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Re: New file uploaded to main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Appreciate the update Stefan.
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I’ve postponed my flight this Saturday and we are now booked out of Montreal on April 4th. $170 One Way. Fingers crossed for getting supplies for the trek nord Regards, Martin Hameline SV VoileOVent Maramu #129
On Mar 16, 2020, at 8:23 PM, Stefan Deerberg <stefan.deerberg@...> wrote:
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Re: New file uploaded to main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Hi together!
Please note: In Martinique all shops Bars , the yard an also the Amel Store is closed regarding the Covid 19 hype. We heard about that this evening from Per-Erik SM 373 Voyageur, Le Marin Good luck Stefan Stefan Deerberg Geschäftsführer Deerberg GmbH Unternehmer/ Entrepreneur Velgen 35 29582 Hanstedt Germany Mobil: +49 172 7757444 stefan.deerberg@... www.deerberg.de
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Re: There is NO restrictions for boats to come to Sint Maarten.
John Clark
Thanks Alex, so I might be seeing you sooner!
On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 2:56 PM Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster=rocketmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: New file uploaded to main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Albon at Amel in Martinique can probably have the gear or shaft/gear for you when you arrive. You can email him at amel.caraibes"at"wanadoo.fr
On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 2:27 PM karkauai via Groups.Io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: I just had two teeth on the gear attached to the horizontal winch-handle shaft break off. No warning as it has always worked smoothly and easily. It feels too light-weight to be stainless. Is it aluminum???
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𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙨: 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙤𝙧 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧, 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙡 54 𝘽𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙣
Recently, I was in Antigua with a client and Amel 54 owner that many of you know. Antigua's Jolly Harbour is a beautiful place and the home of some special shops which I believe can help Amel owners. Here are 3 special people I met: 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝘿𝙤𝙤𝙧 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧 I met Chris Waelen (Anything Wood) in Jolly Harbour Boatyard, Jolly Harbour, Antigua. Chris works wonders with anything wood. I looked him up because he replaced the veneer on the companionway door of an Amel 54 with teak veneer. Here is a photo:  𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙡 54 𝘽𝙤𝙬 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙧 I also met David Walter (Multi Task Marine Services). This guy knows Side Power thrusters. He can also perform magic on anything mechanical. I watched him perfectly repair a Calpeda AC pump. He replaced parts, rubber mounts and repainted the pump. It operated like new and looked new. Contact information: Multi Task Marine Service tarzan750africa@... +1 268-773-8976 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙣 I also met Wayne Bell (Coast to Coast Marine Service). What a pleasure it was. Wayne is an electrician who has a knack with marine electronics. Contact information: Wayne Bell <wayneb@...> +1 268-764-3033 I hope this helps those in need. Stay safe and stay well.
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Re: New file uploaded to main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
I just had two teeth on the gear attached to the horizontal winch-handle shaft break off. No warning as it has always worked smoothly and easily. It feels too light-weight to be stainless. Is it aluminum???
Also, the last time I serviced it was probably 5 years ago, and I found it greased when I opened it, so I regreased it. This time the grease has some water in it, with a little milky color, but all works smoothly and easily. My question is whether it should have been greased. I have read that the holes in the bottom are to let water out, and that it should be flushed regularly with fresh water. That sounds like a no-grease sçenario....maybe sailcote or other dry lubricant? I was unable to open Gary's file about servicing it. What about the main Furler manual gearbox? It still works and I've never serviced it, but I'm way overdue to do that and now am concerned about the foil shearing after 20 years. Again, should it be greased, or not?
Will be in Martinique in about 2 weeks. Thanks in advance for any and all advice. Kent and Iris Kristy SN243
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There is NO restrictions for boats to come to Sint Maarten.
Alexandre Uster von Baar
An Amel owner just asked me if boats were still allowed to go to Sint Maarten, so I went to Immigration and ask. Only incoming “commercial” flights from the US, UK and EU are canceled as well as cruise ship. Private jets & boats are still allowed to come to the island, “REGARDLESS” of where they are coming from. Which is not the case for Turks & Caicos as a friend of mine (non-Amel owner) was denied access since he came from Dominican Republic. Hope that helps. Alexandre
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Re: Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
Joerg Esdorn
In my experience, the nut is very tight at all times so turning "until tight" doesn't necessarily work. You don't want to over tighten this because it will shorten the period to a complete repacking of the gland. I would try 1/6 turn first or maybe 2/6 if you have a lot of water. I had a little bit of water in 2018 (less than 0.1 liters) and tightened it by 1/6. At the end of 2019, I again had a little water (again less than 0.1 liters) and tightened it again by 1/6. We'll see how it goes by the end of this season (crossing my fingers there will be a season ....).
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Re: Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
Use the Amel-supplied wrench and turn the plastic nut 1/6th of a turn or more until tight. I have been on a 55 that required 1/2 turn, but it is usually 1/6th. On all but the first 55s, Amel installed a high water alarm for this water-tight box. Be sure that it works and your batteries are fresh. If you do not have a water alarm installed, install one. I note that your 55 #009 has cable steering from the helm rather than hydraulic steering. Joerg has hydraulic steering from the helm. This is one of the reasons for the differences.
On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 8:33 AM Joerg Esdorn via Groups.Io <jhe1313=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
Stuart Hemingway
Thank you Jorg
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Re: Forward Looking Sonar
Joerg Esdorn
I have purchased an Echopilot 2D and now the question is where to install it. Amel advises it needs to be installed 1.5 m away from the sonic speed transducer. They are suggesting 1.5 m forward of that which would put it very far forward in a place where it may come out of the water and contrary to the instructions from Echopilot. For those who have it installed, where is it installed on your boat?
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Re: Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
Joerg Esdorn
You need to remove the plate circled in red. You will then have access to a large plastic nut which can be tightened clockwise in 1/6 revolution increments. AMEL provides a large custom wrench to turn this nut but you could likely use an adjustable wrench as well.
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Re: Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
Stuart Hemingway
Yes that’s correct Bill,
Regards , Stuart
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Re: Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
Are you referring to the rudder post packing inside the water-tight steering, autopilot, and quadrant compartment? Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com Yacht School Calendar: www.preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html
On Mon, Mar 16, 2020, 6:10 AM Stuart Hemingway <stuart@...> wrote: Does anyone have a diagram , is there a stuffing box , or tightening gland and can this be tightened with the boat in the water?
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Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
Stuart Hemingway
Does anyone have a diagram , is there a stuffing box , or tightening gland and can this be tightened with the boat in the water?
Stuart Hemingway
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Re: Bow thruster oil seal leak
Peter de Groot
Thank you Bill and Giovanni, Bill, RTV was used, I just did a good job wiping off the excess. The leak is between the shaft and the lip of seal not seal to housing. I agree that we need SAV at Amel. I actually sent SAV an inquiry earlier today. I always like to be prepared with contingencies and choices.
Giovanni, I agree, a little water in the oil is OK, but this leak is too much.
Cheers, Peter La Querida SM 207 Moss Landing, California
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Re: Radar
I went with B&G 4G for just that reason. Power. I just got rid of my Furuno. Wasn't worth anything Aras Sharki #163 1988
On Sun, Mar 15, 2020, 2:05 PM Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote: Hello!
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Re: Radar
Hello Paul, I have both from FURUNO and I am very satisfied with it. The digital radar on both MFD12 and the old one in navigation. I use the digital at night and, if necessary, the analog for control purposes. When driving close to the coast I use the analogue so the alarm settings of the digital one do not always have to be changed. Furthermore, it is a wonderful backup should the digital fail. Best Arnold SY Zephyr SM203 Am 15.03.2020 um 19:05 schrieb Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...>: Hello! Planning to install a Raymarine Quantum radar. We have an very excellent Furuno radar but it draws a lot of AMPS. I have seen that some of you have both the old and the new radar installed. My question should I keep the old radar or retire it? It is 20 years old and risk for it to break down soon?, I can use the old Radar mount and save maybe 500 € by take away the old radar and it will free space above my chart table. Any thoughts on this? you who have two radars the old and a new how often do you use the old one? Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259 Arnold Mente Urbaniweg 12 -- Arnold SY Zephyr SM203
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Re: Cockpit Loud spekers
I just put these in my SM - THEY ARE AMAZING!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0R6GQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Was shocked at the range, and how well it uses the cabinet behind to resonate. -- Jeremy Hermanns - "Jer" SVCerulean.com Maramu #105 Marina Del Rey, CA
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Radar
Hello!
Planning to install a Raymarine Quantum radar. We have an very excellent Furuno radar but it draws a lot of AMPS. I have seen that some of you have both the old and the new radar installed. My question should I keep the old radar or retire it? It is 20 years old and risk for it to break down soon?, I can use the old Radar mount and save maybe 500 € by take away the old radar and it will free space above my chart table. Any thoughts on this? you who have two radars the old and a new how often do you use the old one? Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259
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