Re: Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Eric,
This is also true. One of the vessel’s EPRIB was found but there was no sign of wreckage.
The crime on the Caribe side of Panama this year has now reach an alarming level. Besides the recent armed robberies, there has be acts of piracy and murder. This includes only the crimes reported on CSSN. The regular crimes against tourist in Colon go mostly unreported and uninvestigated.
Thankfully the Pacific side of Panama and Panama City is a completely different story. It hard to believe this is the same country.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
[mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 1:29 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Mark, I understand that in the last few weeks 2 sailboats have disappeared and no word has been heard from them. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
[mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mark Erdos
Heads up to owners in the Panama area on the Caribbean side. There has been a serious rash of armed robberies between Shelter Bay Marina and the San Blas Islands. Linton Bay is especially volatile at this time. Several boats anchored in various bays were boarded by armed thieves. Details of the robberies can be found on CSSN https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/. At this point no arrest have been made and the robberies are expected to continue.
Please be extra vigilant if your plans include sailing in these waters anytime soon.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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Re: A.M.F.A fresh water pump on A54
Lior Keydar <sharona246@...>
Bill,
It would be nice to have the S40 installed like on your pictures but on my A54 #18 AMEL is the 66B the Anchor wash pump. I rarely use it and it still working perfect. I am not the original owner but I am sure that this is the original AMEL Installation. Lior
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Re: Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
I’m reading that one of those boats decided not to go to Trinidad, and sailed to the Canaries, instead. I haven’t corroborated that source, but at least for me, the jury is out.....
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On Jul 20, 2019, at 1:29 AM, eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
eric freedman
Hi John,
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It is easy to test the linear drive. Just put voltage on the two heavy wires mine is 24 volts yours might be 12 volts. The apply voltage to the thin 2 wires the clutch, always 12 volts. If the drive doesn’t work, just take it apart it is very simple . It might be the gears inside or you might have to clean out the dust from the brushes or replace them. It is a very strong drive and is still used by Raymarine. The planetary gears and the drive belt are also available. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of JOHN HAYES Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:23 AM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Auto pilot for a Santorin 46 Hi all Nga Waka reached Nuku’alofa this afternoon after a slow head wind slog from Wellington; the last 7 days hand steered The system on the yacht is a Raymarine ST6002 and has been very satisfactory.......until now! It’s a Non hydraulic system and we guess the problem may be brushes in the linear actuator. Whether or not we can do a repair here in Nuku’alofa I’d like to purchase a second system to install so we might avoid the situation over the past week. In that context has any one out there purchased an auto helm they find satisfactory and could you please provide a brand and model number. Thanks for any help or advice anyone might supply John Hayes sn 41
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
Red1 Stella SM359
I would suggest Hudson marine in the UK for the electronics, best prices I could find.
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
He John
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We take a new one from Raymarine it works well the old one we repair and hold in Stock Look at this link Best wishes Elja
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Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
JOHN HAYES
Hi all
Nga Waka reached Nuku’alofa this afternoon after a slow head wind slog from Wellington; the last 7 days hand steered The system on the yacht is a Raymarine ST6002 and has been very satisfactory.......until now! It’s a Non hydraulic system and we guess the problem may be brushes in the linear actuator. Whether or not we can do a repair here in Nuku’alofa I’d like to purchase a second system to install so we might avoid the situation over the past week. In that context has any one out there purchased an auto helm they find satisfactory and could you please provide a brand and model number. Thanks for any help or advice anyone might supply John Hayes sn 41
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Re: Spade Anchor
Hello Paul
Sorry to hear that you are not happy with Rocna. I have changed from Original Buegel, (which is now BB on second Roller), to Rocna 40kg and using it the second season now. Never dragged since then. I’m very happy with it and had several occasions recently with 180-degree shifts. I observed and dived the Anchor after a shift and discovered it may drag 0.5m or 1m (but not more) for resetting. I had many troubles with the Buegel in the Agean Sea, especially when the bottom was partly covered by weed the holding was poor. Ruedi & Sabina Waldispuehl "SY WASABI" Amel 54. #55 MMSI: 269322000 Call Sign: HBY3811 Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Germain Jean-Pierre <jp.germain45@...> Antworten an: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Datum: Freitag, 19. Juli 2019 um 22:16 An: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Betreff: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Spade Anchor Hello Paul, I am a bit surprised your Rocna is not working as you expect; ours was brilliant (on our previous boat) even with a 180 degree wind shift. Does yours have the roll over bar? I had a CQR before on Eleuthera and this was pretty bad so having found a ULTRA dealer who gave me a big discount, I went for it. If you do ULTRA, the 35Kg has worked perfectly for us. The 45KG should also fit. Ensure you get the ULTRA swivel and chain claw. Both are great kit esp the swivel which always brings the anchor aboard right side up. GL Jean-Pierre Germain SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Fiji
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Re: Spade Anchor
Gary Silver
Paul: I fitted an Aluminum Spade Anchor - Model # 1294552 - (?? weight I am guessing about 55 lbs) in 2008. It has set the first time every time since and the only time it dragged was when I had hooked an underwater cable and it slid along it. Sets in every type of seabed I have encountered in the last 11 years. I now notice I have some pitting in the tip of the aluminum where the lead is but still seems structurally sound, have had no shank bending and other than the two pitts in the tip there is no other corrosion noticeable. Fits perfectly on my boat. Highly recommended.
Gary S. Silver s/v Liahona Amel SM 2000 # 335 On the hard in Puerto Del Rey Marina, Puerto Rico
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Re: Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
eric freedman
Mark, I understand that in the last few weeks 2 sailboats have disappeared and no word has been heard from them. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mark Erdos
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2019 5:51 PM To: AmelYachtOwners@groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Heads up to owners in the Panama area on the Caribbean side. There has been a serious rash of armed robberies between Shelter Bay Marina and the San Blas Islands. Linton Bay is especially volatile at this time. Several boats anchored in various bays were boarded by armed thieves. Details of the robberies can be found on CSSN https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/. At this point no arrest have been made and the robberies are expected to continue.
Please be extra vigilant if your plans include sailing in these waters anytime soon.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Heads up to owners in the Panama area on the Caribbean side. There has been a serious rash of armed robberies between Shelter Bay Marina and the San Blas Islands. Linton Bay is especially volatile at this time. Several boats anchored in various bays were boarded by armed thieves. Details of the robberies can be found on CSSN https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/. At this point no arrest have been made and the robberies are expected to continue.
Please be extra vigilant if your plans include sailing in these waters anytime soon.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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Re: Broker/ Vessel Purchase Experience
Martin, Although I feel sorry for you and your experience, the Amel Yacht Owners Group is a not place to post one side of what is at least a 4 or 5 sided situation (you, owner, broker, Amel, and VAT officials). Buying the right Amel under the right terms can be daunting for anyone, even the most experienced. If I can be of personal assistance, you have my email address and phone number, as you have contacted me multiple times. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 4:35 PM Martin Bentham <mbentham@...> wrote: Hello to All,
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Broker/ Vessel Purchase Experience
Martin Bentham <mbentham@...>
Hello to All,
I joined the group some months ago but this is my first post. I don't have my Amel yet but already have need of your advice. After searching for some months I recently decide to proceed with purchasing an Amel. The vessel in question is EU VAT Paid and broker listed. For me the VAT paid status is important as I intend to register the vessel under the UK Ship Registry Part 1 (among other reasons this enables me to retain the VAT Paid status). My offer was made based on the seller providing the documentation which proves the yacht has EU VAT Paid Status, to accommodate the sale of the boat, allow operation in EU and International Waters, and accommodate registration in the UK. I went ahead and signed the broker contract, paid my deposit. Survey is completed, handling of any technical issues related to the survey was settled, with the last step before payment being the release of the documents. UK HMR&C (UK Customs) are clear that to prove to them the vessel has VAT Paid status a copy of the original invoice is required, showing the price paid for the vessel and the amount of VAT paid, plus resale of the vessel without such a document would be "very difficult". A copy of all Bills of Sale between the original sale and the current ownership are also required. In the last days before payment was due, the broker informed me the original Amel invoice showing the VAT paid was not available (seller did not have a copy and broker informed me Amel refused to provide a copy - even though Amel attest to the VAT being paid originally without giving the amount - no use to UK customs). In those last days the seller/broker also revealed the hitherto known to them but not revealed to me this was a three owner vessel rather than a single owner as previously discussed. Prior owner documents presented were not acceptable to the UK MCA for registration. In short without the necessary EU VAT paid and registration documentation the purchase cannot proceed. Very disappointing, particularly as the way the brokers contract is written I paid several thousand Euros for the survey, haulout, and other items as part of the purchase process before I get to find out the documentation is significantly deficient. Broker is still claiming vessel documentation is sufficient (I believe customs and MCA officers opinions are the ones that count) and so far has refused to return the deposit, so for now I cannot move on. What a mess. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Have you any relevant experience? Advice on how to proceed? If you would prefer to contact me directly please email to mfbentham at gmail. Thank you for reading my story and request. Regards Martin Bentham
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Re: Spade Anchor
I have a sarca excel no 7 very happy.
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They are exporting them from Australia now.
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Re: Spade Anchor
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Fit was good. I did not anchor much, but the previous owner was very happy with it. I don’t know if a larger one would fit. May be they have a printable layout like some companies do. The good thing about Spade is that there is (or was) a life time warranty. They replaced mine for free. Alexandre
On Friday, July 19, 2019, 3:55:54 PM CDT, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote: Alexandre How was the fit? do you think a bigger one would fit as well? Paul
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Re: Spade Anchor
Alexandre
How was the fit? do you think a bigger one would fit as well? Paul
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Re: Spade Anchor
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Good afternoon Paul, I had the Spade 160 (77 lbs). Sincerely, Alexandre Formely SM2K #289 NIKIMAT
On Friday, July 19, 2019, 12:32:07 PM CDT, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote: We have lost confidence in our Rocna anchor, it served us well for over two years, but this season we have dragged several times, It happens when wind shift 180 degree, then we have slowly slipped backwards. After searching the market we have come to the conclusion that Spade is probably one of te best anchors, great holding power and very god 180 degree resetting. Now my questions to you out there who have a spade anchor, What size do you have? what is the largest one can fit without major modifications on an SM? Would prefer the 45 kg S180 if it fits Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259 Horta The Azores
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Re: Spade Anchor
Hi Paul,
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After researching extensively I have decided to demote my WASI 30kg to the second anchor, sell my Delta 40Kg, the current 2nd anchor and buy a Spade 160 which is 37kg, as my primary anchor. It is ordered but am waiting on delivery. I did consider going for the 180 Spade. Obviously bigger is better in terms of holding power but I also considered the windlass and the chain, the whole system and felt that the 160 is the correct anchor for an Amel 54. I will report back on it’s performance. Nick Anchored in the Ionian near Ithaca. Amelia AML 54-019
On 19 Jul 2019, at 20:32, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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Re: Spade Anchor
Germain Jean-Pierre
Hello Paul, I am a bit surprised your Rocna is not working as you expect; ours was brilliant (on our previous boat) even with a 180 degree wind shift. Does yours have the roll over bar? I had a CQR before on Eleuthera and this was pretty bad so having found a ULTRA dealer who gave me a big discount, I went for it. If you do ULTRA, the 35Kg has worked perfectly for us. The 45KG should also fit. Ensure you get the ULTRA swivel and chain claw. Both are great kit esp the swivel which always brings the anchor aboard right side up. GL Jean-Pierre Germain SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Fiji
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Re: Spade Anchor
Fatty Goodlander wrote an excellent book on anchoring.
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He has a technique that is simple and foolproof. I recommend his method, and his book. I’m in no way related, just a happy reader..... We had a Rocna, by the way, on our previous Moody. Worked fine, even in reversals. I think technique has a big impact on anchoring success. We’re equipping our new Amel with an Ultra..... The Rocna won’t fit in the bow sprit..... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Jul 19, 2019, at 3:03 PM, Ian <parkianj@...> wrote:
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