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Re: How to clean the hull from diesel soot
People swear by this diesel fuel additive. Doesn’t deposit black soot on the hull.
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On Mar 3, 2020, at 10:15 PM, CARINA HAMMARLUND <syultimo@...> wrote:
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How to clean the hull from diesel soot
Hi,
we love our Amel 54 but we constantly struggle to keep the exhaust side of the hull clean. A battle we often loose and after just another couple of days that black spot on the side start growing back - So frustrating. It’s also very difficult to get rid of the soot as it seems to grow into the gelcoat. When in NZ we polished the boat with SealX and the result was stunning - for a couple of weeks. Over time we’ve tried many many products but we still struggling and it’s so hard to clean the soot away and to keep the hull side clean. what products do you use to get rid of the soot? We appreciate all tips and tricks:) -- Carina SV Ultimo Amel 54 No 165
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Karen Smith
Steve,
I am not (yet) sure about delivery time and cost to HI, but I know Seattle would work. At this point it looks like one or possibly two, boxes UPS ground for something less than $100. Bill & Karen SM Harmonie, #160 Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Stephen Davis
Hi Karen,
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Re: Headliner fix
Eric Meury
We need to replace our headlines well. I think. Going to do white PVC bead board It will be easy to keep clean. Probably going to use Velcro and use small pieces and some trim pieces that match the existing wood to cover up the seams. This way I can take it down and inspect for mold
On Mon, Mar 2, 2020, 5:57 PM Paul Stascavage via Groups.Io <pstas2003=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: Just an FYI.
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Re: A55: fresh water pump system : Beam IV
Great to hear that you have most likely found the problem. If you still have a flow problem it is likely to be a partial blockage where the water is distributed. If so. I would back connect a hose to flush the circuit.
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Strainer air lock
Patrick McAneny
Sailing back from Bermuda last spring , my engine would shut down and I discovered that there was no water in my strainer ,thus the engine had no water and shut down. We were sailing in only moderate to strong conditions ,but never heeled beyond 20 degrees. When I opened the strainer lid water would flow to the top, and I could motor once again. This same thing happened repeatedly ,and had never happened prior to this trip. I made a change to the cooling system in Bermuda, and I want to know if this may have caused this air lock .
Upon starting any boat engine, I have always checked the exhaust for water flow. However on my Amel the exhaust is at water level making it impossible to see if cooling water is flowing. When a couple of owners a while back posted that they had a small hose streaming cooling water into the cockpit confirming flow, I wished I had that set up,Amel must of added this feature to newer models. So in Bermuda I took off the anti siphon valve off the loop at the top of the hose from the heat exchanger to the exhaust elbow. In place of the valve I ran a small hose to my cockpit scupper to show me water flow. It worked only marginally well ,I surmise most of the water flow never rises to the top of the loop. I figured it still served as a siphon break as it is open to the atmosphere . My question is ,could this have allowed all the water to flow back out of the engine and strainer while heeled over and create an air lock ? Secondly has anyone have a photo of how this system is installed ,I would like to replicate it. Thanks, Pat SM Shenanigans
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tb/custom broker BRISBANE/COOMERA QLD AUSTRALIA/AYOGF
Can somebody help/refer me to a customs broker near BRISBANE/COOMERA familiar with the YACHTS IN TRANSIT procedure. I am getting parts from AMEL and need to clear into AUSTRALIA.
In December/January a shipment from NEW CALEDONIA FedEx charged me GST, Duty etc. etc. which I agreed to pay to avoid FedEx returning the parts to NEW CALEDONIA. When I contacted ABF (AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE) last month for my 3 monthly reporting and questioned what happened they confirmed the YACHTS IN TRANSIT system works in AUSTRALIA but I need to use a customs broker for their “bond”.
Via a yacht broker in the marina/yard I contacted WALLACE Int. but they are not familiar with the YIT concept and try to convince me that I am not a commercial vessel and therefore YIT does not apply to me.
A reference would be greatly appreciated.
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
On the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA March 3, 2020 17:20:40
USA cell: +1 832 477 8842 AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909
You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
I also have a problem understanding the issue on the furler drainage. The thick black (electrical) cable does go via a ss pipe (if I remember correctly) into the sail/bow locker and on AMELIT the caulking around that cable into the ss pipe was compromised and allowed water into the sail/bow locker. Once we fixed that no more water via that entry into the locker.
When I am back on the boat I will check if there is a drain plug on the bottom of the furler.
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
On the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA March 3, 2020 17:08:08
USA cell: +1 832 477 8842 AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909
You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Arno Luijten via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 04:50 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
I replaced both furlers with the EJF’s. Since they use a planetary gear system instead of belts and worm-gears the torque provided by the furler is about twice as high compared to the original MEJ’s at the same power consumption. For me
they are working well, When furling in strong winds I can’t hear the motor being stressed at all, it furls in quite smoothly.
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Re: Size of main anchor for Super Maramu
Stephen Nicholson
Hello Karen,
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Many thanks for your detailed answers to my anchor questions. They have been very helpful!
Steve Nicholson
SM Antigua II #89
On 3 Mar 2020, at 20:10, Karen Smith via Groups.Io <karenharmonie@...> wrote:
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Re: Amel Yacht Owners : fresh water pump system : Beam IV A55 # 9 , Carthagena
Stuart Hemingway
Thank you Bill ,
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Much appreciated... I will keep you informed. Stuart
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Re: Amel Yacht Owners : fresh water pump system : Beam IV A55 # 9 , Carthagena
Stuart, Good luck. It sounds like you had a suction leak causing the pump to not get to cut-off pressure. Bill
On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 2:03 PM Stuart Hemingway <stuart@...> wrote:
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More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Karen Smith
Hey group,
We have done a little digging into the possibility of US based production options for the rub rail inserts. Seems a good option instead of shipping relatively inexpensive, yet bulky and heavy material across the ocean.
The basic answer is, yes they can. They have seen a dimensioned drawing of the insert, and confirmed that they can make it without technical difficulty. It would be made of EDPM, the premier rubber formulation for UV exposure. Not sure about color yet.
There isn’t enough information yet to set a hard price, but it looks like the MAXIMUM cost would be $800 per boat, and it could be as little as half that, plus UPS domestic ground shipping.
The process would look like this: If we get enough interest, I’ll trim a bit off my insert and give to the engineers so they can finalize the design of an extrusion die. They then run off a prototype piece and I would test it for fit on my boat. If all is good, a 50% deposit would hold a place in the production run.
If there is sufficient interest, we could have material in hand in 3 weeks.
At this point we have gone as far as we can go without having a read if there is enough interest in going further, so if this is something you’d want to participate in, or if you just have questions, drop an e-mail to greatketch@...
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Re: Size of main anchor for Super Maramu
Karen Smith
Steve,
Bill had the following comments on the anchor and bridle: 1.) Our anchor mate is designed to mount on the starboard side, however our setup is symmetrical so either would work. 2.) Our Mantus bridle is the 3/4 inch version. 3.) Yes, the chafe gear is well fit. 4.) It came with the original chain hook Works great but is too big to go over the roller. We now use a Spectra loop and large soft shackle to attach bridle to the chain. Works great. 5.) Our chain is 10 mm g4 galvanized. On the older style of Amel bow roller you might need to move the roller down and back to accommodate the higher shank of the larger Mantus. Measure carefully. This can be a pain because Amel welded the roller shaft to the side plates... We use the Mantus bridle only when we expect to be in nasty weather. 90% of the time we use a 40 foot 3/4" 12 plait nylon line that we rolling hitch to the chain. Karen Smith SM Harmonie, #160 Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Amel Yacht Owners : fresh water pump system : Beam IV A55 # 9 , Carthagena
Stuart Hemingway
Mr Paul,
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Today has been pump day.. On the suction side of the pump the short brass connection :- 1.The threaded connection to the pump body has been tightened with plumbers tape on the thread ( it was loose) 2.The one way valve was checked and it appears to be working ( one way ). 3. The hose onto the connection was cut back to give a fresh connection ( the 30mm cut off appeared to have a split and certainly mis-shaped ) 4. The pump cover which had a slight drip was removed , cleaned off, new liquid gasket applied and reassembled. It requires 24 hours to go off. So now its a waiting game until tomorrow morning. We haven’t touched the pressure switch yet. Standing by Beam IV , out ..
On 26 Feb 2020, at 21:04, Paul Stascavage via Groups.Io <pstas2003@...> wrote:
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Re: Ground plates change
#replacement
eric freedman
Is it a dynaplate, if so just wash it in a mild acis. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of ste.dente
Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 5:51 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Ground plates change #replacement
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
When we first bought Ya Fohi we went through three genoa furler belts in a year. We then started furling in only with the load taken off the sail and since then have not had any problem and are still using the original Banmar furlers.
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mohammad Shirloo
Sent: 03 March 2020 11:39 To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
Hello Stefan;
We installed the new Bamar furlers about 2 years ago and have used it for two seasons. So far we have had no issues.
We never furl under load. We always loosen the sheets to the point right before the sail starts to flap and furl, loosing the sheets as needed so the furlers never have the pressure of the loaded sheets placed on them.. We do unfurl under toad which does not place any extra load on the furler.
I think this would be good practice regardless of the furler used. Respectfully;
Mohammad & Aty B&B Kokomo Amel 54 #099
-- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
Mohammad Shirloo
Hello Stefan;
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We installed the new Bamar furlers about 2 years ago and have used it for two seasons. So far we have had no issues.
We never furl under load. We always loosen the sheets to the point right before the sail starts to flap and furl, loosing the sheets as needed so the furlers never have the pressure of the loaded sheets placed on them.. We do unfurl under toad which does
not place any extra load on the furler.
I think this would be good practice regardless of the furler used. Respectfully;
Mohammad & Aty
B&B Kokomo
Amel 54 #099
On Mar 2, 2020, at 12:15 PM, Stefan Schaufert via Groups.Io <mail@...> wrote:
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
I replaced both furlers with the EJF’s. Since they use a planetary gear system instead of belts and worm-gears the torque provided by the furler is about twice as high compared to the original MEJ’s at the same power consumption. For me they are working well, When furling in strong winds I can’t hear the motor being stressed at all, it furls in quite smoothly.
I have a hard time understanding the thing Courtney mentions about the cable sleeve also used for draining any water that enters the unit. When you buy the units the sleeve is quite long and I cannot imagine some Italian designer thinks to use it as a drain pathway. It seems more that you must prevent water to enter the sleeve so it cannot reach the unit. Do make sure you use the electronically controlled Boxtrons in conjunction with the new furlers as they also provide a soft-start to make it easier on the rig. Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna, A54-121
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Ground plates change
#replacement
ste.dente
Dear Amelians,
I’m mounting a SSB radio on Euploia. It seems to the technician that the ground plate is old and too “smooth” to grant a good conduction; he thinks it would be better to change it. Someone of you did that? Is it sufficient to unscrew the four screws or should I pay attention to something special to be done? How is the plate hold in site? Thanks a lot to anyone could contribute Stefania e Dietmar Euploia SN #93 Italy
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