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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Shaft packing
Christian Alby,
Dave Wallace, SV Air Ops is who needed information about the stuffing box packing. I told him that 5/16” fits the packing gland on Maramu #220. Is the packing on your boat also
Christian Alby,
Dave Wallace, SV Air Ops is who needed information about the stuffing box packing. I told him that 5/16” fits the packing gland on Maramu #220. Is the packing on your boat also
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James Alton
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#38072
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow Thruster Abuse
Hi Paul. If the bow thruster lube oil has some water in it, and it almost always does, it tends to ‘froth’ if the thruster is used real hard. Unless the coatings on the motor are cracked and
Hi Paul. If the bow thruster lube oil has some water in it, and it almost always does, it tends to ‘froth’ if the thruster is used real hard. Unless the coatings on the motor are cracked and
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amelforme
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#38071
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Bow Thruster Abuse
Good day to all,
Yesterday we had to dock the boat in very windy conditions and the bow thruster got way more use than I have ever subjected it to before. When I went below, I smelled a slight
Good day to all,
Yesterday we had to dock the boat in very windy conditions and the bow thruster got way more use than I have ever subjected it to before. When I went below, I smelled a slight
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pstas2003 <no_reply@...>
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#38068
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow Thruster Abuse
Was it just oil, or oil and water mixed?
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
Was it just oil, or oil and water mixed?
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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sailormon <kimberlite@...>
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#38070
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Jib Track Plugs
Hi Alexandre,
The one that AMEL sent me are too big for my track.
Fair Winds
Eric
Hi Alexandre,
The one that AMEL sent me are too big for my track.
Fair Winds
Eric
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sailormon <kimberlite@...>
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#38069
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Jib Track Plugs
Good morning Eric,
They cost 0.10 Euro from Amel
http://www.nikimat.com/factures/2015_10_amel_facture.pdf
Sincerely, Alexandre
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Good morning Eric,
They cost 0.10 Euro from Amel
http://www.nikimat.com/factures/2015_10_amel_facture.pdf
Sincerely, Alexandre
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Alexandre Uster von Baar
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#38067
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Jib Track Plugs
Vladimir,
Do you have the part number?
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
Vladimir,
Do you have the part number?
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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sailormon <kimberlite@...>
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#38066
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Jib Track Plugs
I used back rubber plugs. I cut them shorter. I installed them 2 years ago. I see no problem yet.
You can buy them from McMaster very inexpensive.
Vladimir
SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD"
I used back rubber plugs. I cut them shorter. I installed them 2 years ago. I see no problem yet.
You can buy them from McMaster very inexpensive.
Vladimir
SM 345 "LIFE IS GOOD"
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VLADIMIR SONSEV
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#38065
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Shaft packing
Hi there James
hoping not to misunderstand your original query
I came across the drawing for the stuffing box installed on the propeller shaft - see attachment
matches perfectly the original as
Hi there James
hoping not to misunderstand your original query
I came across the drawing for the stuffing box installed on the propeller shaft - see attachment
matches perfectly the original as
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christian alby <calbyy@...>
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#38064
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Support for Liferaft on rails
Thanks again for the feedback.
I am still thinking that the 40kg from the bottom of the locker during emergency might be an issue if I need if I need to take it out while injured. As you say the
Thanks again for the feedback.
I am still thinking that the 40kg from the bottom of the locker during emergency might be an issue if I need if I need to take it out while injured. As you say the
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Red1 Stella SM359
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#38063
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Support for Liferaft on rails
Thanks again for the feedback.
I am still thinking that the 40kg from the bottom of the locker during emergency might be an issue if I need if I need to take it out while injured. You would
Thanks again for the feedback.
I am still thinking that the 40kg from the bottom of the locker during emergency might be an issue if I need if I need to take it out while injured. You would
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Red1 Stella SM359
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#38062
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Shaft packing
Dave,
Thanks for the information on the 4.154 sender and especially for confirming the NPT threads. I will just add a few adaptors to my install kit and should be all set. I have ordered from
Dave,
Thanks for the information on the 4.154 sender and especially for confirming the NPT threads. I will just add a few adaptors to my install kit and should be all set. I have ordered from
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James Alton
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#38061
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bamar Upgrade Program
Mark,
I think that this is a good deal and I would urge any 54 owner who has not upgraded his Bamar furlers from the original belt-driven model to the new gear-driven model to take advantage of this
Mark,
I think that this is a good deal and I would urge any 54 owner who has not upgraded his Bamar furlers from the original belt-driven model to the new gear-driven model to take advantage of this
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Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
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#38060
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Support for Liferaft on rails
We have always approached deck storage with the guideline that we never wanted to pull into a harbor and have the locals immediately think: “nice cruising boat.” We’d prefer they think “nice
We have always approached deck storage with the guideline that we never wanted to pull into a harbor and have the locals immediately think: “nice cruising boat.” We’d prefer they think “nice
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greatketch@...
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#38058
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Support for Liferaft on rails
My raft is in the port cockpit locker, right next to the Jordan drogue.
Both inboard. My raft is a 6 person SLOP Winslow and very light weight.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
My raft is in the port cockpit locker, right next to the Jordan drogue.
Both inboard. My raft is a 6 person SLOP Winslow and very light weight.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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sailormon <kimberlite@...>
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#38059
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Support for Liferaft on rails
Hi Eric,
I know you've been there. Until you've been in one you just can't imagine the size the waves get to. We are fortunate to have avoided any storms in Ocean Pearl but I got caught in a full on
Hi Eric,
I know you've been there. Until you've been in one you just can't imagine the size the waves get to. We are fortunate to have avoided any storms in Ocean Pearl but I got caught in a full on
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#38057
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Bamar Upgrade Program
I talked with Paul at Bamar USA Friday. Paul forwarded the letter below, I told him Iwould send it out to all interested parties on the A O G. With the interest generated from the Amel OwnersGroup
I talked with Paul at Bamar USA Friday. Paul forwarded the letter below, I told him Iwould send it out to all interested parties on the A O G. With the interest generated from the Amel OwnersGroup
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Mark & Debbie Mueller
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#38056
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Support for Liferaft on rails
That makes 3 of us.
I cannot imagine a rail mounted raft surviving a 40 or 50 foot wave crashing over our stern.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
That makes 3 of us.
I cannot imagine a rail mounted raft surviving a 40 or 50 foot wave crashing over our stern.
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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sailormon <kimberlite@...>
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#38055
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Support for Liferaft on rails
Hi Ian and Judy.
you and me too.
Danny
SM 299 Ocean Pearl
Hi Ian and Judy.
you and me too.
Danny
SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#38054
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Shaft packing
James,
That sounds familiar so is just what I need.
I replaced the oil pressure sender a couple of years ago and looked the purchase up in my records, but unfortunately the unit I bought came with
James,
That sounds familiar so is just what I need.
I replaced the oil pressure sender a couple of years ago and looked the purchase up in my records, but unfortunately the unit I bought came with
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David Wallace
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#38053
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