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Re: Bow thruster trouble shoot - help needed
Thank you Bill R & Bill K,
Jaygo (SM#224) does have the aluminium control box as described by Bill R. It is very similar to Eric's SM#158. I inspected the micro-switches and they seemed to be clean, and appeared to be switching correctly on the cambered rod when raised and lowered. Amazingly, the act of me just opening that control box and inspecting the inside somehow miraculously solved the issue and the BT then began to operate as normal again. I suspect that possibly one of those switches may have temporarily jammed due to relative infrequent use of the BT. All other connections were clean and corrosion free. Thanks again for your help, as well as the two other members that reached out to me offline. I now have a much better understanding of yet another system on our Amel. Happy Days. -- Rob & Dee SV Jaygo. SM#224 Currently cruising the Great Barrier Reef, Australia |
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Re: Cherry D45X micro switch for Bowtruster
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Will do Bill. This is going to be off value to all of the SM owners with this type of bowtruster Pcb. I am surprised it has not been an issue solved earlier. Regards Eric Sv Abayomi SM158 Op 26 jul. 2022 om 00:31 heeft CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> het volgende geschreven:
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Re: Cherry D45X micro switch for Bowtruster
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Thank you for the valueble information and heads-up. I will contact RS and let you all know if we can order this specific one (maybe even for the group) Regards Eric Sv Abayomi SM 158 Op 26 jul. 2022 om 00:16 heeft Mal Lawrence <mal19lawrence@...> het volgende geschreven:
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Re: Removing Interphase thru-hull ?
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Paul, yes a later model colour Interphase. I will answer your next question. Does it work. Depends on what you expect. The one I got does forward plus sideways as an option. I never use the sideways. If you want 100 meters forward easy to read totally accurate scan. No. Biggest problem is surface clutter. However if you expect something to add to the inventory of tools to use yes. Eyes, chart plotter depth sounder charts plus forward scan.
I find it is important to get the settings right, range, sensitivity. Get those right and it is a helpful tool. Sensitivity too high and the surface clutter gets worse. Once you learn the right settings and learn to read it it is good.
Kind Regards
Danny
SM 299
Ocean Pearl
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Re: Removing Interphase thru-hull ?
Paul
Hi Danny,
Did you replace it with another forward scanning sonar ? thanks Paul SM2000 - 444 Aramis Port Townsend, Washington |
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Re: Removing Interphase thru-hull ?
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Paul, ours was removed to be replaced with a newer model. It was on insurance so fitters did the job. They cut the external section off and then used a hole saw from the outside to release the thru hull section. Then they inserted the new transducer. I wasn't doing the job so I don't know what they used to seat the new one. I would assume a sikaflex. 7 or 8 years ago and no leaking or any issues. It was quickly done.
Kind regards
Danny
SM 299
Ocean Pearl
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Re: Using water tank for fridge cooling circuit
Morning Ruedi,
I am discussing your set up with the technicians/Company who are going to replace all the CORIAN in my galley and since everything is open I am also looking replacing (as Arno did) the front door fridge with a 2 drawer type unit.
Did you have to create additional ventilation for the air cooled compressor under the FRIGOBOAT door unit?
Thanks for taking the time to reply 😊
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
HOPE ISLAND MARINA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA July 26, 2022 11:10:11
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On Behalf Of WASABI - Rudolf Waldispuehl via groups.io
Hi Nick
We changed /converted the Galley “Front door Fridge” to be Air-cooled (Air cooled compressor). Working well since years, also with 37 degree ambient temp. We are very happy with this setup, and consequently:
Ruedi WASABI – A54 #55 Otranto
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Re: Cherry D45X micro switch for Bowtruster
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Eric Opdeweegh, Mal gave you some good advice. When you find the actual part number and its source, please post it in the Group and CC me. Bill
On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 5:16 PM Mal Lawrence <mal19lawrence@...> wrote:
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Re: Bow thruster trouble shoot - help needed
SM 224 probably has the early control box with a microswitch inside the control box. If that microswitch is defective or misaligned it will manifest this problem. There were some really good photos posted earlier today of this control box in this message: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/message/64726 here is a not-as-good photo of the micro switch inside the aluminum control box: 
On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM Bill Kinney <cruisingconsulting@...> wrote: Rob, |
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Re: Storage hot water system
I had an on-demand propane unit in the head on a prior boat. Worked great although the temperature control was a bit coarse. Only a few people were asphyxiated by these units.
-- Craig Briggs - s/v Sangaris / SN68 Tropic Isle Harbor, FL |
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Re: Bow thruster trouble shoot - help needed
Bill Kinney
Rob,
Based on your description of the problem, we can eliminate all of the mechanical issues, and the high current 24V supply since you CAN get the motor to run by shorting the relay contacts. We can pretty much eliminate the relays themselves, since the chances of BOTH relays failing is so remote as to not be worth considering. The joystick switch supplies power to the coil side of the two relays on separate wires. Again, the unlikely failure of BOTH wires would be required to disable the BT in both directions. That pretty much leaves the negative wire that returns the current from both coils to the battery as the only point of failure I can see. Based on your troubleshooting so far, that is the next place I would look. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Port Louis, Grenada |
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Re: Fire extinguishers
Bill Kinney
Eric,
The following is assuming that the USCG regulations for commercial inspected vessels do NOT apply AND your insurance company has nothing specific to say on the matter… The regulations are about which fire extinguishers are able to be counted toward a vessels minimum carriage requirement. Out of date extinguishers are not forbidden, and they are not required to be removed, they are just not able to count toward the legal minimum. Kind of the same situation you run into with out of date pyrotechnic flares. For a SM in recreational or 6-Pack service, the minimum carriage requirement for fire extinguishers is easily met with portable units. I don’t see anything in the regs that would REQUIRE an old system to be decommissioned or removed. One issue that comes up is that the original CO2 pressure vessels run out of their certification date, and then can not be refilled and serviced. Even if they are still in date, without a USDOT certification most US based shops will not work on them. As you suggest, I would do anything possible to avoid an engine room powder system. Discharging any of the power agents into an engine room is certainly better than having the boat burn, but it would be a serious disaster for ALL the equipment installed in that space. This stuff is corrosive and “sticky”, it is extremely difficult to clean up. Battery chargers, alternators, generator electronics, inverters, etc will almost certainly not survive even if unaffected by the fire. Some insurance companies have technical support staff for things like this. They can be a helpful resource. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Port Louis, Grenada |
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Re: D Marin Corfu (aka: Gouvia Marina)
Jay Feaver
Hi Paul and Christine,
Really good to hear of your adventures. I can give you some options for storing your boat. We are currently storing or boat at Lefkas Marina in Greece (where we bought it). We have also done a journey up to Venice and back via Croatia an Montenegro. Lefkas Marina - is a good option. It is easy to access in summer via Preveza Airport. It is harder to access in winter via Athens airport and 4 hours of driving. The marina is (in my books) well protected and decently maintained. It only uses a single bow mooring line for each boat (which can be a bit concerning for some.) There are good services available there with haul out and parts supply etc. Our boat was maintained there for the last 2 years and it appears to have been well done. I can send you an email with some more specific reviews and hints if you want: we use Paleros Yacht Services. It is possible to do all the customs paperwork yourself there if you have a smile and a few hours we also were introduced to a good agent if you prefer We will be based there through spring of next year (23) then heading west if all goes according to plan. There are a couple other Amels in the marina. No comment on Gouvia. We will visit in August but have not gone yet. The one I would suggest you look at as an option is Porto Novi. It is also in the D-marin group. The facilities are quite new. It is amongst the best executed service we have ever seen at a marina. Cost was comparable but slightly less than Lefkas. there are double bow lines and there are 4 other Amels currently stored there so there must be someone who can look after them. As were transiting we did not investigate. It is accessible from airports at Tiviat and locals say look closely at possibly from Dobrovnic? We did not need an agent as the various officials are on the quay and very easy to deal with. Also of interest if you are going to ship in a large value boat part there is a method to receive it tax free to the boat via the customs man on the end of the quay. Finally I note that it is not in Schengen so your prep time is "outside" of Schengen. Honestly, if we had not already signed for Lefkas I would have left the boat there. We also really liked Montenegro. Again I can email you details and who to talk to at the marina if you want. All the best, Jay SV Elation |
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Cherry D45X micro switch for Bowtruster
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Dear Amelians
Last week one of the micro switches on the pcb of my bowtruster failed. It just does not click anymore and cleaning the contacts did not make it work again. The spring apparently weakened. It is not to hard to replace the switch but I can't find the right one. We have asked Maud at SAV, she came back to us very quicky but could not help us this time. Seems they do not any in stock anymore .         Does any one know where to get this specific micro switch D45X from manufacturer "Cherry". 16(4) / 250 - 15A 1/2HP - 12.5 -25C VAC See enclosed photos. There are a lot of micro switches around on the internet but I can 't find the specific one with the two connectors under 90 degree angle and the third one under neath. We have Super Maramu 158 (1996) Bowtruster Leroy Somer/ TF 15 /6.3kW/480A/24V - Serial no 718624/25 Looking forward to help to order a few of these micro switches. Eric Opdeweegh Sv Abayomi Amel Super Maramu Hull# 0030017SM158 Delivered March 1996 Phone +31621240217
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Re: Found this on deck and don’t know where it came from
Raul Schleier
Thanks Gerhard, that’s good to know
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Re: Mast lights for A54
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Totally agree Teun
Danny
SM 299
Ocean Pearl
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Re: Mast lights for A54
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Charles you are so out of line it defies belief. First you have grossly violented the rules of this group which are there for good reason, Second you are utterly wrong about Amel and their long term care of their clients. I speak from first hand knowledge owning a 22 year old Amel and having been a member of this forum for 14 years I have watched the care others have experienced. They have always been pleasant to deal with, I never cease to be amazed at the care they give to the ageing sector of their fleet. That care is precious and we must not jeopardize it.
Danny Simms
SM 299
Ocean Pearl
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Re: Mast lights for A54
Charles Macdonald, Your rude message shows indifference to 3 out of 4 of the following requests. Although the damage is done and it has been sent to every member of the group, I will delete the message and lock the thread. All of your future postings will be moderated for a while. Many of us have worked hard to make this group stay on point helping one another without a diversion. Please try to control yourself in the future and remember anything you post anywhere on the Internet may come back to haunt you in the future. I suspect that Amel SAV now has your derogatory remarks sent to them by one of our 1200 members. You need to realize that will probably affect you and could have some impact on every one of us. There are good reasons for the following requests. I will not get into all of the reasons.
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Re: Using water tank for fridge cooling circuit
Sorry for asking about your inverter since the compressor is 24v
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