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Raymarine Autopilot
Duane Siegfri
Our Raymarine S3G course computer is not working again. The first repair in 2017 was just a software issue that was easily remedied. This time I'm getting the same "Drive Stopped" error message on the ST7001 control head. I have checked symptoms, and it seems tha1t the rudder reference, clutch, motors and compass are all working. I've waiting to hear back from Dan Gerhardt about repairing the S3G, I don't know if he is still in business.
I'm starting to consider replacing the control head, compass, and course computer. I'm hoping to be able to keep the drive units with their 12V clutches. If you replaced your AP and kept the drive units, what did you use? What was really frustrating was I had purchased a spare S3 Course Computer from Dan Gerhardt in 2017. I just installed it, thinking this would be easy, and it had more problems than the original equipment! It would not engaged the clutch. I've kept it double bagged in zip-locks and it still has problems. Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Re: Shipper for Channel Islands to La Rochelle
Thanks Tony,
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Gibtalter May be an option.... good idea! ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Dec 17, 2019, at 11:48 PM, tony wells via Groups.Io <tony.wells@...> wrote:
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Re: Needed: Amel Experienced Surveyor - North East USA
Thank you everyone for the prompt and awesome replies. I have engaged Tarn Kelsey and super appreciate all the reco's!
-- Jeremy Hermanns - "Jer" SVCerulean.com Maramu #105 Marina Del Rey, CA
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Re: Shipper for Channel Islands to La Rochelle
tony wells
Hi Matt I guess you maybe dealing with Michael Fitton at Mainbrace? I bought a motor from him earlier this year - excellent service. I’m surprised he can’t arrange a carrier? He could’ve sent mine to London but I collected it from the ferry in Poole in the end. You could try https://www.shiply.com/ I haven’t received competitive quotes from them (they’re an online broker) but you might get lucky. If it’s ultimately simpler / cheaper for you, I know you’re able to fly with engines from the Uk with EasyJet (up to 32kg?) as hold luggage. Check with Ryanair, who fly to La Rochelle. If you’re heading to the Med, then Mecca Marine in Malta happily sells new 2 stroke motors...(or get Mainbrace to ship to Gibraltar and pick it up VAT-free?). All the best, Tony A54 102 Balthazar (Malta)
On 18 Dec 2019, at 10:31, Matt Salatino via Groups.Io <helmsmatt@...> wrote:
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Shipper for Channel Islands to La Rochelle
Hello All,
I’m trying to find a shipper who can ship an outboard motor from the Channel Islands to La Rochelle. Does anyone have any contacts? Thanks in advance, Matt Salatino ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
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Re: SM holding tank internal details
Duane Siegfri
I just did the hose and valve replacements.
The deck plug on Wanderer is the same as Mark describes. However the tank is shaped like this as you look horizontally: ____________ | | | ___| | / | / i |______/ n o u t So in the older versions Amel avoided the long interior input pipe by reshaping the tank. it's interesting to see what generational changes they made as time went on. It seems like the only difference between changing the outlet pipe and the long input pipe would be trying to reinforce the connection so the pipe would resist the sloshing of the contents and stay upright. Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Re: Unidentified Pochon 'Alarm"
Pochon designs the electrical systems of all new Amels. They have one guy who is responsible for all things Amel, Stephane. stephane@.... Good luck! Cheers. Joerg
Joerg Esdorn A55 #53, Kincsem currently in Vigo, Spain
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Re: Stern tube hose
Wade Shikoski
Arlo,
i am guessing that the 2 1/4 will work. I purchased that size from JD but have not tried to install it yet. What I do know is that when I tried to install the 2 1/8” exhaust hose previously I had to use a jack placed between trans coupler and the end of packing gland (with wood protection) in order to get the hose to seat completely onto the dead log. I couldn’t install just by hand. I very much doubt that the 2” id hose will work. Pls keep me informed as I doubt I will get to the replacement from exhaust hose to the other this weekend. Too many other tasks. Thanks wade
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Re: Unidentified Pochon 'Alarm"
Annsofie & Jonas Svanberg <ann-sofie@...>
That was no problem
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 Regards Ann-Sofie Svanberg
17 dec. 2019 kl. 13:48 skrev Gerhard Mueller via Groups.Io <carcode@...>:
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Re: Unidentified Pochon 'Alarm"
Gerhard Mueller
Could not find this at the website of the manufacturer: https://pochon-sa.com/
If no other can help you might be you ask Pochon directly? -- Gerhard Mueller Amel Sharki #60 Currently Kalamata, Greece
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Unidentified Pochon 'Alarm"
David Cummane
Hi
I am updating the electronics onboard and would like to remove an alarm system. I was under the impression the bo, as pictired below, was the central unit for an alarm system however there are cable feeds which do not logically sit with an alarm system, such as 'Radar'. If anyone can identify the purpose of this unit, I'd be grateful. David Ker Marie SM#101
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Re: Stern tube hose
Custom length, not customer
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On Dec 16, 2019, at 10:01 PM, Matt Salatino via Groups.Io <helmsmatt@...> wrote:
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Re: Stern tube hose
Mine was stainless.
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The neat thing, is Lasdrop will cut your hose to a customer length, a bit longer, or shorter. This way, you can locate the shaft-seal forward or back a bit, to insure a clean shaft area where the lip seals make contact. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Dec 16, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Arlo <svplanb@...> wrote:
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Re: Stern tube hose
Arlo
Thats a great track record. I looked at one today at the prop shop and liked the engineering on it. Once I see what kind of shape my bronze shaft is in I will know what direction. Was your drive shaft bronze or stainless ?
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Re: Stern tube hose
We had the Lasdrop GenII on our last boat. 8 years, and at 7 years only needed a $16 lip seal kit. No big leak, but a minor drip. We bought one for our new Amel 50.
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Re: Stern tube hose
Arlo
Thanks James. I went by the local prop shop today and they have the 2 and 2 and 1/4 size so I am going to grab one of each and see what might work....I may end up with a Las Gen2 if my prop shatt is in good shape and I dont find a good solution to the hose issue... stay tuned.... :)
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Re: Bow Thruster on 54
IMPORTANT CORRECTION: In my earlier message, below, I stated you need a normally open switch. You need a NORMALLY CLOSED switch. In operation the the bow thruster raises or lowers and contacts the switch OPENING the circuit thereby removing power from the lift motor. Sorry for the incorrect information earlier.
-- Mark Mueller Brass Ring A54
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battens for main
JEFFREY KRAUS
Good Day Amelians,
I'm planning to put my new main sail on, and I noticed that the new battens provided by Q Sails are a bit different then the original. They are somewhat tapered in thickness as you go from one end to the other. My assumption would be that whatever end goes in first would best have the thinner end to allow the battens to fit thru the gap as the sail is winding in. If anyone has replaced their main with a new Q Sails main, I'd like to know your feedback on the best orientation of the battens. Thanks in advance. Jeff Spirit Amel 54 #14 Puerto Real Puerto Rico
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Re: Bow Thruster on 54
JEFFREY KRAUS
Mohammad,
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I got them from Amel, however I would buy any switch you want that you can wire for discontinuous use. Amel sends you that type of switch, but you need to solder the wires onto it yourself after determining which terminals to use to have the switch preform as a discontinuous circuit. Remember, when the motor reaches the switch, the switch turns OFF the lift motor, rather then turning something on, hence discontinuous service. Best Regards, Jeff
On December 15, 2019 at 11:34 AM Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
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Re: Cleaning the worst parts of an Amel
Mark & Debbie Mueller
I opted for the low tech approach. First I installed a small filter prior to the refrigeration raw water pump to filter out the smaller unwanted bits that escape the main strainer or grow in the supply hose. When cleaning the main strainer turn off the intake valve then remove the bowl of the small strainer then open the lid on the main strainer. The small strainer is below the level of the discharge of the main intake so the water level drops and the main strainer can be removed without critters or junk getting out of the main strainer. However, in my case I have a course bristle brush on the end of a pole that I push down through the strainer, open the intake valve, push the brush down to clear the bottom of the boat to assist the exit of any remaining coarse debris, hold the strainer in place with one hand withdrawing the brush quickly so it clears the valve then close the intake valve. With a little practice this can be done without water overflowing the main strainer. Then remove the plastic insert and clean normally. No hazmat suit necessary.
This method works very well when the strainer in the intake becomes clogged. The attached show the results of a jellyfish bloom. We had to clean the main strainer every 4 - 12 hours this summer. My wife had to do it when I had to be off the boat - the methodology worked but she ran the A/C for shorter intervals. Not wanting bilge spray blow back I flush with a garden hose on an irregular basis but add Unique Natural Products Marine Digest-It Holding Tank Treatment. It is a blend of bacteria and enzymes that is safe for plastics and metals. I believe its byproducts are CO2 & water. A couple of tablespoons every 2 - 3 weeks seems to work pretty well - no smells and a fairly clean bilge. Mark Mueller Brass Ring A54
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