Re: Amel 55 : Beam IV in Grenada

Paul Brown
On my 55/17 it is above the fuel gauge on the 24v panel at the captains table
Regards Paul - Fortuna II
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On 6 Oct 2019, at 1:16 am, Stuart Hemingway < stuart@...> wrote: 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 E . Studio@... W. www.groveparkstudios.co.uk.
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Re: Winter cockpit room on 54

karkauai
Hi Nick, 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
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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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karkauai
We’d like to join you et al if we make it relatively early. Have to drive back for Iris to work Fri AM. Kent & Iris S/V Kristy SM 243
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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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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"?
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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 E . Studio@... W. www.groveparkstudios.co.uk.
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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
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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"?
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Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
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Wolfgang Weber
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

Wolfgang Weber
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

Courtney Gorman
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 👍🏻 Courtney Trippin
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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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Winter cockpit room on 54

ngtnewington Newington
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

Paul Osterberg
Thank you Craig, I will give it a shot. Paul
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Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel
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On 06 October 2019 at 16:13 hanspeter baettig <hanspeter.baettig@...> wrote: Hi Peterr,Bill and Danny I totally also agree I got my new steering systems in one week (rack and pistons) from Amel. Easy to install , 3 houres, And Bill , i shall send you a email, how it was done here in Trinidad. Hanspeter Tamango 2, SM16 Trinidad, ------ Original Nachricht ------ Am Samstag, 5. Okt, 2019 um 23:13, Peter Forbes schrieb: I totally agree and am having lots of work done on Carango by AMEL in La Rochelle.
Let’s support them to support us.
Peter Peter Forbes Carango AMEL 54 #035La Rochelle
0044 7836 209730 On 5 Oct 2019, at 19:30, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS < simms@... > wrote:
Hi Bill and all. I totally agree. If we want Amel to continue to provide spares for boats 15,20,30 and 40 years old they must be our first port of call for parts. This service is a colosall commitment on their part and I believe unique in the marine world. They cannot provide this service without throughput. That is down to us. We might get something "cheaper" elsewhere but long term the loss of this service would be very expensive. Use it or lose it as they say. Kind Regards from that little bit of heaven called Fiji Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl On 06 October 2019 at 02:14 CW Bill Rouse < brouse@... > wrote:
Eamonn
Because you reported that Amel will no longer supply these parts, I contacted the US distributor, who said they would get in touch with the Italy headquarters.
I also wrote Amel to verify that they will not supply these parts. If Amel replies that they will supply parts, I will drop my efforts with the manufacturer because I firmly believe that we should support Amel. Frankly, had I known that you had requested parts from any source other than La Rochelle, I would have never contacted the distributor.
Now, I really wonder who you spoke to because the comment that when we have time, we will work on a hydraulic solution," seems very un-Amel to me. Maybe you spoke to the wrong person. In either case, hopefully I will have a response from SAV manager shortly.
Thanks guys for your welcome input! I have the Ultraflex M61 FT25 C42M cables. Although the steering quadrant had no loose nuts and the 2 cables connected to it were well greased, I did notice a problem that I never noticed before and it probably was not there a year ago (maybe this is what Danny referred to). Both cables leave their plastic sheath and are screwed into shafts with large adaptor nuts; these shafts in turn are screwed through what I would call a ball and socket joint to go through the last bulkhead on the port side just about 30cm before the steering quadrant itself, where they are connected to the quadrant. In my case, the aft cable shaft had unscrewed itself about 2cm through the ball and socket joint towards the quadrant; I could see the grease mark where it previously was. I was easily able to turn it back and it made a huge difference, both steering to port and starboard. If anything, steering to starboard is slightly harder now. I noticed there is about 1cm of play in the steering wheel. Then I disconnected the autopilot drive unit and removed the chain from the wheel sprocket. That eliminated some noise and I guess minimal friction. It made no difference to the steering feel, but I could concentrate on the remaining noise better. I noticed that every time there is a change of direction when turning the wheel, there is a quiet clunk (around the 1cm of play on the wheel). This is regardless if the wheel is already turned to port or starboard or centered. It might be normal, I don’t know. I also noticed that the one of the cables moves in or out of the tube containing the rack a couple of mm when the wheel changes direction. All this while tied up in a marina with no currents. All in all, I don’t think my situation is as bad as I feared, the wheel is much lighter now, but I would still like to have the new racks and cables. Nevertheless, the point of this thread to is to establish how we can get these critical spares going forward, knowing exactly what to order from Ultraflex seems to be the way to go (unless Amel takes up the reins again). I appreciate Bill contacting Amel on our behalf ... I was dealing with Mediterranean sales, I guess Bill has a better network inside Amel. Also it would be great if Eric or someone could confirm what Jean-Pierre wrote for the Santorin also applies for the Super Maramu, that the rack is 33014R (with T58 steering system trav. 230 ... not sure what that is). I will contact Steve offline for help dismantling the rack and pinion system, to inspect it further. Thanks. Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Denia, Spain.
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Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel
Hi Peterr,Bill and Danny I totally also agree I got my new steering systems in one week (rack and pistons) from Amel. Easy to install , 3 houres, And Bill , i shall send you a email, how it was done here in Trinidad. Hanspeter Tamango 2, SM16 Trinidad, ------ Original Nachricht ------ Am Samstag, 5. Okt, 2019 um 23:13, Peter Forbes schrieb: I totally agree and am having lots of work done on Carango by AMEL in La Rochelle.
Let’s support them to support us.
Peter Peter Forbes Carango AMEL 54 #035 La Rochelle
0044 7836 209730
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On 5 Oct 2019, at 19:30, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:
Hi Bill and all. I totally agree. If we want Amel to continue to provide spares for boats 15,20,30 and 40 years old they must be our first port of call for parts. This service is a colosall commitment on their part and I believe unique in the marine world. They cannot provide this service without throughput. That is down to us. We might get something "cheaper" elsewhere but long term the loss of this service would be very expensive. Use it or lose it as they say. Kind Regards from that little bit of heaven called Fiji Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl On 06 October 2019 at 02:14 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
Eamonn
Because you reported that Amel will no longer supply these parts, I contacted the US distributor, who said they would get in touch with the Italy headquarters.
I also wrote Amel to verify that they will not supply these parts. If Amel replies that they will supply parts, I will drop my efforts with the manufacturer because I firmly believe that we should support Amel. Frankly, had I known that you had requested parts from any source other than La Rochelle, I would have never contacted the distributor.
Now, I really wonder who you spoke to because the comment that when we have time, we will work on a hydraulic solution," seems very un-Amel to me. Maybe you spoke to the wrong person. In either case, hopefully I will have a response from SAV manager shortly.
Thanks guys for your welcome input! I have the Ultraflex M61 FT25 C42M cables. Although the steering quadrant had no loose nuts and the 2 cables connected to it were well greased, I did notice a problem that I never noticed before and it probably was not there a year ago (maybe this is what Danny referred to). Both cables leave their plastic sheath and are screwed into shafts with large adaptor nuts; these shafts in turn are screwed through what I would call a ball and socket joint to go through the last bulkhead on the port side just about 30cm before the steering quadrant itself, where they are connected to the quadrant. In my case, the aft cable shaft had unscrewed itself about 2cm through the ball and socket joint towards the quadrant; I could see the grease mark where it previously was. I was easily able to turn it back and it made a huge difference, both steering to port and starboard. If anything, steering to starboard is slightly harder now. I noticed there is about 1cm of play in the steering wheel. Then I disconnected the autopilot drive unit and removed the chain from the wheel sprocket. That eliminated some noise and I guess minimal friction. It made no difference to the steering feel, but I could concentrate on the remaining noise better. I noticed that every time there is a change of direction when turning the wheel, there is a quiet clunk (around the 1cm of play on the wheel). This is regardless if the wheel is already turned to port or starboard or centered. It might be normal, I don’t know. I also noticed that the one of the cables moves in or out of the tube containing the rack a couple of mm when the wheel changes direction. All this while tied up in a marina with no currents. All in all, I don’t think my situation is as bad as I feared, the wheel is much lighter now, but I would still like to have the new racks and cables. Nevertheless, the point of this thread to is to establish how we can get these critical spares going forward, knowing exactly what to order from Ultraflex seems to be the way to go (unless Amel takes up the reins again). I appreciate Bill contacting Amel on our behalf ... I was dealing with Mediterranean sales, I guess Bill has a better network inside Amel. Also it would be great if Eric or someone could confirm what Jean-Pierre wrote for the Santorin also applies for the Super Maramu, that the rack is 33014R (with T58 steering system trav. 230 ... not sure what that is). I will contact Steve offline for help dismantling the rack and pinion system, to inspect it further. Thanks. Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Denia, Spain.
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Hi again, for outhaul turning block read all the outhaul turning blocks. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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On 06 October 2019 at 09:57 Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:
Hi all, Likemany of you i have found the mizzen manual furler at times to be very stiff to operate, to the extent of fearing damage, I have a strong arm.😁 Now it is incredibly free. I can unfurl it by simply pulling the out haul line, easy as. It also rolls up with no effort at all. No I haven't done a gear box overhaul. I thoroughly washed the gearbox with fresh water, down the furler extrusion and also into the input shaft. Then I dropped the sail and rinsed the spinner at the top thoroughly. Also washed the outhaul turning block bearing surface, another salt collection point. Waited for all to dry most of the day and sprayed silicone liberally. Results phenomonal. I have siliconed the gear box before and the spinner (rarely) but not both together. My best guess is salt encrusting of the spinner rollers was causing the friction. Whatever, result is great. I encourage you all to try it. Do all the points Kind Regards Danny
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Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel
The Amel 50 has hydraulic steering. 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 CW Bill Rouse Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2019 9:14 AM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel Eamonn Because you reported that Amel will no longer supply these parts, I contacted the US distributor, who said they would get in touch with the Italy headquarters. I also wrote Amel to verify that they will not supply these parts. If Amel replies that they will supply parts, I will drop my efforts with the manufacturer because I firmly believe that we should support Amel. Frankly, had I known that you had requested parts from any source other than La Rochelle, I would have never contacted the distributor. Now, I really wonder who you spoke to because the comment that when we have time, we will work on a hydraulic solution," seems very un-Amel to me. Maybe you spoke to the wrong person. In either case, hopefully I will have a response from SAV manager shortly. Thanks guys for your welcome input!
I have the Ultraflex M61 FT25 C42M cables.
Although the steering quadrant had no loose nuts and the 2 cables connected to it were well greased, I did notice a problem that I never noticed before and it probably was not there a year ago (maybe this is what Danny referred to). Both cables leave their plastic sheath and are screwed into shafts with large adaptor nuts; these shafts in turn are screwed through what I would call a ball and socket joint to go through the last bulkhead on the port side just about 30cm before the steering quadrant itself, where they are connected to the quadrant. In my case, the aft cable shaft had unscrewed itself about 2cm through the ball and socket joint towards the quadrant; I could see the grease mark where it previously was. I was easily able to turn it back and it made a huge difference, both steering to port and starboard. If anything, steering to starboard is slightly harder now. I noticed there is about 1cm of play in the steering wheel.
Then I disconnected the autopilot drive unit and removed the chain from the wheel sprocket. That eliminated some noise and I guess minimal friction. It made no difference to the steering feel, but I could concentrate on the remaining noise better.
I noticed that every time there is a change of direction when turning the wheel, there is a quiet clunk (around the 1cm of play on the wheel). This is regardless if the wheel is already turned to port or starboard or centered. It might be normal, I don’t know. I also noticed that the one of the cables moves in or out of the tube containing the rack a couple of mm when the wheel changes direction. All this while tied up in a marina with no currents.
All in all, I don’t think my situation is as bad as I feared, the wheel is much lighter now, but I would still like to have the new racks and cables. Nevertheless, the point of this thread to is to establish how we can get these critical spares going forward, knowing exactly what to order from Ultraflex seems to be the way to go (unless Amel takes up the reins again). I appreciate Bill contacting Amel on our behalf ... I was dealing with Mediterranean sales, I guess Bill has a better network inside Amel.
Also it would be great if Eric or someone could confirm what Jean-Pierre wrote for the Santorin also applies for the Super Maramu, that the rack is 33014R (with T58 steering system trav. 230 ... not sure what that is).
I will contact Steve offline for help dismantling the rack and pinion system, to inspect it further.
Thanks.
Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Denia, Spain.
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Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel

Peter Forbes
I totally agree and am having lots of work done on Carango by AMEL in La Rochelle.
Let’s support them to support us.
Peter Peter Forbes Carango AMEL 54 #035 La Rochelle
0044 7836 209730
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On 5 Oct 2019, at 19:30, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:
Hi Bill and all. I totally agree. If we want Amel to continue to provide spares for boats 15,20,30 and 40 years old they must be our first port of call for parts. This service is a colosall commitment on their part and I believe unique in the marine world. They cannot provide this service without throughput. That is down to us. We might get something "cheaper" elsewhere but long term the loss of this service would be very expensive. Use it or lose it as they say. Kind Regards from that little bit of heaven called Fiji Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl On 06 October 2019 at 02:14 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
Eamonn
Because you reported that Amel will no longer supply these parts, I contacted the US distributor, who said they would get in touch with the Italy headquarters.
I also wrote Amel to verify that they will not supply these parts. If Amel replies that they will supply parts, I will drop my efforts with the manufacturer because I firmly believe that we should support Amel. Frankly, had I known that you had requested parts from any source other than La Rochelle, I would have never contacted the distributor.
Now, I really wonder who you spoke to because the comment that when we have time, we will work on a hydraulic solution," seems very un-Amel to me. Maybe you spoke to the wrong person. In either case, hopefully I will have a response from SAV manager shortly.
Thanks guys for your welcome input! I have the Ultraflex M61 FT25 C42M cables. Although the steering quadrant had no loose nuts and the 2 cables connected to it were well greased, I did notice a problem that I never noticed before and it probably was not there a year ago (maybe this is what Danny referred to). Both cables leave their plastic sheath and are screwed into shafts with large adaptor nuts; these shafts in turn are screwed through what I would call a ball and socket joint to go through the last bulkhead on the port side just about 30cm before the steering quadrant itself, where they are connected to the quadrant. In my case, the aft cable shaft had unscrewed itself about 2cm through the ball and socket joint towards the quadrant; I could see the grease mark where it previously was. I was easily able to turn it back and it made a huge difference, both steering to port and starboard. If anything, steering to starboard is slightly harder now. I noticed there is about 1cm of play in the steering wheel. Then I disconnected the autopilot drive unit and removed the chain from the wheel sprocket. That eliminated some noise and I guess minimal friction. It made no difference to the steering feel, but I could concentrate on the remaining noise better. I noticed that every time there is a change of direction when turning the wheel, there is a quiet clunk (around the 1cm of play on the wheel). This is regardless if the wheel is already turned to port or starboard or centered. It might be normal, I don’t know. I also noticed that the one of the cables moves in or out of the tube containing the rack a couple of mm when the wheel changes direction. All this while tied up in a marina with no currents. All in all, I don’t think my situation is as bad as I feared, the wheel is much lighter now, but I would still like to have the new racks and cables. Nevertheless, the point of this thread to is to establish how we can get these critical spares going forward, knowing exactly what to order from Ultraflex seems to be the way to go (unless Amel takes up the reins again). I appreciate Bill contacting Amel on our behalf ... I was dealing with Mediterranean sales, I guess Bill has a better network inside Amel. Also it would be great if Eric or someone could confirm what Jean-Pierre wrote for the Santorin also applies for the Super Maramu, that the rack is 33014R (with T58 steering system trav. 230 ... not sure what that is). I will contact Steve offline for help dismantling the rack and pinion system, to inspect it further. Thanks. Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Denia, Spain.
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Hi all, Likemany of you i have found the mizzen manual furler at times to be very stiff to operate, to the extent of fearing damage, I have a strong arm.😁 Now it is incredibly free. I can unfurl it by simply pulling the out haul line, easy as. It also rolls up with no effort at all. No I haven't done a gear box overhaul. I thoroughly washed the gearbox with fresh water, down the furler extrusion and also into the input shaft. Then I dropped the sail and rinsed the spinner at the top thoroughly. Also washed the outhaul turning block bearing surface, another salt collection point. Waited for all to dry most of the day and sprayed silicone liberally. Results phenomonal. I have siliconed the gear box before and the spinner (rarely) but not both together. My best guess is salt encrusting of the spinner rollers was causing the friction. Whatever, result is great. I encourage you all to try it. Do all the points Kind Regards Danny
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That is a very nice way to go. You don't happen to have the measurements that you gave them.
Thanks, Steve Davis Aloha SM72 Hawaii
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On Oct 5, 2019, at 7:31 AM, Mark Pitt < mark_pitt@...> wrote: Here are photos of the full height companionway screen made from "spring steel." One could, of course, get two smaller rigid screens but I think that this has a cleaner look and may be less expensive than two smaller custom screens.
Mark Pitt "Sabbatical III" SM419, Rhode Island, USA
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Re: Davits & solar panels
See the post: for an overview of our electrical setup and for more details of the panels:
Hope that helps
Best Thomas GARULFO A54-122 Fakarava, French Polynesia
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On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 at 10:42, SY STELLA < stella@...> wrote: Hi David, The choice is indeed endless.
The structural decisions you make will go a long way to determine the power rating you end up with. Larger heavier panels mean more power, but you need to consider the mounting structure carefully, particularly if you are hoping to mount onto the davits. (as I did) My three panels weigh around 50kg, my stainless tubing weighs about 15kg. This weight is not supported at the lifting points of the davits, and so can likely be deranged when comparing to the 300kg weight limit. I have a 45kg dinghy and 28kg outboard motor. I am quite happy with these numbers.
Dealing with the non-mechanical factors... The key things are reliability, efficiency, access to data and of course safety.
I used the Victron MPPT solar controller with bluetooth interface. Victron is a reliable brand, (most would agree), and the BT interface gives good access to the system data and allows control without needing access to the hardware. The Victron unit is efficient, and regardless of brand you choose, you must get an MPPT controller for efficiency. Serial or parallel connection is a ubiquitous debate. In a perfect environment, serial connected panels are more efficient due to lower power loss in the cabling and also require lighter (cheaper) cabling due to lower currents (higher voltage). However, series connected panels are degraded much more by partial shading of the panels. This is a choice you must decide upon. I chose parallel. To tick the safety box you need to make sure you have good quality, properly rated breakers on both battery and panel connections. Properly sized cable with good quality interconnections is also critical.
I used 3x 240W Panasonic HIT panels.
Feel free to ask any specific questions you might have along the way. Good luck.
Dean SY Stella A54-154
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Re: 12V supply near 24V panel on Amel 54
Thanks all for your replies, i will look into a converter then.
Best,
Thomas GARULFO A54-122 Fakarava, French Polynesia
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On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 at 20:01, SY STELLA < stella@...> wrote: I agree with Bill R. If you need the power, that’s a great converter. I installed one to support my engine start battery while using my SSB from 12V. Dean SY Stella A54-154
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Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel
Hi Bill and all. I totally agree. If we want Amel to continue to provide spares for boats 15,20,30 and 40 years old they must be our first port of call for parts. This service is a colosall commitment on their part and I believe unique in the marine world. They cannot provide this service without throughput. That is down to us. We might get something "cheaper" elsewhere but long term the loss of this service would be very expensive. Use it or lose it as they say. Kind Regards from that little bit of heaven called Fiji Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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On 06 October 2019 at 02:14 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
Eamonn
Because you reported that Amel will no longer supply these parts, I contacted the US distributor, who said they would get in touch with the Italy headquarters.
I also wrote Amel to verify that they will not supply these parts. If Amel replies that they will supply parts, I will drop my efforts with the manufacturer because I firmly believe that we should support Amel. Frankly, had I known that you had requested parts from any source other than La Rochelle, I would have never contacted the distributor.
Now, I really wonder who you spoke to because the comment that when we have time, we will work on a hydraulic solution," seems very un-Amel to me. Maybe you spoke to the wrong person. In either case, hopefully I will have a response from SAV manager shortly.
Thanks guys for your welcome input! I have the Ultraflex M61 FT25 C42M cables. Although the steering quadrant had no loose nuts and the 2 cables connected to it were well greased, I did notice a problem that I never noticed before and it probably was not there a year ago (maybe this is what Danny referred to). Both cables leave their plastic sheath and are screwed into shafts with large adaptor nuts; these shafts in turn are screwed through what I would call a ball and socket joint to go through the last bulkhead on the port side just about 30cm before the steering quadrant itself, where they are connected to the quadrant. In my case, the aft cable shaft had unscrewed itself about 2cm through the ball and socket joint towards the quadrant; I could see the grease mark where it previously was. I was easily able to turn it back and it made a huge difference, both steering to port and starboard. If anything, steering to starboard is slightly harder now. I noticed there is about 1cm of play in the steering wheel. Then I disconnected the autopilot drive unit and removed the chain from the wheel sprocket. That eliminated some noise and I guess minimal friction. It made no difference to the steering feel, but I could concentrate on the remaining noise better. I noticed that every time there is a change of direction when turning the wheel, there is a quiet clunk (around the 1cm of play on the wheel). This is regardless if the wheel is already turned to port or starboard or centered. It might be normal, I don’t know. I also noticed that the one of the cables moves in or out of the tube containing the rack a couple of mm when the wheel changes direction. All this while tied up in a marina with no currents. All in all, I don’t think my situation is as bad as I feared, the wheel is much lighter now, but I would still like to have the new racks and cables. Nevertheless, the point of this thread to is to establish how we can get these critical spares going forward, knowing exactly what to order from Ultraflex seems to be the way to go (unless Amel takes up the reins again). I appreciate Bill contacting Amel on our behalf ... I was dealing with Mediterranean sales, I guess Bill has a better network inside Amel. Also it would be great if Eric or someone could confirm what Jean-Pierre wrote for the Santorin also applies for the Super Maramu, that the rack is 33014R (with T58 steering system trav. 230 ... not sure what that is). I will contact Steve offline for help dismantling the rack and pinion system, to inspect it further. Thanks. Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Denia, Spain.
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