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Tom Peacock
eric freedman
Hi Tom, Kimberlite is in Huntington. Do you ever get out this way? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Thomas Peacock
Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 2:59 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] New Wheel Leather
Thanks to all for your suggestions for wheel enhancements. I’m torn between ordering a leather kit from boat leather, versus proceeding along the lines of Annsofie’s decorative braiding. Annsofie, how long have you had it? Does it hold up well? We did a similar project on our companionway handrail. Thanks as always Tom Peacock SM 240 Aletes New York Harbor
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Re: More than you ever wanted to know about Amel steering
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Joel; this may explain my problem. I got a new wheelcover from Amel for the standard SM wheel. Did not fit.It was clearly made for a smaller diameter wheel. When we were at Amel in La Rochelle I took it up with Maud. They gave me another saying this is the one!!!! I came home and it was the same. Amel insist it is the right one, but it aint, not for my wheel. It is a narrow spoke type and has the Henri signed cover for the center boss so it is an Amel wheel. Maud told me I just wasnt using the right technique but perhaps you have given me the answer. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 07 July 2019 at 03:32 amelforme <jfpottercys@...> wrote:
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Re: New Wheel Leather
We did it 2014 in the Carabbien and it still looks as new. Our first attempt was with a withe rope, that was not a good idea, changed very fast to this black one.
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This is taken today. Hälsningar Ann-Sofie Svanberg
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Thomas Peacock
Thanks to all for your suggestions for wheel enhancements. I’m torn between ordering a leather kit from boat leather, versus proceeding along the lines of Annsofie’s decorative braiding. Annsofie, how long have you had it? Does it hold up well?
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We did a similar project on our companionway handrail. Thanks as always Tom Peacock SM 240 Aletes New York Harbor
On Jul 5, 2019, at 10:11 PM, Annsofie & Jonas Svanberg <ann-sofie@...> wrote:
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Re: More than you ever wanted to know about Amel steering
Thanks Joel great info
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Courtney s/v Trippin 54 #101 Secret Harbour Grenada 🇬🇩
On Jul 6, 2019, at 11:32 AM, amelforme <jfpottercys@...> wrote:
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Re: More than you ever wanted to know about Amel steering
amelforme
Thanks Ann Sophie. I vaguely remember that after the composite wheel like the one on your boat was introduced, Amel got about 10 wheels in stainless steel that they forgot to cancel the order on. Some boats delivered in 1998 and maybe even beyond had the second generation stainless steel wheel which had different dimensions from the early example supplied from the beginning of SM 53 production.
This tells us to always send the measurements of your wheel when replacing the leather because type and size were not always consistent with a particular model year which for Amel spanned September to the following August.
Have fun with your Amel, 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 Annsofie & Jonas Svanberg
Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2019 11:09 AM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] More than you ever wanted to know about Amel steering
To confirm that the metal wheel is changed. This wheel is on S/Y Lady Annila, SM 232 built 1998.
Hälsningar Ann-Sofie Svanberg
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Re: New Wheel Leather
We got our replacement from Amel - it even included the leather cover for the wheel hub with a gold embossed "H.Amel" signature on it that was the original design for the SN.
Craig Briggs, SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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Re: More than you ever wanted to know about Amel steering
To confirm that the metal wheel is changed. This wheel is on S/Y Lady Annila, SM 232 built 1998.
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Hälsningar Ann-Sofie Svanberg
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More than you ever wanted to know about Amel steering
amelforme
If you obtain any of the excellent "mail order" wheel leather kits, there were three distinctly different wheels on the Super Maramu. Two are stainless steel, one is composite. Not sure when the stainless one evolved but 1998 rings a bell but don't quote me. I believe the composite wheel on the 54 was the same on all.
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When I asked Jacques Carteau why the switch to composite, he said 'weight '. He explained the inertial loads on the chain drive autopilot are greatly reduced with the lighter wheel making it last much longer. Then he showed me linear drive to the rudder quadrant. At the end that is not attached to the rudder, the drive unit is through bolted with rubber squares about 1/4" thick. You have to look hard to see them. He explained that they absorb the 'pop' when the unit changes direction, again, making it last longer. There are so many little details that make Amel boats what they are. Many of you that I have sold a boat to are probably smiling as you recall how enthusiastic I get when showing many of these unique details to prospects for the first time. Nobody builds a boat like Amel does. JOEL F. POTTER CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST LLC THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY Office 954-462-5869
On Jul 5, 2019, at 8:38 PM, Porter McRoberts via Groups.Io <portermcroberts@...> wrote:
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Joerg Esdorn
No such issue on my boat.
Joerg Esdorn A55 #53 Kincsem
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Re: New Wheel Leather
This is how we did on Lady Annila.
This one is to mark ”0” And this is the other two Regards Ann-Sofie on S/Y Lady Annila, SM 232, 1998 Skickat från min iPhone
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Porter McRoberts
There is a leather upholstery gentleman near vista mar in Panama. He does surprisingly good work at a very reasonable price. We got steering wheel and new seat etc for 200us.
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After that then dinghy cover, winch covers etc. Arnulfo +507 6008 0629 Porter S/V Ibis A54-152
On Jul 5, 2019, at 1:38 PM, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Boat Leather is a Preferred Yacht School vendor and they have measurements for SM and 54. Contact Tom Armantrout at Tom"at"BoatLeather.com or 1-206-284-9110 Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 (If I do not have your number in My Contacts, you will go to VoiceMail. Text me in advance with your number and I'll white list it.)
On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 6:26 PM Alan Leslie <s.v.elyse@...> wrote: Hi Tom
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Paul, First I have seen it, but I only have 7 Amel 55 clients, Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 (If I do not have your number in My Contacts, you will go to VoiceMail. Text me in advance with your number and I'll white list it.)
On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 11:40 AM Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Hi Tom
We replaced ours with a kit from these guys http://boatleather.com/product/boatleather-wheel-covers/ You just need to measure your wheel as they show and order whatever colour you want. The kit comes with everything you need and instructions to sew it on. It is a slow job believe me, but worth it in the end. Good luck. Alan Elyse SM437
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Spinnaker Pole Strut Support
Roger Wilson
On my Sharki 127 I have the usual stainless tubing support for the strut for the spinnaker pole. The support has a clamp assembly (6 fasteners) on the cap shroud and hides a 120mm length of wire. The spport crimps onto the lowers with just one fastener.
I am curious if an owner has experienced a corrosion problem on the cap shroud where it it hidden within the support clamp assembly. This is a place to collect dirt and must be disassembled for inspection.
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Thomas,
Loco Lola II did a very nice job using leather paint and reconditioned their wheel cover. Or: https://youtu.be/rnf1EaOZsik
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Thomas Peacock
After several years of appearing “fashionably distressed”,
our original wheel leather now just looks distressed. Does anyone have any tips
for replacing this? Where might I get leather that would fit, or be fitted? Any
shared experiences would be much valued.
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owner of SY Phantom
Hi,
Yesterday I saw SY Phantom in Jabin's Yacht Yard in Annapolis. If the owner is on this forum or if someone knows him, I would like to get in touch and discuss his experience with the watt&sea generator that the boat has installed. Fair winds, Alex Ramseyer SY NO STRESS AMEL54#15
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Re: Poor Anchor Chain Maintenance
Duane Siegfri
James,
The galvanizer I used said they would have to sandblast if there was paint on it, and they would have an extra charge. I would regalvanize every time if I could, I think my cost was about $250 if my memory serves. The last treatment lasted for 3 years (where we were anchored 75% of the time), but now needs attention. Duane
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New Wheel Leather
Thomas Peacock
After several years of appearing “fashionably distressed”, our original wheel leather now just looks distressed. Does anyone have any tips for replacing this? Where might I get leather that would fit, or be fitted? Any shared experiences would be much valued.
Tom Peacock SM Aletes 240 Off Cape May, New Jersey USA
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