Re: AmelYachtOwners: Interior textiles SM
amelforme
While that is Amel material, it was used on boats built a few years later than yours. I can tell by the drawer pulls and saloon lamps you have a "Classic" model SM 53. It is always helpful to place your model year and hull number below the boat name.
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JOEL F. POTTER CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST LLC THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY Office 954-462-5869
On Aug 7, 2020, at 6:33 AM, Alexander Schenk via groups.io <schenkschierloh@...> wrote:
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AmelYachtOwners: Interior textiles SM
Hallo,
A question out of curiosity. We are planning to redo our interior textiles and are wondering if the design as shown is the original for a SM or SM2K, see photo attached. Best regards Alexander Schenk SY Antinea # _._,_._,_
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Re: Passerelle
Hello,
this is how is done on my Amel SM 2000. regards, slavko
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Re: Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
scentstone
Hi Bill and all experienced sailors who shared about lubricating the manual main sail furler on SMs. After servicing it with all brand new seals etc. I was said by a former Amel employee to grease inside (I wasn't sure that he already serviced this part so I went through the recommended Omala S4 WE320 which I was able to source in UK ;-) Once the system was re-installed, the lubricating oil started to leak from the cover (where the handle inserts) even with a brand new seal and a lot of precaution at installing it… (even after trying to glue it for better sealing) Can you please confirm that I made some mistakes and that none of you had leaks with this lighter than grease oil? Fred S/V ScentStone SM2K #375
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Re: Passerelle
Randall Walker
Lasi heard Eirie Pennsylvania. Randall A54#56
On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 6:22 PM Craig & Katherine Briggs via groups.io <sangaris=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Passerelle
eric freedman <kimberlite@...>
I purchased Plasteak material (google it). They sold it to me with grooves cut into it. It is almost the same width of the swim ladder steps, same thickness and has been on board in the sun for about 12 years and has not faded. I think it was 12 feet long so they shipped it cut in half. . I looks exactly like teak. boat ran into my ladder years ago and broke a few steps.
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I just wish Amel used this on everything wood outside the cabin. Fair winds, Eric sm376 kimberlite
On August 6, 2020 at 11:41 AM Vic Fryzel <vic.fryzel@...> wrote:
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Re: Original wall lights A54
Arno, I send you a message. T Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
-------- Original message -------- From: "Arno Luijten via groups.io" <arno.luijten@...> Date: 8/6/20 16:36 (GMT-06:00) To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Original wall lights A54 At cost of postage I have some original wall lights for most of the Amel 54's at offer. I replaced all of my lights as several of them were getting pretty ugly. I still have 6 in good shape and 4 in reasonable state that should come out well once polished. The glass is still clear for all of them. I threw away the ones were the glass was stained by the heat. Let me know if you are interested. Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna, A54-121
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Amel 55 feedback
Hello Amel 55 owners!I had a great chat with Jose Alegria who was nice enough to give me feedback on his 55.
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Re: Original wall lights A54
Bill, Are you sure that you have the lamps that were installed on a 54? 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 Thu, Aug 6, 2020, 6:19 PM Bill Shaproski <bill.shaproski@...> wrote:
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Re: Original wall lights A54
Hi Arno, I have two broken lamps as shown in your email. If you have any left I'll take two. Please let me know how I can send you the postage and any other
costs
associated with the shipping. Thanks much for the offer. I'd prefer to send my address via a private email and not through the group mailbox. You can reach me at bill.shaproski@... or +1-206-375-2787. Ciao Bill Shaproski Pacific Cool SM
On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 2:36 PM Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote: Dear Forum, --
Bill Shaproski Cell: +1-206-375-2787
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Re: A54 Engine Transmission (ZF25)
Mohammad Shirloo
Hi Arno;
We had a Z25 manual on board, when we purchased Kokomo. The oil and filter change of the Z25 is a fairly simple process. Make sure you use the proper Automatic Transmission Oil. Going off memory, I believe it is a dexron III or higher.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
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On Behalf Of Arno Luijten via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2020 12:19 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] A54 Engine Transmission (ZF25)
Hi Mohammad,
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Original wall lights A54
Dear Forum,
At cost of postage I have some original wall lights for most of the Amel 54's at offer. I replaced all of my lights as several of them were getting pretty ugly. I still have 6 in good shape and 4 in reasonable state that should come out well once polished. The glass is still clear for all of them. I threw away the ones were the glass was stained by the heat. Let me know if you are interested. Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna, A54-121
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YouTube link set up for the live stream included below ZOOM Meeting with Battle Born LiFePO4 Lithium Batteries - Sat, 08/08/2020 20:00-21:00, Please RSVP
#cal-reminder
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Calendar <main@...>
Reminder: YouTube link set up for the live stream included below ZOOM Meeting with Battle Born LiFePO4 Lithium Batteries When: Saturday, 8 August 2020, 20:00 to 21:00, (GMT+00:00) UTC An RSVP is requested. Click here to RSVP Description: If you are interested in Lithium batteries for your Amel, you should attend this presentation by Battle Born Batteries. Many of you know that Battle Born LiFePO4 Lithium batteries were installed in s/y DELOS. They have since been installed in several other Amels. I encourage you to RSVP early for this presentation. From Tilo Peters: I just got the YouTube link set up for the live stream:
It’s on the AYOG channel and I uploaded the last two meetings on there as well.
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Re: A54 Engine Transmission (ZF25)
Hi Mohammad,
You must be one of the few doing this with so much dedication! Which user manual are you referring to? It's the first time I've heard this as normally moist cannot enter the gearbox. But I think it is about time I start refreshing the reverse-gear-oil... Thanks, Arno Luijten, SV Luna, A54-121
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Re: File /disk brake A54 slipping shaky.mov uploaded
Ralph, No need to apologize. I was adding clarity for other owners who probably need to check this. Bill
On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 12:42 PM Ralph Heilig <ralph.heilig@...> wrote: sorry for my english, i meant the bushing when I wrote bolt. And I meant the bolt when I wrote screw.
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Re: File /disk brake A54 slipping shaky.mov uploaded
Ralph Heilig
There is a simple test if the bushing is ok. Just try to move the whole brakecylinder up (as in my video). If you can move it up 1or 2 cm like in my video, it look's like the bushing is worn. If you cant move it, all should be fine. I could move mine very easy with 2 fingers.
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Re: File /disk brake A54 slipping shaky.mov uploaded
sorry for my english, i meant the bushing when I wrote bolt. And I meant the bolt when I wrote screw.
the bolt (screw) is perfect. Also the other caliper arm is ok. the bushing is only worn where it hold the weight... So here is the corrected version: The primary source was the aluminum bushing between the holding bolt and the caliper. As you can see, the bushing is worn on the caliper arm, that holds all the weigth of the brake system. Also the holes of this caliper arm are expanded / outworn (short before cracking). The outer arm of the caliper is fine. Also no damage on the bushing where it holds the outer arm.
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Re: File /disk brake A54 slipping shaky.mov uploaded
The bushing is what wore out first, then the worn bushing caused the holes in the caliper to wear. The bolt you mentioned retains the bushing in place: I am very surprised at this bushing wear. I would suggest that other SM and 54 owners inspect this bushing.
On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM Ralph Heilig <ralph.heilig@...> wrote:
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Re: File /disk brake A54 slipping shaky.mov uploaded
Here the feedback of the source of my shaky (no more working) brake problem.
A friend of mine had the same problem. His AMEL 54 is nearly the same age as mine (2009). Amel was very helpful and they send me the new caliper now. The new model already discussed here in the forum. I hope it fit's into my caliper holding. So it looks like it's something that will come up earlier or later on all 54's, since the aluminium bolt is not designed (or underdimensioned) to hold the weight of the braksystem a livetime.... I have 1.700 engine hours. Ralph AMEL 54, #144
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Re: Passerelle
Vic,
There are some "standard" teak steps available that have non-slip grooves on one side. You may have to trim them a bit. You can also cut grooves in a flat board with a table saw. The steps screw onto the tabs of your ladder from the bottom side. When you install them, first put the passerelle plywood in place, turn it upside down and then lay in the steps so they will support the plywood along its length after they are fastened. (The end ones, in particular, need to be spaced so the plywood can slip into its retaining structure.) Hope this helps. By the way, where is Moon Dog locarted. -- Craig, SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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