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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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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Holding Tank Problem
Stephan Regulinski
Anne and John,
Thank you so much! I actually had to try this twice since my tube of epoxy was old and would not set up even after 30 hrs. I cleaned it off and replaced with Marine Tex grey which set up nicely in about 6 hours. Next question: how long did this repair work for you? I am cautiously using the head now and nervous about wether the bonding will survive bouncing around in heavy seas. Note to other SM owners: the aft head fiberglass pan has two holes in it in the vacinity of the ball valve. If any of the holding-tank plumbing leaks, the waste goes down these holes and then has be cleaned out from UNDER the shower pan (yuck!!). I used plumber's putty to seal the hole for the tube from the macerater and adhesive- backed foam to seal the cover plate for the access hole. For me, this was closing the barn door after the horse was out . . . but for some of you . . . Stephan Delos (SMM #303)
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Holding Tank Problem
Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
<As the ex-owners of a very leaky Oyster we have lots of experience in this area. Get some waterproof epoxy which comes in a clear plastic tube about one inch in diameter. Sand the affected area to form a key and knead some of the epoxy which then is like plasticene. Mould it around the leaky area and problem solved. Regards from Anne and John Bali Hai SM319
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Re: Liferaft
asm283 <no_reply@...>
Windslow now offers this feature on new purchases. I am not sure if
they offer this on existing liferafts, but you can call them and find out. Vito Wanderer ASM#283 --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Stephan Regulinski" <stephreg@y...> wrote: How did you get it vacuum packed?wrote: ThisHi Allfor extends your service time to at least 3 years and on a passage itcanbe stores on deck without worry of water intrusion. Also you canusemost of the storage space unserneath the life raft locker.every
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Re: Liferaft
Stephan Regulinski
How did you get it vacuum packed?
Stephan Delos (SMM #303) --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, asm283 <no_reply@y...> wrote: Hi Allfor my particular needs was a windlow 6 Man offshore unit for themembers to lift it out of the liferaft locker and deploy.can be stores on deck without worry of water intrusion. Also you canuse most of the storage space unserneath the life raft locker.every 3 years the price is not too bad.
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Liferaft
asm283 <no_reply@...>
Hi All
After some research on life rafts, I found that the best solution for my particular needs was a windlow 6 Man offshore unit for the following reasons. 1-It is consistently rated #1 by the sailing publications. 2-It weighs about 75 lbs in the soft case. Enabling most crew members to lift it out of the liferaft locker and deploy. 3-The life raft can be vacum packed (making it even smaller). This extends your service time to at least 3 years and on a passage it can be stores on deck without worry of water intrusion. Also you can use most of the storage space unserneath the life raft locker. 4-Windslow was a good company to deal with. If you take into consideration what you get and the money you save by servicing every 3 years the price is not too bad. Vito Ciaravino Wanderer #283
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