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Re: supplemental downwind sailing configuration for Super Maramu
Thank you Gerard
I think by substituting the Selden aluminium tube with a SS one, strength in all direction will be improved. How long does it protrude from the bow fittings? I discussed this with Selden and they recommend a water stay. It involve lot of money the whole thing, Furler, halyards, down haul, sheets, sail and bowsprit, I guess close to 10 000 Euoro, was it worth it? would you do it again? Paul
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Re: supplemental downwind sailing configuration for Super Maramu
Gerald Bassin
Hi Paul
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Here a few pics. The bow sprit is a standard Selden product. The "horse shoe" front attachement was custom made in Antigua after the Selden bolts of the original attachement broke during the Atlantic crossing (of course withe the sail up! but I confirm, the pullpit is solid and averted more damage).The Selden design does not allow for a lot of side forces I think. The tail end box was also custom made in France to get the proper angle. It's basically a stainlesssteel box. We have a port and a starbord halyard in order to clear the genoa top swivel. Huge chaffing problems before we arrived at that solution. It is still possible to open the stbd lazarette and if we disconnect the aft end of the bow sprit, the acces to the cleat is granted. The whole thing slides back out quite easily ro reduce LOA!! The code D is attached to an anti torsion forestay so when it's rolled you have a kind of Anaconda which you can store in a 5-6ft sail bag. Unfortunately during our last 4 season in the Caribbean (Dec-May), the wind was often to strong or from the wrong direction to use it... Here also a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7nPSdkYP98 Feel free to ask more questions ! Rgrds Gerald
On 29/05/2019 14:04, Paul Osterberg wrote:
Gerald looks great
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Re: supplemental downwind sailing configuration for Super Maramu
Gerald looks great
Do you have any pictures on the bow sprit? Who made it? We also want a detachable, else one has to pay for it each time hauling out. When the code D is furled how much space does it take? is it easy to find storage for it? assume you diesel consumption reduced since you got it? Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259
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Re: Vetus Flexi coupling
Paul,
Surprising the nylocs loosened - maybe nylocs AND locktite with a little bubble gum ;-) Btw, for leverage when tightening, I use a long screwdriver under the coupling and over one of the bolts on the opposite side of the one I'm tightening. Have also used a chain wrench. Left the transmission in gear just to stabilize it a bit, but took most of the force with the screwdriver. Don't recall the exact bolt size, but you can google the torque - M8 Class 10.9 for example is 40 Nm. Cheers, Craig, SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor
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Re: AMEL 55
Aldo,
Thank you very much for an experienced, knowledgeable, and balanced reply. Just as the Super Maramu was a huge departure from what was built as a blue water cruiser in 1985-2005, the 55 is certainly a departure from the SM. The only true judge is someone who has owned both, and you eloquently said, "While it took me sometime to get used to the change and I missed the SM2000, (who doesn’t experience that after changing boats?), after four years, I am extremely pleased I made the move." I am going to lock this thread because I am sure we each love our Amel regardless of the Model and it makes no sense for us to continue because in continuing some will take offense. Please remember what we all agreed to: "We encourage you to support the Amel brand and be respectful to the brand in your postings. Care should be taken to not post anything that will be offensive to any Group Member. Please refrain from political issues, rude, or inappropriate language."
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Re: supplemental downwind sailing configuration for Super Maramu
Gerald Bassin
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I have a code D from Delta voiles on a removable bow sprit.and a set of blocks on above the genoa halyard block. Took us a lot of trial and error to get it working, but now it’s okay. The code D is 130m2. If you look at Jetlag on Marine traffic.com there is a pic of our sail. At 15 kts true wind we bring it down as the genoa is ok by then Rgrds Gerald Jetlag #113
On 28 May 2019, at 22:40, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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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
-----Original Message-----
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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Re: AMEL 55
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:
Hey, Group.
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