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Re: ZF25M shifting problem
I don’t have an Amel yet but I had similar issues with my old Yanmar and it turned out to be the cable. You might want to disconnect it and try the shifter manually to rule it out.
Brent Cameron, Future Amel owner & Amel Owner's Registry Moderator
On Feb 15, 2020, 6:29 AM -0500, Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica <oliver.henrichsen@...>, wrote:
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Re: ZF25M shifting problem
Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica
Hello, Did you check your gear oil? Any water in it? Did you service the gear oil cooler? Oliver from Vela Nautica Amel54 #39 Martinique
On Sat, Feb 8, 2020, 09:12 Arnold Mente via Groups.Io <Arnold.mente=me.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: turning direction of prop and thread pitch - Santorin
JOHN HAYES
My Santorin is turning clockwise........ if you believe the direction of the prop alternator
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Re: turning direction of prop and thread pitch - Santorin
Volker Hasenauer <volker.hasenauer@...>
Hi Daniel, thanks for your reply. I have now 2 replies...one say right, the other say left. Leaving me with no other choice as to wait until I get my boat out of the water and physically check what I got.... I have checked as well with Maud, however so far no reply from her. Many thanks for your effort, Greetings from Langkawi, Volker SY Aquamarine, Santorin 027 Borneo, Malaysia
On Tue, Feb 11, 2020 at 11:37 PM Daniel Frey <Daniel.m.frey@...> wrote: On my Santorins prop it says: L 19 x 14
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Re: Novamar Insurance
Eric Meury
amazing...as i was just in the process of talking with them. I have the same issue with pantan.
On Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at 1:17 PM Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io <carlylelk=aol.com@groups.io> wrote: I received a notice of non-renewal from Novamar today. They stated in the letter that the reason for non-renewal was a change in their underwriting practices. They also said that the non-renewal was not due to anything pertaining to me. Thought I'd let people know here in case you have novamar insurance. My agent was unable to give me an explanation for Novamars change in policy. It could be just for boats down in the Caribbean, or they might be getting out of the marine recreational insurance industry altogether.
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Novamar Insurance
Duane Siegfri
I received a notice of non-renewal from Novamar today. They stated in the letter that the reason for non-renewal was a change in their underwriting practices. They also said that the non-renewal was not due to anything pertaining to me. Thought I'd let people know here in case you have novamar insurance. My agent was unable to give me an explanation for Novamars change in policy. It could be just for boats down in the Caribbean, or they might be getting out of the marine recreational insurance industry altogether.
Duane Wanderer SM#477
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Re: Mizzen furler
Hello all.
My name is Victor Molero and this is my first apprearance in this group that I have been following for a while. I am overwhelmed by the accumulated knowledge and experience that is shared here, so my thanks to everyone for the valuable contributions. I lost the piece that holds the shaft of the mizzen furler; so I have 3D printed one to replace it; this required me to do a design with a 3D program that I didn't know how to use; fortunately a friend of mine did it for me. So I am sharing here the file with the design in two different formats for anyone to use it in case you also need to 3D print it. Best. Victor SM#314
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Re: rub rail insert
This is a perfect example of why we need to continue to support SAV at Amel. This particular part is for a rub rail that has been out of production by Amel for over 20 years. I believe it was replaced near the beginning of the production of the SM 2000. Just Amazing! BTW, I remember trying to order a simple part from Beneteau when my Oceanis 46 was about 6 months old. Not only did Beneteau not have the com[ponent, they could not tell me where they sourced it.
On Fri, Feb 14, 2020 at 10:06 AM Jarek Zemlo via Groups.Io <noa_blue=protonmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: rub rail insert
To All interested,
I just got the top seal lifted from the rub-rail on my SM #201 (1997). Fits the profile that I received from Maud (AMEL). Attached see pictures: Jarek Zemlo NOA BLUE SM #201
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
Hi Dan,
We found most of the people in Curacao had no plans to head west after the season during our 6 month stay living aboard in the ABCs. They took full advantage of the Nov-Dec SE winds to sail the 500 miles (3-4 days) to the Virgin Islands on a beam reach positioning themselves for another loop through the eastern Caribbean.
In addition, I think I should mention the safety precautions a boat needs to take in order to passage to Trinidad.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Galapagos www.creampuff.us
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Dan Carlson
Good morning,. If you go to Peake in Trinidad, there is a good chance you will see us there this year. We hauled there in 2017 and are planning to head back. We also hauled in Curacao in 2018 and that was good for is as well. That decision should be based on your cruising plans for the next year. Curacao is a good stop if you are heading west, but not if you want another pass up and down the eastern Caribbean.
Daniel and Lori Carlson on sv BeBe, sm#387, currently in Cartagena, Columbia
On Wed, Feb 12, 2020, 8:28 PM Eamonn Washington <eamonn.washington@...>
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Re: 220 volt exhaust blower replacement
JOHN HAYES
Mike we run them only when the motor is running
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And have put in a seperate switch to turn them on and off Currently we heading south to bluff before the entrails of the cyclone gets there and then will head south to the Auckland islands Our issue the reverse of yours spent the day fiddling with the fuel flow to the diesel heater eventually getting it right .... we need heat not cold for the next few weeks Give me a shout if you are coming to Wellington
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
Good morning,. If you go to Peake in Trinidad, there is a good chance you will see us there this year. We hauled there in 2017 and are planning to head back. We also hauled in Curacao in 2018 and that was good for is as well. That decision should be based on your cruising plans for the next year. Curacao is a good stop if you are heading west, but not if you want another pass up and down the eastern Caribbean. Daniel and Lori Carlson on sv BeBe, sm#387, currently in Cartagena, Columbia
On Wed, Feb 12, 2020, 8:28 PM Eamonn Washington <eamonn.washington@...> wrote: Hi
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Re: 220 volt exhaust blower replacement
Mike - I've rewired mine so the standard fans operate when either main engine or genset is operating plus I have a manual "on" position so I can run the fans with no engine (when working in the engine room or to cool it after motoring). Use a couple of diodes in the circuit to isolate the engines.
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Re: 220 volt exhaust blower replacement
Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
Thanks John. I do have the normal engine room blowers that run when the ignition key is turned, but maybe you're on to something with the inexpensive 12V fans. The Onan genset has a 12V alternator so could a simple 12V fan do the job here? Then it's just a matter of having it power on automatically, or remembering if it's manual. I still think the best choice is tapping into the excess 220V power. But perhaps the 12V starter circuit is an easier and less expensive option. Any reason to not do this? Obviously maintaining the shared 12V starter battery is essential and not something you want to mess up. Regards, Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23 Opua, NZ
On Thu, Feb 13, 2020, 3:17 PM JOHN HAYES <johnhayes862@...> wrote:
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
Trinidad has Peake’s (we hauled out their), Power Boats, also very good, and Coral Cove. A bit less expensive, but they are all negotiable.
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It’s out of the hurricane zone. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
Eamonn Washington
Hi
thanks to all for the great advice. Your personal experiences are a great help. I had not considered that the cleat on the foredeck might get ripped out. So I will not leave the boat in Grenada and consider Trinidad (Peake) or Curacao (Curacao Marine), on the hard with tie downs. I am aware that they are not fully out of the hurricane zone, but the risk is much lower there. Thanks Eamonn Washington Travel Bug Super Maramu #151 Currently in Grenada.
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
Eamonn,
I am very familiar with the options in Grenada. If your thought is to leave the boat in Prickly Bay unattended, this is a very bad idea. Beside the boat burglaries, the bay is very open and offers not protection from anything southerly. In a named storm with rotation this bay will be treacherous. I addition, I seriously doubt if the moorings in this bay are maintained to any standard. Many cruisers stay there during the storm season but the main reason being it is cheap.
The St. Louis Marina has good protection and is protected by a mountain range on three sides. However, you are at the mercy of other owners securing their vessels. We were there for a tropical storm threat and very few boats had someone tending them. (our plan while in Grenada for a big named storm was to run south).
The boat yards in Grenada are also questionable. They do have the ability to strap down boats but again, not the best idea. Look back at the pictures of Ivan.
The bottom line, I do not think I would leave a boat unattended in Grenada during the hurricane season.
Have you considered Curacao in the ABCs they are on the bottom edge of the hurricane belt with a lower probability of being hit than Grenada. There is a great yard the with excellent security: Curacao Marine. To fly out, hop to Aruba where you can fly direct cheaply to pretty much anywhere. When back on the boat after hurricane season, you can easily sail to the Eastern Caribbean again on a beam reach. Curacao Marine also has the capability for you to bring back parts duty free.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Galapagos www.creampuff.us
From:
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
Gary Silver
Hi Eamonn:
I can speak to the "in a marina (spider web of lines" idea. DON'T DO IT!!!! I was in Puerto Del Rey marina during Irma and Maria (cat 4 & 5), Boat stripped, spider web of lines (11), many doubled up, many many fenders (14) (tied to dock and the boat). Liahona survived but was damaged. Half of the fenders weren't found, the remaining half were destroyed. Boats on either side of me sank. YOU ARE NOT SAFE IN A SLIP NO MATTER WHAT YOU DO. Cloud Street (an Amel SM on the dock behind me had a 65 boat break free from, out dock and come down on her. As a testament to how stout Amel boats are, Cloud street survived with repairable damage while the boat that hit her sunk next to her. In a slip you are dealing with storm surge and wind as well as other boats and flying debris. In PDR (Puerto Del Rey) some boats floated up over top of their docks due to surge. You are also hazarded by other boats around you. There is only one of this hazards you can mitigate, on the hard you do away with storm surge issues. On the hard the boat must be strapped down onto deep set anchors. The jack stands will fall away/be washed away, or sink in the wet ground. Only the straps will save you. Even jack stands welded together is no guarantee. Many boats on the hard in PDR had the jack stands gone and were supported only by the tie down straps following the storm. In PDR they have a re-inforced concrete grid of footings/anchors buried many feet deep in the ground. Those proved themselves. Even a cradle is no guarantee unless it is strapped down. I concur that leaving a boat on a mooring in a storm is extremely unwise no matter how big the mooring. The above is hard earned from my actual experience. Wish you the best, Gary S. Silver, M.D. s/v Liahona Amel SM 2000 #335 Puerto Del Rey Marina, Puerto Rico
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
In May I will return to the third consecutive season at Trinidad where I will leave the boat at the Peake' Shipyard. I always found myself very well, the staff is efficient, the security service is very effective and prices are lower than in Grenada or in the other islands. I will be away for at least 6 months and I want to sleep quietly without worrying about possible hurricane or mooring or marinas at risk. Some yachtman was impressed by the news of probable attacks by pirates, but the coast guard is carefully wandering the coast and no such cases were reported in the last year. Giorgio Ardrizzi sy Saudade III - Sharki #1 currently in Martinique
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Re: Holding power of Mooring Ball required for hurricanes
David Pawley
5 tons sounds a lot, it kind of means that if a tug boat gave 5 tons of thrust it could lift 5 tons in weight.(Most of the tugs I worked on were greater than 80T). Don't know about elsewhere but when Cyclone Leanne (think?) hit the Whitsundays a few years ago, maybe 150 boats are still missing ie they were moored and the wrench effect pulled off the bow fitting and the vessels subsequently sank due to water ingress.
On Thu, 13 Feb 2020 at 17:02, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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