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Re: Vetus Flexi coupling
Danny, Craig
Do have nylock nuts, did change the whole units 2016 in Turkey, so hope it should be OK for now. Will have a lock at it when back in my home-port later coming fall. Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259 Bermuda
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Furling motor brushes
Kelly Ran
Hi all, We recently needed to change the brushes on our main furling motor (Leroy Somer MBT86M). I found an 8mm x 10mm x 17mm brush which works for us, so far. Unsure of the material but it looks similar to electrographite. It seems that other owners have issues sourcing this brush, so here is the info: Eurton Electric SPR-A007 7.50USD, ships from California We also found that Maude has some slightly different brushes (8mm x 9mm x 16mm) in stock right now for 24 Euros. We did not order these, as the Eurton brushes work. Fair winds, kelly + ryan SM233 Iteration Boston
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
Got it Ken. Thanks. Looks like the shop did a great job for you.
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With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Panama www.creampuff.us
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Ken Powers SV Aquarius Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 4:46 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Genoa Fair Leads I had to re-rig it after I pulled the main connection point out of the boom. Sailed from from the Marquises to Tahiti like shown at the start of the video. If you look closely you can see where it should be connected. Now it's back to the same spot, better than original. Ken On 5/29/19, Mark Erdos <mcerdos@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Ken,
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
Mark, I had my eagle eye on it.
On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 4:39 PM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
Thanks Bill. It was hard to tell in the vid.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff www.creampuff.us
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Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse
It was the middle one that he yanked out.
On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 2:43 PM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
Ken Powers SV Aquarius
I had to re-rig it after I pulled the main connection point out of the
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boom. Sailed from from the Marquises to Tahiti like shown at the start of the video. If you look closely you can see where it should be connected. Now it's back to the same spot, better than original. Ken
On 5/29/19, Mark Erdos <mcerdos@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Ken,
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Re: supplemental downwind sailing configuration for Super Maramu
I have thought of buying a Code Zero or general purpose genacker on a furler, Not to substitute the Baloner concept, which I think is superior down wind system for a smal crew, we run the twin head sail i.e. balooner for about a week on our Atlantic crossing east to west. We were lucky only a few squalls, but easy for one person to furl the twin head sail and unfurl when the squall is gone. We think it is possible to run the twin head sail about +/-25 degree of dead down wind. But when light apparent wind from 90 to 145 degree I think a Code Zero on a furler would be an option, I would prefer to have it on a bow sprit to get it forward of the pulpit and a bit larger, but it will be a solution making big holes in my pocket. During This season, it is only on our voyage between Bahamas and Bermuda we missed such sail, but as we plan to go to the Pacific I think we might have more us of it there. Paul on SY Kerpa AM#259 Bermuda
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Re: AMEL 55
Joerg Esdorn
No Bill. Fortunately not. And i haven’t hit the sheet for a while. 😎
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Top Swivel head sail
I just got my new head swivel from Amel and that raise two questions
1. There are no threaded holes ro attache the stainless steal plate with the balloner locking and release mechanism. Is it supposed to sit there by just tension or should I drill hole and fasten it with bolt and nut? 2. The stainless steel busing holding the top shackle for thee halyard is just easily pushed in position, I guess some glue to hold it in place would be appropriate? Any suggestions? I attache some pictures to illustrate the questions Paul on SY Kerpa AM#259 Currently i Bermuda repairing things and waiting for a weather window to The Azores
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Nick, I am weighing in on this from a position of real experience. My background is racing yachts (albeit local, not international, but both coastal and offshore, around and out of New Zealand with all its wild water) The IOR designs with tucked in sterns were not designed like that for sailing characteristics but to beat a rating rule. (ie to get a good handicap) and good hull form was penalised however hard that may be to understand, So the hull form was "artificial" and if they were driven hard off the wind wild broaching was common. HOWEVER the tucked in stern on the SM is on a hull with an overall good design. Ocean Pearl has carried us across the biggest ocean and downwind in big seas and gale force winds. NEVER has there been a control problem, ALWAYS the auto helm was able to keep perfect control. I did not buy her with any preconceived idea of how she would handle these conditions but have quickly come to admire the design. I have never sailed a 54 or a 55 but would be very surprised if they were any different. One caveat to these comments: sensible choice of sail, both amount and configuration is needed on any yacht. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 29 May 2019 at 02:53 "ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io" <ngtnewington@...> wrote:
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
It was the middle one that he yanked out.
On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 2:43 PM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote: Hi Ken,
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
Now you know what the 2 short pieces (about 6") of boom track are for.😀
On Tue, May 28, 2019 at 2:10 PM Ken Powers SV Aquarius <ken@...> wrote: Hello,
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
Hi Ken,
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Was the mainsheet on the boom rigged correctly to start with? It is hard to tell on the video but it looks as though it was the forward thingy under the boom that broke. We were warned when we purchased Cream Puff that only the middle under-the-boom-thingy was designed to take the loads required. Nice video! With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Panama www.creampuff.us
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Ken Powers SV Aquarius Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 3:11 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Genoa Fair Leads Hello, I had to do this, and filmed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_XB5qfptqQ Ken Powers Aquarius SM2K #262 On 5/25/19, Capt. Steve Bode <whatsup@svintention.com> wrote: Hey, Group.
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Re: Genoa Fair Leads
Ken Powers SV Aquarius
Hello,
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I had to do this, and filmed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_XB5qfptqQ Ken Powers Aquarius SM2K #262
On 5/25/19, Capt. Steve Bode <whatsup@svintention.com> wrote:
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Re: Watermaker
Hi Ian and Judy,
The tap is available in most hardware stores for under $5
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Panama www.creampuff.us
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Behalf Of ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...>
Hi all,
We have the 60 lph Dessalator which has nearly 3,200 hours on it in 19 years. Really pleased with its performance. However, one weakness is the chrome tap on the control board, because its cock depends on a rubber washer which perishes too easily and I haven't found a way to replace the washer so have had to buy new taps from Dessalator. I think we are now on our fourth.
We use the tap regularly to test the quality of the water with a handheld gadget.
What has now happened is that the pipe to the tap has become blocked, so that even with a new tap fitted no water comes out when the tap is opened.
When you switch off the w/m , if you leave the tap open you will hear a sucking noise as air is sucked into the tap. I think what must have happened is that when the last washer perished a piece of the washer broke off and was sucked into the pipe and now blocks is.
I have tried blowing and sucking but to no avail. The next step would be to insert a wire very gently to see if I can dislodge the obstruction, but I am reluctant to do this is there is a safer way.
Has anyone else had this problem ? Any solutions ?
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302 Lavrion, Greece
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supplemental downwind sailing configuration for Super Maramu
James Cromie
Hello Super Maramu owners -
I would like to take a poll of the group regarding preferred downwind sailing configurations: those who use asymmetrical spinnakers versus the twin headsails, versus some other option such as a Parasailor. How does the performance of the these compare for light and moderate wind? A parasail is probably out of my price range, but what are the opinions of those who use it? Does anyone use a spinnaker on a top-down furler rather than with a sock? For an asymmetric spinnaker, I see the standard size is 115m^2. Is this the size used by others on the forum? I would like to have a back up for the twin headsails in case of a sail or system failure. The most economical option is to have a spare ballooner. However, a top-down furling spinnaker seems like an attractive and convenient option for short-hand deployment and dousing (particularly when sailing for many days at a time). Many thanks, James
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Watermaker
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Hi all,
We have the 60 lph Dessalator which has nearly 3,200 hours on it in 19 years. Really pleased with its performance.
However, one weakness is the chrome tap on the control board, because its cock depends on a rubber washer which perishes too easily and I haven't found a way to replace the washer so have had to buy new taps from Dessalator. I think we are now on our fourth.
We use the tap regularly to test the quality of the water with a handheld gadget.
What has now happened is that the pipe to the tap has become blocked, so that even with a new tap fitted no water comes out when the tap is opened.
When you switch off the w/m , if you leave the tap open you will hear a sucking noise as air is sucked into the tap. I think what must have happened is that when the last washer perished a piece of the washer broke off and was sucked into the pipe and now
blocks is.
I have tried blowing and sucking but to no avail. The next step would be to insert a wire very gently to see if I can dislodge the obstruction, but I am reluctant to do this is there is a safer way.
Has anyone else had this problem ? Any solutions ?
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302 Lavrion, Greece
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Re: AMEL 55
I take issue with the comment about wide sterns in following seas. Actually a wide stern is what you want on a run or broad. It is called “powerful quarters”. The pinched in stern of IOR vintage might look pretty and offer a nice clean run in light airs but will not help steering or give sail carrying ability off the wind. It might be a bit sticky in light air due to something called the “prismatic coefficient” but that is all a bit technical.
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Nick on Amelia closing in with the south tip of Sardinia, to lick our wounds after a lumpy sail from Menorca. Initially 35kn true on the quarter ending with 12 kn dead astern with a sloppy beam swell left over. Thank goodness for her hind quarters... AML54-019
On 27 May 2019, at 16:40, Joerg Esdorn via Groups.Io <jhe1313@...> wrote:
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Re: Vetus Flexi coupling
Paul, I'd add to Danny's advice and suggest you also use Nyloc nuts and/or red Locktite.
Craig
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Bob, "...rusted on SM owners..."??? Best, CW Bill Rouse Yacht School - Supporting Amel Owners www.YachtSchool.us 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Mon, May 27, 2019, 11:07 PM Bob Grey via Groups.Io <renaissanceiii=yahoo.com.au@groups.io> wrote:
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