Re: Loss of RPMs
sv_alchemy...
Ruthe and Arnold -<br>We had a similar problem
not long ago on our Sharki. It turned out to be due to a defective kill switch (solenoid-operated shutdown valve). When replaced, we returned to full RPMs. Hope this helps.<br><br>Dahna<br>SV Alchemy
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Re: Loss of RPMs
minaxi53...
Ruthe, Arnold.<br>I have just bought an 11year
old SM from another club member 'Vito' I remember in his original survey when he bought the bought from a French couple, there was a similar problem. I think he had some work on the turbo done. I am sure he will respond with his thoughts.<br><br>So, the speed log problem is no unusual?<br><br>As and when you can I think all would be interested in what equipment you have re placed and any improvements.<br>Bob
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Loss of RPMs
pagandaisy...
We're Ruthe and Arnold Grubin sailing a 7 year
old Super Maramu, Pagan, now lying in Tortola. We have a problem that seems to have been stumping the best minds in Tortola. The engine will not rev higher RPMs under load than 2300. The turnbo was replaced, the diesel pump serviced, the exhaust system checked, the injectors adjusted, the fuel checked. Originally it wouldn't get over 1600. The props clean as a whistle. I suspect there might have been sabotage by a mechanic I let go. Any ideas. We'll be in Tortola in December.<br><br>I noticed some previous inquiries about storm tactics. We were in 50 plus knots hours out of La Coruna in Spain a few years ago for a day an a half. We are able to heave to for a couple of hours in the middle of the night to get some rest using only a bit of the genoa and run down for a day an a half on a bit of the main. Total water taken in the cockpit couldn't have been more than a couple of bucket's full.<br><br>As to the electronic log. I've tried everything. Even having it serviced at Amel's station in Guadaloupe. It just comes and goes. <br><br>If anyone's interested I have replaced a lot of equipment over the years, recently, due to age, quite a bit.
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Re: Sharki Batteries
sv_alchemy...
Delores -<br>We built a box under the aft berth
and installed four 4D Lifelines. We are now considering what we will do with the old battery box space - maybe a watermaker later...<br><br>Did you paint the "teak" decks as well? I painted ours off-white last year using 2 part Interlux with non-skid added. They had been painted previously.<br><br>Dahna<br>SV Alchemy
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Coach Roof Protection
sv_alchemy...
We are about to compound and wax the topsides and
coach roof of our Sharki. The coach roof is pretty oxidized, and I would like to spruce up the non-skid areas of the coach as well. Does anyone know of a product or sealer that can be used to protect the non-skid that will not reduce its effectiveness?<br>Thanks,<br>Dahna
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Re: headlining
sv_alchemy...
Koen- I am interested in the details of your headliner replacement. Also, did you get the materials from Amel or buy it locally?
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Re: SM owners, speed log question
asm283...
Hi Bob<br><br>All Amels list including my SM
2000. If you look at the design of the boat 80% of the storage is on the starbord side. Load that baby for a long cruise and shell straighten right up.<br><br>Vito
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Re: Storm Tactics for Super Maramu
asm283...
Thanks Richard<br><br>I have seen this product. I always wondered what it would be like to raise this sail in a gale with a good sea. Has anyone tried this.<br><br>Vito
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Sharki Mizzen Spinnaker
closereach...
About a year ago we happened to come across
acquiring a spinnaker off a J-24 for a laughable sum. The sail fits just right when flown deep off the wind as a mizzen spinnaker on our Sharki. Even though it's not a large sail, we've outfitted with the ATN spinnaker sleeve and that helps out quite a bit on setting and dousing the sail and preventing it from snagging on the radar or anything else.<br>Rich<br>Xanareva
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Re: Storm Tactics for Super Maramu
closereach...
Vito,<br><br>You may want to look at the ATN
"Gale Sail". Website is <a href=http://www.antinc.com. target=new>http://www.antinc.com.</a> I had a local canvas shop create a similar sleeve to attach a storm jib that'll hoist over the furled genoa with the spinnaker halyard. Only tried it in protected waters in 30 kts. Works great. I will try to post a photo of this 'in action' shortly.<br>Richard<br>Xanareva (Sharki)
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Re: SM owners, speed log question
closereach...
Our Sharki has about a 2 degree (or so) list to port as well. I've seen even more on a Maramu. Haven't heard of any explaination!<br>Richard
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SM owners, speed log question
minaxi53...
Does anyone have any advice for erratic speed log
readings on a sonic B&G. Also, is the 2 deg list to port on my SM normal, I have noticed others but seem less so. Majority of the heavy equipment is sited on the port side, generator etc. is that why Amel moved the battery bank to the starboard berth on the SM2000?
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Sharki Batteries
stargazer41amel...
Hi Rich!<br><br>Thanks BTW for setting up the
website for us Amel owners!<br><br>Concerning the batteries ... we have installed 4 (Trojan) T125 golf batteries in the orignal area. We installed a starting bettery to the starboard side of the engine. We actually did that as soon as we got the boat 6 years ago.<br><br>We also installed a 4 gallon Isotherm water heater in the engine compartment. It was a pricey purchase but the Isotherm out performs the 6 gallon stainless steel that was on the boat. We wanted to gain room in the lazarrette.<br><br>Gene (my husband) is considering installing 4 Lifeline Glasmats 6 volts and 1 starting battery when these "die." Do you or any other Amel owner have any input to that matter? What is Amel putting in the new SM's.<br><br>We also installed bigger alternator (Aqualine) for the house bank, multi-step regulation.<br><br>Yesterday, we applied Awlgrip two-part Linear Polyurethane enamel in Off White to the topside and to the masts/booms. It is gorgeous. We are fortunate we have a friend (woodworker) who sprays professionally do the job for us. I did all the prep sanding and he did all the prep/paint application.<br><br>Today we applied a two part epoxy to the bottom after peeling the hull. Monday/Tuesday we will paint the bottom with Pettit Trinidad SR in black. We will lastly apply a red boot stripe with a separate blck pinstripe above that.<br><br>Then we will go to the coast and hit a piling full of barnacles! Isn't that the way it's supposed to happen?<br><br>I am so tired ... and through all of this, I am also stripping/varnishing all the exterior wood/ cabin sole/steps. I will be glad to get Stargazer to Charleston and get back on her. I have missed living aboard.<br><br>Delores<br>Stargazer
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Re: Go Sailing
closereach...
Delores,<br><br>Concerning the space you have
available underneath the companionway steps, we've had our engine starting battery relocated there on our Sharki. The separate 'house' battery bank (three 105 Ah group 31 deep cycles) sits in the engine room. I've seen another Sharki that fitted in the standard Amel battery bin four of the T125 Trojan 6V golf cart batteries without modification to the battery bin (other than fitting a new hold-down device). When I'm ready to replace my house batteries I'll rewire for the increased capacity with the four golf cart batteries.<br><br>Rich<br>Xanareva
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Go Sailing
stargazer41amel...
Thanks Charlie for the info on the cabinetry work
and description of the storage underneath the companionway steps. The runged drawer is what I had in mind. On the Sharki at the present I can fit a milk crate there but I don't want to continue to allow it to slide on my newly varnished floor.<br><br>As far as go sailing ... most sailors are amazed to learn that we have sailed our Stargazer on this freshwater lake for just about every weekend that we have owned her (6 years). Lake Murray is 575 miles of shoreline and has depths up to 200 feet.<br><br>We sail year around in light/medium/strong winds. Winter is our favorite. And night sailing is awesome! We always take our home to some anchorage ... our favorite being called Hurricane Hole ... about a 3 hours motor or all day sail. So we do venture much on this great lake. The sailing club of which we are members has a strong group of sailors owning some incredible yachts on this lake. We as a group gather for many a "raft-up". We all have dinghies and venure to shore a good bit and two of us have kayaks for excursions. So we have "mimiced" the cruising life in many ways. Most of our sailing friends now have taken their yachts to the Southeast Coast and are sailing there. One is in Grenada. <br><br>Now we are ready to sail the East Coast and learn Stragazer's responsiveness to the tides and currents. We of course don't have bow thrusters but will manage and I am sure will experience a many "exciting" time.<br><br>We have done many boat deliveries on other boats so our experience is comfortable with the coastal concerns. The one thing we will have to do now is deal with hurricane warnings and watches. <br><br>We will currently be in Charleston, SC for a couple of years and then see how things stand with parental health.<br><br>The Amels are the sweetest sailing machines we have encountered. So solid and so secure. One can't help but feel very safe onboard.<br><br>One day we may own the Super Maramu but right now we are very happy with our Sharki! But it is so nice to hear from all the SM owners and know that there are little improvements to make. <br><br>We could almost say the same about the Sharki!<br><br>Delores<br>S/V Stargazer
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headlining
koenvelleman...
We renewed our healining (foam backed) with the
new (same looking) stuff with felt backing. Took us 4 weeks work (2 people), but the result is "as new". <br>If I knew then what I know now we could have done it in 3 weeks. contact me if U want some tips<br><br>Koen Velleman<br>Flash4<br>Super Maramu No17<br>koenvelleman@hotmail.com
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Re: Cabinetry work
svmalaika...
Delores,<br>Sorry, I neglected to answer your
query about the storage spaces under the steps. I can't easily up load a digital pic from here since we're using a slow GSM cell phone connection. Let me briefly describe them.<br>I've seen two options. Small drawers hung under each step, shallow enogh to leave plenty of room for our foot on the lower step or, as we have done, a removable board across the step set back far enough so the step is useable, behind which you can store items and they will be immediately accessible. We have 10cm (4in.) high boards that slide into grooves mounted on either side. I store my tool bag under the bottom step, the other two we use for daily kitchen items like aluminum foil... Quite convenient.<br>Hope this helps.<br>Charlie<br>S/V Malaika II
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Re: French Boat, Great; French Manuals,
minaxi53...
Silvercloud,<br><br>Thanks for tip. I believe you
are talking about the new cd rom manual for the 2000 Maramu. I did get a copy from Vito (a member in this club)who I bought my boat from. It is very good and informative. However, as we all know, Amel made some changes, Watermaker, charger, batteries, heat etc. It is these areas that I know will be the 1st to present problems for me. All the same I am grateful for the cd info. Such a great boat anyway, these little problems will be a joy to deal with. Moved up from a 37ft Tartan, 22 yrs old so I know all about fixing stuff!!<br>Sitting out here in Oyster Bay NY, probably the only person on his boat tonight, 46 degrees outside but nice and warm inside. Making the most of the last sailing days in the North East.<br>Bob<br>Hi Vito :)
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Posting Photos
closereach...
Hi Everyone,<br>We have 15MB of storage space
allocated by Yahoo for posting digital photographs, so feel free to upload any photos that may be of interest to the members. We can create 'albums' by yacht type and by area to keep things organized. Let me know if you need help posting any pics.<br>Rich<br>Xanareva
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Re: Crash Bar In Front of Galley Stove
svmalaika...
Vito,<br>I will return to the US for a month or
two to see family and friends, then back aboard in February.<br><br>I have an SSB, but since I installed the Raytheon RL80C combined radar and chart plotter the SSB is installed in the left hand section where the separate chart plotter would be. So I still have the Amel logo.<br><br>The hanging locker shelves are across the back of the two large lockers. Two shelves in each locker. The other shelf is over the foul weather gear locker and makes an excellent place to keep small items without cluttering the chart table.<br><br>One other items I forgot to mention is a place to store charts. It is installed in the companionway flush against the wall nearest the fuel tank and only sticks out about 4cm (less than 2 inches). The top third opens and allows easy access to the charts. It holds a surprising number of charts. I have about 75 in there now and it isn't full.<br><br>Charlie<br>S/V Malaika II
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