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Re: Shore Power Breaker Trip - Problem apparently on the boat
Hello Alan,
I extended the wires into the forward face of the cockpit locker and installed my manual selector above the Oban controls.
Tidier and less faffing to get shore power connected.
Hello Alan,
I extended the wires into the forward face of the cockpit locker and installed my manual selector above the Oban controls.
Tidier and less faffing to get shore power connected.
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Germain Jean-Pierre
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#55179
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Re: Hatch door repair
I never perform this task but I have heard the following from others who have.
You cannot remove the door unless you remove the dodger and most people refuse to do that. You can lift the door as far
I never perform this task but I have heard the following from others who have.
You cannot remove the door unless you remove the dodger and most people refuse to do that. You can lift the door as far
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Germain Jean-Pierre
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#55178
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Re: Shore Power Breaker Trip - Problem apparently on the boat
Thanks guys I know how I’m proceeding!
Fair Winds,
Mark
S/V It’s Good
SM #105
Gloucester Point, VA
Thanks guys I know how I’m proceeding!
Fair Winds,
Mark
S/V It’s Good
SM #105
Gloucester Point, VA
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Mark Garver
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#55177
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Hatch door repair
I have very bad hutch door on my SM. Does not look nice at all. See photo attached. I am not sure how to get it better. Just sand it, put some epoxy and then several layers of UV protected varnish. Is
I have very bad hutch door on my SM. Does not look nice at all. See photo attached. I am not sure how to get it better. Just sand it, put some epoxy and then several layers of UV protected varnish. Is
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Slavko Despotovic
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#55176
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Re: Shore Power Breaker Trip - Problem apparently on the boat
Mark,
I replaced the solenoid based shore-power Gen switch and landed on the exact BlueSeas switch Alan used- I don't like automagical switching, especially with the 50 /60 hz issue. I also have an
Mark,
I replaced the solenoid based shore-power Gen switch and landed on the exact BlueSeas switch Alan used- I don't like automagical switching, especially with the 50 /60 hz issue. I also have an
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Chris Doucette
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#55175
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Re: Shore Power Breaker Trip - Problem apparently on the boat
Hi Mark that is the auto switch over for shore power and Generator. It is a common fault after this long. I removed mine and put in a manual switch Which means I have to go into the engine room and
Hi Mark that is the auto switch over for shore power and Generator. It is a common fault after this long. I removed mine and put in a manual switch Which means I have to go into the engine room and
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Alan Grayson
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#55174
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
I haven’t gotten that far yet Bill.
Currently working on cleaning everything up.
I will report back when I do.
All the best,
Paul Stascavage
SM #466 - s/v Rita Kathryn
On The Hard - Severn Yachting
I haven’t gotten that far yet Bill.
Currently working on cleaning everything up.
I will report back when I do.
All the best,
Paul Stascavage
SM #466 - s/v Rita Kathryn
On The Hard - Severn Yachting
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Paul Stascavage
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#55173
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Shore Power Breaker Trip - Problem apparently on the boat
Two nights ago our shore power breaker tripped, so I shut all power circuits down on the boat and tried to reset it and got a spark and smoke at the shore power pedestal. Tried another pedestal so
Two nights ago our shore power breaker tripped, so I shut all power circuits down on the boat and tried to reset it and got a spark and smoke at the shore power pedestal. Tried another pedestal so
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Mark Garver
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#55172
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
Paul,
I assume that you tested the fit?
CW Bill Rouse
Paul,
I assume that you tested the fit?
CW Bill Rouse
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CW Bill Rouse
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#55171
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
Bill R,
The diameter of the Rudder Shaft Post measured exactly 50 mm using a digital caliper which means the circumference should be 157.08 mm
The wealth of information on this forum never ceases to
Bill R,
The diameter of the Rudder Shaft Post measured exactly 50 mm using a digital caliper which means the circumference should be 157.08 mm
The wealth of information on this forum never ceases to
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Paul Stascavage
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#55170
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Re: New 175 am alternator
Hi Karen,
Good to read. We have also found over the years that our main engine alternator is a very efficient means of charging. It would be really useful if you could add your boat name and number
Hi Karen,
Good to read. We have also found over the years that our main engine alternator is a very efficient means of charging. It would be really useful if you could add your boat name and number
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ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
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#55169
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Re: Just completed a 2900nm tough passage - two little switches almost ruined my month: Bilge Float Switch and Volvo D3-110C auxiliary stop
Had the same problem with my bilge switch. A water sensor is a good safety device.
Had the same problem with my bilge switch. A water sensor is a good safety device.
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Laurens Vos
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#55168
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Re: Just completed a 2900nm tough passage - two little switches almost ruined my month: Bilge Float Switch and Volvo D3-110C auxiliary stop
Scott,
This is really good info. Should I ever find myself in a similar situation I’ll be sure to follow your advice.
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
Scott,
This is really good info. Should I ever find myself in a similar situation I’ll be sure to follow your advice.
Cheers,
Paul
S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#55167
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Re: Just completed a 2900nm tough passage - two little switches almost ruined my month: Bilge Float Switch and Volvo D3-110C auxiliary stop
Scott,
Glad to hearyou found your issues.
Putting a watersensor on the tube is a GREAT idea!
With bestregards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K -
Scott,
Glad to hearyou found your issues.
Putting a watersensor on the tube is a GREAT idea!
With bestregards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K -
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Mark Erdos
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#55166
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Just completed a 2900nm tough passage - two little switches almost ruined my month: Bilge Float Switch and Volvo D3-110C auxiliary stop
Hi all,
We just completed a 2900nm passage from Hawaii to French Polynesia with pretty rough upwind/up current conditions for the first 10 days or so. Just a bit longer than the Atlantic crossing but
Hi all,
We just completed a 2900nm passage from Hawaii to French Polynesia with pretty rough upwind/up current conditions for the first 10 days or so. Just a bit longer than the Atlantic crossing but
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Scott SV Tengah
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#55165
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Re: Bow Thruster Amel 54
I wanted to add to the information available for the bow thrusters for Amel 54’s. Mine wasn’t going up or down, and when it was down, it wasn’t going to starboard. If you are having difficulty
I wanted to add to the information available for the bow thrusters for Amel 54’s. Mine wasn’t going up or down, and when it was down, it wasn’t going to starboard. If you are having difficulty
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Doug Smith
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#55164
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
Dan,
According to Alban in Martinique, when new packing is installed, you will likely have to tighten in 30-60 days.
Bill
Dan,
According to Alban in Martinique, when new packing is installed, you will likely have to tighten in 30-60 days.
Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
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#55163
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
That is what I received from Amel last month as well.
I cut to length with diagonal cuts. Installed each piece offset about 120 degrees. Carefully pounding each piece down around the shaft.
Based on
That is what I received from Amel last month as well.
I cut to length with diagonal cuts. Installed each piece offset about 120 degrees. Carefully pounding each piece down around the shaft.
Based on
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Dan Carlson
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#55162
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
Eric,
I spoke to Amel. Yes, it has always come precut, but with some people recently retiring, some bits of previous and undocumented experience was lost. The new people did not have the correct
Eric,
I spoke to Amel. Yes, it has always come precut, but with some people recently retiring, some bits of previous and undocumented experience was lost. The new people did not have the correct
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CW Bill Rouse
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#55161
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
Hi Paul,
Here is how I did it:
For the shaft packing I used 70cm of PTFE Flax shaft packing 5/16” which have to cut into three pieces. Cut the corners at an angle for a better sealing.
I
Hi Paul,
Here is how I did it:
For the shaft packing I used 70cm of PTFE Flax shaft packing 5/16” which have to cut into three pieces. Cut the corners at an angle for a better sealing.
I
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Olaf Bauer
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#55160
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