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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] switching to Propane
Jim <jim@...>
Hi Walter,
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Group member martyray@bellatlantic.net, owner of SM Rosedbud has used propane for several years. I am sending him a copy of your email. Good luck. Jim Grossman
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From: Walter Lundstrom To: AmelGroup Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 7:18 AM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] switching to Propane Hi, We have been in the Med for the last 18 months with "Linnea" our Amel SMM (hull no. 366). Our boat is currently setup with the standard butane bottles supplied by Amel. However, we are crossing to Caribbean (and later Florida) in a few weeks, and it seems like we will need to switch to propane. Does anybody have any advise/experience about what changes we would need to do to start using propane instead of butane? Walter Lundstrom S/Y Linnea Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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110v
Walter Lundstrom <linneasail@...>
We have just left the Med, and we're going to Caribbean and later on Florida
with "Linnea" our SMM 2000. We have not installed an inverter and are looking for a simple way to get 220v from the 110 outlets in the US. I know that we will not be able to use the dish washer and the washer/dryer due to the difference in frequency. However, I have some recollection about some really simple and smart way to get 220v from 110v. Any advise would be great! Walter S/Y Linnea (hull no. 366)
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switching to Propane
Walter Lundstrom <linneasail@...>
Hi,
We have been in the Med for the last 18 months with "Linnea" our Amel SMM (hull no. 366). Our boat is currently setup with the standard butane bottles supplied by Amel. However, we are crossing to Caribbean (and later Florida) in a few weeks, and it seems like we will need to switch to propane. Does anybody have any advise/experience about what changes we would need to do to start using propane instead of butane? Walter Lundstrom S/Y Linnea
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Life raft
Hans-Joachim Schröder <Achimschro@...>
Hello Michael,
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no specific information available for this particular liferaft. The manufacturer was highly recognized in Germany for the quality of their products. Their focus is no longer on liferafts for leisure boats. The website is: www.bfa-augsburg.de Hope this helps. Regards Achim Schröder Kirk # 81 "Assis"
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From: silkair@aol.com To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2003 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Life raft Could anyone give me any positive or negative comments about a 15 year old Deutsche Parachute 6-man liferaft. Thanks, Michael P. McCarthy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rig tuning
Joel F. Potter <jfpottercys@...>
Howdy PEN AZEN.
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Boat show here, hence the delay. Yes the mizzen backstays are much looser. You can tighten them so they don't vibrate in big breeze but not too much. I plan on a large write up on rig tuning as soon as the show is over. Hope this helps. All the best, Joel
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From: Ian & Judy Jenkins [mailto:ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 2:48 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rig tuning Hi Joel, On the subject of rigs, how tight do you make your backstays? Every other part of my standing rigging is very tight but my backstays have always had a fair bit of play in them.Would you tighten them to the same extent as the rest of the rig? Ian Jenkins, Pen Azen SM 302 >From: "Joel F. Potter" <jfpottercys@att.net> >Reply-To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com >To: <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> >Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rig tuning >Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2003 18:10:38 -0400 > >Hi Vito, > >I NEVER advocated a loose rig. It's dangerous to have loose rigging on an >AMEL. Most riggers/yards loosen the rigging because most boats are tuned >loose because they flex. Amels are tuned very tight because they don't >flex. You shouldn't have much sag in the headstay and very little, if any, >real slop in the lazy side shourds. > >TIGHT IS RIGHT. NEVER LOOSE. > >Hope this helps. >Joel SUPER MARAMU MILLENNIUM #400 "MARY BROWN" > -----Original Message----- > From: asm283 [mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com] > Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:53 AM > To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rig tuning > > > I would be intrested in any opinions and recomendations on tuning the > Amel ketch rig. The proper tune of the rig is directly related to the > boats ability to point. Joel you recomend a loose rig what is your > reason for this? > > Thanks > > Vito Ciaravino > asm283 > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > ADVERTISEMENT > > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: >amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > _________________________________________________________________ Use MSN Messenger to send music and pics to your friends http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] FT. LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW
BINS Dick <richard.bins@...>
Joel
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It was nice to briefly visit with you and your lovely wife in Annapolis. Commissioning ISSUES on the HR prevented us from meeting with you. We did have an eventful & enjoyable two week cruise on the Chesapeake. We are attempting to schedule a return to Ft. Lauderdale before Xmas, to revisit the Mary Brown & inspect a new Tayana 55 that was recently delivered down there. Hoping you have a successful show in FT. Lauderdale. Richard Bins
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From: Joel F. Potter [mailto:jfpottercys@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 3:24 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] FT. LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW WOOPS! You who are familiar with Fort Lauderdale already know that there is no PIER 55, our boat will be at PIER 66, Dock C-64. Hope to see you there. All the best, Vela Potter -----Original Message----- From: Joel F. Potter [mailto:jfpottercys@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 12:38 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] FT. LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW Dear Fellow Amel Owners: With the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show upon us from October 30th - November 3, we have received numerous inquiries from the Amel tribe on obtaining free tickets to the show. I have a good supply of tickets for Friday October 31 through Monday November 3 available on a first come first served basis. My own Super Maramu Millennium MARY BROWN will be displayed at the show at Pier 55 at Dock C-64. This is an "open entry" part of the show, you don't need a ticket to get in. Just stop by MARY BROWN and I'll be pleased to give you tickets for the rest of the show. Free shuttle buses run about every twenty minutes to this area from parking at the Convention Center and on to the shows other venues. Again, I have a good supply of tickets, not a limitless supply. I don't expect to run out but...Additionally, we spend a great deal of energy and money to prepare for and to exhibit at the boat show. We may not be able to visit with you for as long as we wish so please try and understand if we seem pre-occupied. The first function of boat shows is to take maximum advantage of this target rich, uh, I mean potential client laden environment. The show will not be the proper place to request parts and service nor to share in any tales of woe...there's a time and a place for everything. Everyone at Amel is always more than happy to assist our clients as best we can through proper channels. Myself and Vela along with Stephanie Rullier from the Amel Shipyard in La Rochelle will be aboard. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible during the show. Until then, fair winds and following seas. All the best, Joel F. Potter Cruising Yacht Specialist Amel's Sole Associate for the Americas Super Maramu Millennium #400 "MARY BROWN" Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT <http://rd.yahoo.com/M=194081.4074964.5287182.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=17050657 92:HM/A=1754016/R=0/SIG=11pv1u2ju/*http://www.ediets.com/start.cfm?code=3052 9&media=atkins> click here <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?M=194081.4074964.5287182.1261774/D=egroupmai l/S=:HM/A=1754016/rand=136421703> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> .
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winterizing watermaker
Randy Kilmon <drifter01us@...>
"Drifter" has been in the Caribbean for the past four
years. We're back in the Chesapeake Bay now and need to winterize the watermaker. The Amel manual suggests using glycerin mixed with the "pickleing" chemical. Does anyone know if the non-toxic, pink antifreeze would work just as well? Many thanks, Randy Kilmon S/Y "Drifter" Amel SM 2000 #240 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Exclusive Video Premiere - Britney Spears http://launch.yahoo.com/promos/britneyspears/
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rig tuning
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Hi Joel, On the subject of rigs, how tight do you make your backstays? Every other part of my standing rigging is very tight but my backstays have always had a fair bit of play in them.Would you tighten them to the same extent as the rest of the rig? Ian Jenkins, Pen Azen SM 302
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] FT. LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW
Joel F. Potter <jfpottercys@...>
WOOPS! You who are familiar with Fort Lauderdale already know that there is
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no PIER 55, our boat will be at PIER 66, Dock C-64. Hope to see you there. All the best, Vela Potter
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From: Joel F. Potter [mailto:jfpottercys@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 12:38 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] FT. LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW Dear Fellow Amel Owners: With the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show upon us from October 30th - November 3, we have received numerous inquiries from the Amel tribe on obtaining free tickets to the show. I have a good supply of tickets for Friday October 31 through Monday November 3 available on a first come first served basis. My own Super Maramu Millennium MARY BROWN will be displayed at the show at Pier 55 at Dock C-64. This is an "open entry" part of the show, you don't need a ticket to get in. Just stop by MARY BROWN and I'll be pleased to give you tickets for the rest of the show. Free shuttle buses run about every twenty minutes to this area from parking at the Convention Center and on to the shows other venues. Again, I have a good supply of tickets, not a limitless supply. I don't expect to run out but...Additionally, we spend a great deal of energy and money to prepare for and to exhibit at the boat show. We may not be able to visit with you for as long as we wish so please try and understand if we seem pre-occupied. The first function of boat shows is to take maximum advantage of this target rich, uh, I mean potential client laden environment. The show will not be the proper place to request parts and service nor to share in any tales of woe...there's a time and a place for everything. Everyone at Amel is always more than happy to assist our clients as best we can through proper channels. Myself and Vela along with Stephanie Rullier from the Amel Shipyard in La Rochelle will be aboard. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible during the show. Until then, fair winds and following seas. All the best, Joel F. Potter Cruising Yacht Specialist Amel's Sole Associate for the Americas Super Maramu Millennium #400 "MARY BROWN" Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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FT. LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW
Joel F. Potter <jfpottercys@...>
Dear Fellow Amel Owners:
With the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show upon us from October 30th - November 3, we have received numerous inquiries from the Amel tribe on obtaining free tickets to the show. I have a good supply of tickets for Friday October 31 through Monday November 3 available on a first come first served basis. My own Super Maramu Millennium MARY BROWN will be displayed at the show at Pier 55 at Dock C-64. This is an "open entry" part of the show, you don't need a ticket to get in. Just stop by MARY BROWN and I'll be pleased to give you tickets for the rest of the show. Free shuttle buses run about every twenty minutes to this area from parking at the Convention Center and on to the shows other venues. Again, I have a good supply of tickets, not a limitless supply. I don't expect to run out but...Additionally, we spend a great deal of energy and money to prepare for and to exhibit at the boat show. We may not be able to visit with you for as long as we wish so please try and understand if we seem pre-occupied. The first function of boat shows is to take maximum advantage of this target rich, uh, I mean potential client laden environment. The show will not be the proper place to request parts and service nor to share in any tales of woe...there's a time and a place for everything. Everyone at Amel is always more than happy to assist our clients as best we can through proper channels. Myself and Vela along with Stephanie Rullier from the Amel Shipyard in La Rochelle will be aboard. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible during the show. Until then, fair winds and following seas. All the best, Joel F. Potter Cruising Yacht Specialist Amel's Sole Associate for the Americas Super Maramu Millennium #400 "MARY BROWN"
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Euros plexiglas doghouse supports
Ian McKnight <aimkesho@...>
I need to replace the Plexiglas supports to the doghouse of my 1973 Amel Euros. Amel tell me that the moulds for these are no longer available. Has anyone found an alternative source for these, or an alternative method of supporting the doghouse roof without loosing too much visibility?
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: anchor chain
amelforme
Dear Amel Owners,
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Not meaning to or wanting to pick on my friend and seasoned sailor Bill Atz, but be EXTREMELY CAREFUL about deciding to use stainless steel chain. It isn't as strong as high test but, more importantly, it is much more brittle and prone to shock load failure and work-hardening failure. It's pretty and doesn't rust...but breaks more often. On older Super Maramus we used 8mm which is about 5/16". Now we use 10mm and I advise owners of older boats to upgrade to this size. I believe the windlass distributor IMTRA (www.imtra.com) offers the correct size gypsy for proper fit. Hope this helps. Joel F. Potter Hull # 400 "MARY BROWN"
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From: Bill & Sara Atz [mailto:WCZ4455@sailmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 3:14 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: anchor chain --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, pagandaisy <no_reply@y...> wrote: > I am about to purchase new anchor chain in the States to ship down to > my 9 year old SM in the Caribbean. M. Selo says 8mm was installed > when the boat was purchased. This is approximately 5/16" I believe. > I know link sizes are different between BBB & High Test. Any > suggestions? > > Arnold Grubin Arnold, It seems that many boats here in the Caribbean are buying stainless steel chain in either Trinidad or Venezuela. The price is still more than galvanized, but much less than SS in the US, and once you buy it, you shouldn't need to buy again. I can't quote you exact prices, but I can get you the Trinidad price with a simple phone call if you wish; just let me know. Bill on Lady Sadie Yahoo! Groups Sponsor To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: anchor chain
Hanspeter Bättig <hanspeter.baettig@...>
Hi Bill
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I'm sailed my SM for 2 Years in the Caribs and Venezuela and also more then 8 Years in the Med and Red Sea. Amel told me altime that 50 m of 8 mm galva. chain is enough, but I use very succesfully 60 m of still galvan but 10 mm chain. Never changed this since 8 Years and no rost! Stainless anchor chain is still to expensive withe no advantage. Greetings from Switzerland Hanspeter SM#16
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From: Bill & Sara Atz To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 9:13 PM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: anchor chain --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, pagandaisy <no_reply@y...> wrote: > I am about to purchase new anchor chain in the States to ship down to > my 9 year old SM in the Caribbean. M. Selo says 8mm was installed > when the boat was purchased. This is approximately 5/16" I believe. > I know link sizes are different between BBB & High Test. Any > suggestions? > > Arnold Grubin Arnold, It seems that many boats here in the Caribbean are buying stainless steel chain in either Trinidad or Venezuela. The price is still more than galvanized, but much less than SS in the US, and once you buy it, you shouldn't need to buy again. I can't quote you exact prices, but I can get you the Trinidad price with a simple phone call if you wish; just let me know. Bill on Lady Sadie Yahoo! Groups Sponsor To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.
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Re: anchor chain
Bill & Sara Atz <WCZ4455@...>
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, pagandaisy <no_reply@y...>
wrote: I am about to purchase new anchor chain in the States to ship downto my 9 year old SM in the Caribbean. M. Selo says 8mm was installedbelieve. I know link sizes are different between BBB & High Test. AnyArnold, It seems that many boats here in the Caribbean are buying stainless steel chain in either Trinidad or Venezuela. The price is still more than galvanized, but much less than SS in the US, and once you buy it, you shouldn't need to buy again. I can't quote you exact prices, but I can get you the Trinidad price with a simple phone call if you wish; just let me know. Bill on Lady Sadie
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Propane System Update
DHession@...
Bob, on Hanalei:
We have a 1989 Maramu, straight from France, and had to convert the existing butane system to AYBA propane standard. I would describe how we did this; but I'm not familiar with the Santorin layout. If you'd like to know what we did and how we did it, reply direct or via the group. Dennis, on Marion
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Propane System Update
Willem J. Kroes <w.kroes@...>
Hi Bob,
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I also own a Santorin (1992) "Kavanga" and updated the propane system recently. A friend made for me a stainless steel locker for 2 aluminium propane bottles (6 kg propane each). The locker is situated in the rear locker (where also the old small locker was situated) with the long side against the bulhead and the head of the propane locker close to the starbord side wooden construction. The locker is about 0,5 metre from the bottom on a support. There is also a hose from the starbord rear side of the bottom of the locker to the corner of the last step of the stern with a vent fitting.. I also installed a solenoid (Trident bought from West Marine) with a control panel. Installation was straight forward: I pulled 1 wire throufh the pipe from the locker leading to the charting area,. From there 50 cm back through the second pipe leading to the corner of the corridor area.. The most difficult part was to direct the wire through the pipe leading to the overhead cable area close to the galley. I installed the conrol panel adjacent to the AC panel on the aft bulkhead on the port side. The power connection was fixed through one of the circuitbreakers of the DC panel. So I ended with a switch on the control panel that gives a green light as power is on the wire in the rear locker. To connect the solenoid at the low pressure side of the regulator in the propane locker is easy. I installed the new propane system in June and after a vacation of 6 weeks to Norway I am still on the first propane bottle of 6 kg. Best Regards, Willem J. Kroes Amel Santorin "Kavanga" home port: Zaandam, The Netherlands
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From: "rossirossix4" <equinoxsolstice@hotmail.com> To: <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 12:12 AM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Propane System Update Based on a pre-purchase marine survey of my recently acquired 1993
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anchor chain
pagandaisy <no_reply@...>
I am about to purchase new anchor chain in the States to ship down to
my 9 year old SM in the Caribbean. M. Selo says 8mm was installed when the boat was purchased. This is approximately 5/16" I believe. I know link sizes are different between BBB & High Test. Any suggestions? Arnold Grubin
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Propane System Update
rossirossix4 <equinoxsolstice@...>
Based on a pre-purchase marine survey of my recently acquired 1993
Santorin, and a resulting requirment from my insurance company, I have been asked to update its propane system. It presently has a sealed propane locker but no solenoid at the propane tank and an intermediate valve in the galley. The requirement is to add a solenoid, to add a pressure test valve, and make the hose continuous from the solenoid to the flex that feeds the stove. Does anyone have experience or insights to share with me regarding the "right" and easiest way to do this? Is it difficult to remove and replace the existing feed with a continuous one? Thanks, Bob on Hanalei.
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Transatlantic Speed Record smashed today
Ok, this isn't specific to Amels, but we're all sailors so I thought
everyone would be interested! Today Mari-Cha IV shattered several sailing speed records. The 140 foot all carbon fiber schooner crossed the Atlantic in 6 days, 17 hours, 52 minutes--beating the existing record by over 2 days. Mari Cha IV also set the 24 hour distance record sailing 525 nautical miles! Check out all the news and great photos at http://www.maricha4.com Richard SM "Spice"
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Holding Tank Problem
Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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<Hi Stephan, The stuff we used was bought Down Under and was called Knead-it. The Evercote Everfix Epoxy Stick listed in Westmarines catalogue must be the same. WM say "Handles like modelling clay, bonds like epoxy and hardens like steel in 20 minutes". It does and it was still perfect when we got rid of the Oyster five years later!! Best wishes Anne and John Bali Hai SM 319
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