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Re: Winter cockpit room on 54
Nick,
Another +1 in favour of the winter tent. Ours is the original version which came to us when we bought Stella. We had not used it before this year. We fitted it in April for a transit from Greece to Scotland. It was very much appreciated. No sheeting problems caused for us at any point of sail. The one problem area is that the original design leaks rainwater around the mizzenmast. We’ll be sailing in higher latitudes again next year so have commissioned a modification to address that problem. If you decide to have one designed, pay close attention to the mizzenmast penetration. Dean SY Stella A54-154
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Re: Companionway screen
Stephen Davis
Thanks Mark. Steve Aloha SM 72
On Oct 6, 2019, at 07:40, Mark Pitt <mark_pitt@...> wrote:
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SM Helm seat back
On SM153, we want to remove the plastic part that holds the table to the helm seat. See attached picture. Has anyone ever done this? It looks like it might be epoxied but thought I would ask before I start struggling with it.
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Re: Amel 55 : Beam IV in Grenada
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
I'm shocked, amel has abandoned its high tech floating rod. Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 07 October 2019 at 06:32 Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Re: Winter cockpit room on 54
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Nick, we have a full cockpit enclosure with side and back curtains that roll up. Would be without it. We get the use of the full cockpit in any weather. No problem at sea. A must have in my opinion. If you look around you will see a lot of SM with these and some with better features than others so look around before you do it Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 06 October 2019 at 23:09 "ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io" <ngtnewington@...> wrote:
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Re: Winter cockpit room on 54
Stefan Schaufert
Hello Nick,
the „winter enclosure“ is great. Even in hot weather ( just open some windows). Also when sailing you can use all sheets without opening the side windows. Especially for night watches it is fine (it stays warm, nearly like in the saloon, we sleep in the cockpit). Disadvantages: worse watching the sails, more difficult to go outside/ on deck. Best regards Stefan A54-119 Lady Charlyette, currently Porto Santo
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Re: Amel 55 : Beam IV in Grenada
Joerg Esdorn
On the 24V panel. Top of two round gauges. At least on my boat.
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Companionway screen
Just to interject, this is from my previous boat, a Moody. The previous owner installed it in Trinidad, more than 20 years ago. It’s been working very well, all these years. Rolls up, completely out of the way, very easy to deploy, very easy to stow, easy ingress and egress when deployed. Couldn’t ask for more. I sold the boat last June, and the new owners still use it. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt Begin forwarded message:
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Re: Companionway screen
Hi Mark,
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On Oct 6, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Mark Pitt <mark_pitt@...> wrote:
Hi Steve, I ordered a screen with these dimensions (in inches): Width: 24 7/8 Height: 30 5/8 I would recommend reducing the width by 1/8 or 3/16 as my screen bows slightly at the base. The height get right up to the top slider. Mark Pitt "Sabbatical III" SM419, Rhode Island, USA
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Re: Companionway screen
Mark Pitt
Hi Steve,
I ordered a screen with these dimensions (in inches): Width: 24 7/8 Height: 30 5/8 I would recommend reducing the width by 1/8 or 3/16 as my screen bows slightly at the base. The height get right up to the top slider. Mark Pitt "Sabbatical III" SM419, Rhode Island, USA
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Re: Amel 55 : Beam IV in Grenada
On my 55/17 it is above the fuel gauge on the 24v panel at the captains table
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Regards Paul - Fortuna II
On 6 Oct 2019, at 1:16 am, Stuart Hemingway <stuart@...> wrote:
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Re: Winter cockpit room on 54
Hi Nick,
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I just redid our SM cockpit enclosure last year. We got caught in a 3-day gale this Spring and stayed dry (some dripping where zippers meet at corners) and warm in 35-45 kts winds and torrential rains. I also raised the Bimini top a few inches so I can stand up straight and see all around the boat. I have similar side panels out of sun screen that lets air through but shades and cools the cockpit a lot and keeps light rain out. The new Bimini is supported forward on two poles that attach to the dodger, and aft by the mizzen forestays and cap shrouds. It stays up all the time for shade, but has two large windows to trim sails and allows wind to blow through the cockpit when the forward window is stowed. It has made life in the cockpit much better in all conditions. I can’t find my pics, will post some next time the enclosure is up. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM243
On Oct 6, 2019, at 6:09 AM, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington@...> wrote:
Hello fellow Amel owners, On Amelia I have the curtain that zips to the aft end of the spray hood that keeps the front half of the cockpit dry. It works very well and allows easy access to the winches and to look at the sails whilst actually sailing. The watch keeper is also kept dry even when running downwind.<IMG_0988.jpeg> Please see the attached photo. I am considering getting the whole winter cockpit room made, obviously this would be great whilst in port or at anchor. My question is; how well does it work when actually sailing? Nick Amelia AML54-019 still in Kefalonia
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Re: Annapolis Boat Show
We’d like to join you et al if we make it relatively early. Have to drive back for Iris to work Fri AM.
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Kent & Iris S/V Kristy SM 243
On Oct 6, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Alan Grayson <bazgrayson@...> wrote:
We are on a mooring at the back of Back Creek right by Bert Jabins Yacht Yard. I’m keen to meet up at Davis pub on Thurs night.
Regards
Alan Grayson
SM 406 Ora Pai
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...>
Sent: Saturday, October 5, 2019 2:11:39 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Annapolis Boat Show [Edited Message Follows] We are now anchored out in Weems Creek and will be here until right after the sailboat show. Spa and Back creek are full due the motorboat show. Some people are anchored out off Horn Point but that does not look comfortable.I surmise it'll open up after the motorboat show finishes and we were considering trying to hunt for a mooring ball, but then again, we're pretty happy with our spot and the anchor held fine last night in 25 knot winds. Anyone else arriving "early"? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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Amel 55 : Beam IV in Grenada
Stuart Hemingway <stuart@...>
Can anyone advise please where to find the water gauge in an Amel 55
Stuart
Stuart Hemingway AA Dipl DMS RIBA
Symbiotic Relationships Ltd.,
Grove Park Studios, 188-192 Sutton court Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
Telephone From the UK : 001 561 371 2321
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Re: Annapolis Boat Show
Alan Grayson
We are on a mooring at the back of Back Creek right by Bert Jabins Yacht Yard. I’m keen to meet up at Davis pub on Thurs night.
Regards
Alan Grayson
SM 406 Ora Pai
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...>
Sent: Saturday, October 5, 2019 2:11:39 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Annapolis Boat Show [Edited Message Follows] We are now anchored out in Weems Creek and will be here until right after the sailboat show. Spa and Back creek are full due the motorboat show. Some people are anchored out off Horn Point but that does not look comfortable.I surmise it'll open up after the motorboat show finishes and we were considering trying to hunt for a mooring ball, but then again, we're pretty happy with our spot and the anchor held fine last night in 25 knot winds. Anyone else arriving "early"? -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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Spurs linecutter
Hello to the group,
I would like to buy a service-kit for the spurs linecutter for Amel 54. Does anyone know the size or partnumber ? Thank you very much Wolfgang SY Elise Amel 54 #162
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Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel
Is there any need or way for regularly service the steering of an Amel 54 ?
Thank you very much Wolfgang SY Elise Amel 54 #162 Fort Lauderdale Bahia Mar
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Re: Winter cockpit room on 54
Nick 2 years ago we left Brunswick Georgia in January it was 30 degrees F we had the full winter enclosure and for 4 days were in 30+knots the enclosure worked great and when it warmed some we rolled up the side panels and kept on going. I loved it 👍🏻
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Courtney Trippin 54 #101
On Oct 6, 2019, at 6:09 AM, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington@...> wrote:
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Winter cockpit room on 54
Hello fellow Amel owners,
On Amelia I have the curtain that zips to the aft end of the spray hood that keeps the front half of the cockpit dry. It works very well and allows easy access to the winches and to look at the sails whilst actually sailing. The watch keeper is also kept dry even when running downwind. Please see the attached photo. I am considering getting the whole winter cockpit room made, obviously this would be great whilst in port or at anchor. My question is; how well does it work when actually sailing? Nick Amelia AML54-019 still in Kefalonia
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Re: Volvo TMD22 Timing Belt
Thank you Craig, I will give it a shot.
Paul
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