thinking of making a surface mold that could be peeled off and your idea of sugar or any water soluble substance could be the answer. I will keep you informed. Jose Ipanema SM2K 278
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Re: Faux Teak and Deck Paint
James,
You are precise, the areas that I saw missing the paint appeared as if they had been brushed painted and the surface was still the same as the rest. That made me think that they had been painted before. but I guess they just had a thin layer of gel coat when new. For now, I will proceed with redoing the stripes and ignore the few regions of missing paint. Thanks Again Jose Ipanema SM2K 278 Boston
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Re: Tunesia
Gerhard Mueller
I have been for 6 years in Tunesia, mostly Monastir, and left last year.
Sidi Bou Said is a very picturesque village but the marina is mostly crowded by better situated Tunesians with motorboats from Tunis. Marina de Gammarth is quite new and pretty nice. But for shopping you will need a Taxi to La Marsa. Taxi is cheap however. -- Gerhard Mueller Amel Sharki #60 Currently Kalamata, Greece
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Re: Faux Teak and Deck Paint
That puts new meaning to the term “Sweet boat!”
Brent Cameron, Future SM2K owner -- Brent Cameron Future Super Maramu 2000 Owner & Amel Owner Registry Moderator Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Tunesia
James Alton
Joerg, We were in Tunisia Sept. Of 2018. Bizerte, Kelibia, Hammanet, Monastir. My wife and I felt safe in all locations. Monastir has a large number of liveaboards and we met many interesting cruisers. Marina staff is very friendly and accommodating. Most things that you need are close by. We enjoyed Bizerte as well Hammanet is modern,touristy but still nice. Kelibia is a small fishing port with little room. We taxied to Tunis (very cheap) to see the Bardo Museum but did not bring the boat. Officials checked our paperwork at each port and anchoring is discouraged but we did anchor out some. Tunisia has a trash problem but we found the people to be honest and friendly. If there are any other questions that you think I can answer about Tunisia let me know. Our boat is US flagged, no issues. Tunisia apparently was the first country to recognize US indepence and has had good relations. Best, James Sv Sueno,. Maramu #220.
On Mar 9, 2019 10:03 AM, "Joerg Esdorn via Groups.Io" <jhe1313@...> wrote:
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Re: Dive cylinder fill compressor.
On my yet to be delivered Amel 50, Amel is installing the 230V Bauer JR II. I've had it on my previous boat also and it worked well. It needs lots of ventilation if in hot climate. Just remember to buy TONS of air filters as they don't last long at all (something like 8-10 tank fills each, if I remember correctly) .
Theo. Amel 50 #18
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Tunesia
I would like to sail my A55 to Tunesia in May and am looking at 2 ports near Tunis. Sidi Bou Said or Marina de Gammarth. Anybody have any recent experience with either port? I’m particularly concerned about safety and space/sufficient water for a boat of this size. My boat is US flagged. Many thanks for any input you can provide!
Joerg Esdorn A55 #53 Kincsem
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Maramu anchor and chain suggestions
James Alton
Hello Maramu owners,
I am not at my boat currently so need some help. Can Maramu owners suggest modern anchors that are known to fit the original Amel anchor rollers on the Maramu? I would like to upgrade from the original Bugel anchor to something with a bit better holding. The Mantus, Spade and the Rocna are of interest to me. I am concerned about the tendency of the anchor to strike the bow when being stowed and how well the anchor stows in the original Amel hardware. I am also planing to increase the chain length to at least 100 meters. Has anyone switched to high strength (I believe it is grade 80?) 8mm chain to help keep the weight and the chain piles down as compared to the 10mm? I am not concerned about not being able to regalvanize the chain which I understand can weaken the grade 80. Short term cruising will be Croatia and Greece. Hope to be in the Pacific in 4-5 years and I seem to recall suggestions to consider even more than 100 meters of chain? Thanks for any insight and suggestions. James SV Sueno Maramu #220
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Re: Dive cylinder fill compressor.
H Danny,
It is a Junior II by Bauer: https://www.bauer-kompressoren.de/products/breathing-air-sports/compact-line-100-140-lmin/junior-ii-100-lmin/
We have this on Cream Puff and was installed by Amel. The installation has the unit sitting on a sliding tray so you can take advantage of some storage when the unit is push far to port in the locker out of use.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Santa Marta, Colombia www.creampuff.us
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Hi all, when we bought Ocean Pearl the previous owner had removed the dive compressor. I would like to add this now. (belatedly) having finally moved from the must have list to the nice to have list. What make and model did Amel install and any other advice gratefully received. The 230 volt wiring is in place in the large cockpit port locker. Thanks in advance Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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