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Seal replacement intervals C drive and bow thruster SM

I believe Amel says every 800 engine hours. We replace ours every haulout which is every 2 years for us. We also replace all seals and prop hub and screws on the bow thruster at the same time. CW

By Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...> · #15511 ·

Re: [Amel] Digest Number 3305

Can anyone tell me how often the drive unit seals need to be replaced? Thanks! Duane

By Duane Siegfri · #15510 ·

Re: [Amel] Refigerator not cooling adequately

Do you have enough cooling gas? /annsofie S/Y Lady Annila. SM #232 Present at Grenada Skickat från min iPad 27 jan 2014 kl. 08:16 skrev yachtcaduceus@...:

By Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...> · #15509 ·

Re: [Amel] Outhaul gearbox bearings SM2K

Good morning Alan, Here is the info I wrote when overhauling these and stocking for parts: 1 x seal: 20x38x7 (please note that Bill wrote 20x38x8 on his list) I would go with Bill's 20x38x8 2 x

By Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> · #15508 ·

Refigerator not cooling adequately

We ave the three fridge/freezer installation on our Amel 54. The front opening fridge and small freezer are cooling correctly, the large chest fridge/freezer will only get to 14 deg C. Last year I

By yachtcaduceus@... · #15507 ·

Re: [Amel] Outhaul gearbox bearings SM2K

Hi Alan Bearings and seals in the all the sail gearboxes are standard and available everywhere bearings are sold. The size (inside, outside and depth), is denoted by numbers and letters on the edge

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #15506 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: dolphin desulphation program

Ok Alan, we are still in Mangonui and will be there a while yet so unless you get up this way may miss you. Danny

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #15505 ·

Re: Outhaul gearbox bearings SM2K

Thanks Gary, All good information.... Cheers Alan SV Elyse SM437

By Alan Leslie · #15504 ·

Re: Outhaul gearbox bearings SM2K

Hi Alan: The outhaul and the main sail furling gearbox utilize SKF Explorer Bearings PN 6006-2RS1 (2 required, these are the top and bottom main bearings) and SKF 6201 (one required, this the

By amelliahona <no_reply@...> · #15503 ·

Re: Outhaul gearbox bearings SM2K

Alan: I purchased from Amel an overhaul kit that included all the bearings, seals,and the brass gear etc. Here are the numbers of the gears. I believe I posted this previously with a list of all

By amelliahona <no_reply@...> · #15502 ·

Re: Outhaul gearbox bearings SM2K

Here is a link to the specifications of the large bearings http://www.skf.com/us/system/SearchResult.html?search=6006-2RS1 I note that the bearings I got were not stainless as the stainless ones are

By amelliahona <no_reply@...> · #15501 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: dolphin desulphation program

The article I posted the link to in earlier posts, indicated that during the equalization process the current should be limited to 10% of the amp hour rating of the battery. So a 30 amp output would

By amelliahona <no_reply@...> · #15500 ·

Outhaul gearbox bearings SM2K

Does anyone know the exact sizes of the ball bearing races in the Super Maramu main boom outhaul gearbox ..... or a part number from an industrial supplier that could be referred to find the exact

By Alan Leslie · #15499 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: dolphin desulphation program

Thanks Danny, I think if I charged the battery bank with the 100A charger and then switched to the 30A in desulphation mode it should work. The desuplhation mode is voltage maximising and current

By Alan Leslie · #15498 ·

Re: [Amel] Re: dolphin desulphation program

Hi Alan, just be sure that the 30 amp has the required grunt to desulphate your battery bank. Cheers Danny SM299 Ocean Pearl Mangonui New Zealand

By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS · #15497 ·

Re: [Amel] RE: Hartman & Paderborn Safe Electronics Replacement

Francisco We replaced our safe and have the old key. Don't know if it will work. Paul & Sue LaFrance SV NOMAD #362 SM Currently in THE BVI To: amelyachtowners@... From: no_reply@... Date: Fri, 24 Jan

By Paul LaFrance <pflafrance@...> · #15496 ·

Re: Hartman & Paderborn Safe Electronics Replacement

Thank you Gary. My hopes are now dashed that somehow the safe could be repowered and the previous owners asked to remember a 4-digit password (likely, I'd wager). As other Amel owners may not be

By svperegrinus <no_reply@...> · #15495 ·

Re: [Amel] Amel Super Maramu Mainsail Outhaul Gearbox

I received complete gearbox parts from Leroy sommers USA including the bronze gear and I rebuilt Both of my gearboxes, I had to add new bearings. I also added a nylon 5 mm screw on either side.

By Sailorman <kimberlite@...> · #15494 ·

Re: [Amel] Amel Super Maramu Mainsail Outhaul Gearbox

Hi Bill, Somewhere in all the postings on this subject I am almost sure that there is an article stating the reason why those gears are so expensive as Amel had a batch run exclusive to

By seafeverofcuan@... · #15493 ·

Re: [Amel] Main shet boom block-inspect it

Gary, about1/8 if an inch. Also the interior aspect of the attachment point inside theboom was cracked and had lifted towards the boom. FairWinds Eric AmelSuper Maramu #376 Kimberlite

By Sailorman <kimberlite@...> · #15492 ·

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