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Warning - Potential fraudulent emails
Amel sent out a notice this morning saying that there have been incidents of fraudulent emails originating from a domain that looks like Amel but isn’t. I’m posting this again as some of you might not be on Amel’s mailing list but might get one anyway. Here it is in it’s entirety: “Dear Customers, dear Partners, We are sorry for the annoyance caused by these fraudulent acts, and if you have any question, we are at your entire disposal. Best regards, Stéphanie RULLIER Communication Director” -- Brent Cameron Future Amel Owner & Amel Owner Registry Moderator Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Need help from a 54 owner in La Rochelle
Nicole e Nilson Noronha <marfimmadri@...>
So would we! Thank you very much, Bill Nilson and Nicole Amel 54 #75 SV Marfim Madri Gran Canaria
On Thu, 23 Sep 2021 at 13:04 Ralph Heilig <ralph.heilig@...> wrote: Hallo Bill,
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Re: Need help from a 54 owner in La Rochelle
Hallo Bill,
I would be interested in purchasing one of the Amel 54 Primary Saltwater Manifold. My one also shows signs of corrosion. Probably just an optic issue, but I would prefer one made of strong plastic. Ralph
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Re: Test plug on a 54 Volvo 110 D3
It is above the sink in the galley. Open the locker to see the underside of the engine cockpit controls. There is the plug in for Volvo agent computer.
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Good luck Nick S/Y Amelia AML54-019 Leros Gr
On 23 Sep 2021, at 01:15, Bertrand Quénot <bertrand@...> wrote:
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Re: Wiper at the bottom of the companionway slider.
Hi Eric,
The product is a belt weather stripping for auto side windows. I bought mine from JC Whitney ( now carparts.com), but I can't find it on their website. Mike (Aletes) bought a similar belt weatherstrip at Rock Auto that looks just like what I used. https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/fairchild,13714X2,belt+weatherstrip+/+window+scraper+seal,12406 All that's required is cutting to length (mine has a steel backing) and drilling screw holes, then sealing as it's screwed in place. What I received was enough to do the job twice. That was 5+years ago and it's still fine. I have varnished the companionway door, and haven't had any black rubber come off on the door since. I think Bill K is using a non-silicone wax on his door? There are other belt weather stripping s that would work, too. -- Kent & Iris KRISTY
SM243
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Test plug on a 54 Volvo 110 D3
Bertrand Quénot
Hello everyone
I have had an engine breakdown on my Volvo Penta 110 with an electrical engine fault message. The technician on board doesn’t find where to plug his test device. Could somebody tell me where this test plug is located ? Bertrand Quenot SV ANTINEA 54 - 043 Currently in Shelter Bay Marina Panama
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Re: Wiper at the bottom of the companionway slider.
Eric I kept a copy. It was from Mike Ondra SM 240: 
On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 4:42 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: Wiper at the bottom of the companionway slider.
william reynolds
Alban of Amel in Marin stocks the original companionway wiper stock. Bill Cloudstreet
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Wiper at the bottom of the companionway slider.
eric freedman <kimberlite@...>
Many years ago I bought the Renault rubber gasket that sits at the bottom of the companionway vertical door to keep water out. About 8 years ago I replaced it. I am aware that it is no longer available. It is now time to replace it with something. I recall years ago it might have been Kent, Gary, or someone else that was a licensed airplane mechanic amongst other things. He produced a very good solution using a special grade rubber like material with an interesting way to affix it. Does anyone remember the post or have another solution. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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Re: Anchor winch turning itself on!
Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
We once had the windlass kick on all by itself shortly after anchoring. Replacing those rubber switch covers or "boots" proactively is the key. If you can't source the boots, an inexpensive push button switch may be worth buying just for the rubber cover. We recently renewed the sealant between the plastic "donuts", which were in good shape, and the windlass motor cover using 3M 4000. Keeping a cover over the windlass helps preserve those switches and the windlass in general. Also some corrosionX and/or dialectric grease on inside isn't a bad idea. But again, replacing those rubber covers before they fail is the key. Cheers, Mike Longcor SV Trilogy SM23 NZ
On Wed, Sep 22, 2021, 2:21 PM Michael & Robyn <SY_RIPPLE@...> wrote: Greetings!
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Re: Anchor winch turning itself on!
On the 55, there are two separate feeds for the anchor winches: one controlled from the dashboard in the cockpit, which has separate switches for the port and starboard winches. The other is controlled from the wireless remote, which itself has an on/off button. The problem I encountered was that the on/off button on the remote was shortened out, in addition to the up button for the port winch. To turn of both feeds, you can turn off cockpit controls, which however also turns off all other winches on deck, including the furling motors and the davits, for example. If you don’t want to or cannot do that, you have to turn off the fuses in the bow locker.
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Re: Anchor winch turning itself on!
Michael & Robyn
Greetings!
We were underway last year from Chesapeake Bay to Antigua. When at 2:30 AM LT the windlass turned on and wanted to let chain out. Our anchor pin was in so it prevented the anchor to drop and a little chain pile built up under the gypsy and stopped the turning. The clutch made the typical clicking noises. but it took a few moments to recognize what was going on. As an immediate mitigation we turned off the cockpit controls on the 24V panel. Later we turned off the windlass switch in the front cabin port side most forward cabinet. It is recommended in the AMEL Handbook to turn the switch off while underway. From other stories I learn it to be done at anchor too. I think only later SMs have the extra switch. After arriving in Antigua St. John's I investigated the windlass and it turned out the "Down" push-button-switch on the windlass gave contact. We were sailing close hauled for days and had gotten salt water in through the rubber cover that had failed after 5 years of Florida UV sunlight exposure. These switches are AMEL original gadget additions to the Lofrans Tiger Windlass. The switches are too short to be directly installed on the aluminum housing. So AMEL used black plastic donuts to reduce the thickness. But the donuts are just glued into the housing with marine sealant. I don't know what make the rubber covers are. I am working on a better solution with waterproof (IP67) stainless steel push button switches. I will add pictures when I have found a reliably solution. The switches are useful when installing the snubber, or after anchor up, when washing the dirt of letting the anchor dangle in the water while moving with idle speed. - Michael & Robyn SY RIPPLE SM2K # 417
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Re: Need help from a 54 owner in La Rochelle
Perfect. I'll send you a private email with the details. Bill
On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 4:13 PM Laurens Vos <laurensrineke@...> wrote:
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Re: Need help from a 54 owner in La Rochelle
Hi Bill Regards
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Need help from a 54 owner in La Rochelle
Hopefully, there is a 54 owner in La Rochelle who can help me with a project. It involves allowing someone from SOFAMARIN to make some measurements in your engine room. I am attempting to have them fabricate a "plug & play" replacement for the Amel 54 Primary Saltwater Manifold.
Please let me know if you can help. I want to get the one below made in plastic similar to the 55 and 50.  --
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Re: 2001 Super Maramu Headliner
Rick, Regrettably fabrics, vinyl, and wallpaper styles, colors, and designs change annually. I know that Amel has not had any since before the end of the SM production because some of the last SMs has A54 vinyl wallpaper. Bill
On Tue, Sep 21, 2021 at 1:40 PM JB Duler <jbduler@...> wrote: Rick, Sailrite told me there is shortage of headliners but they have similar products.
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Re: 2001 Super Maramu Headliner
Rick, Sailrite told me there is shortage of headliners but they have similar products.
If the headliner is not sagging, that PVC takes paint quite well and it does not crack. -- John Bernard "JB" Duler San Francisco Meltem # 19, Western Med
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2001 Super Maramu Headliner
Rick Stanley
Hey folks anyone know a source for the vinyl beige headliner material AMEL used to use? Maud says AMEL no longer carries it.
Thanks!! Rick Stanley S/V Althea Rock Hall, MD
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Re: Gas struts for cockpit access
Ron Hynes
Thanks for the information.
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Ron Hynes 954.319.0944
On Sep 21, 2021, at 1:06 PM, Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
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Re: Gas struts for cockpit access
The specs for the struts are:
A1A1N40-250-608/400N 316L Stainless Steel Meaning a stroke of 250 mm with 608 mm overall 400 NM resistance The stroke is 8 mm The Diameter of the cylinder is 19 mm With 8 mm hinge on each side.
I ordered replacements from www.easylift.com
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
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