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Re: lowering mainsail
Since the main and mizzen are in-mast furling sails and rarely dropped, having short halyards for the main and mizzen reduces line clutter on the deck. It is actually simple to use a messenger for
Since the main and mizzen are in-mast furling sails and rarely dropped, having short halyards for the main and mizzen reduces line clutter on the deck. It is actually simple to use a messenger for
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CW Bill Rouse
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#52375
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Re: no bilgepump in saloon Am54
Hi Jeroen,
Most owners have flooded the forward bilges when refilling the watertank. It’s a bit of a design flaw as there is actually an overflow to the cavity of the companion way hatch and from
Hi Jeroen,
Most owners have flooded the forward bilges when refilling the watertank. It’s a bit of a design flaw as there is actually an overflow to the cavity of the companion way hatch and from
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Arno Luijten
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#52374
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Re: Am54 water in bilge floor below aft shower
Hi Jeroen,
Access to the area under the shower requires extreme agility. You can also remove the airconditioner to get slightly better access. The floorboard just in front of the housing of the A/C
Hi Jeroen,
Access to the area under the shower requires extreme agility. You can also remove the airconditioner to get slightly better access. The floorboard just in front of the housing of the A/C
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Arno Luijten
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#52373
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lowering mainsail
I've looked at all the old topics concerning dropping the furling mainsail and found a lot of 'what was Amel thinking'? on the length of the main halyard. I've sailed many, many boats in my life but
I've looked at all the old topics concerning dropping the furling mainsail and found a lot of 'what was Amel thinking'? on the length of the main halyard. I've sailed many, many boats in my life but
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william reynolds
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#52372
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Re: no bilgepump in saloon Am54
It is a shame you have altered the integrity of your vessel by holing the bulkheads. A better approach would have been to install water alarms in the compartments. These are available for about
It is a shame you have altered the integrity of your vessel by holing the bulkheads. A better approach would have been to install water alarms in the compartments. These are available for about
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Mark Erdos
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#52371
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Re: Am54 water in bilge floor below aft shower
I don’t think you will find the leak to be at the hoseconnections for the shower drain. It is more likely the shower pan is leakingthe edges. Look closely at the area where the pan joins the
I don’t think you will find the leak to be at the hoseconnections for the shower drain. It is more likely the shower pan is leakingthe edges. Look closely at the area where the pan joins the
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Mark Erdos
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#52370
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Re: Am54 water in bilge floor below aft shower
Hi Jeroen,
How can you tell there is (fresh) waterunderneath the Master shower?
Best Regards Teun
SV AMELIT A54 #128
On the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA
May 23,
Hi Jeroen,
How can you tell there is (fresh) waterunderneath the Master shower?
Best Regards Teun
SV AMELIT A54 #128
On the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA
May 23,
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Teun BAAS
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#52369
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Re: Am54 water in bilge floor below aft shower
The whole point of water tight bulkheads is to prevent water from flowing between the compartments..
Nick
Amelia AML 54-019 KIlada Gr
The whole point of water tight bulkheads is to prevent water from flowing between the compartments..
Nick
Amelia AML 54-019 KIlada Gr
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ngtnewington Newington
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#52368
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Re: no bilgepump in saloon Am54
Jeroen,
Respectfully, you do not understand the basics of Amel watertight bulkheads. The next time that you are in port or at anchor near another Amel, introduce yourself to the owner and ask him to
Jeroen,
Respectfully, you do not understand the basics of Amel watertight bulkheads. The next time that you are in port or at anchor near another Amel, introduce yourself to the owner and ask him to
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CW Bill Rouse
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#52367
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no bilgepump in saloon Am54
Ref Fidelis Am54 bno.118 .
i am surprised there is no safety bilgepump for the saloon , forward- and aft section . only one bilge pump to drain the grey waterhole in the engineroom.
We already
Ref Fidelis Am54 bno.118 .
i am surprised there is no safety bilgepump for the saloon , forward- and aft section . only one bilge pump to drain the grey waterhole in the engineroom.
We already
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Jeroen Jeltes
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#52366
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Am54 water in bilge floor below aft shower
ref Amel 54 bno 118 Fidelis, now in quarantine in Aruba, so plenty of time to do jobs.
We have noticed for some time there is water, fresh water, collecting underneath the aft shower cabin.
I want
ref Amel 54 bno 118 Fidelis, now in quarantine in Aruba, so plenty of time to do jobs.
We have noticed for some time there is water, fresh water, collecting underneath the aft shower cabin.
I want
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Jeroen Jeltes
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#52365
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Re: Insurance
Well said Pat.
Danny
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#52364
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Re: Getting to St Maarten
Eric. Can you let me know when you are thinking. I’d love to help you if it works out and you need a hand.
Porter McRoberts
S/V IBIS A54-152 (Opua)
But we’re in Fort Lauderdale
Excuse the
Eric. Can you let me know when you are thinking. I’d love to help you if it works out and you need a hand.
Porter McRoberts
S/V IBIS A54-152 (Opua)
But we’re in Fort Lauderdale
Excuse the
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Porter McRoberts
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#52363
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Re: Getting to St Maarten
Hi Eric,
This is Tom, not sure if the right Tom.
We have just entered the Chesapeake, having spent 8 days coming up from Puerto Rico. Glad to be back in the US.
Sorry that Kimberlite remains in
Hi Eric,
This is Tom, not sure if the right Tom.
We have just entered the Chesapeake, having spent 8 days coming up from Puerto Rico. Glad to be back in the US.
Sorry that Kimberlite remains in
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Thomas Peacock
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#52362
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Re: Starting Capacitor size for a 220v, 50Hz 2.5 kw water maker high pressure motor
The 48 mfd you measured is approximately 20% below the specified value for that motor. Industry standards say a 10% deviation is OK. I would not discount the capacitor as the culprit. Also, try and
The 48 mfd you measured is approximately 20% below the specified value for that motor. Industry standards say a 10% deviation is OK. I would not discount the capacitor as the culprit. Also, try and
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Mark & Debbie Mueller
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#52361
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Re: Insurance
Mark,
I emailed Kent yesterday, that I was going to stop responding to posts on this subject ,as I don't want to take the time or clog up this site. But the 2% proposed deposit into a reserve fund
Mark,
I emailed Kent yesterday, that I was going to stop responding to posts on this subject ,as I don't want to take the time or clog up this site. But the 2% proposed deposit into a reserve fund
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Patrick McAneny
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#52360
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Getting to St Maarten
I have made a reservation to get to St Thomas June 1st. I will then be chartering a powerboat to St Maarten.
Once I arrive, I will check all systems and leave the following day.
Is there anyone who
I have made a reservation to get to St Thomas June 1st. I will then be chartering a powerboat to St Maarten.
Once I arrive, I will check all systems and leave the following day.
Is there anyone who
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eric freedman
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#52359
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Re: Mizzen furler gearbox, A54 peculiarity?
Hi,
To close the thread:
I gave up on trying to unscrew the bottom. It was getting too risky to damage the unit and no one would be impressed with the drama.
I think the only difference between the
Hi,
To close the thread:
I gave up on trying to unscrew the bottom. It was getting too risky to damage the unit and no one would be impressed with the drama.
I think the only difference between the
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Sv Garulfo
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#52358
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Re: Insurance
Not wanting to poop on this idea, I am in favor or the concept,but the proposed numbers just do not seem to work.
If I am tocontribute 2% of the insured value of my boat, this amount is greater
Not wanting to poop on this idea, I am in favor or the concept,but the proposed numbers just do not seem to work.
If I am tocontribute 2% of the insured value of my boat, this amount is greater
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Mark Erdos
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#52357
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Re: Starting Capacitor size for a 220v, 50Hz 2.5 kw water maker high pressure motor
Sorry about that. It is actually µF
CW Bill Rouse
Sorry about that. It is actually µF
CW Bill Rouse
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CW Bill Rouse
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#52356
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