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Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Steve, I store mine in the port cockpit locker all the way forward in the original bag. Next to it I have the chafe gear. I packed it in such a way that the bridle is on top and then I drop in

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7652 ·

Re: [Amel] Rigging Covers

no where in the Caribbean and in the US, West marine and Defender says no too. I gave up. John "Moon Dog" SM248 To: amelyachtowners@... From: kimberlite@... Date: Thu, 16

By john martin <symoondog@...> · #7651 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Thanks Eric, Based on your earlier accounts and recommendations, I bought a Jordan series drogue before we left on the 2009 Caribbean 1500. Like the life raft, hoping we never have to use it, but

By Steve Constantine <svsummerlove@...> · #7650 ·

Rigging Covers

Does anyone have a source for the large diameter plastic rigging covers in the USA or Caribbean? The smaller stuff is readily available, although it only lasts about 2 years in the strong sun. Fair

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7649 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Steve, The initial problem with retrieving the drogue was that the primary winch motors are not rated for continuous duty. After overheating the motor a few times, I just waited about 1 minute every

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7648 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Sorry it was freefall

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7647 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Lower in the text is the link shot from one of two rescue helicopters. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite Here is the

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7646 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

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By Roy Duddy <RDuddy@...> · #7645 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

When a breaking wave comes towards the boat you are going to get wet. We were pooped at least once on every 3 hour watch. One time the water was up to one of the crewmembers armpits, however the

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7644 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Eric, I remember in one of your earlier posts you described how difficult it was retrieving the Jordan series drogue, and that it kept throwing the circuit breaker on the genoa sheet power winch.

By Steve Constantine <svsummerlove@...> · #7643 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Was there any water was coming over the stern at the time. What was it like on board? ....CW ________________________________ To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wed, 15 December, 2010

By Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> · #7642 ·

Heavy Weather

On the drogue you run under bare poles, our speed was about 1 ½ knots down wind. You adjust the angle of the boat with the bridles until you are square to the oncoming waves. In Force 12 wind you do

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7641 ·

Re: [Amel] Heavy Weather

Eric were you hoved-to at the same time in the storm or were you running?...CW ________________________________ To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wed, 15 December, 2010 3:49:02 PM Subject:

By Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> · #7640 ·

Heavy Weather

I have successfully used the Jordan series drogue twice in my life. The last time ,2008, the winds were force 12 and seas as reported by the coast guard to be 50-60 feet. We were the only boat not to

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #7639 ·

Re: [Amel] Heaving-to

I have that Pardy's book and they recomend deploying a chute or parra anchor off the windward bow to stop the forward drift. It"s good to hear some Amel sailing tips and experiences. Thanks

By Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> · #7638 ·

Re: [Amel] Heaving-to

When hove two the point is to stall the boat so as not to force any motion every boat design will have different tendencies in heavy weather conditions the point is to STOP the motion. There will

By Richard03801 <richard03801@...> · #7637 ·

Re: [Amel] Heaving-to

I tried heaving to with my SM243 and found that I couldn't slip exactly downwind as recommended by the Pardee's. No matter what I did, I sailed forward at about 1/2 kt, which was fine for calming

By Kent Robertson · #7636 ·

Re: [Amel] Heaving-to

Hi you need the head sail and a main deeply reefer. I also bring the laze sheet over to wind ward incase the windward wears thru. Regards Richard Piller

By Richard03801 <richard03801@...> · #7635 ·

Re: [Amel] Heaving-to

Thanks for that info jme, that gives me a good starting point. I thought they might have heaved-to with just the tripple reefed main. ________________________________ To:

By Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> · #7634 ·

Re: [Amel] Heaving-to

This is a subject that has been replied to earlier. In review reduce the main to the 3rd reef. Bring it tight flat to the centerline or very slightly to windward Reduce the head sail to a position

By jme5462@... · #7633 ·

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