Re: new Rigg on SM2000
Thank s for this information. I will look at it.
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Le 13 août 2020 à 08:27, Eloi Bamberg <eloi.bamberg@...> a écrit :
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Re: new Rigg on SM2000
Eloi Bamberg
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Re: Switch to LiFePO4
Germain Jean-Pierre
Look at the BattleBorn site; you will find an area which says ‘ask us’. They should know the answer as they support Victron.
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Good luck and keep us posted... Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, NZ
On 13 Aug 2020, at 12:04, karkauai via groups.io <karkauai@...> wrote:
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Re: Tips appreciated: Major frustration trying to pull cable through Mizzen.
Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica
Hello Scott, Better feed the foam line back into the mast. Imagine 20m wire swinging in the mast, that might also ruin the wires, beside possible noise. To feed the foam line back is no big deal. Oliver from Vela Nautica A54#39 Martinique
On Wed, Aug 12, 2020, 15:16 Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote: After struggling with the mizzen for a while, we got it to work. On my main, we did as Oliver did and it made it super easy. To clarify further:
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Switch to LiFePO4
Hi All, especially those who have switched to Lithium I am going to take the leap when we get back to the Chesapeake in October. I currently have: **105A Magnun Charger/4000W inverter with remote control panel **80A Victron Skylla-i Charger with remote monitor **Balmar 75 A alternator with Balmar MaxCharge MC-624 P-type multistage external regulator **850 Watts solar panels in three series pairs, each pair with its own Victron MPPT 75 I 15 Charge Controller with Bluetooth dongle, and Victron Bluetooth network that monitors temp and voltage and sends to the MPPTs. The Bimini solar panel pair almost always has a shadow on one of the panels and doesn't produce much at all. I'm considering putting another MPPP 75 I 15 Charge Controller on that pair so each panel will operate independently. I won't go to electric oven or use the batteries to run the AC, at least not yet, so my inverter use is exclusively to run small appliances and microwave. And I will probably make water with my 24v Desallator with the batteries. I do understand that I have to run beefier cables if I make the next transition to running larger 220v appliances. I think I will use the Battle Borne batteries. With above caveats, would you recommend 300, or 400AHr? Any reason I can't add another 100AHr later? 12v series pairs or 24v batteries? If 24v, how would you start engines is start battery failed? So, other than buying batteries and configuring my chargers and charge controllers, what else do I need to make the transition to LiFePO4? Can the Skylla-i and Magna MS-PE chargers be configured to work together so that I can charge with 185A when running the generator? How? I am based in St Michaels, MD, across the bay from Annapolis. Do you know of an electrician in the area who can help me with configuring the system and installation of further equipment needed? Have you worked with Peter Kennedy in Annapolis (PKYS)? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Kent and Iris Kristy SN 243
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Re: File /disk brake A54 slipping shaky.mov uploaded
Ralph, Well done. Good job.
On Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 3:12 PM Ralph Heilig <ralph.heilig@...> wrote: I installed the new caliper and it fit's pretty well. Thanks to SAV AMEL.
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Re: A54 holding tank drain seasock
Sv Garulfo
Thanks all for your recommendations. Yes the 54 has the same on the caps on the deck which we used after closing the valve. A bit of vinaigrette did the trick: - first white vinegar to dissolve the limescale then remove the debris -followed by vegetable oil to lubricate the valve. Thanks all Soraya GARULFO A54-122 Moorea, French Polynesia
On 31 Jul 2020, at 08:31, Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
Hi Soraya, At the first sign the valve becomes sticky, we use vegetable oil to lube the valve. With the holding tank empty and the valve closed, remove the deck cap and pour about a 100ml of vegetable oil into the tank. Let it sit for a little while. Then, work the valve back and forth. This will last for a few months before it needs to be done again. (I am assuming the 54 has caps on the deck for pump-out like the 53) With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us -----Original Message----- From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Sv Garulfo Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 6:51 PM To: Amel Yacht owners Group Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] A54 holding tank drain seasock Hello, Any routine maintenance tips for the holding tanks drain seacocks? Ours are starting to grip. Thanks Soraya Garulfo A54-122 Tahiti
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Re: File /disk brake A54 slipping shaky.mov uploaded
Ralph Heilig
I installed the new caliper and it fit's pretty well. Thanks to SAV AMEL.
I have written a short replacement procedure instruction. I attach it as PDF. I'm sure some more will need to replace the old Twiflex caliper by a Coremo caliper over the years....
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Re: Tips appreciated: Major frustration trying to pull cable through Mizzen.
Scott SV Tengah
After struggling with the mizzen for a while, we got it to work. On my main, we did as Oliver did and it made it super easy. To clarify further:
Inside each conduit there is a thinner line and a thicker line. The thinner line has the foam bits on it. So we tied a messenger line to the bottom of this thinner line and I pulled out the thinner line/foam bits from the top of the mast. The cable went through almost like butter after that. We ended up leaving just the newly fed messenger line in the main along with the original amel messenger line (without foam) as I've been told that others have done that without noise issues. If we get noise, I'll just try to feed the lines with the foam bits back down the mast later. Hope this helps someone! -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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Re: Run 2500w inverter always even on shore power?
Scott SV Tengah
My boat is pure 220/50hz also and I didn't want to go through the trouble of retrofitting it to work for the short periods where I am in 60hz land. I have the Victron Quattro 5kw/120a charger/inverter and it does, in fact, run everything (scuba compressor/aircon/etc) in the boat but there is a big caveat.
On my boat, it replaces the Amel transfer switch. If the Quattro detects external power into either of its AC inputs, it will pass the external power through and turn off the inverter. I asked Victron and there is no way to disable this functionality. The way I do it when in 60hz countries that feed 220v/60hz is that I plug in briefly to fill up my lipo batteries and then run everything off battery/inverter, which I set to supply 220v/50hz. There is very little voltage drop on lipo even with heavy draws. I have a second 220v charger, so I'm feeding about 180-200amps DC in to the batteries, so I rarely plug in for more than an hour. If I'm running aircon, I'll have to plug in for a bit daily. If I'm not running AC, 960w solar has been enough such that we haven't plugged in at all at this marina. If you're contemplating spending a lot of money going dual voltage, you might want to consider putting that money towards batteries/solar/inverter because those items will benefit you at all times, not just in a 60hz marina. -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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Re: Onan shuts down under load without shutdown codes
And, I should have said, once you eliminate the cooling system, the fuel system, and each of the sensors, I suggest that it's time to get an Onan tech. Good luck! 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
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Re: Onan shuts down under load without shutdown codes
Mark, I know that you probably know this, but "plenty of water coming out the exhaust" is not a measure of sufficient water, or of the colling system. The only measure of the cooling system is the temperature difference between the exhaust elbow and the engine block or oil temperature. The normal operating temperature of the block is around 80C and if the cooling system is working the exhaust elbow should be around 50C. To eliminate the cooling system as a problem, measure these temps. BTW, I cannot count how many times I have been told "plenty of water" when it was not enough water coming out. Once the above is eliminated and the fuel system is eliminated (is the fuel pump within 8 years of age and the filters new), it is likely a sensor issue. Some model Onans have Normally Open (NO) sensors and some Onans have Normally Closed (NC) sensors. Once you determine (see below) which you have it is simple to bypass one sensor at a time by either disconnection one wire from the sensor for NO sensors, or jumping or connecting the two wires for NC sensors. Don't do this without monitoring the exhaust temperature and ensuring it does not rise above 60C. Here is a common sensor issue (if you have the flow sensor installed). This sensor was partially clogged. Sometimes it worked and other times it shutdown the Onan. Also this sensor was found to be oriented where the debris would fall into the sensor. When it was reinstalled, it was oriented correctly (last photo): Sensor oriented incorrectly. Sensor pipe should be turned 180 degrees:
On Wed, Aug 12, 2020 at 8:22 AM Mark Pitt <mark_pitt@...> wrote:
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Onan shuts down under load without shutdown codes
Mark Pitt
On my first sail trip of the season, my Onan MDKAV shuts down under load after 15 to 20 minutes. No blinking codes. Does not matter is the load is from the watermaker or AC. It does not shut down from a charger load, or any load under about 15 amps. I changed all the fuel filters but that did not help. Plenty of water coming out the exhaust. Overheating should generate a shutdown code in any case.
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Re: Run 2500w inverter always even on shore power?
Except of leaving another hole of $2000+ in your wallet :-)
Arno
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Re: Recommendation for Bonfiglioli gearbox rebuild in New Zealand
Germain Jean-Pierre
Hello Mike,
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Not sure if Total Marine can complete your request but they made new gears for my BT. Walk over and ask Cam if he can cut new gears... However, these Bonfiglioli are not expensive and, AFAIK, they are still available. Good luck, Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, Opua
On 12 Aug 2020, at 12:17, JOHN HAYES <johnhayes862@...> wrote:
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Re: Recommendation for Bonfiglioli gearbox rebuild in New Zealand
JOHN HAYES
Y es Mike I’ve used the bonfiglioli agent in Auckland found the excellent
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New gearboxes were not very expensive so brought new If you need to overhaul the worm drive in your headsail furler comeback to me as there is only one company I know of Bettany gears in paraparaumu about 40 km north of Wellington Best John Hayes Nga Waka Johnhayes862@...
On 12/08/2020, at 11:00 AM, Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy) <svtrilogy53@...> wrote:
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Recommendation for Bonfiglioli gearbox rebuild in New Zealand
Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
Hello everyone,
Can any owners recommend a good place to get the Bonfiglioli gearboxes rebuilt in New Zealand? Has anyone used the Bonfiglioli Transmission place in Auckland? I would like to have them stripped down and cleaned, zercs added, repainted, and rebuilt. Ideally it would be a shop that's familiar with them and has perhaps done the job successfully before. The brass worm gear on our main outhaul has been stripped by the stainless worm drive. The main furler works fine but is overdue for some service. Cheers, Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23 Opua, NZ
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Re: Run 2500w inverter always even on shore power?
Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica
Hello guys, All these problems are over when you use a Victron Multi 120 5000. Since we installed that device its 24h on and all appliences work. Its like shorepower on anchor. Oliver from Vela Nautica A54#39 Martinique
On Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 15:27 Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote: Hi,
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Re: Run 2500w inverter always even on shore power?
Duane Siegfri
Because I use a CPAP and wanted to be able to run it off the house bank through the AC outlets, I installed an 1800 watt inverter and wired it to a switch in the compartment above the sink. The switch selects "OFF", "Mains/Gen", "Inverter". The switch is then wired to the breakers for "Microwave" and "Outlets". Those two breakers were isolated (by cutting the bus bar in the breaker panel) from the 30 amp power supply for the AC breakers. Of course the switch was also wired for supply voltage to the 30 amp breaker for the AC panel. Except for the inverter I had an electrician install everything. I also labeled those two breakers "Inverter" so all would know that shutting off the 30 amp breaker for the AC panel would not necessarily shut off power to those breakers. This also permits use of the microwave anytime when the switch is set to "Inverter". This is a good safety precaution for the microwave because one can forget that the boat is on US current.
Duane ex-SM owner
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Re: Super Maramu Hull #440 New Owners Introduction
Hello Rafael & Taty, is your SM in Rosas/Empuriabrava?
JB
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