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Re: zink anode of the starboard side doesn’t corrode
greatketch@...
Olaf, The only reason that one zinc would not corrode as expected is that it is not making proper electrical contact with the bonding system. When you are hauled out, check for continuity between the problem zinc, and the rudder post in the aft cabin. You will likely find that the connection is broken. Once you remove the zinc, you might quickly find the problem with the bolt or the zinc. If the problem is not obvious right there, you'll need to dive deeper into the internal structure of the rudder to find the problem. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Annapolis, MD, USA ---In amelyachtowners@..., <olaf_renos@...> wrote : Hello AMELians, I found out that the zink anode on starboard side doesn't corrode. What could be the reason? What I have to check? The zink anode on portside corrode as expected. Thanks so much in advance
Fair winds Olaf
S/V Sayonara II, SM2K 392 currently in Martinique
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel Marine Surveyors
x_holdfast_x@...
Thanks John and Mark,
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I reached out to Dave to check his availability. Much appreciated. Best, Joey ---In amelyachtowners@..., <mcerdos@...> wrote : I second Dave Huffman. He was referred to us by Joel Potter when we purchased Cream Puff and we have recommended him to other Amel owners since. He knows his way around an Amel.
http://www.huffmanmarinesurveys.com/
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Bonaire www.creampuff.us
From: amelyachtowners@...
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Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:26 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel Marine Surveyors
Hi Joey, I used Dave Huffman. He has done more than a few Amels. He is based in Tampa but will travel to survey. Of course if you can get Olivier then I would go with Olivier.
Regards, John
SV Annie SM37 Le Marin, Martinique
On Wed, Aug 29, 2018, 7:20 PM x_holdfast_x@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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zink anode of the starboard side doesn’t corrode
olaf_renos@...
Hello AMELians, I found out that the zink anode on starboard side doesn't corrode. What could be the reason? What I have to check? The zink anode on portside corrode as expected.
Thanks so much in advance
Fair winds Olaf
S/V Sayonara II, SM2K 392 currently in Martinique
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What are the todo’s before and after haulot of a SM2K
olaf_renos@...
Hello AMELians, In two weeks my SM2K will be haul out. For me it is the first time of a haul out with a SM2K. What would you suggest to do before and (directly) after haul out?
That’s my current list:
Before haul out - Empty the black water tanks and fill up with 0.5 Ltr vegetable oil. Open and close shortly the valves.
After haulout - Flush the Main engine, the generator and the AC’s with fresh water.
What else?
Thanks so much in advance.
Fair winds Olaf
S/V Sayonara II, SM2K 392 currently in Martinique
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: How much oil and dipstick reading.
When I went to the Yanmar school the instructor said that connecting a hose to the dip-stick tube and pumping will remove the majority of the oil. Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Sun, Sep 2, 2018, 00:49 Paul Stascavage pstas2003@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster rebuild on a SM
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Good morning Graham,
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During the bow thruster overhauled I did, twice I did not put the 30 x 42 x 8 oil seal properly and the 90 weight oil slowly leaked from the tuffnol shaft. So had to put a new one. For info, since May 2016, Amel is suggesting using a 29 x 42 x 8 Oil Seal, but force will be required to push it in. So this might be your solution. Here is the complete overhaul: http://www.nikimat.com/bow_thruster_overhaul.html Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------
On Sun, 9/2/18, crwggb@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster rebuild on a SM To: amelyachtowners@... Date: Sunday, September 2, 2018, 4:21 AM Replaced the underwater seal on the plastic shaft (on which the bow thruster prop is mounted) and very quickly the oil was leaking out. I suspect this shaft has become so worn the standard seal is now too big. 1 Anyone tried just using a "tighter seal? 2 Any advice on a complete rebuild of the whole unit/ getting the parts from Amel? This is my preferred option. Graham Sula SM140Hong Kong
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Re: Installing diesel heating on a Super Maramu
svperegrinus@yahoo.com
Jeppe, Very, very interesting that Amel built most of the saloon and forward cabin pass through/ducting even on those boats that neither have forced air nor heating from the factory! Since the hard part on any unheated sailboat is obviously finding the space for these thick air ducts, I guess Amel already did well over half of the job compared to many other sailboat makes. This means that the decision to go Hydronic for non-heated/non-force-air-ventilated boats is not as self-evident as I had thought; those wanting to install an Airtronic would not be starting from zero at all. But people wanting to install Hydronic could also try and profit from the existing Amel buildout, so it's a benefit for them as well. Now, as to the ducting to the aft cabin: SM's with the heating or the forced-air option have a nifty, thick stainless steel tube that runs fore to aft, across the aft head, above the toilet seat. This is the duct that connects the furnace in the cockpit locker to its exhaust in the aft cabin, immediately above the A/C exhaust. When the Airtronic gets turned on, this tube gets warm, providing a bit of warmth to the area. At some point after hull #350 was built, Amel installed a subsidiary sliding door/grilled exhaust longitudinally on the tube so that some warm air can issue inside the aft head, for even better heating, if so desired. Cheers, Peregrinus SM2K N°. 350 (2002) Under sail, Sicily to Valletta
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Expected RPM at WOT
Cheers Porter
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Sounds like you are all in the right state..........of mind!!
Courtney
svTrippin
-----Original Message----- From: Porter McRoberts portermcroberts@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Sat, Sep 1, 2018 10:16 am Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Expected RPM at WOT Thanks Courtney
Maybe that’s the way to go!!
We’re getting a top lesson in patience, and despite this situation enjoying the hell out of ourselves. Whales galore, beautiful islands, dolphins on the bow for hours at a time. Girls getting back into school. Awesome and incredibly understanding and supportive wife and family, cool and helpful folks at our “local marina” ha! Now I really have to learn the white floppy things above us! And this is an amazing boat. The plan was to reject the usual and let the world mold us into something new, tighter, more appreciative, patient, sentient and kind. It’s happening. The trip is on the inside.
We’ll get there! Whenever there is ready for us.
That’s our mantra this am!
Porter and Crew
S/V IBIS 54-152
Isla Contadora, Panama
Excuse the errors.
Sent from my IPhone
On Sep 1, 2018, at 5:02 AM, Courtney Gorman Itsfun1@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: ZF transmission
Patrick McAneny
Bill, I am getting ready to change the fluid as well. I have not found a plug ,could you confirm there is one and where, I am surprised that it only takes 3/4 of a liter. I am sure I was told to use 40w oil in the past, its been awhile . I did not think you would need to change it yearly, I am over due by a couple of years. I have 150,000 miles on my truck and I think I have replaced the fluid twice . I wonder if that is why, I needed a new trans a few years ago. I will start changing it ,when I change my oil.
Thanks,
Pat
SM123
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From: greatketch@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Sat, Sep 1, 2018 4:46 pm Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: ZF transmission Paul,
I think I remember that you have the Volvo TMD22 engine. If so, this applies to you...
You have to be a very careful talking about the ZF transmissions. The ZF25M transmission that came on the Volvo TMD22 is a manual shift transmission, and holds about 0.75 liters of DEXTRAN IV automatic transmission fluid, NOT 90 weight oil. The same exact machine was called an HBW250 before ZF and Hurth joined forces.
Other engines used a ZF25 transmission, which is a hydraulic shifting model with larger horsepower capacity and a completely different design. It causes no end of confusion with model numbers so similar and actual designs so different!
The recommendation for change interval in my manual for the ZF25M is "Once a year." There is no change interval recommended based on hours of operation.
Bill Kinney
SM160, Harmonie
Annapolis, MD, USA
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Bow thruster rebuild on a SM
Graham Boyd
Replaced the underwater seal on the plastic shaft (on which the bow thruster prop is mounted) and very quickly the oil was leaking out. I suspect this shaft has become so worn the standard seal is now too big. 1 Anyone tried just using a "tighter seal? 2 Any advice on a complete rebuild of the whole unit/ getting the parts from Amel? This is my preferred option. Graham Sula SM140 Hong Kong
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Re: How much oil and dipstick reading.
Paul Stascavage
Eric, I believe we have the same motor and I have experienced the same with the installed pump being incapable of getting out all the old oil. I pump until nothing comes out, and then add a quart or two of fresh oil. I wait a few minutes for it to drain to the bottom of the pan and pump that out. I repeat the process one more time before adding and topping off the oil. I have found this makes a huge difference in the length of time the oil starts to look dirty. I do the same with the Onan. I have no idea if it is worth the expense of the extra oil but the way I look at it oil is cheap compared to a new engine and I sleep better. All the best, Paul Stascavage SM 466 Cruising New England www.RitaKathryn.com
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Re: Onan Water Pump
Paul Stascavage
As an added precaution. I always close the sea cock and run fresh water through the system to be worked on for a few minutes before replacing impellers or hoses etc. this method provides and added level of security in case things go differently then anticipated.
All the best, Paul Stascavage SM 466 Cruising New England www.RitaKathryn.com
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Re: ZF transmission
Sorry Paul,
I led you up the garden path! I was talking about the ZF25 Hydrailic Transmission . I’m not familiar with SM systems. (Actually I’m still not that familiar with all my 54 systems for that matter !!) Cheers Dean
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Re: Repower questions
Graham Boyd
Dave,
I too have been looking at the Beta to replace my TMD22....no turbo and Kubota parts world wide. Could you put me in touch with your client? Is it a SM he/she has? It would be great to talk to some one who has taken the step away from turbo charged volvo/yanmars. I also want as few electronic control boxes as poss....not too many diagnostic machines in SE Asia. Graham SM140 Sula Hong Kong
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fwd: Seat photos in boat.
eric <kimberlite@...>
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fwd: Seat photos in boat.
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Eric, I'm not one of those but if you could sit on the Amel stool, i guess you could sit on this. Regards Danny (not Paul) SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 02 September 2018 at 15:33 "eric kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fwd: Seat photos in boat.
eric <kimberlite@...>
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fwd: Seat photos in boat.
Danny Simms
Hi Eric, I don't have that measurement but it is adequate. Kind Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] ZF transmission
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Paul. You probably have the manual shift transmission like we have. No o rings. No filters and about 0.8 of a litre of atf which stands for automatic transmission fluid. Not gear oil or engine oil!!!! Regards Danny SM 299 ocean pearl
On 2/09/2018 14:30, "osterberg.paul.l@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] ZF transmission
eric <kimberlite@...>
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