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Re: 2013 North Tri Radial Genoa for sale

Rupert Deutsch
 

Hi Kevin ,

I am interested to have a look if this is possible. I am in Annapolis as well and could stop by late afternoon any day. 

Please let me know. 

Rupert Deutsch
Life is Good
SM 345

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 7:32 PM, Kevin Schmit <kevschmit64@...> wrote:

Hey guys,

Hopefully this is ok with Admin to post to the group….?

I’ve got a 2013 North Tri Radial Genoa for sale.  The sail has a new UV cover installed by North Sails-Charleston last winter.  The sail still has some life left in her and I would objectively classify it as a 5 out of 10.  We are currently here in Annapolis, MD.  Ideally someone local needs a sail and can pickup in person as I can imagine to box and ship it may be cost prohibitive. 

$500 plus shipping & packaging.

Please email me for additional info.


--
Kevin & Kristen Schmit
KIANA
SM #362

Re: AMFA Bilge pump as spare part free to a good home just shipping cost

Michael & Robyn
 

Greetings!
Both pumps and the service kit found new owners.
Thank you for your interest. I was surprised how many wanted the pump.
I choose the recipients based on first come first serve.

I do have another AMFA 24V Bilge pump sitting in a storage unit in Brunswick GA. It came from Brassring A54, former owners Mark & Debbie Mueller.
I will NOT get to Brunswick until next year's hurricane season.
I promise to then contact everyone who was interested and not served this time.
--
Michael & Robyn

SY RIPPLE SM2K # 417
currently CMYB Cambridge MD USA
2013 North Tri Radial Genoa for sale

Kevin Schmit
 

Hey guys,

Hopefully this is ok with Admin to post to the group….?

I’ve got a 2013 North Tri Radial Genoa for sale.  The sail has a new UV cover installed by North Sails-Charleston last winter.  The sail still has some life left in her and I would objectively classify it as a 5 out of 10.  We are currently here in Annapolis, MD.  Ideally someone local needs a sail and can pickup in person as I can imagine to box and ship it may be cost prohibitive. 

$500 plus shipping & packaging.

Please email me for additional info.


--
Kevin & Kristen Schmit
KIANA
SM #362
Re: Dessalator D160 pre-pump / lift-pump / Low Pressure LP-pmp #replacement

Porter McRoberts
 

We also have the desalator 160. 

I have been running the BTM 61 as a replacement. For about a year. And I agree: not enough pressure. With fresh pre filters we start with the low pressure needle much closer to the orange than with our original OEM lift pump.  Resulting in much less time on the pre filters before a change (likely premature)
I would definitely change to the higher pressure lift pump given the chance. 


W. Porter McRoberts 
A54-152 IBIS. 

On Sep 6, 2022, at 12:04 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:



Just as an FYI, we have an issue with our LP pump that we put a temporary fix at the start of the season. I did reach out to Dessalator tech support, to discuss and order a new pump. I was told that we should not change our existing LP pump as they are not satisfied with the replacement pump and the are still looking. They provided a “fix” that needs a machine shop. We are planning on looking into it at the end of the season.

 

Has anyone had long term experience with the Calpeda BTM61 E ?

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

Amel 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Andrea Volpi via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 1:06 PM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Dessalator D160 pre-pump / lift-pump / Low Pressure LP-pmp #replacement

 

Hello Michael, I can confirm that on my Dessalator 240lt, the manufacturer replaced the previous original low pressure pump with a Calpeda BTM61 E. It should therefore be well suitable for you D160, go for it.

 

Andrea

 

A55 Rupella

 

 


Il giorno 1 set 2022, alle ore 19:07, Michael & Robyn <SY_RIPPLE@...> ha scritto:

Greetings!
The LP gauge of our Dessalator D160 is always in the orange near the read range.
So I started to think that the installed pump's impeller has corroded away just as it had happened on our AC circulation pump. Both pumps were F.E.I.T. C20M CCM MATR P4258.
The image in the Dessalator D160 Owners manual shows a pump of a different type.
I have seen the messages in Mark's "Dessalator 160 Lift Pump" topic and Dominique's answer that his is a
CALPEDA BTM 61E.
The different pump diagrams may explain my issue with the LP pump not generating enough pressure for the flow through the 25/5 micron filters to feed the HP CAT pump.
The previous owners had a lightning strike while on the hard in Panama and I wounder, whether the wrong type of pump was installed back then.

Can anyone please confirm that the LP pump should be the CALPEDA B-TM 61E
or the more powerful B-TM 65E ?
--
Michael & Robyn

SY RIPPLE SM2K # 417
currently in Cambridge MD USA
Re: AMFA Bilge pump as spare part free to a good home just shipping cost

Eric Freedman
 

HI,

I am very interested in your AMFA pump.

What is your email address?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io On Behalf Of Michael & Robyn
Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2022 4:24 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] AMFA Bilge pump as spare part free to a good home just shipping cost

 

Greetings!
We are in the process of switching to a Johnson Viking Power 32 pump.
The original owner carried a spare AMFA / Marina ZZ bilge pump. It has never been on duty.
The powder coding has suffered from seawater spill from the Dessalator Watermaker.
It needs some cleanup and new paint. see attached pictures.
We also have a service kit: diaphragm, valve flaps, O-rings.
Does anyone want the pump or the service kit?

The currently installed pump did its duty since RIPPLE was built in 2003.
If anyone wants it to rebuild or for parts it is available too.
You would only have to pay for shipping or pick it up here in Cambridge MD USA before end of October.
Drop us a private message if you are interested.
--
Michael & Robyn

SY RIPPLE SM2K # 417
currently Cambridge MD USA
Re: Dessalator D160 pre-pump / lift-pump / Low Pressure LP-pmp #replacement

Mohammad Shirloo
 

Just as an FYI, we have an issue with our LP pump that we put a temporary fix at the start of the season. I did reach out to Dessalator tech support, to discuss and order a new pump. I was told that we should not change our existing LP pump as they are not satisfied with the replacement pump and the are still looking. They provided a “fix” that needs a machine shop. We are planning on looking into it at the end of the season.

 

Has anyone had long term experience with the Calpeda BTM61 E ?

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

Amel 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Andrea Volpi via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2022 1:06 PM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Dessalator D160 pre-pump / lift-pump / Low Pressure LP-pmp #replacement

 

Hello Michael, I can confirm that on my Dessalator 240lt, the manufacturer replaced the previous original low pressure pump with a Calpeda BTM61 E. It should therefore be well suitable for you D160, go for it.

 

Andrea

 

A55 Rupella

 

 


Il giorno 1 set 2022, alle ore 19:07, Michael & Robyn <SY_RIPPLE@...> ha scritto:

Greetings!
The LP gauge of our Dessalator D160 is always in the orange near the read range.
So I started to think that the installed pump's impeller has corroded away just as it had happened on our AC circulation pump. Both pumps were F.E.I.T. C20M CCM MATR P4258.
The image in the Dessalator D160 Owners manual shows a pump of a different type.
I have seen the messages in Mark's "Dessalator 160 Lift Pump" topic and Dominique's answer that his is a
CALPEDA BTM 61E.
The different pump diagrams may explain my issue with the LP pump not generating enough pressure for the flow through the 25/5 micron filters to feed the HP CAT pump.
The previous owners had a lightning strike while on the hard in Panama and I wounder, whether the wrong type of pump was installed back then.

Can anyone please confirm that the LP pump should be the CALPEDA B-TM 61E
or the more powerful B-TM 65E ?
--
Michael & Robyn

SY RIPPLE SM2K # 417
currently in Cambridge MD USA
Re: CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

rossirossix4
 

Hi Chip,
I take it your autopilot did not give you any problem!  These Amels can be summed up in one word-Passagemakers!  Are you in San Diego already?  If so, email me so we can get together.

Bob  KAIMI SM429, Older Sister to SM430
Re: tb/SAV AMEL/AYOG

David Vogel
 

I agree with Teun and Porter - we have had only very positive experiences with AMEL after-sale-service (SAV), and all of the team, including especially Maud - I am glad to report that my experience in 2016, upon purchasing Perigee (then, Moonshot), mirrors Porter's - the AMEL folk well knew our boat (and, the previous owner's, who had bought another AMEL new from the factory), and offered a similar opinion.

And we have not been disappointed. AMEL's service to owners, both with their boat and in-person (if wishing to visit the AMEL factory), is second-to-none.

We try to support AMEL SAV at every reasonable opportunity, to keep this SAV alive and well.

David
SM#396, Perigee

From: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Teun BAAS <teun@...>
Reply to: <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Date: Monday, 5 September 2022 at 9:39 pm
To: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] tb/SAV AMEL/AYOG

Recently there have been, on this forum, some (in my opinion unwarranted) criticism on S(ervice) A(pres) V(endre) @ AMEL.

I like to share with the group that last Friday afternoon, AUSTRALIA time, I suddenly realized that my Main mast needed a new foot sole and contacted SAV AMEL. I asked for expedited handling as next week my masts are going back on the boat. Maud replied that my usual contact was not in all week so she would handle. In spite of being short staffed she promised to send the Main and Mizzen foot sole that very day.

Discussing this with a fellow AMEL next to me here in the marina they also had asked SAV for parts needed urgently as they are leaving port imminently; we contacted Maud again and suggested to combine our orders.

Long story short – 4 or 5 hours later we received FedEx shipping confirmation for the parts to be delivered latest September 9, 2022.

Outstanding “after sales service” from AMEL, in this case Mdm. Maud TOUILLET.

Best Regards Teun
SV AMELIT  A54  #128

HOPE ISLAND MARINA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA
September 5, 2022 19:37:04

You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
Re: CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

Tim Noble
 

Thank you Chip,

Safe Travels and I hope we meet up one day for a sundowner.

 

Regards,

 

Tim

 

Timothy Noble

4285 Midas Ave

Rocklin, Ca 95677

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Chip Beaman
Sent: Monday, September 5, 2022 11:17 AM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

 

Tim,

Sorry man,  I have no plans to be in the BA, only south from here. There are a few Amels up there I don’t recall the names.  Good luck on your quest, it’s a good one. 

Chip

KOA SM2K #430



On Sep 5, 2022, at 10:40 AM, Tim Noble <timothynoble01@...> wrote:

Hello Chip,
I am going to be purchasing an Amel in about 1.5 years.
If you happen to be in the Bay Area would there, be a possibility, I could come see your Amel?

I am very interested in getting on board one since I have not done this yet.

BTW I have sailed the reverse route you did from San Francisco 16 days on a 33ft Homebuilt trimaran. 16 days at sea and one of the best adventures I ever had out of high school.

Re: CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

Chip Beaman
 

Tim,
Sorry man,  I have no plans to be in the BA, only south from here. There are a few Amels up there I don’t recall the names.  Good luck on your quest, it’s a good one. 
Chip
KOA SM2K #430


On Sep 5, 2022, at 10:40 AM, Tim Noble <timothynoble01@...> wrote:

Hello Chip,
I am going to be purchasing an Amel in about 1.5 years.
If you happen to be in the Bay Area would there, be a possibility, I could come see your Amel?

I am very interested in getting on board one since I have not done this yet.

BTW I have sailed the reverse route you did from San Francisco 16 days on a 33ft Homebuilt trimaran. 16 days at sea and one of the best adventures I ever had out of high school.

Re: CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

Tim Noble
 

Hello Chip,
I am going to be purchasing an Amel in about 1.5 years.
If you happen to be in the Bay Area would there, be a possibility, I could come see your Amel?

I am very interested in getting on board one since I have not done this yet.

BTW I have sailed the reverse route you did from San Francisco 16 days on a 33ft Homebuilt trimaran. 16 days at sea and one of the best adventures I ever had out of high school.
Re: tb/SAV AMEL/AYOG

Porter McRoberts
 

The SAV from Amel is one of the prime reasons to own an Amel. In talking to the owners of so many other production yachts there is usually either no service or poor service, with the exception to Leopard actually (and thank goodness for them, they need great SAV).  I remember when I called Amel in 2016 looking to buy our 2010 yacht from its first owner, just poking around. The person who answered the phone knew our previous owner by name, the boat name and assured me we were buying a great boat. I was shocked. 
We’ve had many years of friendly, expert and expedient service from both Maud and Thierry. 
And then the not-so-secret-weapon to cruising on an Amel: BR. 
Great combination. 


W. Porter McRoberts 
A54-152 Ibis. Brisbane. 


On Sep 5, 2022, at 6:43 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:


I’d like to also confirm that our experience with Amel (Maud) has been exceptional. Always responsive and quick to ship to many different ports and never an issue.

Mohammad & Aty
B&B Kokomo 
A54 #099

Respectfully;


Mohammad Shirloo
+1-323-633-2222 Cell
+1-424-644-0908 Fax
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Teun BAAS via groups.io <teun@...>
Sent: Monday, September 5, 2022 11:39:07 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] tb/SAV AMEL/AYOG
 

Recently there have been, on this forum, some (in my opinion unwarranted) criticism on S(ervice) A(pres) V(endre) @ AMEL.

 

I like to share with the group that last Friday afternoon, AUSTRALIA time, I suddenly realized that my Main mast needed a new foot sole and contacted SAV AMEL. I asked for expedited handling as next week my masts are going back on the boat. Maud replied that my usual contact was not in all week so she would handle. In spite of being short staffed she promised to send the Main and Mizzen foot sole that very day.

 

Discussing this with a fellow AMEL next to me here in the marina they also had asked SAV for parts needed urgently as they are leaving port imminently; we contacted Maud again and suggested to combine our orders.

 

Long story short – 4 or 5 hours later we received FedEx shipping confirmation for the parts to be delivered latest September 9, 2022.

 

Outstanding “after sales service” from AMEL, in this case Mdm. Maud TOUILLET.

 

Best Regards Teun

SV AMELIT  A54  #128

 

HOPE ISLAND MARINA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA

September 5, 2022 19:37:04

 

You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT

 

 

 

 

 
Re: tb/SAV AMEL/AYOG

Mohammad Shirloo
 

I’d like to also confirm that our experience with Amel (Maud) has been exceptional. Always responsive and quick to ship to many different ports and never an issue.

Mohammad & Aty
B&B Kokomo 
A54 #099

Respectfully;


Mohammad Shirloo
+1-323-633-2222 Cell
+1-424-644-0908 Fax

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Teun BAAS via groups.io <teun@...>
Sent: Monday, September 5, 2022 11:39:07 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] tb/SAV AMEL/AYOG
 

Recently there have been, on this forum, some (in my opinion unwarranted) criticism on S(ervice) A(pres) V(endre) @ AMEL.

 

I like to share with the group that last Friday afternoon, AUSTRALIA time, I suddenly realized that my Main mast needed a new foot sole and contacted SAV AMEL. I asked for expedited handling as next week my masts are going back on the boat. Maud replied that my usual contact was not in all week so she would handle. In spite of being short staffed she promised to send the Main and Mizzen foot sole that very day.

 

Discussing this with a fellow AMEL next to me here in the marina they also had asked SAV for parts needed urgently as they are leaving port imminently; we contacted Maud again and suggested to combine our orders.

 

Long story short – 4 or 5 hours later we received FedEx shipping confirmation for the parts to be delivered latest September 9, 2022.

 

Outstanding “after sales service” from AMEL, in this case Mdm. Maud TOUILLET.

 

Best Regards Teun

SV AMELIT  A54  #128

 

HOPE ISLAND MARINA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA

September 5, 2022 19:37:04

 

You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT

 

 

 

 

 
tb/SAV AMEL/AYOG

Teun BAAS
 

Recently there have been, on this forum, some (in my opinion unwarranted) criticism on S(ervice) A(pres) V(endre) @ AMEL.

 

I like to share with the group that last Friday afternoon, AUSTRALIA time, I suddenly realized that my Main mast needed a new foot sole and contacted SAV AMEL. I asked for expedited handling as next week my masts are going back on the boat. Maud replied that my usual contact was not in all week so she would handle. In spite of being short staffed she promised to send the Main and Mizzen foot sole that very day.

 

Discussing this with a fellow AMEL next to me here in the marina they also had asked SAV for parts needed urgently as they are leaving port imminently; we contacted Maud again and suggested to combine our orders.

 

Long story short – 4 or 5 hours later we received FedEx shipping confirmation for the parts to be delivered latest September 9, 2022.

 

Outstanding “after sales service” from AMEL, in this case Mdm. Maud TOUILLET.

 

Best Regards Teun

SV AMELIT  A54  #128

 

HOPE ISLAND MARINA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA

September 5, 2022 19:37:04

 

You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT

 

 

 

 

 
Re: CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

Chip Beaman
 

Thank you Jason, the west to east route was an adventure for sure.  Hard port tac most of the way posed challenges with the heads and vapor lock on the engine. 1st time cought me and we fried the impeller. Fun chasing the blades up the system.  Was ready for it the second time, had to pop a hose off start the motor til water came out then all was good in the world. I did the ol start the motor trick twice a day but that did not do the vapor lock, I am sure it blew the water out of the exhaust though.  As for the heads, it took a long time to get the water to start running in the toilet when on that tac.  Other than that is was a great time. 
Chip
KOA SM2K #430


On Sep 4, 2022, at 10:49 AM, Jason Rutledge <jasonrutledge1@...> wrote:

That's a big one.  I guess they are mostly shorter after that.  Congrats!
--
Jason Rutledge
SV Liahona
SM 335

AMFA Bilge pump as spare part free to a good home just shipping cost

Michael & Robyn
 

Greetings!
We are in the process of switching to a Johnson Viking Power 32 pump.
The original owner carried a spare AMFA / Marina ZZ bilge pump. It has never been on duty.
The powder coding has suffered from seawater spill from the Dessalator Watermaker.
It needs some cleanup and new paint. see attached pictures.
We also have a service kit: diaphragm, valve flaps, O-rings.
Does anyone want the pump or the service kit?

The currently installed pump did its duty since RIPPLE was built in 2003.
If anyone wants it to rebuild or for parts it is available too.
You would only have to pay for shipping or pick it up here in Cambridge MD USA before end of October.
Drop us a private message if you are interested.
--
Michael & Robyn

SY RIPPLE SM2K # 417
currently Cambridge MD USA
Re: CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

Jason Rutledge
 

That's a big one.  I guess they are mostly shorter after that.  Congrats!
--
Jason Rutledge
SV Liahona
SM 335
Re: Is there an Amel Rigger en route from Italy to Spain?

Andrew Foss
 

nickysail@...

Malta

On 8/31/22 4:11 AM, Daniel Alexander Thompson wrote:

Dear Amelians

We are en-route from Brindisi, Italy to Southern Spain (perhaps Marina Almerimar)

We will sail via the Strait of Messini, Palermo then Sardinia, before stops in Ibiza and Mallorca.

Does anybody know an Amel qualified rigger en route (preferably in mainland Spain)? A rigger who could check my Mango rig and potentially carry out work on the rig?

Can anybody recommend a marina in Spain which has a lift for fifty footers and has Amel qualified people on hand to check the boat for an Atlantic crossing?

I'm currently only deploying a reefed mainsail because i don't half full confidence in this rig.

Blessings
Daniel
Oronia Mango #14

Re: CONGRATULATIONS CHIP

Chip Beaman
 

Thank you Bill, you were absolutely with us the entire trip, without your advice, reference resources and patients, we would not have been ready for that passage.  I cracked the book open more than once. 

Chip
KOA SM2K #430



On Sep 4, 2022, at 12:04 AM, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:


Chip,

I was with you the entire trip, well, sort of with you.

Congratulations!

Bill


CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
   

On Sat, Sep 3, 2022 at 6:11 PM Chip Beaman <chipfrog128@...> wrote:
Thank you Eric, I very much appreciate all the great advice.  It was a good passage close hauled the majority of it.  No major issues, KOA handled everything with ease. 

Chip
KOA SM2K #430


On Sep 2, 2022, at 8:59 PM, Eric Freedman <kimberlite.ef@...> wrote:



Chip,

Congratulations on your first passage.  Hawaii to California.

17 days.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 
Re: Shore power with batteries shut off

Daniel Alexander Thompson
 

Last winter, when i left the boat, i did this in a marina with free shore power.

I shut off the batteries with one solar panel charging them all. I also shut off 220v system.

I ran two separate 220v cable into the boat to individually power the following.

One, A Makita dirty water pump which i put in the bilge with the "pump activation float" on a very short "leash". I ran the outlet for this pump over the rear of the boat to the dock so people might see an emergency stream of water.

And two, a dehumidifier.

I didn't want to power a heater while away from the boat because of fire risk.

Blessings
Daniel
Oronia Mango #14
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