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Re: Manual Outhaul system
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
OK Paul, I thought you had attached a block at the outer end in one of the notched hook cutouts or to the tang the topping lift is attached to. Thats what I did. (notched cutouts) Since things always go wrong at the worst possible time the saving in time by not removing the endless cord may be useful. However if the length of time it was to be in place is significant it is a neater solution. I did the process early in my ownership before I discovered how often brushes worn or sticking caused the motor to malfunction, and how quick and simple it is to deal with. In any event mine was in place breifly. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 12 July 2019 at 10:18 Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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Re: Manual Outhaul system
Dan: You must detach the out haul line as the block at the outer end of the boom is used Ian by using the secondary winch in the cockpit you can maneuver the out-haul from the cockpit, actually it is very convenient, an added benefit there is no slip which can occur sometimes in very strong wind. Paul SY Kerpa SM#259
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Re: Grohe faucet replacement
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi, I went to our local hardware store Mitre 10 in Kaitaia (pop 5000) in the far north of New Zealand and off the shelf got a faucet identical in every respect to the original. Mine had the pull out function. Incredible I thought, instaled in France year 2000. replaced with identical from Kaitaia year 2016. RFegards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 12 July 2019 at 07:43 Thomas Peacock <peacock8491@...> wrote:
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Re: Hoping to tour an Amel Santorin in USA
Hi Will,
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I’ve spent a couple of nights sleeping in the aft cabin of a Maramu, I’m 6 feet tall and found it quite comfortable. I’m assuming the Santorin dimensions are comparable but hopefully someone can verify this? I’ve also heard of a few owners who have customised the aft cabin layout to incorporate a larger bed, so I’m sure there are ways to squeeze in taller owners :o) Have you considered a Maramu? There are more on the market and they will often be lower in price than Santorin’s. Aesthetically I prefer the sugar scoop rear of the Santorin but beyond this I think they are quite similar - anyone care to chime in with any other major differences between the two models? Not sure if you have looked around a Super Maramu? If your budget can stretch, the additional space will be most welcome if you plan to have guests on board on a regular basis. If you plan to sail solo or as a couple, then the Santorin, Maramu or even the Sharki would be perfect. Good luck with your search. Best wishes, Scott
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Re: owner of SY Phantom
Hi Paul,
Can you make a picture to show how it is attached to the boat. How much Amp does it provide? Do you notice a speed difference? Kind regards, Arno Luijten
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Re: Grohe faucet replacement
Thomas Peacock
First of all, I am not a plumber.
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However, we just replaced the original kitchen faucet with a US brand Comllen. The threads on the boat galley pipes are pipe thread. Not sure exactly what was on the new faucet, but an adapter readily available at the local hardware store (US) did the trick. If I could get it to work, then almost anyone can. By the way, the new faucet is great, spray option and the end pulls out about 18 inches. Don’t know why we didn’t replace it years ago, makes washing dishes so much easier. Tom Peacock SM 240 Aletes Long Island Sound
On Jul 11, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
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Re: Manual Outhaul system
Ian Park
Nice system Paul. Why did you not use the main mast winch to haul the sail instead of the lead back to the cockpit? Or maybe it’s better if it is just the outhaul that has stopped working then you can reach the inhaul switch....,,,
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Grohe faucet replacement
Thomas Kleman
Before I buy anything I want to be sure I understand the connection issues. If I buy a Grohe faucet in the US I can install it on my boat without an adapter if I use the supply lines already in my boat. If I use the Grohe supplied lines that come with the faucet, I need an adapter because they would be 3/8 inch NPT vs 3/8 inch BSPT. Is this correct or am I totally missing it ?
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Re: Manual Outhaul system
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Paul and Ellen. I like Pauls set up in that it is totally adjustable from the cockpit, perfect. I can add a level of simplicity. You do not need to remove the endless Amel outhaul line. Just remove the locating bolt in the top of the front wheel and it will spin free of the motor. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 12 July 2019 at 01:15 Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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Re: B & G Depth sounder
Hajo, If the depth sounder transducer is original, it is old enough to need replacing because it is beyond its average life. I have seen these act up, before eventually failing completely. Send me an X-Ray image I will will diagnose further. 😀😀 Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 10:33 AM Hajo Hille <amw08@...> wrote: Hi Amelians,
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Re: Hoping to tour an Amel Santorin in USA
Will,
I don't remember all the details but some years ago we met another Santorin owner in the Med who had extended the aft berth with a "foot-well" into the aft locker area. I recall he was a cabinet maker and it was a good looking "Amel-like" job that did not seem to compromise anything structural and retained the water-tight aft lazarette, albeit making that a bit smaller. We modified ours at one point with a filler piece of plywood and a couple of supports that gave us athwartship sleeping. That gave a very long berth that was comfy in a roll. I had engineered it to be changeable at will so now we have three possible layouts: 1. Two separate berths; 2. one single to starboard and a double to port; and 3. an extra long, extra wide athwartship "king" size berth. Lotsa ways to skin a cat. Cheers, Craig Briggs SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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Re: Hoping to tour an Amel Santorin in USA
David Wallace
The owners of Cayenne, Hannes and Sabine (from Austria) are both tall and I don't ever remember hearing them complain about the aft cabin headroom. Their boat is now in Australia and they are home in Austria for a time. I'll ask them to get in touch with you.
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On Jul 11, 2019, at 9:29 AM, Will Marks <William.L.Marks@...> wrote:
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Re: B & G Depth Sounder
Gary Silver
Hello Hajo:
My SM #335 has the depth sounder wired to the B & G Hydra 2000 computer at the nav station with orange/white wire going to terminal 30 and orange/green wire going to terminal 29. These are solder tinned wires that fit under a clamping terminal strip. If yours is similar you might look at those connections for any signs of oxidation or corrosion. Perhaps treat the terminals with Corrosion X after inspecting them. Any signs of cable chafe or other intermittency in the cabling (excessive bends etc)? I do not believe there is a connector at the transducer but I don't recall for sure, if there is one then an inspection of the pins and sockets of such would be helpful. Clean up those contacts if they exist. All the best, Gary S. Silver s/v Liahona Amel SM 2000 # 335
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B & G Depth Sounder
Hajo Hille
Hi Amelians,
I have a problem with the Depth Sounder, sometimes it works, sometimes it = doesn't. So it is not really broken. I had cleaned the surface, but it is s= till the same. Any ideas ? Thanks in advance Hajo SM 150 Serafine Leros
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Re: Hoping to tour an Amel Santorin in USA
Hey Ian,
Thanks for the heads up about the aft berth. At 6'1" it may be a little tight, but I can't imagine ruling out the boat over that unless it totally egregious and I have to sleep in the fetal position. A very generous forum member has already emailed me with an offer to let us visit their boat in Florida, so will hopefully get a chance to find out for myself very soon. The only Santorin that I have ever stepped aboard, circa 2009 in Carriacou, was owned by a rather tall German couple. I believe the boat was named Cayenne. Unless I am totally mis-remembering the gentleman's stature, it would suggest that they found a way to make it work. A much appreciated tip, either way. -Will
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Re: Hoping to tour an Amel Santorin in USA
Sometimes I really wish this forum had a way of indicating a huge thumbs up for a particular post! What a great little nugget of information on the differences between models. I have been trying to come up with a list of differences between the different models and think that I have them pretty well sussed out when someone like Ian posts this little gem and reminds me how much more there is to learn!
Decisions, decisions... -- Brent Cameron Future Amel Owner & Amel Owner Registry Moderator Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
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The Bow thruster seals are in
Jose Venegas
Below is the list of Amel owners that asked me to order the special seals, please let me know if I missed anyone. Although some of you have already sent me the info via different means, I need to make sure I got the data for each one in the same format. Thus, I will appreciate if you can e-mail me from your personal e-mail directly to my personal e-mail (josegvenegas@...) with the topic "Seals" including the following information in the same order:
Name to be shipped to Address phone number Sorry about the redundant work but I did not realize I would have so many requests and the shipment/payment is becoming more than I bargained for. I will be exploring different ways to delegate the shipment. Once I have your data I will proceed to inform you about the payment method Jose Ipanema SM2K 278 Bob Ross (1 set) Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, (2 sets) Chuck_Kim_Joy (1 sets) Steve Davis Aloha (2 sets) Mark, Cream Puff (3 sets) Dan Taylor (2 sets) Gerald Bassin Jetlag, SM113 (2 sets) Kent Robertson S/V Kristy (2 sets) Pat McAneny (1 set) Ian Jenkins, (2 sets) Pat McAneny 14109 3rd. Ave. Kennedyville, Md.21645 (1 set) Eric Kimberlite (2 sets) Andre Kaplan (1 set)
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Re: Hoping to tour an Amel Santorin in USA
Ian Park
Will,
I think you will find that every Santorin owner on the owners site will say it is the right boat for them. For us it’s been perfect. One question though is what height are you? At 5’10” the aft double berth is just right if I was much over 6’ it would be a bit short. The forward bunks are fine, but not much good on s heavy sea. I didn’t want a Super Maramu because they cost a lot more, I didn’t need the extra length and I was worried about the extra things to service/look after / like air con, washing machine, generator etc. But I wouldn’t say no to one now. Agree with the comment about the ketch rig. It’s great. Any specific questions you have will be answered by a number of owners cruising oceans and living aboard. Good luck. Ian Ocean Hobo. SN96
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B & G Depth sounder
Hajo Hille
Hi Amelians,
I have a problem with the Depth Sounder, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. So it is not really broken. I had cleaned the surface, but it is still the same. Any ideas ? Thanks in advance Hajo SM 150 Serafine Leros Von meinem iPad gesendet
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Re: Hoping to tour an Amel Santorin in USA
Hi Jean-Pierre,
I'm tracking the 8 you found on Yachtworld. The concentration of them in the Med is a big part of the impetus for why I want to view one in the US. We are open to the possibility of buying in Europe next year, but we would want to be 100% confident that a Santorin is the right boat for us before embarking on such a long distance search. -Will
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