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Two RCD devices triggered simultaneously

Hello, this morning when I turned on the water heater, the boat immediately lost 220V power. When one depresses the 220V panel water heater, two things happen at the same time: 1. The RCD device

By svperegrinus@yahoo.com · #30359 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Potential Main furler problem

Leroy Somer tell me that the MVA gearbox was originally filled with Shell Tivela A Shell Tivela Compound A is a synthetic, semifluid gear lubricant. It wasdeveloped in co-operation with major gear

By Alan Leslie · #30358 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Potential Main furler problem

True Allan. However oil is always more of a challenge to seals than grease, in some situations in my former life I have added grease to oil in a gearbox to solve habitual leakage. The lithium grease

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #30357 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Potential Main furler problem

It seems reasonable that IF you put a grease nipple on the gearbox, you need another hole to let out the old grease, otherwise you'll blow the sealsSeems to me though that using grease is always

By Alan Leslie · #30356 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Potential Main furler problem

Danny, Ok thanks. I like the plan of using the Lithium since it does not stain the sails too bad if it gets out. Best, James Alton SV Sueno, Maramu #220 Arbatax, Italy

By James Alton · #30355 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Potential Main furler problem

Hi James, no I don't. I use a lithium grease, and use the same all the time. The original grease in my gearboxes was completely solid so I cleaned it out.. So mixing wasn't an issue. The box I did in

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #30354 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Potential Main furler problem

Danny, The suggested upgrade of adding grease nipples to the furler gear boxes sounds like a great idea to me. I am planning to take care of this the next time that I am at the boat. I know that

By James Alton · #30352 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Wearing out bearing

David, I write this email with a "heavy heart" because as a new owner of a Super Maramu, you have had one of the worst experiences that I know of. I am certain that you will leave this experience in

By Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...> · #30351 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main, Genoa furlet Grease

Ben, The outhaul shaft can be a nightmare. Check it out as soon as possible. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

By sailormon <kimberlite@...> · #30353 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Wearing out bearing

Thanks Ric - I'll keep that in mind if this attempt doesn't work out OK. Have you tried the highest rated

By David Vogel <dbv_au@...> · #30350 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] B&G 213 Masthead Unit

Thanks for the info Bill ! Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------

By Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> · #30349 ·

B&G 213 Masthead Unit

Recently I lost some parts to the B&G 213 Masthead Unit. Fortunately another owner (Pat - Shenanigans) had the parts I needed because he had recently replaced all of his electronics including the B&G

By yahoogroups@... · #30348 ·

B&G 213 Masthead Unit

Recently I lost some parts to the B&G 213 Masthead Unit. Fortunately another owner (Pat - Shenanigans) had the parts I needed because he had recently replaced all of his electronics including the B&G

By yahoogroups@... · #30347 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New Acmo Rig questions

Steve, If you are going to sail south, you may want to use the rigger that Amel in Martinique uses and recommends. I could list dozens of reasons for visiting Martinique from French wine, French food

By Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...> · #30346 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New Acmo Rig questions

Good morning Steve, We are here to share our experiences. 2 years ago in Fort Lauderdale I wanted to use Nance and Underwood as recommended on the forum. I wanted the forestay greased (part of 5 or

By Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> · #30345 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Main, Genoa furlet Grease

Thanks Eric. Had not considered the outhaul shaft before. Good advise. Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #347

By Ben and Gayle Super Maramu #347 · #30344 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Potential Main furler problem

Thanks Danny excellent Ben Driver La Bella Vita SM #347

By Ben and Gayle Super Maramu #347 · #30343 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New Acmo Rig questions

The best guys in Fort Lauderdale, who have done all my Amel re-rigging work for several decades, are Nance and Underwood. They are familiar with all Amel idiosyncrasies and have familiarity with all

By amelforme · #30342 ·

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New Acmo Rig questions

Steve, We replace our standing rigging about a year ago and used Nance and Underwood in Ft. Lauderdale. They were recommended to us by Joel Potter. We were very pleased with the work they did.

By Mark Erdos · #30341 ·

New Acmo Rig questions

Thanks to all who responded to my previous questions about the Swage fittings. I would now like to ask about ordering a new rig. MY SM2K #380 is presently in Ft. Lauderdale and I have asked around a

By steve_morrison@... · #30340 ·

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