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Re: [Amel] Security grill for main hatch
john martin <symoondog@...>
Look under the folder of photos on this site called "Moon Dog." The security grills (2 pieces) are made from 1/4 x 1 inch flat aluminum, they have to be made in two parts to clear the dodger. Also note the stainless steel bars on all hatches. I have been using these bars on my boats for over 35 years, even on my beloved Chesapeake Bay in the US. It always amazes me how a person would not think of going to sleep at night in his hometown without locking all doors and windows, but will come to a strange, poor, third world country and go to sleep with the front door wide open. John "Moon Dog" SM248
To: amelyachtowners@... From: yachtcaduceus@... Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:50:45 +0000 Subject: [Amel] Security grill for main hatch I am looking for advice from any member who has constructed a security grill for the main hatch. The intention is to be able to leave the main companionway open to allow night time ventilation at anchor but secure it against unwanted "guests". Regards, Martin Bevan Caduceus Amel 54 #56 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove
svbebe <yahoogroups@...>
Eric, not much detail...sorry.
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Bill s/v BeBe, SM2, #387 currently Malaysia
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Re: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove
kimberlite <kimberlite@...>
Bill,
I saw that link but I can not see the electrical portion of this stove on the drawing. Am I missing something? Thanks for the tip on corrosion x Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of svbebe Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 9:14 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove Eric, I uploaded to the files section Eno Owners manual and parts list.pdf It is in French and English, but it probably is not what you are looking for; and even if it is the scan quality is poor. For part ordering and other info you can go to http://service. <http://service.eno-marine.fr/mod_flash/index.php?id=MzExMA==> eno-marine.fr/mod_flash/index.php?id=MzExMA== FYI, I had a problem with the electronic lighter that was easy to solve. The spring that secures the battery became very slightly corroded; however, it was not noticeable by just looking at it. I used CorrosionX on the spring and viola it started working again. BTW, remember that the battery is inserted + down. If you do not have a pump bottle of CorrosionX, you should get one. It has hundreds of uses onboard including corrosion and rust removal, cleaning electric contacts and even reviving a computer with slightly oxidized ATA connection pins...the stuff is amazing. I used it on the Onan generator to solve a no-start problem. The generator would make several clicking sounds, but the starter would not engage. The actual problem was that some or all of the connections in the computer-start-safety circuit had too much resistance because of slight oxidation. Cleaned them all with CorrosionX 2 years ago and no more starting problems. BTW, I do not own stock in the company, but maybe I should. I hope this helps you. Best, Bill s/v BeBe, SM2, #387 --- In amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com, kimberlite <kimberlite@...> wrote: yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com>yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kimberlite Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:40 AMyahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stoveto unhang it from the gimbaled system and then clean the contacts of thewhen to depress the igniter button).contacts are clean.the stove. . Does anyone have a drawing?windward as it drifts. The motion is to slowly move up and down the big seas (25-35showing mizzen). so anyway.. to it world. up professional I'll matter you will easting to Nov.{ Gentlemens plenty and I I've
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Re: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove
svbebe <yahoogroups@...>
Eric,
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I uploaded to the files section Eno Owners manual and parts list.pdf It is in French and English, but it probably is not what you are looking for; and even if it is the scan quality is poor. For part ordering and other info you can go to http://service.eno-marine.fr/mod_flash/index.php?id=MzExMA== FYI, I had a problem with the electronic lighter that was easy to solve. The spring that secures the battery became very slightly corroded; however, it was not noticeable by just looking at it. I used CorrosionX on the spring and viola it started working again. BTW, remember that the battery is inserted + down. If you do not have a pump bottle of CorrosionX, you should get one. It has hundreds of uses onboard including corrosion and rust removal, cleaning electric contacts and even reviving a computer with slightly oxidized ATA connection pins...the stuff is amazing. I used it on the Onan generator to solve a no-start problem. The generator would make several clicking sounds, but the starter would not engage. The actual problem was that some or all of the connections in the computer-start-safety circuit had too much resistance because of slight oxidation. Cleaned them all with CorrosionX 2 years ago and no more starting problems. BTW, I do not own stock in the company, but maybe I should. I hope this helps you. Best, Bill s/v BeBe, SM2, #387
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Re: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal
Steve Constantine <svsummerlove@...>
I haven't used this on my AMEL, but have experience with it on a previous boat. Marine Peel-Away is a very good, and environmentally safe way to remove bottom paint. It's safe for gelcoat, and even varnish from most woods. Be careful to buy the correct one though. There are several "versions" of it and all aren't safe on the same surfaces (example: some work on concrete, and are a lot more powerful).
It uses a method of applying a thick layer of slow-drying solvent gel, which is then covered with special paper (supplied with the kit). The paper prevents the solvent from drying out, and at the same time absorbs the multiple layers of old paint. After about 24 hours, you peel the paper off, and all the layers of paint come with it. You just roll it up and put it in the appropriate recycling receptacle. There may be some patches of paint left, but it's easily removed with a second spot application. It's a LOT easier, safer, neater and cleaner than any other method I've ever used. The one major downside is it's very expensive. Probably still a lot cheaper than the government fine for spilling 5 gallons of liquid paint remover and 10 layers of old paint into the harbor though. http://www.dumondchemicals.com/html/peelaway.htm Steve s/v Summer Love SM 340 ________________________________ From: Horst Pause <horst.puddleduck@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Thu, February 25, 2010 12:31:58 PM Subject: Re: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal I tried Dilunett, it works without damage to the gelcoat. But, just to be on the safe side, I'd still wash the hull down afterwards. Coppercoat is great, even in Med waters. Horst ____________ _________ _________ __ From: paraic44 <paraic44@yahoo. com> To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Thu, 25 February, 2010 12:55:33 Subject: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal We intend to coppercoat our hull and in these recessionary times we are considering doing the work ourselves. We seek advice as to the most effective method of anti-foul removal, and wonder if strong caustic might do the trick, or would it damage the gel ?.
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Security grill for main hatch
Martin <yachtcaduceus@...>
I am looking for advice from any member who has constructed a security grill for the main hatch.
The intention is to be able to leave the main companionway open to allow night time ventilation at anchor but secure it against unwanted "guests". Regards, Martin Bevan Caduceus Amel 54 #56
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Re: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove
Dimitris Krassopoulos <dkra@...>
Eric,
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When you are going to remove the stove from the gimbal you are going to see the screws that hold the battery compartment of the stove which is accessible from outside that was my point sorry for the misunderstanding. Diimitris SM2000 alma Libre From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of kimberlite Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 6:44 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove My battery compartment seems to be mounted inside the unit. Does anyone have an exploded drawing of this stove? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of kimberlite Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:40 AM To: amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove Dimitri, How do you get to the battery compartment? Thanks Fair Winds Eric
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From: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dimitris Krassopoulos Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:02 AM To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove I had the same problem. You do not need to take the stove apart. You have to unhang it from the gimbaled system and then clean the contacts of the battery compartment on the back left side of the stove. Probably it will work after cleaning the contacts . Regards Dimitris SM 2000 Alma Libre From: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kimberlite Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:10 AM To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove Hi, My automatic burner lighter has stopped working (the thing that clicks when to depress the igniter button). The battery is new and the switch is working properly. The battery contacts are clean. I assume I have to take the stove apart. I also do not have a drawing of the stove. . Does anyone have a drawing? Has anyone else had this problem? How do I take the stove apart? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Richard Piller Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 3:29 PM To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Amel] Hove to and enjoy. Eric, I don't have a drawing of hoving to.. We simply back wind a shorten head sail, move the sheet car forward as far as we can. Keep on the sheet for chafe. We had none. Shorten the main and pull it flat on the center line. Turn the wheel to windward and tie it off. The boat STOPS. The angle to the wind is about 50-60 deg. The boat creates it's own slick to windward as it drifts. The motion is to slowly move up and down the big seas (25-35 ft.) seas with an easy motion. When the bow comes up to the wind it just falls off. Over two days of 45-60 kts we moved 75 miles. From time to time we'd get hit with a wave from the wrong side other then that all was well. We slept, ate, and rested for two days while the storm blow itself out. --- On Sun, 9/27/09, kimberlite <kimberlite@optonlin <mailto:kimberlite%40optonline.net> e.net> wrote: From: kimberlite <kimberlite@optonlin <mailto:kimberlite%40optonline.net> e.net> Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 12:47 AM Richard , Could you send me a scan of that drawing> Kimberlite@optonlin e.net Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Steve Constantine Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 3:46 PM To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter Richard, When we bought our boat, there was a hand drawn sketch in the manual showing a ketch rig heave-to technique using only the main and mizzen (i.e. no headsail at all, backwinded main on the traveller, and center line mizzen). Have you tried this technique? If so, what is it about the conventional sloop-style headsail/main technique you prefer? Has anyone else compared the two techniques? We haven't practiced either, so we're interested in the benefits of what works best. Steve and Donna Summer Love SM 340 ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Richard Piller <richard03801@ <mailto:richard0380 1%40yahoo. com> yahoo.com> To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtow ners%40yahoogrou ps.com> yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 9:45:11 PM Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter Kent, you are new at this. There are a lot of us that have done this trip for years. I know the Bahama's look like an easy way, they are NOT>> Once you get our of Norfolk the winds normally will take you to Bermuda anyway.. Take advantage of that go east.. When you depart from Bermuda head for 60 degs as you go south. DON't be tricked into a straight line course to St. Martin.. you head a bit east and when the winds come on your port let them carry you to St. Martin.. Bring lots of fuel cans as there will be wind or NONE... Eric carries lots of fuel so do we. You'll need it.. Also be sure to get your cook gas cans filled before to take off. USE Herb and be sure to call in every day he HATES people that don't.. in fact he worries to death if you don't.. Try hoving two from time to time before you need too. It works. Back wind the shortened headsail, bring the main on center shorten it up to about a #3 reef with a short head sail bring the wheel to windward and tie off the wheel with the mizzen rolled up. She'll sit there and all will be well. We have done it in several big nor'easter and two tropical blows.. It works.. even 35 foot seas. If you find yourself running before the wind we lay out a big 300 foot u shaped warp of 3/4 line to slow the boat and keep her steady so the auto pilot doesn't kill itself. You've got one of the be sea going boats in the world. Don't panic and you'll do just fine. Richard and Joan on Challenge SM 209 in Annapolis. --- On Tue, 9/8/09, Kent Robertson <karkauai@yahoo. . com> wrote: From: Kent Robertson <karkauai@yahoo. com> Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 7:36 PM Thanks a bunch John. That's what I needed to hear. All I have to do now is get my SSB working for weather faxes and communications, and get my nerve up enough to go to sea for 12 days. I'll probably have to get some professional crew since none of my friends are up for that kind of trip yet. I think I'll be OK with it if I have reliable weather info. Where are you getting your shoulder worked on? I'm an anesthesiologist in North Carolina. Ask for an interscalene block and catheter for postop pain relief...it' ll make you pretty much pain free for 2-3 days after surgery. Only other advice on shoulder surgery is to do your PT religiously no matter what. Worst thing that can happen is to limit your movement enough that you get a frozen shoulder. Good luck with that. My phone number is 828 234 6819 (cell). I may give you a call in a week or two if I haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks again, Kent --- On Tue, 9/8/09, john martin <symoondog@hotmail. com> wrote: From: john martin <symoondog@hotmail. com> Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter To: "Amel YAHOO GROUP" <amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com> Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 4:15 PM Kent, I've done that trip many times over the last 35 years. Don't even think about going the gentlemens route. Its a real tough way to go. You will spend a lot of time waiting for weather, like months, And motoring most of the time into big seas. Bite the bullet,head to Bermuda to get your easting in, and then head for St, Martin's. You'l be there in 12 days. If you go to the Virgins first you will have a 80 mile bash to windward to get to St, Martin's, Better to pick up the Virgins on the way back. Also stop in the Bahamas on the way back, they are warm and beautiful in the springtime but are terrible in the winter. You should also consider the Caribbean 1500. They leave from Hampton Va, on the 2nd of Nov. Well organized with weather routing etc. I wouldn't leave the Chesapeake before the first week in Nov.{ think hurricane.} Going to Savannah is good because they don't get hurricanes, but you are going west when you want to go east. The Gentlemens guide is a wonderful book, I have read it twice. He's a great writer. I'm going to the States for a shoulder opperation this week so will have plenty of time to talk while recovering. E-mail me your phone no. if you need any more help.symoondog@ hotmail.com John "moon Dog" sm248 To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com From: karkauai@yahoo. com Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:27:36 +0000 Subject: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter Hi, all, I'm making plans for the trip South from the Chesapeake to the Caribbean and thought I'd ask for some advice. I've done a few 3-5 day offshore trips across the Gulf and up the coast, but haven't tackled the trip South yet. From what I've read a lot of people sail out to Bermuda, then South toavoid the upwind beat from the Bahamas down the chain, but I still don't have my SSB working (or have a good way to get weather that far offshore) I'm working on that, but haven't had much luck yet. I have a week in Oct that I could take her down to Savannah, then a month from mid Nov to mid Dec. I've ordered the book "A Gentleman's Guide to Passages South", but wanted some advice from folks who've been there and done that. Just how "bad" are the two approaches to getting to the BVI from the E Coast? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Kent "Kristy" SM 243 ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ BingT brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing. com/search? q=restaurants& form=MLOGEN& publ=WLHMTAG& crea=TEXT_ MLOGEN_Core_ tagline_local_ 1x1 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------ --------- --------- ------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2702 - Release Date: 02/21/10 19:34:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! 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Re: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove
kimberlite <kimberlite@...>
My battery compartment seems to be mounted inside the unit.
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Does anyone have an exploded drawing of this stove? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of kimberlite Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:40 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: RE: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove Dimitri, How do you get to the battery compartment? Thanks Fair Winds Eric
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From: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dimitris Krassopoulos Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:02 AM To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove I had the same problem. You do not need to take the stove apart. You have to unhang it from the gimbaled system and then clean the contacts of the battery compartment on the back left side of the stove. Probably it will work after cleaning the contacts . Regards Dimitris SM 2000 Alma Libre From: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kimberlite Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:10 AM To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel] Eno 4 burner Stove Hi, My automatic burner lighter has stopped working (the thing that clicks when to depress the igniter button). The battery is new and the switch is working properly. The battery contacts are clean. I assume I have to take the stove apart. I also do not have a drawing of the stove. . Does anyone have a drawing? Has anyone else had this problem? How do I take the stove apart? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Richard Piller Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 3:29 PM To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Amel] Hove to and enjoy. Eric, I don't have a drawing of hoving to.. We simply back wind a shorten head sail, move the sheet car forward as far as we can. Keep on the sheet for chafe. We had none. Shorten the main and pull it flat on the center line. Turn the wheel to windward and tie it off. The boat STOPS. The angle to the wind is about 50-60 deg. The boat creates it's own slick to windward as it drifts. The motion is to slowly move up and down the big seas (25-35 ft.) seas with an easy motion. When the bow comes up to the wind it just falls off. Over two days of 45-60 kts we moved 75 miles. From time to time we'd get hit with a wave from the wrong side other then that all was well. We slept, ate, and rested for two days while the storm blow itself out. --- On Sun, 9/27/09, kimberlite <kimberlite@optonlin <mailto:kimberlite%40optonline.net> e.net> wrote: From: kimberlite <kimberlite@optonlin <mailto:kimberlite%40optonline.net> e.net> Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009, 12:47 AM Richard , Could you send me a scan of that drawing> Kimberlite@optonlin e.net Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Steve Constantine Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 3:46 PM To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com Subject: Re: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter Richard, When we bought our boat, there was a hand drawn sketch in the manual showing a ketch rig heave-to technique using only the main and mizzen (i.e. no headsail at all, backwinded main on the traveller, and center line mizzen). Have you tried this technique? If so, what is it about the conventional sloop-style headsail/main technique you prefer? Has anyone else compared the two techniques? We haven't practiced either, so we're interested in the benefits of what works best. Steve and Donna Summer Love SM 340 ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Richard Piller <richard03801@ <mailto:richard0380 1%40yahoo. com> yahoo.com> To: amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtow ners%40yahoogrou ps.com> yahoogroups. com Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 9:45:11 PM Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter Kent, you are new at this. There are a lot of us that have done this trip for years. I know the Bahama's look like an easy way, they are NOT>> Once you get our of Norfolk the winds normally will take you to Bermuda anyway.. Take advantage of that go east.. When you depart from Bermuda head for 60 degs as you go south. DON't be tricked into a straight line course to St. Martin.. you head a bit east and when the winds come on your port let them carry you to St. Martin.. Bring lots of fuel cans as there will be wind or NONE... Eric carries lots of fuel so do we. You'll need it.. Also be sure to get your cook gas cans filled before to take off. USE Herb and be sure to call in every day he HATES people that don't.. in fact he worries to death if you don't.. Try hoving two from time to time before you need too. It works. Back wind the shortened headsail, bring the main on center shorten it up to about a #3 reef with a short head sail bring the wheel to windward and tie off the wheel with the mizzen rolled up. She'll sit there and all will be well. We have done it in several big nor'easter and two tropical blows.. It works.. even 35 foot seas. If you find yourself running before the wind we lay out a big 300 foot u shaped warp of 3/4 line to slow the boat and keep her steady so the auto pilot doesn't kill itself. You've got one of the be sea going boats in the world. Don't panic and you'll do just fine. Richard and Joan on Challenge SM 209 in Annapolis. --- On Tue, 9/8/09, Kent Robertson <karkauai@yahoo. . com> wrote: From: Kent Robertson <karkauai@yahoo. com> Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 7:36 PM Thanks a bunch John. That's what I needed to hear. All I have to do now is get my SSB working for weather faxes and communications, and get my nerve up enough to go to sea for 12 days. I'll probably have to get some professional crew since none of my friends are up for that kind of trip yet. I think I'll be OK with it if I have reliable weather info. Where are you getting your shoulder worked on? I'm an anesthesiologist in North Carolina. Ask for an interscalene block and catheter for postop pain relief...it' ll make you pretty much pain free for 2-3 days after surgery. Only other advice on shoulder surgery is to do your PT religiously no matter what. Worst thing that can happen is to limit your movement enough that you get a frozen shoulder. Good luck with that. My phone number is 828 234 6819 (cell). I may give you a call in a week or two if I haven't made my mind up yet. Thanks again, Kent --- On Tue, 9/8/09, john martin <symoondog@hotmail. com> wrote: From: john martin <symoondog@hotmail. com> Subject: RE: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter To: "Amel YAHOO GROUP" <amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com> Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 4:15 PM Kent, I've done that trip many times over the last 35 years. Don't even think about going the gentlemens route. Its a real tough way to go. You will spend a lot of time waiting for weather, like months, And motoring most of the time into big seas. Bite the bullet,head to Bermuda to get your easting in, and then head for St, Martin's. You'l be there in 12 days. If you go to the Virgins first you will have a 80 mile bash to windward to get to St, Martin's, Better to pick up the Virgins on the way back. Also stop in the Bahamas on the way back, they are warm and beautiful in the springtime but are terrible in the winter. You should also consider the Caribbean 1500. They leave from Hampton Va, on the 2nd of Nov. Well organized with weather routing etc. I wouldn't leave the Chesapeake before the first week in Nov.{ think hurricane.} Going to Savannah is good because they don't get hurricanes, but you are going west when you want to go east. The Gentlemens guide is a wonderful book, I have read it twice. He's a great writer. I'm going to the States for a shoulder opperation this week so will have plenty of time to talk while recovering. E-mail me your phone no. if you need any more help.symoondog@ hotmail.com John "moon Dog" sm248 To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com From: karkauai@yahoo. com Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:27:36 +0000 Subject: [Amel] Heading South for the Winter Hi, all, I'm making plans for the trip South from the Chesapeake to the Caribbean and thought I'd ask for some advice. I've done a few 3-5 day offshore trips across the Gulf and up the coast, but haven't tackled the trip South yet. From what I've read a lot of people sail out to Bermuda, then South toavoid the upwind beat from the Bahamas down the chain, but I still don't have my SSB working (or have a good way to get weather that far offshore) I'm working on that, but haven't had much luck yet. I have a week in Oct that I could take her down to Savannah, then a month from mid Nov to mid Dec. I've ordered the book "A Gentleman's Guide to Passages South", but wanted some advice from folks who've been there and done that. Just how "bad" are the two approaches to getting to the BVI from the E Coast? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Kent "Kristy" SM 243 ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ BingT brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. http://www.bing. com/search? q=restaurants& form=MLOGEN& publ=WLHMTAG& crea=TEXT_ MLOGEN_Core_ tagline_local_ 1x1 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------ --------- --------- ------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.435 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2702 - Release Date: 02/21/10 19:34:00 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal
Hayden Wills <hayden.wills@...>
Great observation and pictures Bill. The topics, especially the S.E. Asian ones I know so well, are better than any petri dish or laboratory incubator for making things grow.
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Best wishes. Hayden
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Re: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal
svbebe <yahoogroups@...>
Paul and all,
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I have heard all of the hype regarding Coppercoat, but want to caution you regarding the tropics. Although my evidence and conclusion are not scientific, I happen to be in a situation where a reasonable conclusion can be made that Coppercoat does not perform well in the tropics. We arrived in Malaysia near the equator in Nov 2009. A catamaran arrived about the same time. We each had antifouling done in April 2009...us in New Zealand with Micron66, the cat in Australia with Coppercoat. We have each not moved since we are both doing land travels in Asia. The cat has about 1" of thick marine growth including barnacles. We have a slight scum film. See the photo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/photos/album/643381218/pic/861810734/view?picmode=large&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc I hope this will help you. Best, Bill s/v BeBe, SM2, #387 Currently Malaysia
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Re: [Amel] 8 HP OUTBOARD ENGINE
Vicente Pereda Hernández <VPEREDA@...>
OK I will try to check the control of mizzen from the dingy look likes
to me the more suitable option being alone. Thanks for the help VICENTE El 24/02/2010, a las 17:36, Horst Pause escribió: Hi Bob, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal
Paul LaFrance <pflafrance@...>
Horst
Do you know if the Coppercoat works in the Caribbean. We are seriousely considering this option. We met a person in St Lucia who was having it removed as he said it didn't work in the Caribbean and he had it put on in the states. Does anyone have experience with this product or CUPTONE that they market in Grenada? Paul LaFrance SV NOMAD To: amelyachtowners@... From: horst.puddleduck@... Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:31:58 +0000 Subject: Re: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal I tried Dilunett, it works without damage to the gelcoat. But, just to be on the safe side, I'd still wash the hull down afterwards. Coppercoat is great, even in Med waters. Horst ________________________________ From: paraic44 <paraic44@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Thu, 25 February, 2010 12:55:33 Subject: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal We intend to coppercoat our hull and in these recessionary times we are considering doing the work ourselves. We seek advice as to the most effective method of anti-foul removal, and wonder if strong caustic might do the trick, or would it damage the gel ?. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _________________________________________________________________
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Re: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal
Horst Pause <horst.puddleduck@...>
I tried Dilunett, it works without damage to the gelcoat. But, just to be on the safe side, I'd still wash the hull down afterwards.
Coppercoat is great, even in Med waters. Horst ________________________________ From: paraic44 <paraic44@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Thu, 25 February, 2010 12:55:33 Subject: [Amel] Anti-foul Removal We intend to coppercoat our hull and in these recessionary times we are considering doing the work ourselves. We seek advice as to the most effective method of anti-foul removal, and wonder if strong caustic might do the trick, or would it damage the gel ?. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Standing Rigging
minaxi53
My 1989 SM hull #6 is currently in the boatyard having the rigging replaced.
I can ask boatyard for details if that helps. Bob s/v Minaxi From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of paraic44 Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 7:35 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel] Standing Rigging We are considering the replacement of the standing rigging on our 1998 SM (hull no. 228). I would be pleased to accept advice as to where I can obtain rigging specifications - lengths & wire diameters etc. I remember finding such a spec some time ago, but have mislaid it. Myra & Paraic Reid
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Anti-foul Removal
paraic44 <paraic44@...>
We intend to coppercoat our hull and in these recessionary times we are considering doing the work ourselves. We seek advice as to the most effective method of anti-foul removal, and wonder if strong caustic might do the trick, or would it damage the gel ?.
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Standing Rigging
paraic44 <paraic44@...>
We are considering the replacement of the standing rigging on our 1998 SM (hull no. 228).
I would be pleased to accept advice as to where I can obtain rigging specifications - lengths & wire diameters etc. I remember finding such a spec some time ago, but have mislaid it. Myra & Paraic Reid
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Re: [Amel] 8 HP OUTBOARD ENGINE
Horst Pause <horst.puddleduck@...>
Hi Bob,
First hoist the mizzen boom end with its topping lift. Then I open the fasteners of the motor on the wooden board and attach the lower block to the top of the engine. Now take the free end of the sheet down to the dinghy, lift the motor and swing it out. Lower it to the dinghy transom and close the fasteners. Re-do the mizzen now or wait until you lift the motor back up again. Horst ________________________________ From: rossirossix4 <rossidesigngroup@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wed, 24 February, 2010 16:16:11 Subject: Re: [Amel] 8 HP OUTBOARD ENGINE Horst, Sounds interesting. Could you elaborate on this? Where do you run the sheet exactly? Bob --- In amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com, Horst Pause <horst.puddleduck@ ...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] 8 HP OUTBOARD ENGINE
rossirossix4
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Sounds interesting. Could you elaborate on this? Where do you run the sheet exactly? Bob
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Re: [Amel] 8 HP OUTBOARD ENGINE
joseph mc donnell
Hi Vicente
In any conditions your 4 stroke is a heavy engine to handle even with a second person. Would you consider a second option. We have a small Susuki 2 stroke engine as back up and it is much lighter and easier for one person to handle. We have a 3.10 meter dingy and the 2 stroke pushes it along just fine. Regards Joe Khamsin B
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Re: [Amel] 8 HP OUTBOARD ENGINE
Horst Pause <horst.puddleduck@...>
I have always lowered my outboard on my own. I undo the mizzen sheet at the traveller and lower the motor with that, controlling the mizzen sheet from the dinghy. Very easy, and it even works in a bit of a roll. Horst
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