Re: Bottom paint removal
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Mark,
I may have missed something in this thread, but why is the keel a different colour?
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Mark McGovern
Sent: 09 July 2020 17:00 To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Bottom paint removal
Pat,
HHN uses fairly large timbers for a boat our size - roughly 8"x8". It gave me just enough room to lay on my side, and use and grind the old epoxy back. It was gruelling work and OSHA would definitely not approve as I had to remove the safety guard off the angle grinder, as well the handle, and use it one-handed - pretty much by "feel" since I couldn't see the surface I was grinding while grinding. It came out OK, but as I said above, in hindsight, I should have just let Osprey do the whole thing. Here is a pic of the finished keel:
On Wed, Jul 8, 2020 at 9:11 PM Patrick McAneny via groups.io <sailw32=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
-- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Hardtop for Amel 54
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Barry,
This is something I’ve been interested in too. What changes did you make to the boom line? Would you have a photo?
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Barry Connor via groups.io
Sent: 10 July 2020 00:42 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Hardtop for Amel 54
Hello Amel 54 owners, -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Dive Compressor on a SM
Porter McRoberts
I’m with Mark.
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Super easy to maintain. Such a pleasure. Opens a whole new world. Do it! Porter A54-152 Excuse the errors. Sent from my IPhone Www.fouribis.net
On Jul 10, 2020, at 12:09 AM, Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
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Re: Dive Compressor on a SM
Bryce Procter
Hi,
I just picked up mine yesterday, didn't even look for a reason not too. Fun will be had long after the cost is forgotten.
Can you point me to the drawings you mentioned?
Cheers
Bryce
SV Seamaster II
SM 467
On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 11:06 AM +0800, "Thomas Kleman" <lorient422@...> wrote:
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Re: Dive Compressor on a SM
Do it – it’s only money.
We have one. It’s not hard to maintain and I can fill a tank to 3200psi in about 20 mins.
Think about all the many locations in French Polynesia where you can’t get tanks filled. Having the compressor opens up a whole new world for sailors who dive.
Opps! Sorry. You wanted reasons not to do it. Can’t think of any other than you might miss the storage space and your boat will list more to port than it does now.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
[mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Thomas Kleman
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 5:07 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Dive Compressor on a SM
OK- I have hull #422 (a red line) and each day I wistfully
look at that un-used dive compressor breaker on the 220 volt panel and feel
like it's talking to me. My wife and I are enthusiastic divers heading
(hopefully) back to Polynesia where diving would be fun and not always close to
a dive shop.
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Dive Compressor on a SM
Thomas Kleman
OK- I have hull #422 (a red line) and each day I wistfully look at that un-used dive compressor breaker on the 220 volt panel and feel like it's talking to me. My wife and I are enthusiastic divers heading (hopefully) back to Polynesia where diving would be fun and not always close to a dive shop.
There is even a comprehensive design for a sliding drawer mounting in the aft port cockpit lazarette I like on this very site. I am in Hawaii, have access to Home Depot and shipping (the Bauer Jr II) comes from Seattle ...it's all so tempting. The logical part of my brain, however reminds me that it's noisy, represents another system to maintain, $5000 to buy and install myself, and would doubtless raise the cost of diving based on my accounting driven cost per tank assumptions and those I've read done by others. But I kind of want it. Anyone out there with some bit of pessimism or wisdom to stop me ? Tom and Kirstin SV L'ORIENT Honelei Bay, Kauai
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Re: Replace Yanmar Exhaust Hose
Agree with Tom! Be aware of the bend radius. Once the hose kinks it is trash.
Rule of thumb; the bend radius of a corrugated wire reinforced hose is 4 times the inside diameter of the hose.
IMO – Silicone hoses are better (and more expensive)
Coat the elbow and exhaust fittings with dawn detergent for an easier fit.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff www.creampuff.us
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main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Thomas Kleman
Just did the main engine exhaust from the mixing elbow to
the muffler. Discovered how important bend radius is in the hose. Mine was 4
1/2 inches and I needed every bit of that plus some wrestling.
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Re: Replace Yanmar Exhaust Hose
Thomas Kleman
Just did the main engine exhaust from the mixing elbow to the muffler. Discovered how important bend radius is in the hose. Mine was 4 1/2 inches and I needed every bit of that plus some wrestling.
Tom and Kirstin SV L'ORIENT SM2K 422
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Re: Bottom paint removal
Just did the ice blasting to the gel-coat of my AMEL SM in Belgium and put 3 layers of epoxy + 2 layers of antifouling. Ice blasting was very nice and gentle to the gel-coat. Paid EUR 3.000 gross for the ice-blasting including disposal and cleaning.
-- Jarek Zemlo NOA BLUE
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Re: New Thread on A54 fridge pumps (ATTN: OLIVER Vela Nautica)
Porter McRoberts
Bill in your schematic,
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The relays are 12VDC control and 24VDC load circuit, easy to put a 2-3 amp fuse on the load circuit. I've searched for this relay and find it quite difficult to find the definitive solution. Commonly the reverse is found. I’d like to build a control board for the pumps. Might you have a source, or nomenclature that would reveal this hidden gem on the web for me? A second question: running a 24v pump at 12v, surely spares the pump, but will it affect the pump volume, as the 1.5+ GPH is quite important, yes? Always appreciated, Porter S/V IBIS A54-152
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Re: Hardtop for Amel 54
Thank's I will check with them. That is what I am looking for, someone with experience who has done this. I am hoping to be able to make one with 6ft clearance under. Very Best Barry
On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 4:53:10 PM EDT, Courtney Gorman via groups.io <itsfun1@...> wrote:
Check with Amel Caraibes I believe there was a hardtop manufactured there a couple of years ago they should know which boat did it and who did the fiberglass work maybe the mold is still available On Jul 9, 2020, at 4:42 PM, Barry Connor via groups.io <connor_barry@...> wrote:
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Re: Hardtop for Amel 54
Check with Amel Caraibes I believe there was a hardtop manufactured there a couple of years ago they should know which boat did it and who did the fiberglass work maybe the mold is still available
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On Jul 9, 2020, at 4:42 PM, Barry Connor via groups.io <connor_barry@...> wrote:
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Hardtop for Amel 54
Hello Amel 54 owners,
I have seen and been onboard some Amel 54's with custom Hardtops. Most are a little low in height. We are in Martinique since March and will probably be here for some time as the Caribbean is not looking to be opening up for sailing soon. A good time to undertake some projects. Do any Amel 54 owners have any recommendations for getting a custom made hardtop manufactured in the Caribbean? I would like to explore this possibility, I currently have had made a 5 bow Bimini with 6ft clearance under. I am looking for someone in the Caribbean who has made a Hardtop for a 54 or If I could find someone who does good fibre glass. I think I might be able to get a hardtop with 6ft clearance under as I have already made the changes to the boom line which had previously limited the height of hardtops and a bimini. Would appreciate any advise from members who have any info for this project. Best Regards Barry and Penny "SV Lady Penelope II" Amel 54. #17 Sante Anne anchorage Martinique
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Re: Oil seal for SM bowthruster
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Paul,
123bearing.com have them ! No one else seems to.
Thanks again,
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Kilada
From: Ian Jenkins <ianjudyjenkins@...>
Sent: 09 July 2020 17:09 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Oil seal for SM bowthruster
Thanks, Paul,
I'll try them.
Ian
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...>
Sent: 09 July 2020 11:13 To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Oil seal for SM bowthruster I ordered a lot of seals and bearings from
123bearing.com, with quick delivery to Portugal
Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259
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Re: Oil seal for SM bowthruster
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Thanks, Paul,
I'll try them.
Ian
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...>
Sent: 09 July 2020 11:13 To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Oil seal for SM bowthruster I ordered a lot of seals and bearings from
123bearing.com, with quick delivery to Portugal
Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259
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Re: Bottom paint removal
Shiny, clean and new looking. Mark you can do my Bottom anytime.... Aras Grinius SV FIASCO Sharki #163
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Re: Amel 55 mizen vibration
Joerg Esdorn
Wow, Jose, I’ve never had this happen on Kincsem. I guess the answer is not to go to a marina and anchor instead! Seriously, maybe you deploy a bit of the mizzen sail to change the rhythm? Je
Joerg Esdorn A55 Kincsem
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Re: Bottom paint removal
Mark McGovern
Pat, HHN uses fairly large timbers for a boat our size - roughly 8"x8". It gave me just enough room to lay on my side, and use and grind the old epoxy back. It was gruelling work and OSHA would definitely not approve as I had to remove the safety guard off the angle grinder, as well the handle, and use it one-handed - pretty much by "feel" since I couldn't see the surface I was grinding while grinding. It came out OK, but as I said above, in hindsight, I should have just let Osprey do the whole thing. Here is a pic of the finished keel:
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Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Bottom paint removal
Patrick McAneny
Craig , I will buy some and give it a try. I don't mind risking my life to get the bottom paint off my boat, and as you said ,if they banned it in California it must be good. Now I know why my oatmeal has been crunchy.
Thanks,
Pat
SM Shenanigans
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From: Craig & Katherine Briggs SN 68 Sangaris Tropic Isle Harbor, FL via groups.io <sangaris@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Wed, Jul 8, 2020 8:44 pm Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Bottom paint removal [Edited Message Follows]
Pat, I did some Google-ing and it looks like methylene choloride and/or N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) is the stuff that really works but is toxic. If you're neither pregnant nor stupid, go for it, if you can find it. The article said Home Depot and Lowes announced a couple of years ago they'd stop carrying it, although they still had some stock. AutoZone still carried it. Obama's EPA was working to ban it, but those efforts may have been reversed, according to the article. Just found it on Home Depot website for $42 per gallon - called Klean Strip. Encouraging as label says the State of California has determined it will kill you, so it must be good. Plus lots of other warnings. Go for it! Also got a hit on Goof Off Pro Paint Stripper that contains Metheylene choloride 60% - maybe there's hope yet! Btw, all I ever had was ground glass in my oatmeal - cookies were always great. Cheers
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Replace Yanmar Exhaust Hose
I'm about to replace the exhaust hose for the main engine from the waterlift muffler to the hull fitting. Seems a simple task, but I'd appreciate any tips from those who have already been there. I read one post where the owner used silicone to seal the joint between the hose and the hull fitting with the comment that Amel did this in the original build.
Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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