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Re: Updated Event: Amel Yacht Owners Rally - Martinique April 7 - April 13 - Sunday, 7 April 2019
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Yes, agreed. We are so pleased to have been able to make it. What a wonderful event and opportunity to meet Bill and so many other good folk we have been communicating with on the forum over the past 7 years from Australia. In addition Island Pearl II won the lucky dip draw for one of Bill's extremely comprehensive yacht school Manuals last night. What an excellent publication with such clear instructions and advice on every single aspect of maintaining and improving an Amel. Found it hard to put it down after dinner last night when I discovered it even covered so clearly a number of NMEA information accrdd tips we just happen to be grabling with right now in terms of linkage with OpenCPN. Well done Bill and thank you all. Colin & Lauren Streeter SV Island Pearl II, SM#332 Martinique.
On Thu, 11 Apr. 2019, 15:47 Joe Nance, <cloudstreet100@...> wrote: I would just like to say what a wonderful time Tracie & I had at last
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Re: Fuel polishing
eric freedman
Hi Nick,
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At the bottom of my fuel tank there is a valve that shuts off the fuel, it is connected to a rod on the shelf in my Mid-ships bunk that will turn off the fuel from outside the engine room if there is a problem in the engine room. FYI, behind the valve on Kimberlite there is a mesh screen that is factory installed to keep large stuff from getting into the fuel line. After my racor filter there are neoprene hoses that go to the genset and engine. If you wanted to put a valve in the line to polish your fuel this is where I would put the valve. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 Hi Erik, I am not on the boat now. From memory the fuel exits the bottom of the tank directly to the Racors but There is no valve on a lower sump. I could drain off the Racor filter very easily. I suspect though that the pick up is just off the bottom of the tank. So the sludge will remain between the fuel pick up and the very bottom of the tank. There may not be any sludge. Maybe I am seeing gremlins where there are none! Nick Amelia AML 54 -019 La Palma
On 10 Apr 2019, at 07:08, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:
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Re: Amel SM 2000 in the UK
Hi Darren and Kelly,
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Met y’all in ShelterBay a couple of years ago, and brought you a pkg in SanBlas. You kept an eye on Kristy while I was gone for several weeks. Sorry to hear Kelly’s having back problems. I’ve got a bum back too, and raising the cockpit cover a few inches made a huge difference getting in and out. I’m back in Maryland for the Summer, or you’d certainly be welcome to visit Kristy. Best of luck with the back and finding your boat. My back is infinitely better since I started doing some gentle yoga.
On Apr 10, 2019, at 9:45 AM, Darren And Kel <dazmol13@...> wrote:
Hi All, we are also in a situation wanting to check out a Amel , We had to sell our last center cockpit boat due to my wifes back issues, and would love a opportunity for her to scramble around a SM and especialy try climing in and out of the cockpit, where she had the biggest problem on our last smaller boat. We are in in the San Blas, Panama at the moment. heading to San Andreas in a couple of weeks on our Nautitech. So, if is anyone passing through who would let us take a look it would be really appreciated
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Re: Fuel polishing
Hi Nick,
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Whenever Kristy has been sitting for a while, I put a 6 foot 1/2 inch PVC pipe down to the bottom of the tank and pump a gallon into a clear container. I let it sit for an hour or so, and if there’s any water or sludge, it will sink to the bottom and be clearly visible. I use BioborJr every time I buy fuel. So far after an initial professional cleaning 10 years ago, I’ve had only clear fuel. I didn’t change the Racors for the first 4 years and never had any water or sludge in them. Since then I change them once a year and they always look new. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy karkauai@yahoo.com USA cell: 828-234-6819
On Apr 10, 2019, at 2:46 AM, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Hi Erik, I am not on the boat now. From memory the fuel exits the bottom of the tank directly to the Racors but There is no valve on a lower sump. I could drain off the Racor filter very easily. I suspect though that the pick up is just off the bottom of the tank. So the sludge will remain between the fuel pick up and the very bottom of the tank. There may not be any sludge. Maybe I am seeing gremlins where there are none! Nick Amelia AML 54 -019 La Palma On 10 Apr 2019, at 07:08, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:
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Re: Anchor Chain Size and Length
Jose Venegas
Thank you guys, I was mistaken, My current chain length is 60 m. Clearly, 100m plus extra 30 of rope should be plenty.
Theo, congratulations on Paloma. The Ultra anchor is beautiful. Jose Ipanema
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Re: Dominican Republic
Rainer Huthmacher
Hi Duane, I had a very good time in La Bahia de Luperon in 2014. Officials were coming aboard but they were very friendly and professional. Compared to the rest of the Caribbean it’s rather cheap and you can buy fresh veggies which are locally grown and not imported from the US. Also a good place to get Trojan Batteries at a very low price. For me the DomRep was one of the best places in the Caribbean, but I do speak Spanish.... Fair winds Rainer Huthmacher
On 10. Apr 2019, at 18:38, Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io <carlylelk@...> wrote:
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Re: Updated Event: Amel Yacht Owners Rally - Martinique April 7 - April 13 - Sunday, 7 April 2019
#cal-invite
Joe Nance
I would just like to say what a wonderful time Tracie & I had at last
night's Amel Rally/Mango Bay dinner! Many thanks to Bill, Mango Bay & all of the sponsors who put on an incredible feast & handed out some wonderful gifts. I am only sorry that I did not get to meet everyone there. Tracie & I would like to make a trip to the L'Habitation Clement grounds in the next few days if any of you are interested in sharing a car with us. I think is was a huge success & would think this is the truly the 'First' of many Amel Rally gatherings. And it aint over yet! Joe On 3/19/19, main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Calendar <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> wrote: Updated "Amel Yacht Owners Rally - Martinique April 7 - April 13" Event
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Re: The SM wearing out bearing vs the 55 Bearing.
The 55 also has a larger diameter shaft. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 10:32 PM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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SM Chain Counter
Thomas Peacock
I am in the process of trying to fix our chain counter, which has not worked since we purchased the boat several years ago.
Troubleshooting thus far points to a probable short in the sensor up by the windlass. I have purchased a nearly identical new sensor; the only difference is the old sensor is "normally closed", while the new sensor is "normally open". Anyone have any thoughts on whether the different open/closed setting will make a difference? Thanks as always to all on this invaluable forum. Tom Peacock SM #240 Aletes St Augustine, Florida, soon to depart for the Cheseapeake
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Re: Anchor Chain Size and Length
On my A50, Amel is installing 100m of 10mm G4 chain. I plan to splice 30m of 8-plait rode at the end of it, for the deeper anchorages, or stronger blows. The factory recommended the 35kg Ultra anchor, but I will have the Ultra 45kg. I know it's on the heavier side, but I like to sleep well at night.
Theo. s/v Paloma 2019 A50 #18, handover in 2 weeks
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Thanks, Mark - I'll check with Novamar. Their website lists an office in Sarasota, Fl, too.
Craig
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Craig,
I think the remarkable part of the Pantaenius requirements is the fact, in my opinion, it would be impossible to meet the requirements anywhere in the Carib. When I first read these changes as a part of our policy, I inquired as to where in the Carib they felt I could meet the requirements and wondered if they had specific boat yards in mind when they wrote the specs. I never heard back from them regarding this. It would seem logical to me if they are to have such specific regulations in terms of meeting the policy requirements they would have at least a couple of places in mind where they had done some reconnaissance to help their members comply. But, I guess not.
We have heard good things about Geico, however they coverage geography is limited. Look into Novamar. Novamar uses Geico as an underwriter, along with other big names. They are A-rated. They have an easy to read policy, reasonable rates and none of the stupidity of Pantaenius. Here is a broker who can help with a quote (or you can get one online):
Chris Boome Insurance Agency LIC# 0A99058 751 Laurel Street #216 San Carlos, CA 94070 O: 650-517-3160 C: 650-464-0728 E-mail: chris@...
https://www.novamarinsurance.com/
Hope this helps.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - San Blas Islands, Panama www.creampuff.us
From:
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Behalf Of Craig Briggs via Groups.Io
Some recent posts discussed
Pantaenius coverage for east US and Bahamas with respect to the hurricane
season - here's an update (spoiler alert: no change).
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Ryan Meador
Given this topic is about ways to keep your boat further south, this is probably irrelevant, but I feel compelled to add it: I had BoatUS coverage on my old boat and dropped it when they switched to Geico as the underwriter. I keep my boat in the water year-round in Boston (when not cruising) and Geico requires the use of a bubbler to receive ice and freezing coverage, even if bubblers are not normal practice in your location (it's not in my marina). I think there were a couple other caveats as well, so read the policy carefully. For now, I'm still happy with my Pantaenius America coverage, but we'll see what happens when it renews. Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Southport, NC, USA
On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 10:15 AM Craig Briggs via Groups.Io <sangaris=aol.com@groups.io> wrote: Some recent posts discussed Pantaenius coverage for east US and Bahamas with respect to the hurricane season - here's an update (spoiler alert: no change).
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Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Some recent posts discussed Pantaenius coverage for east US and Bahamas with respect to the hurricane season - here's an update (spoiler alert: no change).
We just received offers for renewing our Pantaenius policy as of April 30, 2019: Option 1: $2,287 premium for $185K agreed value with $5K deductible, $500K Indemnity; boat North of 30.5°N (Florida) from July 15 to Nov 15; Option 2: $5,192 for same coverage; boat North of 21.0° N (Includes Bahamas), If south of 30.5 between July 15 and Nov 15, that is, in Florida or the Bahamas, a Named Tropical Storm (NTS) deductible applies of $37,000 and you must comply with their NTS Plan of 1. being hauled with unitized cradle or hurricane pit with 5000 pound blocks etc.,or 2., stored inside a Cat 4 hurricane building or 3.between fixed concrete piers or 4. being moved out of the way of the NTS. No coverage if the NTS Plan is not followed. Noteworthy is that Lighting damage now has a deductible of 5% of Hull Value if, under Option 1, in Florida from June 1 to July 14 or Nov 1 to 30, or, under Option 2, from June 1 to Nov 30. Bottom line, if you want year around coverage for Florida and/or the Bahamas, Pantaenius USA's rates are breathtaking. I'm shopping and have found Geico (Boat US) offers a competitively priced product. Cheers, Craig SN68 SANGARIS, Delray Beach, FL
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Re: Dominican Republic
amelforme
Hi Duane and Peggy. I can echo Marko CREAMPUFF’S sentiments. I have been to the DR several times. I could hardly wait to leave. Other than Haiti, it is the most unpleasant place in the Caribbean from my experience. Officials are quick to let you know you are at their mercy and that is unsettling. I can only imagine what their legal system and eventual prisons are like. The previous owner of Marks boat took over a failed building project for a resort and regretted it every day there-after. You won’t like it there.
All The Best, Joel
JOEL F. POTTER-CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST~L.L.C. THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY UNSURPASSED AMEL MARKETING EXPERIENCE AND PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE Office 954-462-5869 Cell 954-812-2485
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark Erdos
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 6:10 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Dominican Republic
Duane,
We sailed from T&C to PR without stopping at the DR. The DR government officials are corrupt, the smelly bays are polluted and the islands offer nothing that cannot be found elsewhere in the Carib. Others will most likely disagree but my point is, if you do skip it, don’t feel bad about having to.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - San Blas Islands, Panama www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io
My apologies if this sort of post is too off-topic.
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Re: Any news about the 3D printed Toe pulley (headsail)
Mark McGovern
Jose,
My machinist just finished making another batch of the jib car pulleys from 316L Stainless Steel: The design is pretty much identical to the original cast aluminum pulleys but we make them out of 316L Stainless Steel to avoid the corrosion issues the aluminum ones suffer from. I sell them for US$190 for each complete pulley so $380 for a set of two (2) pulleys. Contact me at mfmcgovern at gmail dot com if you are interested in purchasing them. Out of curiosity I got a quote for getting them made using Direct Metal Laser Sintering process (3D Printing) out of the same 316L Stainless Steel material. The quote was around US$1776 per pulley or US$3552 for a set of two pulleys: -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Dominican Republic
Duane,
We sailed from T&C to PR without stopping at the DR. The DR government officials are corrupt, the smelly bays are polluted and the islands offer nothing that cannot be found elsewhere in the Carib. Others will most likely disagree but my point is, if you do skip it, don’t feel bad about having to.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - San Blas Islands, Panama www.creampuff.us
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io
My apologies if this sort of post is too off-topic.
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Re: B&G Navigation instruments
Ahmet KİPCAK
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Seckin Barlas <seckinbar@gmail.com> şunları yazdı (10 Nis 2019 10:56):
Dear Ahmet;
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The SM wearing out bearing vs the 55 Bearing.
eric freedman
Dear Eric,
The prop shaft bushing for the AMEL 55 is not out of stainless steel. Except for the first AMEL 55 boats, the prop shaft bushings are different (the diameter is not the same) and the material is bronze or chromed.
In short, the new type of prop shaft bushing for the AMEL 55 will not fit the shaft of your Super Maramu.
Feel free to take contact with me for any further details.
With my kindest regards,
Maud TOUILLET Service clientèle/Customer service Phone : +33 (0) 546 55 00 75
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Re: Fuel Polishing
My only experience with my boat and I have also discuss used with several other cruisers who have had similar problems is that you can get some water and microorganisms that form gelatenois blobs at the bottom of the tank. They generally behave and stay put until you are in rough seas with low fuel level in the tank. Then the sloshing breaks them loose. I did not experience any clogging as I saw the first signs of junk in the racor filters. The fuel tank had only about 100 liters in it so when I opened the inspection ports I could see the globs on the bottom of the tank. I attached a 3 meter length of fuel hose to the fuel dip stick with a couple zip ties and then using a 4 liter fluid extractor I sucked each of the remaining blobs of gunk out. Less than $100 invested. I can tell you that if you have 200 liters in your tank you will probably not be able to see the bottom, but a fellow cruiser just borrowed my rig last month an successfully sucked about 20liters of dirty fuel off the bottom of his full tank just by sweeping across the bottom. He stopped when the fuel coming out became clean. Daniel Carlson, Sm#387, sv BeBe
On Tue, Apr 9, 2019, 12:13 PM ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington=aol.com@groups.io wrote:
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