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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: A Relay from Rob Brennan
Hi From Heather and Ron Brown - we have recently purchased SM171 -
Tradewinds III-in Perth and sailed her around "over the top" to our home
port of Southport. We are very happy with her although as
Hi From Heather and Ron Brown - we have recently purchased SM171 -
Tradewinds III-in Perth and sailed her around "over the top" to our home
port of Southport. We are very happy with her although as
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Ron & Heather Brown <ronandheath@...>
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#986
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Anchors
Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@...
Dear Ian, Thanks for the tip about omitting the swivel, I will try it next
season. It would also mean that I ccould take off the anode
Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@...
Dear Ian, Thanks for the tip about omitting the swivel, I will try it next
season. It would also mean that I ccould take off the anode
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Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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#985
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fuel capacity
Dear Ann & John,
I also printed out a chart converting Liters to gallons and imperial
gallons which I have laminated and stuck under the lid where the fuel
fill is located- it reads in reverse- if the
Dear Ann & John,
I also printed out a chart converting Liters to gallons and imperial
gallons which I have laminated and stuck under the lid where the fuel
fill is located- it reads in reverse- if the
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kimberlt <kimberlt@...>
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#984
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fuel capacity
Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@...
Hi Ian and also Michael Glass,
Thanks for your comments. I certainly concur about having spare fuel in
case of mishap having been on
Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@...
Hi Ian and also Michael Glass,
Thanks for your comments. I certainly concur about having spare fuel in
case of mishap having been on
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Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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#981
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fuel capacity
Dear Ian and Judy,
Thanks for your advice. If, as and when we do another ocean voyage, we
shall carry a lot of spare fuel in cans in the big locker to the port side
of the cockpit which should weight
Dear Ian and Judy,
Thanks for your advice. If, as and when we do another ocean voyage, we
shall carry a lot of spare fuel in cans in the big locker to the port side
of the cockpit which should weight
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Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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#983
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: A Relay from Rob Brennan
Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@...
Hi Rob, Whereabouts are you in Oz? We shall be in Perth for about a week
from 28 Jan and Sydney for a couple of weeks from 7
Message text written by INTERNET:amelyachtowners@...
Hi Rob, Whereabouts are you in Oz? We shall be in Perth for about a week
from 28 Jan and Sydney for a couple of weeks from 7
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Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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#982
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Anchors
Hi Ian,
I agree entirely with your remarks that the Spade is better that the Wasi
Bugel. When my Stainless Amel CQR came apart one night during a cold frontal
passagein the Bahamas, I replaced it
Hi Ian,
I agree entirely with your remarks that the Spade is better that the Wasi
Bugel. When my Stainless Amel CQR came apart one night during a cold frontal
passagein the Bahamas, I replaced it
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Ian Shepherd <g4ljf@...>
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#980
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Re: A Relay from Rob Brennan
Hi Rob,
Here a few answers to Ur questions:
The Med is a big place and there are huge differences in quality and
prices of services, what will be Ur route ?
I never used any fuel additive, not in
Hi Rob,
Here a few answers to Ur questions:
The Med is a big place and there are huge differences in quality and
prices of services, what will be Ur route ?
I never used any fuel additive, not in
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koenvelleman <no_reply@...>
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#979
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Opinionated remarks
Dear John,
Loved your tip of fitting an anode to the anchor chain. How obvious, though I have never seen it done. I have a Spade, stainless, 30 kg, at whose altar I worship.50% of the weight in the
Dear John,
Loved your tip of fitting an anode to the anchor chain. How obvious, though I have never seen it done. I have a Spade, stainless, 30 kg, at whose altar I worship.50% of the weight in the
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ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
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#978
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Annual Haul Out
Stephan,
We just had our bottom done. It was sanded and we had 2 coats of pettit
ultima ablative paint applied. We used 5 gallons.
I also replaced the two lip seals for the bow thruster- one on
Stephan,
We just had our bottom done. It was sanded and we had 2 coats of pettit
ultima ablative paint applied. We used 5 gallons.
I also replaced the two lip seals for the bow thruster- one on
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kimberlt <kimberlt@...>
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#977
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Annual Haul Out
We are planning a haul out in the next several months. Can anyone
advise on basic bottom paint stuff?
1. How much bottom paint should we plan on buying?
2. How many coats are applied?
3.
We are planning a haul out in the next several months. Can anyone
advise on basic bottom paint stuff?
1. How much bottom paint should we plan on buying?
2. How many coats are applied?
3.
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Stephan Regulinski
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#976
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fuel capacity
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Michael Glass <mglass@...>
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#975
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fuel capacity
Hi John & Anne,
unless you are going to motor for days on end, you should have no worries about the fuel capacity. I have made two Atlantic crossings in SM2000's, one in the Trades and the other
Hi John & Anne,
unless you are going to motor for days on end, you should have no worries about the fuel capacity. I have made two Atlantic crossings in SM2000's, one in the Trades and the other
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Ian Shepherd <g4ljf@...>
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#974
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fuel capacity
Dear John and Anne, Apart from the fact that you can never carry enough fuel...we have transatalnticed ( 17 days) when we only motored for 7 hours but, more to the point, have motored long distances
Dear John and Anne, Apart from the fact that you can never carry enough fuel...we have transatalnticed ( 17 days) when we only motored for 7 hours but, more to the point, have motored long distances
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ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
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#973
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Opinionated remarks
A future owner asked me for my comments on a few aspects. I set out my
comments below in case anyone wishes to comment.
Have a go! John Bali Hai, SM 319
"Instruments, I
A future owner asked me for my comments on a few aspects. I set out my
comments below in case anyone wishes to comment.
Have a go! John Bali Hai, SM 319
"Instruments, I
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Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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#971
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Great web site for free
If anyone wants to set up an excellent web site to fascinate, interest or
bore friends and family have a look at jasonandfiona.com and if you like
it contact George Burrows, details below.
It is
If anyone wants to set up an excellent web site to fascinate, interest or
bore friends and family have a look at jasonandfiona.com and if you like
it contact George Burrows, details below.
It is
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Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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#972
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Fuel capacity
Can anyone comment on the adequacy of the 600ltr fuel tank for long range
sailing, say for transoceanic trips lasting 2-4 weeks?
John and Anne Bali Hai SM 2000
Can anyone comment on the adequacy of the 600ltr fuel tank for long range
sailing, say for transoceanic trips lasting 2-4 weeks?
John and Anne Bali Hai SM 2000
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Anne and John Hollamby <hollamby@...>
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#970
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] A Relay from Rob Brennan
Ian, not in East Med, but I am expat resident working in Cairo and have cruised my Maramu for the last year in the Gulf of Suez and Red Sea, Egypt. Ace winter sailing conditions at the moment, just
Ian, not in East Med, but I am expat resident working in Cairo and have cruised my Maramu for the last year in the Gulf of Suez and Red Sea, Egypt. Ace winter sailing conditions at the moment, just
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Shann, Mark V <shannmv@...>
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A Relay from Rob Brennan
To the Amel Network: Greetings!
I have been an observer member of your group for many yearning years. And am about to graduate as an owner member. I'm excited and a little daunted. The boat, Signore
To the Amel Network: Greetings!
I have been an observer member of your group for many yearning years. And am about to graduate as an owner member. I'm excited and a little daunted. The boat, Signore
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Ian Shepherd <g4ljf@...>
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FW: Fw: USS Cole Transport]
K[Roy Duddy] knowing our common interest in the sea, I am forwarding the
following to you...very amazing!
Roy Duddy
Unwineding
Sharki 123
Subject: FW: USS Cole Transport
Did you ever
K[Roy Duddy] knowing our common interest in the sea, I am forwarding the
following to you...very amazing!
Roy Duddy
Unwineding
Sharki 123
Subject: FW: USS Cole Transport
Did you ever
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Roy A. Duddy, Esq. <rduddy.duddylawoffices@...>
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#967
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