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Crack in skegg in line with the lower edge of pintle see photos
Hi,
I am not sure what to do about this one - hopefully someone can advise me.
The boat came out of the water yesterday and this crack was noticed.
Maybe zoom in a bit.
The second photo shows the
Hi,
I am not sure what to do about this one - hopefully someone can advise me.
The boat came out of the water yesterday and this crack was noticed.
Maybe zoom in a bit.
The second photo shows the
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Chris Paul
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#61729
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Maramu original Skin fitting sizes
Hi,
i am in the process of working out the re commissioning of my new to me Maramu. I am planning on replacing many seacocks and skin fittings. I am away from the boat and want to take the correct
Hi,
i am in the process of working out the re commissioning of my new to me Maramu. I am planning on replacing many seacocks and skin fittings. I am away from the boat and want to take the correct
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Chris Warren
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#61728
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Re: New sails [cross-cut * Nautosphere VOYAGER v tri-radial HydraNet]
Hi Dave,
Hope you are doing well!
Lots of complex questions...
If you go with a hybrid fabric that is designed for a crosscut sail, the difference between the cross cut and the triradial will be
Hi Dave,
Hope you are doing well!
Lots of complex questions...
If you go with a hybrid fabric that is designed for a crosscut sail, the difference between the cross cut and the triradial will be
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Bill Kinney
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#61727
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Re: Check your GPS / AIS devices. Some of them failed on Jan 2, 2022 due to the "GPS Rollover" bug
We have GP90 connected to Navnet VX2 radar/plotter, Furuno VHF, Camino AIS by each data port on the GP 90, without problems.
Our Camino AIS is connected to the VX2, also without problems, except that
We have GP90 connected to Navnet VX2 radar/plotter, Furuno VHF, Camino AIS by each data port on the GP 90, without problems.
Our Camino AIS is connected to the VX2, also without problems, except that
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Alan Leslie
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#61726
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Re: What to do with LiFePO4 batteries when the boat is layed up?
The big advantage for cars (and laptops) of the Nickel Cobalt batteries is that they can CHARGE at multiple times C (their rated capacity) in an hour. (Eg if you have a 100A battery you can fill it
The big advantage for cars (and laptops) of the Nickel Cobalt batteries is that they can CHARGE at multiple times C (their rated capacity) in an hour. (Eg if you have a 100A battery you can fill it
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Brent Cameron
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#61725
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Re: Fixed Prop installation.
Learn something new everyday. 😃😃
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Amel Owners Yacht School
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com
Yacht School
Learn something new everyday. 😃😃
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Amel Owners Yacht School
+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com
Yacht School
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CW Bill Rouse
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#61724
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Re: Mounting semy flex solar panels on the deck
There is a good facebook group called Solar in a Boat. Check it out!
When you glue you have to do it the right way... Eg panels MUST be well glued. Otherwise very high temps (if air bubbles under the
There is a good facebook group called Solar in a Boat. Check it out!
When you glue you have to do it the right way... Eg panels MUST be well glued. Otherwise very high temps (if air bubbles under the
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Bernd Spanner
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#61723
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Re: Fixed Prop installation.
Reudi.
You Can use the autoprop puller to remove the fixed prop.
Use the bolt holes, align with the base of the fixed prop blades and then “sew” the puller to the base of the blades using 5-7mm
Reudi.
You Can use the autoprop puller to remove the fixed prop.
Use the bolt holes, align with the base of the fixed prop blades and then “sew” the puller to the base of the blades using 5-7mm
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Porter McRoberts
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#61722
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Re: What to do with LiFePO4 batteries when the boat is layed up?
Hi Joerg,
To answer your question, charging to 100% is OK for Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (LiFePO4), which is the chemistry Elon refers to by "iron pack".
Edit: By nickel, he refers to
Hi Joerg,
To answer your question, charging to 100% is OK for Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries (LiFePO4), which is the chemistry Elon refers to by "iron pack".
Edit: By nickel, he refers to
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Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
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#61721
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Re: What to do with LiFePO4 batteries when the boat is layed up?
Charging to 100% and keeping at 100% are two different things.--
Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
Charging to 100% and keeping at 100% are two different things.--
Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
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Scott SV Tengah
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#61720
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Re: What to do with LiFePO4 batteries when the boat is layed up?
Be sure to check with your insurance company before changingyour battery technology. You may find yourself with a voided policy if you filea claim. Some insurance companies now have very strict
Be sure to check with your insurance company before changingyour battery technology. You may find yourself with a voided policy if you filea claim. Some insurance companies now have very strict
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Mark Erdos
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#61719
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Re: What to do with LiFePO4 batteries when the boat is layed up?
LifePO4 are a new technology for cars … it was too expensive . I am changing my battery bank for 4x200 A / 24v Mastervolt LifePO4 batteries.
Envoyé de mon iPhone
LifePO4 are a new technology for cars … it was too expensive . I am changing my battery bank for 4x200 A / 24v Mastervolt LifePO4 batteries.
Envoyé de mon iPhone
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Bruno COTTE
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#61718
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Re: What to do with LiFePO4 batteries when the boat is layed up?
I’m reading an article in the Wall Street Journal this morning about Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries become the prevailing battery technology for electric cars in China. The article includes the
I’m reading an article in the Wall Street Journal this morning about Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries become the prevailing battery technology for electric cars in China. The article includes the
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Joerg Esdorn
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#61717
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Re: Fixed Prop installation.
Hi Bill
Thank you very much for your answer. The pictures are very useful!
In this case I need a lot of grease and some wood pieces to remove it with careful pushes from the front side.
Best
Hi Bill
Thank you very much for your answer. The pictures are very useful!
In this case I need a lot of grease and some wood pieces to remove it with careful pushes from the front side.
Best
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WASABI - Rudolf Waldispuehl
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#61716
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Re: Fixed Prop installation.
On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 12:56 AM, Rudolf Waldispuehl wrote:
Does anyone experienced the performance of the Original Fixed Prop delivered by AMEL, compared to the Pruntons Autoprop?
@ Mohammad,
On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 12:56 AM, Rudolf Waldispuehl wrote:
Does anyone experienced the performance of the Original Fixed Prop delivered by AMEL, compared to the Pruntons Autoprop?
@ Mohammad,
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Bill Kinney
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#61715
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Re: New sails [cross-cut * Nautosphere VOYAGER v tri-radial HydraNet]
Nick and all,
Q-sails delivered my new Hydranet main and Genoa today. Both sails fit well and the workmanship looks excellent. I was charged exactly the amount in the original quote with the
Nick and all,
Q-sails delivered my new Hydranet main and Genoa today. Both sails fit well and the workmanship looks excellent. I was charged exactly the amount in the original quote with the
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James Alton
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#61714
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Re: Mounting semy flex solar panels on the deck
I'll double up on Bill R's comment about screws and wet core! Screws CAN be done safely, but it has to be done correctly. Just driving screws into the deck WILL cause serious problems.
Given the
I'll double up on Bill R's comment about screws and wet core! Screws CAN be done safely, but it has to be done correctly. Just driving screws into the deck WILL cause serious problems.
Given the
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Bill Kinney
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#61713
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Re: Check your GPS / AIS devices. Some of them failed on Jan 2, 2022 due to the "GPS Rollover" bug
With regards GP90 I can confirm Nick's message as I too have been in touch with Furuno UK about my GP90.
FYI, I have a Furuno NavNet vx2 and RDP149, along with Raymarine AIS700 and Icom IC-M506 DSC
With regards GP90 I can confirm Nick's message as I too have been in touch with Furuno UK about my GP90.
FYI, I have a Furuno NavNet vx2 and RDP149, along with Raymarine AIS700 and Icom IC-M506 DSC
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David Crisp
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#61712
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Re: Mounting semy flex solar panels on the deck
My Rule: Regardless of what you are mounting on the deck of an Amel, never penetrate the deck with a drill or screw unless you are an expert at protecting the balsa core. I have seen far too many
My Rule: Regardless of what you are mounting on the deck of an Amel, never penetrate the deck with a drill or screw unless you are an expert at protecting the balsa core. I have seen far too many
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CW Bill Rouse
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#61711
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Re: Fixed Prop installation.
Partial answer:
The shaft is tapered with a key. The fixed propeller is also tapered. A tapered-shaft propeller will almost always need a prop-puller to remove. The AutoProp puller is not made for the
Partial answer:
The shaft is tapered with a key. The fixed propeller is also tapered. A tapered-shaft propeller will almost always need a prop-puller to remove. The AutoProp puller is not made for the
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CW Bill Rouse
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#61710
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