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Re: Lofrans Tigre Windlass intermittently unresponsive to helm or unit switches.
seafeverofcuan@...
Drew,
I have had exactly that problem, the culprit appeared to be carbon dust from the motor brushes (there are four) which either stopped the windlass from working, or alternativelycaused the chain to run away. Once I cleaned it up and also checked and cleaned the conniptions as Bill describes it all ran normally . Trevor Lusty Seafever of Cuan SM 425 Redline Mexico |
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Furuno VHF FM2721
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Drew, I had a Thrane and Thrane Sailor VHF that I continually had to replace the handset wire for $125 Euro each. I complained to the USA VP Sales with Thrane and Thrane who replaced it with a Sailor 6216 VHF DSC. I mounted it on a block of wood 4"X4"X9" just inside the passage way on the Starboard side. The block of wood fits inside that shelf. I had to buy some antenna wire barrel connectors and a 3 meter piece of antenna wire. The rest was fairly straightforward. I mounted a small external speaker to the left of the wind and speed instruments by attached the bracket to the underside of the piece of wood that shades the instruments. This VHF is very good and very clear, but I do not have first hand comparison knowledge of the 6216 with any other VHF. Bill BeBe 387 On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 12:34 AM, 'Gaffney, Drew' drew.gaffney@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Lofrans Tigre Windlass intermittently unresponsive to helm or unit switches.
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Drew, It is surely the anchor control box which is mounted on the reverse side of where the breaker and switch for the bow thruster and windlass is...which is inside the most forward cabinet on the port side. There is a convenient Amel Thumb Nut which removes the board for access and long enough pigtails to easily work on this. Inside the control box are two solenoids one for up and the other down. The contacts are likely burnt from use and you need to replace the entire box. Try to find a Lofrans control box because it will mount much easier to mount...you will see why. An emergency repair can sometimes be done by cleaning the solenoid contacts, but this is not recommended as those contacts might stick and you will have a run-away anchor. Best, Bill 387 On Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 1:00 AM, 'Gaffney, Drew' drew.gaffney@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fridge in the galley, SM
Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...>
Thanks Jean-Pierre /Ann-Sofie Skickat från min iPad 27 aug 2015 kl. 06:17 skrev Germain Jean-Pierre jgermain@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Fridge in the galley, SM
Germain Jean-Pierre <jgermain@...>
Hello Ann-Sofie,
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We just installed a new keel cooled refrigerator with drawers. After a month of use, we are very pleased with it. It draws little “juice” and cools very well even in water temps above 29C and has much more efficient use of its volume. It fits into the space with few modifications. However, like anything, there are compromises… being keel cooled means another through hull fitting and the remote compressor impinges on the adjoining cabinet. Ours is the Frigoboat 135 liter version. I would think Mr Henri would have considered such a compromise… Cheers, Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Furuno VHF FM2721
Germain Jean-Pierre <jgermain@...>
Hi Drew,
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I went or The Standard Horizon 2200. DSC with incorporated AIS and the ability to buy an optional remote for the cockpit. 2 features I like are the PA function which allows verbal comms with deck crew and the FOG horn which emits a selectable signal based on the conditions of the moment. GL with your installation. Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM 007
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Furuno VHF FM2721
Hi Drew, I replaced mine 7 years ago with the iCOM IC-M604 marine VHF and added a remote mic at the helm. I mounted it sideways where the old VHF was mounted. It's one of the earlier digital calling ones, but I haven't found a need for that feature. I have heard the SCREECH it puts out a couple times when someone puts out an emergency TX...it's enough to wake the dead, and it gives you their GPS coordinates. If I ever wanted to get another boat's attention, there's no way they could ignore that alarm. The radio's been flawless. Kent SM243 Kristy On Aug 26, 2015, at 6:34 PM, 'Gaffney, Drew' drew.gaffney@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Our original VHF stopped working. After turning on, it says: |
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Lofrans Tigre Windlass intermittently unresponsive to helm or unit switches.
Gaffney, Drew <drew.gaffney@...>
Our windlass begun failing to respond to either the helm panel joystick or the buttons on the windlass itself. I've changed windlass buttons several times, but in those cases, one button failed, but the other worked and the helm-station control was not affected.
Power is getting to the control box, but it appears that nothing is coming out. I assume that this box is the 'common final pathway for activation with either set of switches. Has anyone had a similar problem with neither pair of switches working? Has anyone replaced the control box? What were it's failure symptoms? Where was the replacement purchased. I will check Imtra tomorrow. I've not found this topic on the UserGroup web site, but searching isn't always fruitful. Feel free to refer me to previous messages. Thank you. Drew SY Revelation SM390 Lying Rebel Marina, Norfolk VA |
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Moving to an EU country with a boat
Gaffney, Drew <drew.gaffney@...>
Has anyone moved to the EU as either a temporary or permanent resident and taken their boat with them? The EU rules seem to allow this, without paying VAT, if the boat is "non-commercial" and brought to the EU in the first year of residency, but there seem to be different interpretations in different EU countries despite a single set of rules.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Drew SY Revelation, SM390 Lying Rebel Marina, Norfolk VA |
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Furuno VHF FM2721
Gaffney, Drew <drew.gaffney@...>
Our original VHF stopped working. After turning on, it says:
Now Init EROM Erase 0700 ID Data Write Completed Power Off. Furuno USA says it's a foreign product and they know nothing about it. Furuno UK thought it might need the EPROM re-flashed, but didn't do it any longer. Has any seen this message or know what it means? What have members used to replace this unit? A "black-box and a remote handset would be nice if available. Thanks, Drew SM390, Lying Rebel Marina, Norfolk VA |
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Pat, we were fairly new owners then at the Annapolis rendezvous and I remember one of the prime topics of conversation was how to clear blocked heads. Even top end boats get basic problems. Just after that Minaxi got a prop wrap that did some damage as they left to head south. Spoiled things for them. Hope we do meet again some time Danny From: "Patrick Mcaneny sailw32@aol..com [amelyachtowners]" To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Thursday, 27 August 2015 1:00 AM Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island Danny, It was fun, we anchored and had drinks with Bob and Mina on SM Minaxi in the Tobago Cays last winter , you may remember they were there for the Annapolis rendezvous .It funny how you bump into Amels as you travel. I traveled around New Zealand by myself about 25 years ago and have always wanted to return to show Diane the South Island. So maybe we will see you guys again one day.
Pat & Diane SM Shenanigans
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From: Danny and Yvonne SIMMS simms@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Mon, Aug 24, 2015 3:14 pm Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Hi Pat, I remember the Annapolis rendezvous well. It was fun getting together Had a similar one in Noumea last year, there were eight on the visitors dock at the marina.
Danny SM 299 Ocean pearl
From: "Patrick Mcaneny sailw32@... [amelyachtowners] " <amelyachtowners@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Tuesday, 25 August 2015 1:26 AM Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Kent, For sure drop your hook next to us when you are on the Sassafras. We are straight in from the Bay about four miles , you can't miss the boat. Then we will be in Annapolis for the boat show in Oct., normally anchored in front of the Academy. About seven years ago we had a impromptu rendezvous when there was about six Amels at the boat show.
Enjoy your cruise,
Pat & Diane
SM Shenanigans
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From: Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Sun, Aug 23, 2015 8:13 pm Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Thanks Richard. Should be there tomorrow PM. I'll b there abt a week. Maybe we can hoist a beer/wine/rum sometime.
Just had a great dinner and conversation with Derick and Susan (Bravo) in Woods Hole.
Guess I'll try to hook up with more of the Family as I head South. I'm rendezvousing (is that a real word?) with Craig and Katherine at 10:17 one day, somewhere in RI next week. Will try to get up the Sassafras for a visit with the Annapolis environs cousins if anyone will be there in October.
Anyone else along the East Coast the next couple months?
karkauai at yahoo dot com
828-234-6819
Steady as she goes.
Kent
SM 243
Kristy
On Aug 23, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Richard03801 richard 03801@... [amelyachtowners] < amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Kent if you wish to hangout in Newport you can anchor just up stream from Goat Island and before the bridge.
Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All
Capt Richard
RP Yacht Brokerage
Newport RI
We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's
Cell 603 767 5330
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Fridge in the galley, SM
kanalmamman@...
Someone posted a while ago that they had installed a fridge with drawers in the galley. I can't find the post now, and we are in the progress to change our originsl one from 1998. And are really interested in that solution. Regards Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila SM #232, 1998 |
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
sailor63109@...
Kent,
We're in Brunswick, GA, just north of the Florida border, in Brunswick Landing Marina. If you plan to stop there give drop me a line, Peg & I would be glad to meet you. Duane SM#477 Wanderer |
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Patrick McAneny
Danny, It was fun, we anchored and had drinks with Bob and Mina on SM Minaxi in the Tobago Cays last winter , you may remember they were there for the Annapolis rendezvous .It funny how you bump into Amels as you travel. I traveled around New Zealand by myself about 25 years ago and have always wanted to return to show Diane the South Island. So maybe we will see you guys again one day.
Pat & Diane SM Shenanigans
-----Original Message----- From: Danny and Yvonne SIMMS simms@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Mon, Aug 24, 2015 3:14 pm Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Hi Pat, I remember the Annapolis rendezvous well. It was fun getting together Had a similar one in Noumea last year, there were eight on the visitors dock at the marina.
Danny SM 299 Ocean pearl
From: "Patrick Mcaneny sailw32@... [amelyachtowners] " <amelyachtowners@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Tuesday, 25 August 2015 1:26 AM Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Kent, For sure drop your hook next to us when you are on the Sassafras. We are straight in from the Bay about four miles , you can't miss the boat. Then we will be in Annapolis for the boat show in Oct., normally anchored in front of the Academy. About seven years ago we had a impromptu rendezvous when there was about six Amels at the boat show.
Enjoy your cruise,
Pat & Diane
SM Shenanigans
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From: Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Sun, Aug 23, 2015 8:13 pm Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Thanks Richard. Should be there tomorrow PM. I'll b there abt a week. Maybe we can hoist a beer/wine/rum sometime.
Just had a great dinner and conversation with Derick and Susan (Bravo) in Woods Hole.
Guess I'll try to hook up with more of the Family as I head South. I'm rendezvousing (is that a real word?) with Craig and Katherine at 10:17 one day, somewhere in RI next week. Will try to get up the Sassafras for a visit with the Annapolis environs cousins if anyone will be there in October.
Anyone else along the East Coast the next couple months?
karkauai at yahoo dot com
828-234-6819
Steady as she goes.
Kent
SM 243
Kristy
On Aug 23, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Richard03801 richard 03801@... [amelyachtowners] < amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Kent if you wish to hangout in Newport you can anchor just up stream from Goat Island and before the bridge.
Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All
Capt Richard
RP Yacht Brokerage
Newport RI
We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's
Cell 603 767 5330
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Kimberlite is in Newport today leaving wednesday late morning
kimberlite@...
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Pat, I remember the Annapolis rendezvous well. It was fun getting together Had a similar one in Noumea last year, there were eight on the visitors dock at the marina. Danny SM 299 Ocean pearl From: "Patrick Mcaneny sailw32@... [amelyachtowners]" To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Tuesday, 25 August 2015 1:26 AM Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island Kent, For sure drop your hook next to us when you are on the Sassafras. We are straight in from the Bay about four miles , you can't miss the boat. Then we will be in Annapolis for the boat show in Oct., normally anchored in front of the Academy. About seven years ago we had a impromptu rendezvous when there was about six Amels at the boat show.
Enjoy your cruise,
Pat & Diane
SM Shenanigans
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From: Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Sun, Aug 23, 2015 8:13 pm Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Thanks Richard. Should be there tomorrow PM. I'll b there abt a week. Maybe we can hoist a beer/wine/rum sometime.
Just had a great dinner and conversation with Derick and Susan (Bravo) in Woods Hole.
Guess I'll try to hook up with more of the Family as I head South. I'm rendezvousing (is that a real word?) with Craig and Katherine at 10:17 one day, somewhere in RI next week. Will try to get up the Sassafras for a visit with the Annapolis environs cousins if anyone will be there in October.
Anyone else along the East Coast the next couple months?
karkauai at yahoo dot com
828-234-6819
Steady as she goes.
Kent
SM 243
Kristy
On Aug 23, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Richard03801 richard 03801@... [amelyachtowners] < amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Kent if you wish to hangout in Newport you can anchor just up stream from Goat Island and before the bridge.
Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All
Capt Richard
RP Yacht Brokerage
Newport RI
We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's
Cell 603 767 5330
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Crew for Atlantic crossing Jan 7 to Martinique
I'll echo Ric's sentiments. I believe you would have more that handful of excellent candidates to choose from. Many would be happy to pay their own transportation and provisioning expenses. Hope we cross paths this Winter, Bill. I'm going to be in T&C, Key West, then New Orleans Jan thru April...Central America in April. Kent SM 243 Kristy On the hook in Newport RI On Aug 24, 2015, at 12:03 PM, Ric Gottschalk ric@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
I would heartily endorse joining Offshore Opportunities. You can reach Hank Schmidt at www.sailopo.com. I have been a member for over 12 years and found great crew. Many other Amel and Swan owners find Hank to be their go to guy. Ric Gottschalk Bali Hai SN24 Annapolis
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Although we have never had anyone join us for any passage longer than 3 days, Judy and I are considering having an extra hand for our Atlantic crossing from the Canaries to the Caribbean in Jan 2016. This crossing will complete our circle around the world.
If you know of someone that you would personally recommend, please have them email us at crew2016"at"svbebe.com.
Thanks,
Bill BeBe 387
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Crew for Atlantic crossing Jan 7 to Martinique
Ric Gottschalk <ric@...>
I would heartily endorse joining Offshore Opportunities. You can reach Hank Schmidt at www.sailopo.com. I have been a member for over 12 years and found great crew. Many other Amel and Swan owners find Hank to be their go to guy. Ric Gottschalk Bali Hai SN24 Annapolis
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 11:51 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Crew for Atlantic crossing Jan 7 to Martinique
Although we have never had anyone join us for any passage longer than 3 days, Judy and I are considering having an extra hand for our Atlantic crossing from the Canaries to the Caribbean in Jan 2016. This crossing will complete our circle around the world.
If you know of someone that you would personally recommend, please have them email us at crew2016"at"svbebe.com.
Thanks,
Bill BeBe 387
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Crew for Atlantic crossing Jan 7 to Martinique
yahoogroups@...
Although we have never had anyone join us for any passage longer than 3 days, Judy and I are considering having an extra hand for our Atlantic crossing from the Canaries to the Caribbean in Jan 2016. This crossing will complete our circle around the world. If you know of someone that you would personally recommend, please have them email us at crew2016"at"svbebe.com. Thanks, Bill BeBe 387 |
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Patrick McAneny
Kent, For sure drop your hook next to us when you are on the Sassafras. We are straight in from the Bay about four miles , you can't miss the boat. Then we will be in Annapolis for the boat show in Oct., normally anchored in front of the Academy. About seven years ago we had a impromptu rendezvous when there was about six Amels at the boat show.
Enjoy your cruise,
Pat & Diane
SM Shenanigans
-----Original Message----- From: Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Sun, Aug 23, 2015 8:13 pm Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Newport Rhode Island
Thanks Richard. Should be there tomorrow PM. I'll b there abt a week. Maybe we can hoist a beer/wine/rum sometime.
Just had a great dinner and conversation with Derick and Susan (Bravo) in Woods Hole.
Guess I'll try to hook up with more of the Family as I head South. I'm rendezvousing (is that a real word?) with Craig and Katherine at 10:17 one day, somewhere in RI next week. Will try to get up the Sassafras for a visit with the Annapolis environs cousins if anyone will be there in October.
Anyone else along the East Coast the next couple months?
karkauai at yahoo dot com
828-234-6819
Steady as she goes.
Kent
SM 243
Kristy
On Aug 23, 2015, at 2:03 PM, Richard03801 richard 03801@... [amelyachtowners] < amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Kent if you wish to hangout in Newport you can anchor just up stream from Goat Island and before the bridge.
Fair Winds Smooth Sailing To All
Capt Richard
RP Yacht Brokerage
Newport RI
We list sell and service fine yachts including Amel's
Cell 603 767 5330
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