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Re: Bilge pump
Hi Alexis,
If your pump is anything like the one on a A54 then the main weak-spot of this pump are the valves. These are flat flappy discs with one straight edge where it is clamped to the body. These
Hi Alexis,
If your pump is anything like the one on a A54 then the main weak-spot of this pump are the valves. These are flat flappy discs with one straight edge where it is clamped to the body. These
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Arno Luijten
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#54044
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Paul
If you have the Lewmar chain counter maybe the attached Manual will help.
I think it is quite different from the SM
Chain Corrente counterManual-…
Roque
Attika A54 -117
Paraty Brasil
Em seg,
Paul
If you have the Lewmar chain counter maybe the attached Manual will help.
I think it is quite different from the SM
Chain Corrente counterManual-…
Roque
Attika A54 -117
Paraty Brasil
Em seg,
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Roque
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#54043
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Hello Paul. The Amel 54 uses a vertical capstan Lewmar windlass with an integral chain counter as part of the system. It is entirely different than the Pouchon supplied counter on the Lofrans
Hello Paul. The Amel 54 uses a vertical capstan Lewmar windlass with an integral chain counter as part of the system. It is entirely different than the Pouchon supplied counter on the Lofrans
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amelforme
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#54042
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Many thanks again Rink for this useful advice. I will follow it when I return to the boat.
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
Many thanks again Rink for this useful advice. I will follow it when I return to the boat.
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
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By
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#54041
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Re: New rub rail inserts
I spoke to Joel ,and Amel installed hard plastic inserts on a half dozen or so boats. They do not have the rounded gutter ,more square . I cannot guarantee that the new insert will fit those few boats
I spoke to Joel ,and Amel installed hard plastic inserts on a half dozen or so boats. They do not have the rounded gutter ,more square . I cannot guarantee that the new insert will fit those few boats
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Patrick McAneny
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#54040
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Hi Paul,
I have an Amel53 with a Lofrans Tigres windlass. Don’t know if you have the same.
On the Tigres the sensor is in the black tube housing attached to the Tigres (by Amel). You need to
Hi Paul,
I have an Amel53 with a Lofrans Tigres windlass. Don’t know if you have the same.
On the Tigres the sensor is in the black tube housing attached to the Tigres (by Amel). You need to
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Rink De Haan
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#54039
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Rink,
Many thanks. Whereabouts exactly is the unit located? Do I need to open the windlass?
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
Rink,
Many thanks. Whereabouts exactly is the unit located? Do I need to open the windlass?
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#54038
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Alan,
Many thanks. Are you able to confirm that the same one is used on the 54?
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
Alan,
Many thanks. Are you able to confirm that the same one is used on the 54?
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#54037
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Hi Paul,
There are different numbers showing up at the Forum. You can find the documents at the suppliers websitehttps://www.ifm.com/gb/en/product/IB5072
I ordered the IB5072 (EUR 79) and
Hi Paul,
There are different numbers showing up at the Forum. You can find the documents at the suppliers websitehttps://www.ifm.com/gb/en/product/IB5072
I ordered the IB5072 (EUR 79) and
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Rink De Haan
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#54036
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Re: DC DC starter battery charger on Amel 55 fuse sizes
I emailed Stephane and got the following response back.
"Good Morning Billy,
I am Ioera from POCHON PRO design office.
On AMEL55, the standard inverter DC/DC is a MAGIC 24/12-20
I emailed Stephane and got the following response back.
"Good Morning Billy,
I am Ioera from POCHON PRO design office.
On AMEL55, the standard inverter DC/DC is a MAGIC 24/12-20
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By
Billy Newport
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#54035
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Re: Anchor chain counter
Paul,
Here's some info that may help you
Cheers
Alan
Elyse Sm437
Paul,
Here's some info that may help you
Cheers
Alan
Elyse Sm437
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By
Alan Leslie
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#54034
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Re: Bilge pump
Hi Alex, the pump is not self priming so if the foot valve on the bottom of the suction pipe is not holding the water in column in the pipe the pump will act but not suck. If you grasp the suction
Hi Alex, the pump is not self priming so if the foot valve on the bottom of the suction pipe is not holding the water in column in the pipe the pump will act but not suck. If you grasp the suction
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#54033
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Anchor chain counter
Hi all,
I believe I need to get a replacement anchor chain counter sensor. I’m away from the boat and cannot find anything on the Lewmar online store so I would much appreciate if someone could
Hi all,
I believe I need to get a replacement anchor chain counter sensor. I’m away from the boat and cannot find anything on the Lewmar online store so I would much appreciate if someone could
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#54032
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Re: Bilge pump
Alex,
I have had this happen twice to the auto bilge pump when the hose drained whilst in the yard for an extended stay. The resolution was to allow the hose to fill with water from the fridges by
Alex,
I have had this happen twice to the auto bilge pump when the hose drained whilst in the yard for an extended stay. The resolution was to allow the hose to fill with water from the fridges by
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#54031
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Re: Galley refrigerator not cooling
No that I think about it I have seen another refrigeration repair shop close to where Amel is.
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
No that I think about it I have seen another refrigeration repair shop close to where Amel is.
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#54030
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Bilge pump
Hi all,
a bilge pump question on SM8 as our pump has been showing signs of weakness twice in one month. It keeps on pumping but nothing comes out. I've dismounted it but nothing looked wrong or
Hi all,
a bilge pump question on SM8 as our pump has been showing signs of weakness twice in one month. It keeps on pumping but nothing comes out. I've dismounted it but nothing looked wrong or
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By
Alexis LETELLIER
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#54029
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Re: DC DC starter battery charger on Amel 55 fuse sizes
Was the Orion charger an upgrade? Check the battery. The start battery should not be discharged just because the start-battery-charger goes down. Unless there is a short somewhere.
1A. Replace the
Was the Orion charger an upgrade? Check the battery. The start battery should not be discharged just because the start-battery-charger goes down. Unless there is a short somewhere.
1A. Replace the
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Ken Powers SV Aquarius
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#54028
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Re: DC DC starter battery charger on Amel 55 fuse sizes
Joerg’s advice is the first thing I thought of when reading the original post.
The fuse size is not the problem. As in all things Amel, there is logic in why that particular fuse is 15 amps, even
Joerg’s advice is the first thing I thought of when reading the original post.
The fuse size is not the problem. As in all things Amel, there is logic in why that particular fuse is 15 amps, even
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By
John Clanton
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#54027
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Re: SM2 Roller Reefer Guide Rods
David, don't forget, "before David."
CW Bill Rouse
David, don't forget, "before David."
CW Bill Rouse
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CW Bill Rouse
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#54026
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Re: New rub rail inserts
Hi again, Dave. When you say you've had a couple of cracks in your rub rail inserts, it sounds like you've got a rigid plastic insert. Eric mentioned that's what he had too. These new inserts are
Hi again, Dave. When you say you've had a couple of cracks in your rub rail inserts, it sounds like you've got a rigid plastic insert. Eric mentioned that's what he had too. These new inserts are
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Craig Briggs
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#54025
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