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Re: Fuel Stick
My dip stick is made of monel. You could use a similar non-metalic substance. Aras Sharki #163 1988
I broke my plastic fuel stick , I am thinking about making one from aluminum bar stock. Is there any reason that would be a problem to use in the fuel tank ? -- Aras Grinius
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Re: Intermittent starting issue
Patrick McAneny
Eric , I agree there are many connections ,contact points and faults in wiring ,any one of which could be responsible for a starting problem. I also occasionally have an issue , where the engine does not shut down when I turn the key. I wish I better understood the electrical system , its a bit complex for me to trouble shoot sometimes. If it were possible to find a competent mechanic nearby ,I would gladly hire him for a day to assess my systems.
Pat
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From: eric freedman <kimberlite@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Wed, Jul 28, 2021 4:08 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Intermittent starting issue There are a umber of things that can cause intermittent starting issues. The Valeo solenoid requires a lot of current to close it.
One ghost I found was behind the panel on my Yanmar. For some reason Amel installed a butt connector in the start wiring circuit. When you turn the key, everything works and the Valeo solenoid tries to close. After removing the butt connector and soldering the wires that issue went away. There are a lot of goblins in the starting circuit.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of Bill Kinney
Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2021 10:23 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Intermittent starting issue Pat,
Intermittent failures can be such… fun. If I understand correctly, when you have this issue with starting, the blowers do not run as well. That narrows down the likely causes quite a bit. The key switch, or the wiring around it would be my prime suspect, although it could be other things too. 12V power comes from the engine, up to the key switch. When the switch is “ON” the power is sent back to the engine, and to the relays that turn on the blowers. If the blowers and the starter are showing common failure, then the fault must be before the wires divide on the positive side, or maybe after they come together on the negative side back to the battery. Another place to look is the isolating relay in the ground wire. If that is intermittent in operation, or has bad contacts, to could interrupt the circuit on the return side. I think this is unlikely, because the blower negative return is connected on the battery side of this. Other than those two, its a matter of pulling and cleaning connections to be sure contact is good. Key switches on both Volvo and Yanmar panels are not 100% waterproof, maybe a bit less so with the key left in. A drop or two of salt water inside, and things can get unreliable. I have never disassembled one to clean it, although I have replaced them. Bill Kinney SM Harmonie Brunswick, GA, USA
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Re: Intermittent starting issue
eric freedman <kimberlite@...>
There are a umber of things that can cause intermittent starting issues. The Valeo solenoid requires a lot of current to close it.
One ghost I found was behind the panel on my Yanmar. For some reason Amel installed a butt connector in the start wiring circuit. When you turn the key, everything works and the Valeo solenoid tries to close. After removing the butt connector and soldering the wires that issue went away. There are a lot of goblins in the starting circuit. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of Bill Kinney
Pat,
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Re: Rocna 33 anchor- does it fits without modification on Super Maramu 2000
Patrick McAneny
MY Rocna 33 held my boat and a 47 ft. Cat that drug into us at 4 am . in Guadeloupe ,his anchor slid up my chain and stopped at the bow . The Rocna held us both for an hour in 30 Kts. before finally breaking free. I was impressed , but I would probably go for the 40 ,just for a added margin of safety.
Good Luck,
Pat
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From: Dominique Sery via groups.io <dominiquesery@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jul 27, 2021 10:17 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Rocna 33 anchor- does it fits without modification on Super Maramu 2000 Hello, after having had some inconvenience with the original 30 kg Wasi anchor (I have skidded several times although i put a lot of chain), I chose to use a 55 kg Rocna anchor. It may seem too big but for 3 years now the anchor has never loosened even with 50 knots winds. It fits perfectly into the bow roller of the Amel 54 which is the same as that of the latest Supermaramu, i think.
When the wind blows strong at anchor, it is safe to have an oversized anchor that will not fail. You sleep better at night. Dominique Irko A54-16
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Re: Rocna 33 anchor- does it fits without modification on Super Maramu 2000
Dominique Sery
Hello, after having had some inconvenience with the original 30 kg Wasi anchor (I have skidded several times although i put a lot of chain), I chose to use a 55 kg Rocna anchor. It may seem too big but for 3 years now the anchor has never loosened even with 50 knots winds. It fits perfectly into the bow roller of the Amel 54 which is the same as that of the latest Supermaramu, i think.
When the wind blows strong at anchor, it is safe to have an oversized anchor that will not fail. You sleep better at night. Dominique Irko A54-16
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Re: Seacock for aft head
Patrick McAneny
Mark, I ordered that valve yesterday from Fawcetts in Annapolis , I will pick up some Locktite 592.
Thanks,
Pat
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From: Mark McGovern <mfmcgovern@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Mon, Jul 26, 2021 10:19 pm Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Seacock for aft head Pat,
The information Bill, Mark, and Dan provided you is correct. I just replace the ball valve in my forward head with the Groco part number IBV-1250BSPP. Because it is a straight thread you will need to use a thread sealant to both seal the threads and to fix the ball valve in a position where you can access and turn the handle. I used Loctite 592 Thread Sealant which has worked out well so far. -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Rocna 33 anchor- does it fits without modification on Super Maramu 2000
Bill Kinney
Slavko
It is important to remember when we are talking an anchor fit on a Super Maramu the bow roller came in (at least) two different configurations. What fits on an older boat might not fit on a newer one, and the other way round. I would second the comment that a Rocna 33 is too small for long term constant use on a Super Maramu. Read the fine print on the Rocna sizing table: They are recommending anchors for “UP TO 50 KNOTS OF WIND”. To my mind, that is not adequate for a boat that needs to be self-sufficient at anchor in what ever weather comes. Not saying that the Rocna is a bad anchor, just that it needs to be bigger than recommended in the official table for full time cruising use. I know Rocna makes a big deal about being very conservative on their anchor sizes, but nobody ever work up at 2AM in a 60 knot squall worried their anchor was too big. We had a Roca 40 (80lbs) on Harmonie, and it fit on the “old style” bow roller fine. We have since replaced it with a 105 lb Mantus M1. We have a lot more confidence it it than the smaller Rocna. It took a bit fo jiggering to have it fit on the roller, but we do not consider it too large at all. I’d put a 120 lb on if it would fit. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Brunswick, GA
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Re: Volvo D3-110 Sensor - Spare Sensor Sets
Dear Amelians with VP D3-110 C engines,
As disused few weeks ago, I made some research about the D3-110 sensors and asked SAV. AMEL re-directed me to GWEN Marine which is the Volvo supplier in France who delivers the Engines and Spare parts to AMEL.
GWEN Marine gave me a list (quote) and advice of the correct electronical parts/sensors. Attached you will find the quote of those VP parts for the D3-110 C Series. Unfortunately, in French because they don’t speak English. In the list are the most important parts who can potentially fail, but not necessary do fail !
There are only two components which are specific to our boats:
The others are standard Volvo Engine parts, and do not need extra wire (due to isolated grounding).
According to Gwenael RAMBAUT from GWEN MARINE, all Sensors can be changed by the owner without special tool, but technical competence and basic understanding needed. BTW: There are sensors which need a EVC computer fault reset or calibration for proper work after replacement. GWEN said; “None of the offered sensor replacement needs a reset or calibration of the EVC computer”. BUT: I’m not 100% sure if this is correct? P.S. You don’t need not order all parts from a Volvo Penta dealer because you probably find some elsewhere for a fraction of the Volvo Pricing as many of you discovered. Some are original BOSCH sensors and can be found in Internet as Scott & Ulrich mentioned recently. Be careful, there are lots of similar part numbers around. But at least you do have the correct original VP Parts numbers now! If you want to be sure, go to a Volvo Dealers which will be happy to get the high margin 😉
Best regards and fair winds
Ruedi Waldispuehl WASABI A54. #55 / currently in Valencia E-MAIL: mail@...
Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> im Auftrag von Rudolf Waldispuehl <Rudolf@...>
Thank you Bill, I will ask Volvo France and try to get an answer; - will let you know. Best, Ruedi
Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> im Auftrag von CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...>
Ruedi,
The best advice I can give you to get a list is to contact Volvo France for that list with your model and serial number. You have model C and I believe the latest model is at least H.
Volvo France is the ones who modified at least some, maybe all of the D3s for isolated ground. There might be a different sensor between some models. I am not sure of that.
The sensor that seems to be the most common sensor to fail and cause problems is the boost sensor followed by the oil pressure sensor, but this is not an analytical answer.
If/when you get an answer, please let me know, and if possible, ask which models of the D3, in addition to the C, the list will apply to. Best,
On Mon, Jun 14, 2021, 11:03 AM Courtney Gorman via groups.io <Itsfun1=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Engine overheating - Amel54
Sv Garulfo
Bill, I don’t think one should hear gurgling after the first few seconds of engine runtime. To me, continuous gurgling is a sign of an air leak somewhere in the raw water circuit. When it was happening to us, we eventually found the source of the air leak as being at the anchor wash check valve, letting air enter the circuit from the outlet at the bow. One easy way to check that is to tape over that outlet and hear the gurgling disappear. I don’t know if such an air leak could be enough to explain a overheating engine though. Best Thomas GARULFO A54-122 TAHITI
On 25 Jul 2021, at 21:11, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
You should hear gurgling. Here is a snippet from my book, My guess is that there is debris on the front end of the ZF transmission oil cooler. Read and do this cleaning and let me know. <image.png>
On Sun, Jul 25, 2021 at 1:59 PM David Crisp <david@...> wrote: Hi All,
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Re: Seacock for aft head
Pat,
The information Bill, Mark, and Dan provided you is correct. I just replaced the ball valve in my forward head with the Groco part number IBV-1250BSPP. Because it is a straight thread you will need to use a thread sealant to both seal the threads and to fix the ball valve in a position where you can access and turn the handle. I used Loctite 592 Thread Sealant which has worked out well so far. -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Good idea when changing head ball valve
I just found this. It may take some of the stress out of changing head ball-valves when in the water. Watch the video for the explanation on how to use.
https://www.svb24.com/en/seabung-emergency-plug.html
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
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Running Rigging A54
Does anyone know the brand of the original running rigging on the A54 ?
We like to renew some sheets but want to keep it as original as possible. Asked Maud at Amel but they don't provide this anymore.
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Re: Leak on oil filter TMD22a
Bill, thanks. Unfortunately that is not what has been mounted on Kolibri. I assume that someone removed the original filter mount and made a custom piece that bolts onto the original 3 holes of the filter mount of the engine block. I was hoping it was an Amel modification and that it therefor was properly engineered and documented somewhere. Guess bad luck on my side.
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Re: Leak on oil filter TMD22a
Herman, I am not sure I can help, but I will try. That remote oil filter adapter may have leaked before and someone repaired it by using epoxy or something else to stop the leak which also has given you the problem you currently have. I also suspect someone fabricated what you have. And, I believe there is more than 1 bolt. Is that all you found? Here is a link to the exploded original filter mount (thumbnail is below...better view with the link:  I searched for a photo of the Volvo TMD remote oil filter kit and did not find one. I found the Volvo OEM remote filter bracket Part 3860450, but I did not find the engine-mounted item. I think it is possible that the part attached to your engine was fabricated by someone. I suspect that the original oil filter mount/bracket has 2 bolts. The photo below may be the OEM Volvo kit for the remote oil filter. If not, it is likely similar. This system leaves the original oil filter mount in place and you screw an adapter to the original filter mount, then attach hoses to it leading to the new location for the filter.  The few remote oil filter kits I have seen added by owners work like this kit above and are better illustrated with the kit below. The red-circled piece screws onto the existing filter mount as a filter does, then the hoses are connected to it and the remote filter mount mounted. 
On Mon, Jul 26, 2021 at 1:21 PM Herman Goverse <h.goverse@...> wrote:
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Re: Rocna 33 anchor- does it fits without modification on Super Maramu 2000
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Slavco, we have the Rocna 33. Fits perfectly on SM 299 Ocean Pearl Regards Danny
On 27 July 2021 at 01:16 Slavko Despotovic <slavko@...> wrote:
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Leak on oil filter TMD22a
Herman Goverse
  We have a Volvo Penta TMD22a with a ‘remote’ oil filter. In the engine an adaptor piece has been mounted from which the hoses run to the filter cartridge. We strongly suspect this square shaped adaptor piece to leak a signifant amount of oil. The mechanic here in Sardinia cannot get the piece from the engine block. It is either attached with liquid sealant or maybe an extra hidden bolt or something. Does anyone here know how this piece is mounted and how it should come off?
(Posted on the Amel Facebook group as well, my apologies for double posting) SY-Kolibri - SM #174
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Re: Seacock for aft head
Patrick McAneny
Bill, Mark, I appreciate the confirmation ,I will go ahead and order the BSPP seacock.
Thank You,
Pat
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-----Original Message-----
From: CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Sent: Mon, Jul 26, 2021 10:04 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Seacock for aft head Pat,
I believe that the BSPP thread and the BSPT thread are both BSP (British Standard Pipe) threads. The BSPT is tapered, which you do not have
I believe that you will need pipe thread sealant and the Groco BSPP will work perfectly for you.
 Bill
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Re: Seacock for aft head
Hi Pat,
There are two types of BSP threads; - BSPP - Female & male thread are both parallel (also known as G) - BSPT - Female thread is parallel and the male thread is tapered
Since the ball valve is female on both ends it might be labeled as BSPP or just BSP.
Hope this helps.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
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main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Patrick McAneny via groups.io
Mark ,I was thinking I wanted a valve with BSP threads , Groco has a BSPP thread. Is that what you bought and is what I need? I am not sure exactly the difference ,both are straight thread . Thanks, Pat SM Shenanigans
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From: Mark & Debbie Mueller <brass.ring@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Sun, Jul 25, 2021 11:40 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Seacock for aft head Take a look at the Groco valve, I used this valve. It has a
grease zerk to keep the valve operating smoothly. https://www.groco.net/products/valves-seacocks/inline-valves/ibv-series-bspp-thread
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Re: Rocna 33 anchor- does it fits without modification on Super Maramu 2000
Ann-Sofie, S/Y Lady Annila <ann-sofie@...>
Yes, it does. Just to connect it to chain and use.
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Even a 40 kg Rocna fits. Ours is from 2007 and have never let us down. Regards Ann-Sofie & Jonas Svanberg S/Y Lady Annila, SM232, 1998.
26/07/2021 kl. 15:35 skrev Ulrich Michael Dangelmeyer <ulrich.dangelmeyer@...>:
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Re: Seacock for aft head
Pat, I believe that the BSPP thread and the BSPT thread are both BSP (British Standard Pipe) threads. The BSPT is tapered, which you do not have I believe that you will need pipe thread sealant and the Groco BSPP will work perfectly for you.  Bill
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We have a Volvo Penta TMD22a with a ‘remote’ oil filter. In the engine an adaptor piece has been mounted from which the hoses run to the filter cartridge. We strongly suspect this square shaped adaptor piece to leak a signifant amount of oil. The mechanic here in Sardinia cannot get the piece from the engine block. It is either attached with liquid sealant or maybe an extra hidden bolt or something.