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Re: [Amel] Re: Onan genset starting problems

Pat we put a breaker between the batteries and the 24 to 12 volt inverter we then run the 110 v output to the 110v breaker supplied by Amel. If we get a short anyplace we are protected. Sm209 in

By Richard03801 <richard03801@...> · #8635 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: Amel Orange Boot Stripe and corrosion in engine room

Hi Steve, I have now uploaded some photos to show the new waterline and boot top. Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Ibiza

By ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com> · #8634 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

Conn, On our Santorin we have both SSB/Sailmail and Inmarsat C, both were useful, but once we decided to stay in Thailand, I cancelled both Sailmail and Satcom. We can still get the local

By Chris Smither <yachtakwaaba@...> · #8633 ·

Re: Onan genset starting problems

Hi Pat, If it were up to me, I'd always put a properly sized breaker on the distribution side of the circuit to protect the wiring (i.e. the fire hazard). A GFI outlet will work, but is primarily

By svsummerlove <svsummerlove@...> · #8632 ·

Re: Amel Orange Boot Stripe and corrosion in engine room

Hi Ian and Judy, Many thanks for the advice. That sure sounds like the easiest and cleanest way to solve the problem. I just wanted to make certain I wasn't going to create a new problem. I like

By svsummerlove <svsummerlove@...> · #8631 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

On our boat, 1982 Mango, The tridatic has insulators as well as both back stays. There is also a wire running down from the trydatic down to the bottom of the mizzen mast. This boat did have an old

By Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> · #8630 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

I agree, we count the SSB as a number one priority offshore. Wouldn't be without it. When we bought Ocean Pearl she had the long transom mounted whip SSB antenna that looked strange and cumbersome to

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #8629 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

I love having the use of SSB email on the boat. If you are a ham radio operator you can use winlink for free. It works great. We can also download about 300 different weather charts and weather data

By kimberlite <kimberlite@...> · #8628 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

We done a lot of off shore miles and would take the ssb over the sat everytime so long as you have a pactor and sailmail Regards Richard Piller "Yacht Brokerage Service above and beyond the

By Richard03801 <richard03801@...> · #8627 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

Thanks for that Joel, The seperate antenna sounds like a better alternative to me.

By Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> · #8626 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

Conn, I can echo the sentiments expressed about SSB HF radio. Having been fortunate to have resold hundreds of experienced Amel boats, I can tell you the most honest opinion comes from folks that have

By amelforme · #8625 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: HF Radio

Thanks again for that info Tom / Bill. That's pretty much what I thought. Is HF the same SSB?. I think we ozzies call it HF.I had an old cb radio years ago with upper & lower side band which we

By Conn Williamson <connwilliamson@...> · #8624 ·

Re: BILGE PUMP NYLON GEAR for SM Bilge Pump - "Marina"

Paul & Peter, One more thing, but I am not sure about it...language difficulties! I believe that Siggi ALEV [Alev Yachting, phone +90252-412-1712] was trying to tell us that the gearbox on the

By Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe <yahoogroups@...> · #8623 ·

BILGE PUMP NYLON GEAR for SM Bilge Pump - "Marina"

BILGE PUMP NYLON GEAR for SM Bilge Pump - "Marina" Paul & Peter, I do not know if this helps you, but I found a place in Marmaris, Turkey that rebuilt the Bilge Pump (Marina) gearbox replacing the

By Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe <yahoogroups@...> · #8622 ·

Re: HF Radio

Conn, OUR EXPERIENCE: We are 2/3rds or more away around beginning in the Caribbean and currently in Marmaris. We have HF, a Pator3 modem, winlink and sailmail. Hen not near civilization we used the

By Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe <yahoogroups@...> · #8621 ·

Re: [Amel] HF Radio

We spent over 8 years cruising in the S. Pacific, wish we were back there it is simply wonderful. Have to tell you that in most places in the islands the best communication is by SSB using a pactor

By Tom Steinhoff <sytoujours@...> · #8620 ·

HF Radio

I am going to get some standing rigging replaced on our Mongo. We are intending to cruise the Pacific in the next few years. My Rigger suggested to do away with the HF aerial system on the tridadic

By Conn <connwilliamson@...> · #8619 ·

Re: [Amel] Onan genset starting problems

Steve, Last week I was down below when a lot of smoke poured from the starboard lockers. I found the power supply cord to the tv fried. The inverter was on supplying 110v. the tv was off ,I guess

By Patrick McAneny · #8618 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: Amel Orange Boot Stripe and corrosion in engine room

Hi Steve, All SMs that I know of seem to float stern down, particularly when in cruising load mode. As a result I would take a lot of convincing that Amel have actually painted the

By ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com> · #8617 ·

Re: Amel Orange Boot Stripe and corrosion in engine room

I would think that intentionally painting the boot stripe at an angle that isn't parallel to the water for marketing purposes is out of character for Capt Henri. If he wanted to "pose" a boat for the

By svsummerlove <svsummerlove@...> · #8616 ·

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