Re: Anchor roller
Jose Venegas
Bill,
I use the secondary anchor roller to pass the snubber or the mooring line. The two vertical rollers serve to reduce chafe when the line is not aligned with the boat. However, in strong wind the flat cylinder shape of the secondary anchor roller allows sliding between the snubber and the roller creating chafe and strong sounds each time the snubber slides from one side to the other. For this reason I would like to replace the secondary anchor roller to one that includes a wedge in the center and prevents the sliding of the snubber. What is the reason for welding the shaft? Jose Ipanema SM 2K 278
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Re: Anchor roller
Karen Smith
If you need to replace the roller, it is far easier to grind off the welds on the outside of the plates. It is welded only on the outer surface of the metal plate. (Been there, done that!)
Then you can replace the pin with a bolt and nyloc nut of suitable size, or have a new pin welded in place if you believe that is superior. Bill Kinney Harmonie, SM160 Annapolis, MD
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
Barry, Not only will the rubber bushing on the bottom allow some minor wiggle, but there are also "O" rings and a neoprene sleeve at the top around the "trumpet", allowing some wiggle there, plus the upper "C" drive-to-engine frame "engine" mounts. Point being the whole assembly is engineered to have vibration dampening and will move some when forcibly "wiggled" - it is not a rigid structure as your surveyor may have presumed.
-- Craig, SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL PS. I have pulled mine off for a bent shaft and it was great to be able to thoroughly get all the crud out from behind it and slather bottom paint in there - not sure I'd put it on a regular PM list, thought.
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Re: Engine Volvo TMD22 sensors
Younwould need new sensors. Your current ones are only on/off, not analog.
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On Oct 5, 2020, at 5:50 AM, Slavko D. <slavko@...> wrote:
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For Sale: Amel Euros 41, 1976 - Lefkada, Greece €19999
Andrew Eaves <andyeaves@...>
Hello all,
Our Amel Euro's is for sale, p/x. Please see info here; https://www.car.gr/classifieds/boats/view/32046202/ Kind regards
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Engine Volvo TMD22 sensors
On my Amel I have a standard instrument panel. I would like to add instruments for oil pressure and temperature, Now I have only alarms on instrument panel. Are the sensor on the engine same or I would need to order new one?
Than you -- Slavko SM 2000 #279
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
Barry, if you like, have the surveyor call me. The rubber bushing that Eric describes is held in place by a bolt that is tapped into the iron ballast. The process of changing the rubber bushing is fairly simple. If you can move the C-Drive side to side 5mm, or more, the bushing needs replacing. I have the instructions in my Amel Book. I also have drawings, etc. I hope this helps you.
On Sun, Oct 4, 2020 at 8:22 PM seagasm <seagasm@...> wrote: Thanks Eric, I don't think it is of any concern, the surveyor picked it up and this was his first Amel so he had no understanding of the construction.
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Re: Forward looking Sonar - Amel 54 - Echopilot FLS 2D frequency vs B&G Sonic Speed Sensors or Depth Sounders
When we were planning our Red Sea Passage, we used the actual tracks of 2 other sailboats, one a SM, and google map images. It was easy to overlay everything using OpenCpn. It was easy to see the seabed contour as it matched up to the other boat's courses and anchorages and well as the depth indicated on the chart. I think the method of using such data when venturing into unknown and loosely charted areas is priceless. Of course, this is time consuming and tedious work to cover an area as large as the Red Sea, but all of that effort filled days at anchor that were well in advance of the planned trip. We used this information to plan our course and potential anchorages. Bill
On Sun, Oct 4, 2020 at 3:53 PM Germain Jean-Pierre <jp.germain45@...> wrote:
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Re: Anchor roller
It was welded for a reason.
Hi Bill, I should think that sawing will certainly work, especially since the shaft is welded so it won't spin on you. SawzAll with a metal blade may be easier than a sabre saw, but either should do. Seems, though, that you'll still have the issue of drilling out the weldment.
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
Jose Venegas
Barry,
The only time you will need to do something about it is when you start feeling vibration on the prop while motoring or motor sailing in waves. I recently had to replace the rubber sleeve since the bolt was all the way in. Not a big deal but it required to take the boat out of the water and a lot of torque to unscrew the bolt. Jose Ipanema SM 278
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Re: AMEL orange boot stripe
Jose Venegas
Ken,
Actually the picture was taken in Glaucester April 2019, more than 7 years after it was painted! What was new in the pic was the bottom paint. The remarkable thing is that the paint is still shining after 8 years with minimal amount of maintenance. The weakness of the paint is when you scratch it, because it can not be buffed like the gelcoat. Up to a month ago, I had been lucky and had had NO scratches. Unfortunately that changed when we entered sailing to Curaçao with very little wind and with a overheating engine (actually I erroneously thought it was). As we approached the dock, one of the fenders came up and it caused a 3 feet scratch that I will have to repaired when I get to Cartagena. Well 9 years without scratches was not too bad considering that the first 8 years we were getting in and out of a marina in Boston every weekend, 6 months per year. Jose Ipanema SM2K 278
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
eric freedman
It Doesn't hurt to check it,
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The assembly should not be loose. It probably 30 minutes of work, mostly digging out the sealant. Eric
On October 4, 2020 at 9:22 PM seagasm <seagasm@...> wrote:
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
seagasm <seagasm@...>
Thanks Eric, I don't think it is of any concern, the surveyor picked it up and this was his first Amel so he had no understanding of the construction.
Kind Regards Barry & Robyn Tradewinds III SM#171
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
eric freedman
Hi Barry,
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At the base of the assembly where it joins the ballast there is an area which is round and probably covered with a black silicone type material. It is probably domed , indicating that the mounting bolt below it is loose. Remove the black stuff and see if tightening the bolt does the trick. There is also a (i think) a rubber sleeve around the bolt. If tightening the bolt is not possible then replace the sleeve. Then fill with a polysulfide or silicone. Fair Winds, Eric
On October 4, 2020 at 9:12 PM seagasm <seagasm@...> wrote:
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
seagasm <seagasm@...>
Hi Eric, I don't want to remove it. The guy who did the survey noticed some movement to which I replied it was mounted on some rubber mounts somehow (I think).
Kind Regards Barry & Robyn Tradewinds III SM#171
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Re: Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
eric freedman
Barry,
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Why do you want to remove it? Fair Winds Eric SM 376 Kimberlite
On October 4, 2020 at 7:03 PM seagasm <seagasm@...> wrote:
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Fibreglass cowling enclosure around C Drive
seagasm <seagasm@...>
Does anyone have any information/sketch about the fibreglass enclosure around the C drive forward of the propeller. How is it secured and how can it be removed for maintenance.
Thank you Barry & Robyn Tradewinds III SM #171
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Re: AMEL orange boot stripe
seagasm <seagasm@...>
Actually, while we are on the subject of colour, using AWLGRIP for example, what is the recommended colour match for, the brown thin stripes on the deck, the light tan imitation teak on the deck (I think Desert Sand), the off white/light cream used about the external and cock pit surrounds, the white used on the hull?
Thank you Best Regards Barry & Robyn Tradewinds III SM #171
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Re: Forward looking Sonar - Amel 54 - Echopilot FLS 2D frequency vs B&G Sonic Speed Sensors or Depth Sounders
Germain Jean-Pierre
Hello Gang,
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I fully back Ken in his OpenCPN support and use. It is done brilliantly by sailors and it is FREE! Like most things, there is a learning curve to it. Cheers, Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, Opua, NZ
On 5 Oct 2020, at 08:46, Ken Powers SV Aquarius <ken@...> wrote:
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Re: AMEL orange boot stripe
Ken Powers SV Aquarius
I painted the boot stripe red, and just had it done in GelCoat. I am looking forward to seeing the longevity of GelCoat vs paint. The paint lasted about 2.5 years under the stern, but the bow still was looking great. Not sure what paint was used when I had it painted in Trinidad 2.5 years ago. Probably should have painted it the stock Orange like you are doing, but just liked red.
Regarding the photo from Jose.... They always look beautiful splash day! But, you don't know how good a job was done until 6 months later. Or, unless you watch the workers every second, or just do it yourself. But, even then you probably will find the problems in 6 months. Cheers, Ken Aquarius SM2K#262
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