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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
I’ve used an Iridium Go on a ocean trip once and did not use an external antenna at all. If you put the put the device under the sprayhood it works fine. You can get a waterproof USB cable for the
I’ve used an Iridium Go on a ocean trip once and did not use an external antenna at all. If you put the put the device under the sprayhood it works fine. You can get a waterproof USB cable for the
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Arno Luijten
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#51024
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
We have enough people interested in signing on, it's looking like a go. We'll be in touch with the manufacturer Monday morning to deliver a sample off Harmonie so they can design the die, get
We have enough people interested in signing on, it's looking like a go. We'll be in touch with the manufacturer Monday morning to deliver a sample off Harmonie so they can design the die, get
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Karen Smith
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#51023
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
No, they kept the original Amel spec. --
Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
No, they kept the original Amel spec. --
Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV Tengah
http://www.svtengah.com
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Scott SV Tengah
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#51022
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
Hey Scott, I forgot to ask you. Did Phillip upgrade the size of your main mast shrouds when you replaced your standing rig - as noted by Bill Rouse?
I just missed that and may have him upgrade the
Hey Scott, I forgot to ask you. Did Phillip upgrade the size of your main mast shrouds when you replaced your standing rig - as noted by Bill Rouse?
I just missed that and may have him upgrade the
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Jamie Wendell
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#51021
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
Oh and while you're in ther area, I'd suggest having Caraibe Marine do it in Le Marin, Martinique. Pick up some spare parts from the Amel office while you're there.
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Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV
Oh and while you're in ther area, I'd suggest having Caraibe Marine do it in Le Marin, Martinique. Pick up some spare parts from the Amel office while you're there.
--
Scott
2007 A54 #69
SV
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Scott SV Tengah
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#51020
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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
I have had the Bamar EJF for about a year and a half. They are definitely better than the old MEJ, but I did have to replace the Genoa EJF AGAIN after 6 months due to water ingress. Luckily Bamar
I have had the Bamar EJF for about a year and a half. They are definitely better than the old MEJ, but I did have to replace the Genoa EJF AGAIN after 6 months due to water ingress. Luckily Bamar
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Scott SV Tengah
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#51019
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Re: Lubricants, Sealants, etc. & thanks to Bill Kinney
I have used Molykote on the water-maker to lube the seals forassembly. Good stuff!
With bestregards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currentlycruising -
I have used Molykote on the water-maker to lube the seals forassembly. Good stuff!
With bestregards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currentlycruising -
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Mark Erdos
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#51018
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Karen, On my property I have two ponds, a stream and two waterfalls all lined with EPDM , the liner is supposed to last at least twenty years. However I built another pond for a house I built 32
Karen, On my property I have two ponds, a stream and two waterfalls all lined with EPDM , the liner is supposed to last at least twenty years. However I built another pond for a house I built 32
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Patrick McAneny
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#51017
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
We do not yet know for sure what the old inserts are made of, but EDPM rubber is used uncovered as a membrane for flat roofs, and typically has a warranted life span of 30 years.
Rubber like this is
We do not yet know for sure what the old inserts are made of, but EDPM rubber is used uncovered as a membrane for flat roofs, and typically has a warranted life span of 30 years.
Rubber like this is
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Karen Smith
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#51016
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Lubricants, Sealants, etc. & thanks to Bill Kinney
All,
Most of you know Bill Kinney. He is aboard SM #160 Harmonie with Karen Smith. He hasn't posted to the group lately, and I mentioned that to him recently. About a week ago, I ran into Bill and
All,
Most of you know Bill Kinney. He is aboard SM #160 Harmonie with Karen Smith. He hasn't posted to the group lately, and I mentioned that to him recently. About a week ago, I ran into Bill and
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CW Bill Rouse
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#51015
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Hi Joel, thanks for that info. We are looking at a paint made specifically for EPDM. Do you know if anyone has tried that? Is the OEM insert made of EPDM?
Thanks again
Kent and Iris
SM 243
Kristy
Hi Joel, thanks for that info. We are looking at a paint made specifically for EPDM. Do you know if anyone has tried that? Is the OEM insert made of EPDM?
Thanks again
Kent and Iris
SM 243
Kristy
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karkauai
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#51014
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Thanks Karen/Bill, we are interested depending on price. We'd have to take it with us on a plane.
Iris looked up EPDM and found a potential problem of shrinkage when used on roofs. Can you ask the
Thanks Karen/Bill, we are interested depending on price. We'd have to take it with us on a plane.
Iris looked up EPDM and found a potential problem of shrinkage when used on roofs. Can you ask the
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karkauai
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#51013
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Once again, more than you ever wanted to know about something Amel,
As preparing Amel boats for resale has been a major part of my life for nearly 40 years now, putting the best face forward to
Once again, more than you ever wanted to know about something Amel,
As preparing Amel boats for resale has been a major part of my life for nearly 40 years now, putting the best face forward to
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amelforme
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#51012
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Re: Bottom paint removal problem
I used to strip my old cruiser-racer every 2-3 years and did my Amel when I got it in 2000. No worries whatsoever about stripper on gel coat. I used the most aggressive one I could find, and that was
I used to strip my old cruiser-racer every 2-3 years and did my Amel when I got it in 2000. No worries whatsoever about stripper on gel coat. I used the most aggressive one I could find, and that was
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Craig Briggs
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#51011
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
You want to keep your cable as short as possible. The longer the cable, the more cable loss you will have. I put the IridiumGo inside the cabinet above the sink. It is just below the steering box
You want to keep your cable as short as possible. The longer the cable, the more cable loss you will have. I put the IridiumGo inside the cabinet above the sink. It is just below the steering box
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Ken Powers SV Aquarius <ken@...>
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#51010
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Re: through hull forard head
were you able to take the valve off in water or when you hauled out?
Randall
were you able to take the valve off in water or when you hauled out?
Randall
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Randall Walker
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#51009
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Re: Strainer air lock and MORE
Il 05/03/2020 23:10, Ryan Meador ha scritto:
Il 05/03/2020 23:10, Ryan Meador ha scritto:
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Giovanni TESTA
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#51008
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Re: through hull forard head
Hi Randall
Wolfgang’s proposal is most likely the solution! I had the same problem on the forward head tank a year a go.
I unblocked the tank with a wood-stick from the Deck opening and it worked
Hi Randall
Wolfgang’s proposal is most likely the solution! I had the same problem on the forward head tank a year a go.
I unblocked the tank with a wood-stick from the Deck opening and it worked
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WASABI - Rudolf Waldispuehl
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#51007
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Re: through hull forard head
Hi
Don´t want to make you sorry but it is possible and happends.
Many years ago (not on a Amel) i had the shaft separating from the ball. In my case though it was stuck in the open position which was
Hi
Don´t want to make you sorry but it is possible and happends.
Many years ago (not on a Amel) i had the shaft separating from the ball. In my case though it was stuck in the open position which was
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Peter Tiner
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#51006
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Re: through hull forard head
Hi.
In 2010 at the Annapolis boat show 5 or six amel crews gathered on one SM. Main topic. Unblocking heads. Prevention is better than a cure. Long flushes every time prevents salt buildup in the
Hi.
In 2010 at the Annapolis boat show 5 or six amel crews gathered on one SM. Main topic. Unblocking heads. Prevention is better than a cure. Long flushes every time prevents salt buildup in the
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#51005
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