Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
Here’s the site I was looking at. These are truly half-round with base 1”, height 1/2”(not 1”). I’ll contact them and Steve’s site to see if I can find 1” x 1” high D profile in neoprene. Kent Robertson
On Aug 3, 2019, at 10:42, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Rudder Post Conjecture
Hi again,
im ready to order packing material for the first Tim and see that it comes in several sizes, from 1/8”-5/8” in 1/16” increments. Which is appropriate for a SM rudder post? Thanks, Kent SM 243 Kristy
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Re: B & G Hydra System For Sale
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Elaine,
Will you split this? I just need the sonic transducers. I’s also be interested to know which Onan parts you have.
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Elaine Leishman via Groups.Io
Selling B & G hydra system as removed from 1999 Super Maramu. Working, except for a fault with the wind transducer. Sonic speed sensors are brand new, never installed. Will package and post worldwide. Contact Elaine via the group. We also have a lot of spare parts for the Volvo Penta engine and the Onan genset. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
Stephen Davis
Thank you for the info. Steve
On Aug 3, 2019, at 10:42, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
Steve, Note that Trim-LOC says it uses EPDM Rubber. EPDM is related to polyethylene...I assume that this will be similar to polyfoam. The specs state that "compression Rating Recommended 25% compression for the maximum performance." This is where I had a failure with the gasket I previously used. If you notice the weight of the engine room hatch, it will compress the D Gasket to more than 25%, especially if the center hole is large. Maybe the one that Kent found with a 3/16" hole will be the best. It will take about 90' to do everything. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 1:34 PM Stephen Davis <flyboyscd@...> wrote:
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Re: Spinniker or parasailor
Thanks Porter, I appreciate your information and response, food for thought.
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Regards Paul
On 3 Aug 2019, at 8:30 pm, Porter McRoberts via Groups.Io <portermcroberts@...> wrote:
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Re: B & G Hydra System For Sale
Hello. Chuck Lacey here from Joy SM 388. I would be interested in the speed sensors. Please let me know how to proceed. Thank you
On Fri, Aug 2, 2019 at 9:40 PM Elaine Leishman via Groups.Io <leishman.elaine=yahoo.com.au@groups.io> wrote: Selling B & G hydra system as removed from 1999 Super Maramu. Working, except for a fault with the wind transducer. Sonic speed sensors are brand new, never installed. Will package and post worldwide. Contact Elaine via the group. We also have a lot of spare parts for the Volvo Penta engine and the Onan genset.
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Re: This should interest all members, especially Amel yacht owners
100% agree with below.
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Bill was my pre-purchase consultant in 2017; inviting me to their house in GALVESTON TX. Without Bill (AND Judy’s) information, honest feedback on AMEL cruising (look at Judy’s detailed spreadsheet on their 10 year cruising costs) I would have never bought
AMELIT.
Then becoming a YACHT SCHOOL member as well as purchasing the lifetime 24/7/365 consulting, combined with Bill flying all the way to NEW CALEDONIA to be on board for close to 10 days has really helped me to understand the boat better and bring AMELIT (almost)
completely back in OEM condition.
As Porter mentioned in an earlier Email last week - these boats are the ultimate & fantastic travel (sea) machines and (Judy +) Bill as well as this forum have, for me, been indispensable. Brgds Teun
On Aug 4, 2019, at 05:26, Porter McRoberts via Groups.Io <portermcroberts@...> wrote:
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Re: This should interest all members, especially Amel yacht owners
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Yep Porter. With you on that Danny
On 04 August 2019 at 06:25 "Porter McRoberts via Groups.Io" <portermcroberts@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Bill and Kent. I would suspect it is the D with the large hole but the is an opinion from my office chair. Ill be on the boat later and Ill look. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 04 August 2019 at 06:02 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
Stephen Davis
Hi Bill, How does this product look using the BT Tape? Regards, Steve Aloha SM72
On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 8:02 AM CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Spinniker or parasailor
Porter McRoberts
To do over... (I have an asymmetrical spinnaker) I’d get a parasailor: put on one side and pole out the Genoa on the other for deep sailing in low wind. Put the Genoa to wind. We did that a fair amount crossing the pacific, but the parasailor I think would hold shape better. I think we have similar pole hardware forward.
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On Aug 2, 2019, at 11:39 PM, Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
I also contacted Goiot directly 8 years ago and was told that it was not a Goiot part. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 1:18 PM Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote: Hi Ian, well done, I contacted Goiot directly a couple of years ago and was told they did not have any.
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Re: This should interest all members, especially Amel yacht owners
Porter McRoberts
Bill Rouse and the Yacht School was our secret weapon to understanding our Amel 54 quickly and logically. I basically had zero experience fixing boats. Through Bill I came to understand not only the ethos of Amel, but how to deal with what seems like insurmountable problems (new furlers, new engine, etc...) in far away places, with a smile on your face. We, my family and myself shake our heads often thanking Bill, without telling him how much we’ve appreciated his help, candor, and amazing attitude as we’ve sailed for the past 2 years. Now we’re in FP with a few miles under our keel. I haven’t walked onto any other sailboat or catamaran I’d rather have. (Also read Fatty Goodlander’s storm proofing your boat, you won’t want anything but an Amel). Thank you Bill for all you’ve done for us and I’m sure they’ll be some echos from all the other folks on this forum: thank you for what you’ve done for Amel!
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Porter, Helen Grace and Lilly McRoberts S/V Ibis. A54-152 Bora Bora
On Aug 2, 2019, at 9:09 PM, Davi Rozgonyi <davi.rozgonyi@...> wrote:
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Ian, well done, I contacted Goiot directly a couple of years ago and was told they did not have any.
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Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 03 August 2019 at 18:39 Ian <parkianj@gmail.com> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
Kent, I believe the difference between what is available today in D profile gaskets and what was available to Amel when the SM was made is that gasket manufacturers have changed the density of the neoprene foam used to make the gasket, thereby lowering their material costs, which enables them to lower resale costs, which is the number one thing demanded by buyers. Get it? That said and assuming I am correct, 1-inch half round gaskets in the configuration of D with a 3/16 hole down the center may be the best solution. Direct me to the source, and I will investigate further. Does anyone know which of these profiles most closely resembles the originals? D Profile with a large hole in the center. Are the originals truly 1” half-round with 1 inch height? 25mmX25mm (25mm = 0.984252") What material are they? Neoprene? Something else? I think they are
neoprene foam What material was used to reinforce them at the corners? Amel inserted a round piece of solid neoprene foam about 10cm long and about Ø12-15mm inside the D gasket at the corners. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 11:51 AM karkauai via Groups.Io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: I posted this s few weeks ago with no definitive answers, trying again. I want to replace my deck locker gaskets, and haven’t found a source for them other than Amel. Bill R’s post earlier indicated they are hollow and reinforced at the corners with something in the hollow. John was looking for a 1inch “half-round” gasket. Richard built up new gaskets out of neoprene layers. John and Anne found leaking spots with a hose test with her in the locker, and said Amel drilled small holes in the seals at those points and injected silicone which stopped the leaks.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
I posted this s few weeks ago with no definitive answers, trying again. I want to replace my deck locker gaskets, and haven’t found a source for them other than Amel. Bill R’s post earlier indicated they are hollow and reinforced at the corners with something in the hollow. John was looking for a 1inch “half-round” gasket. Richard built up new gaskets out of neoprene layers. John and Anne found leaking spots with a hose test with her in the locker, and said Amel drilled small holes in the seals at those points and injected silicone which stopped the leaks.
I have found 1-inch half round gaskets in three configurations: D with a large hollow, D with a 3/16 hole down the center, and Solid half round. Does anyone know which of these profiles most closely resembles the originals? Are the originals truly 1” half-round with 1inch height? What material are they? Neoprene? Something else? What material was used to reinforce them at the corners? John and Anne, is the Amel silicone injection repair holding up? Thanks for any advice/thoughts/sources/etc Kent SM243 Kristy
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
Eric, The rubber things that hold the ports open. They also hold the V berth doors open. Best, CW Bill Rouse Yacht School - Supporting Amel Owners www.YachtSchool.us 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Fri, Aug 2, 2019, 9:13 PM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: This should interest all members, especially Amel yacht owners
I forgot to add a shout out to Bill himself... I never had the scratch for the school, but the remote photography-based evaluation service was a god-send. I highly recommend it to any prospective buyers.
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Re: This should interest all members, especially Amel yacht owners
Mark McGovern
As a "new-ish" owner of an Amel at just over 2 years now, I could not agree with Brent more. The existence of this forum was a huge tick in the "Pro" column for buying an Amel when we were looking for a safe, comfortable, and affordable world cruising vessel. The amount of maintenance and technical information including part numbers, sources, methods, tips and tricks are simply amazing for a DIYer bent on exploring places where YOU and your spares are the main (only?) resource that you will rely on to keep your systems operational. The Amel Facebook group does a great job showing you all the beautiful places your Amel can take you. This group does a great job making sure you get there safe and sound, can take a hot shower when you arrive, can cook a nice meal on your stovetop or oven, and can enjoy the cold beverage of your choice in that beautiful place! Both are equally valuable to me.
-- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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