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Re: Bow-thruster
As Yogi Berra said, "You can observe a lot by looking around."
As Yogi Berra said, "You can observe a lot by looking around."
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Craig Briggs
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#45774
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Bow-thruster
Hello all,
Eureka!
The leak was not the Bow Thruster
after all. I got in there this morning whilst underway having wiped it all dry. There was 10 knots of breeze and we were sailing nicely at 6
Hello all,
Eureka!
The leak was not the Bow Thruster
after all. I got in there this morning whilst underway having wiped it all dry. There was 10 knots of breeze and we were sailing nicely at 6
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ngtnewington Newington
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#45773
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Re: CloudStreet is for sale
Hello All,
This is an update to the status of the upgrades for CloudStreet. New Yanmar 80 hp Turbo Diesel being installed now. New Q Sails Genoa, Main & Mizzen sails fitted today, May 17th, 2019.
Hello All,
This is an update to the status of the upgrades for CloudStreet. New Yanmar 80 hp Turbo Diesel being installed now. New Q Sails Genoa, Main & Mizzen sails fitted today, May 17th, 2019.
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Joe Nance
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#45772
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
Thanks everyone for the info.
Nick
Thanks everyone for the info.
Nick
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ngtnewington Newington
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#45771
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
Nick,
I think what Olivier is telling you is that there are 2 "Outside" Neoprene foam seals (one on top of the other) that seal the tube opening when the BT is up. The one you see inside the
Nick,
I think what Olivier is telling you is that there are 2 "Outside" Neoprene foam seals (one on top of the other) that seal the tube opening when the BT is up. The one you see inside the
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CW Bill Rouse
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#45770
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
Hi Nick. I assume it’s the same on the 54 as on the SM.
While you’re at it, change the lip seal where the shaft goes through the hull, change the oil in the shaft, and change the lip seal on
Hi Nick. I assume it’s the same on the 54 as on the SM.
While you’re at it, change the lip seal where the shaft goes through the hull, change the oil in the shaft, and change the lip seal on
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karkauai
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#45769
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
Hello Olivier,
Thank you for that information. I see the neoprene seal from the inside and have some spares on board. I guess they glue in place. I suppose it is normal for a small amount of water to
Hello Olivier,
Thank you for that information. I see the neoprene seal from the inside and have some spares on board. I guess they glue in place. I suppose it is normal for a small amount of water to
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ngtnewington Newington
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#45768
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
Hello Nick,
there are two foam seals located around the BT drive tube, on top of the gear-box/props GRP casing, looking like the one you see inside, around the drive tube. When the BT is in the UP
Hello Nick,
there are two foam seals located around the BT drive tube, on top of the gear-box/props GRP casing, looking like the one you see inside, around the drive tube. When the BT is in the UP
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Beaute Olivier
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#45767
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
Hi Cortney,
Yes I put the pin in unless I am literally going round the corner.
I will be sailing tomorrow in quite light conditions. So assuming there is no spray I will open up the for-peak and
Hi Cortney,
Yes I put the pin in unless I am literally going round the corner.
I will be sailing tomorrow in quite light conditions. So assuming there is no spray I will open up the for-peak and
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ngtnewington Newington
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#45766
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
There is a pin to put in case you go windward in order to avoid the BT to lower
Στάλθηκε από το iPhone of Dimitris Krasopoulos
There is a pin to put in case you go windward in order to avoid the BT to lower
Στάλθηκε από το iPhone of Dimitris Krasopoulos
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Dimitris Krasopoulos
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#45765
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Re: Bowthruster Water Ingress
Nick do you have the pin in the secure the thruster?
Courtney
Trippin
54 #101
Nick do you have the pin in the secure the thruster?
Courtney
Trippin
54 #101
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Courtney Gorman
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#45764
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Re: Jib Furler
Aha! Mystery solved. Found the dog running around the yard with my gear seal in its mouth... Hey! Come back here!!
-Bode
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Steve Bode, Sailing Vessel Intention
Amel Super Maramu #117 (1994)
Aha! Mystery solved. Found the dog running around the yard with my gear seal in its mouth... Hey! Come back here!!
-Bode
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Steve Bode, Sailing Vessel Intention
Amel Super Maramu #117 (1994)
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Steven Bode - SV Intention 1994-SM#117
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#45763
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Jib Furler
Friends,
I'm looking for a higher resolution copy of the enclosed diagram. Can someone help me? I'm reassembling my furler and can not believe that there is not a seal on the top of the gearbox. I
Friends,
I'm looking for a higher resolution copy of the enclosed diagram. Can someone help me? I'm reassembling my furler and can not believe that there is not a seal on the top of the gearbox. I
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Steven Bode - SV Intention 1994-SM#117
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#45762
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Re: Model Name Typeface on Toe Rail
Everybody, Amel said that they do not have these stickers any more. I hired a local 'sticker guy' through ANT Yat services here in Bodrum and he came out with a color palette, took a picture I sent
Everybody, Amel said that they do not have these stickers any more. I hired a local 'sticker guy' through ANT Yat services here in Bodrum and he came out with a color palette, took a picture I sent
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Steven Bode - SV Intention 1994-SM#117
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#45761
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Bowthruster Water Ingress
Whilst sailing I have noticed that a small amount of water leaks in from the bow-thruster. It harmlessly drains to the main bilge. Even going up wind in rough conditions it is probably only a litre or
Whilst sailing I have noticed that a small amount of water leaks in from the bow-thruster. It harmlessly drains to the main bilge. Even going up wind in rough conditions it is probably only a litre or
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ngtnewington Newington
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#45760
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Re: Dessalator cuts out when flushing
Thanks for the information Gary!
Fair Winds,
James
Thanks for the information Gary!
Fair Winds,
James
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James Cromie
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#45759
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Re: Bow locker floors/hawse pipe replacement project recap
Hi Thomas:
Thanks for your excellent write up and pictures of your project. I am collecting the supplies to do my bow locker floors and hawse pipe replacement. I noted that you wrote that you used a
Hi Thomas:
Thanks for your excellent write up and pictures of your project. I am collecting the supplies to do my bow locker floors and hawse pipe replacement. I noted that you wrote that you used a
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Gary Silver
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#45758
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Re: Reya fresh water pump won’t start
See if you can manually turn the pump. If you don't see a way to turn the motor shaft, open the round impeller cover and turn a few turns.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Yacht School - Supporting Amel
See if you can manually turn the pump. If you don't see a way to turn the motor shaft, open the round impeller cover and turn a few turns.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Yacht School - Supporting Amel
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CW Bill Rouse
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#45757
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Re: Reya fresh water pump won’t start
Hi I have 54# 101 and just replaced my pump. It was inconsistently running and not turning off then working properly for a while then screwing up again. Bill recommend a replacement easy peasy and
Hi I have 54# 101 and just replaced my pump. It was inconsistently running and not turning off then working properly for a while then screwing up again. Bill recommend a replacement easy peasy and
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Courtney Gorman
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#45756
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Re: Reya fresh water pump won’t start
Try to turn the ventilator of the motor with a screwdriver
Wolfgang Weber SY Elise Amel
Try to turn the ventilator of the motor with a screwdriver
Wolfgang Weber SY Elise Amel
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Wolfgang Weber
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#45755
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