Re: Mast painting Amel Super Maramu
Patrick McAneny
Jerek, Many years ago I did just that, sanded the corroded spots , primed them then lightly sanded (320 grit) the mast and repainted with Awlgrip . I can't imagine the work in order to sand all the paint off the entire mast , it is entirely unnecessary assuming the paint is bonded to the mast. Be sure to clean the mast well and be sure to remove any wax that may be on the paint.
Good Luck,
Pat
SM Shenanigans
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From: Jarek Zemlo <zemlo.jarek@...> To: main <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Sent: Tue, Dec 3, 2019 7:26 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Mast painting Amel Super Maramu Jean Pierre Hello,
thank you. Did you strip the entire paint to aluminium or just repaired corroded areas and left the good paint on place? I think of repair corroded spots, thereafter sanding the entire mast and paint on top of the old sanded paint. Best regards Jarek -- Jarek Zemlo
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Re: Mast painting Amel Super Maramu
Jean Pierre Hello,
thank you. Did you strip the entire paint to aluminium or just repaired corroded areas and left the good paint on place? I think of repair corroded spots, thereafter sanding the entire mast and paint on top of the old sanded paint. Best regards Jarek -- Jarek Zemlo
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Re: Greasing stegring cables
smiles bernard
Hi there
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I thought it would be interesting to note that on the mid 80s Maramus with morse 401 commander rack and pinion steering system each rack has a grease nipple so this sounds like a good idea as an upgrade for the ultraflex system imo. All the best Miles Maramu 162
On 23 Nov 2019, at 21:32, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Bowthruster works only one way
David Cummane
Paul, I recently had an intermittent one way bow thruster issue and it was being caused by the switch under the joystick beginning to fail. On the SM it is pretty easy to lift the black bow thruster direction panel and have a look at the switch.
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A replacement joystick 🕹 switch did the trick. David Ker Marie SM#101
On 2 Dec 2019, at 23:35, Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown <paul.dowd@...> wrote:
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Re: SM- New rigging.
Germain Jean-Pierre
Hello Alan,
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I’d love to see the quote. In the meantime, I’ll look him up and ask for a quote. Cheers
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Re: SM- New rigging.
Hi JP,
In 2014 we had all the standing rigging on Elyse replaced by Phil Ash at Gulf Harbour Rigging. He is probably one of the best if not THE best rigger in New Zealand. He has re-rigged a number of Super Maramus over the years and knows everything needed to do the job properly. It would be worth the trip. I can send you his quote privately if you like. Cheers Alan Elyse SM437
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Re: Bowthruster works only one way
Hi Mark,
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Could you send me that trouble shooting guide to A 54 bowthruster - I have never really understood properly how it functions with the relays? Peter Forbes The Old Rectory Farnham Blandford DT11 8 DE 00447836 209730 07836 209730
On 2 Dec 2019, at 22:35, Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown <paul.dowd@...> wrote:
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SM- New rigging.
Germain Jean-Pierre
Hi Gang,
We are planning to replace our rigging before proceeding W from NZ in the new season. I have found a very competent rigger but he wishes to have a full rigging plan in order to get the proper components. I found a "link" but when I want to save it to an email... it went pfffttt... and disappeared in the www. Can someone help me? Kind regards, Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM 007 in NZ.
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Re: Panama recommendations : Pacific coast
Germain Jean-Pierre
There is an online Panama Cruising guide...
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Re: Bowthruster works only one way
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Mark,
That’s a useful document as it looks like it tells me exactly how to troubleshoot my problem. However, before I got a chance to use it properly the problem disappeared which, fortunate as it may seem, is also unfortunate in that I now don’t know the cause was!
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark & Debbie Mueller
I am assuming that the bow thruster extends and retracts OK. We had a similar problem that turned out to be the solenoid pack mounted on the side of the bow thruster motor. It had corroded and would operate in only on direction. I have attached the trouble shooting guide from Side Power. Some have rebuilt the solenoid(s) - I was not able to and replaced the solenoid pack. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: ZF25. Transmission Gearbox. FILTER
Gerhard Mueller
In the owner manual ZF recommends oil change and filter change after 300 hours or each year.
-- Gerhard Mueller Amel Sharki #60 Currently Kalamata, Greece
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Re: ZF25. Transmission Gearbox. FILTER
Mohammad Shirloo
Hello Arthur;
I believe annually and we replace at 200 hour engine oil changes all together. This makes sense to us, although not sure if it is as recommended by ZF.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Arthur Sundqvist via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2019 9:02 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] ZF25. Transmission Gearbox. FILTER
How often does the filter need to be changed?
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ZF25. Transmission Gearbox. FILTER
Arthur Sundqvist
How often does the filter need to be changed?
How many hours?? Fair Winds to all. arthur Sundqvist SM435. VISTA
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Re: Mast painting Amel Super Maramu
Jean-Pierre Massicotte
Hello I bought 7 years ago a Santorin, i did drop the 2 mast down and treated the corroded area and repaint both mast. Now after those years and a cruise around the world the 2 masts still look very good. I did not change at the time the pad since there where no crack or visible damage. I believe the old pad are more durable than the newer version. Congratulations and enjoy your Amel. Regards Jean Pierre Massicotte S/V Vanille , Santorin # 51
On Mon., Dec. 2, 2019, 12:06 Jarek Zemlo, <zemlo.jarek@...> wrote: Hello to Everyone
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Re: Mast painting Amel Super Maramu
Is it possible to order plastic sail protection that rans along the mast where sail is entering the mast? Missing pictures of my mast foot pads --
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Mast painting Amel Super Maramu
Hello to Everyone
After searching for almost 1,5 years I found my AMEL SM. Last week I became proud owner of AMEL SM 201. I am going through some repair work at the moment and look for advice regarding mast paint. There are several places where paint is showing corrosion underneath. Is it best to strip the mast to bear aluminium or better sand lightly the paint, repair corrosion and paint over the old well prepared paint layer? Also have doubt if I should replace the mast foot pads. They look very good and no cracks (see picture), but maybe too old and shoud be replaced? Look also for contact details to AMEL spare parts service in Europe (France preferably). Still searching for a name, once is done will all let you know. Thank you all in advance Best regards Jarek Zemlo
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Panama recommendations : Pacific coast
James Cromie
Hello fellows.
I would like to ask advice from the group regarding Preferred marinas near Panama City where others have berthed their boats. I have heard Vista Mar is good, and Balboa possibly. Are there any decent supermarkets near Vista Mar, or must one travel to Panama City for that? Are snubbers necessary at either marina when tying up to the slip? Many thanks. James Sv Soteria #347 Cartagena
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Rig tuning A55
Joerg Esdorn
Does anyone have a procedure to tune the rig on the A55? As is to be expected, my rig has stretched a bit after 4 seasons and I have tightened the lowers and the backstay on the main mast a few turns but I don’t think it is enough. I think I also need to tighten the discontinuous Intermediates and the mizzen shrouds. The uppers are tight to leeward going upwind but the lowers and intermediates to leeward are visibly loose in 15 kn or more. so are the lowers on the mizzen mast. On one of my race boats, I had a Loos tension gauge to make sure the rig was in tune for the conditions but I hope I can do this without.
Many thanks! Joerg Esdorn A55 Kincsem
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Re: Refrigerator replacement 1998 SM
Mark Barter
Hi Liz,
I have seen the photographs of this installation and it looks great. Our SM looks identical to yours so I am sure the fridge that you fitted would also fit our SM. Do you know the model number please? Many thanks Mark -- Mark & Nicky Barter S/V Nunky SM 110
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Navigation Lights
Mark Barter
Our SM only has masthead navigation lights so we are looking at retro fitting lights to the front pulpit and the rear. The breaker for the navigation lights is above the door that goes in to the area outside the front cabin.
If anyone has experience of this process I would be very grateful for any advice. In particular I would appreciate advice on running the wires and the brackets for the pulpit. -- Mark & Nicky Barter S/V Nunky SM 110
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