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Re: [Amel] What to use to treat the interior of the Bow Thruster? Colin - ex SV Island Pearl #14741 Hi Alexandre On Island Pearl II I have put the normal Micron 66 antifoul into this area too, ie same as bottom paint. This last time I had some special "Propspeed" left over after completing the prop service so tried that instead. Will see how that went at next haul out but the normal Micron 66 always works very well indeed in the bow thruster inside cavity. Fair winds Colin Streeter Island Pearl II SM2K #332 - Mackay, QLD Australia toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 6:10 AM, Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> wrote: I completely put apart the bow thruster (will post pictures when I am done) Once I put it back together, what should I use to treat the interior of the Bow Thruster? Should it be just the same antifooling I have on the rest of the hull? Or something else? Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Seabrook, Texas, USA -- Colin Streeter 0411 016 445
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Re: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Patrick McAneny #14740 Kent, I was just speaking with Richard yesterday and he suggested to mix the chemicals with the pink, potable antifreeze meant for water systems to keep the membranes from freezing. toggle quoted message Show quoted text -----Original Message----- From: Kent Robertson To: amelyachtowners Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 11:20 am Subject: Re: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker I don't remember who it was, but someone on this forum recommended the pink environmentally friendly engine coolant that is also used to winterized recreational vehicles. Kent SM243 Kristy On Nov 7, 2013, at 7:33 AM, Patrick Mcaneny <sailw32@...> wrote: Bill, Thanks for the info. I do not to use something caustic if I can help it. Is there any alternative, something not caustic ? I have to pickle it as it will be below freezing here soon and I need to pump the water out and winterize the plumbing including the membranes. & nbsp; Thanks Much, & nbsp; Pat -----Original Message----- From: yahoogroups <yahoogroups@...> To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 2:03 am Subject: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Pat, 8 oz package for less than $2: http://labelpeelers.com/sodium-metabisulfite-8-oz-p-3768.html?zenid=6g5ka1ckfq0khvi48kbsckh6s1 4 pound package for less than $20: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281001169092?lpid=82 There are a number of us that do not recommend using Sodium Metabisulfite because it is very caustic. The last time I checked the Dessalator website I believe that they were recommending rinsing with fresh water unless you were going to be absent for 6 months. Hope this helps. Bill BeBe ---In amelyachtowners@..., wrote: Richard, I' am not looking for a site to tell me how to pickle, but for a good source of chemicals to pickle. Someone not long ago mentioned somewhere that membranes and chemicals could be purchased at a reasonable price. Good to see you at the boat show. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Richard03801 To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Tue, Nov 5, 2013 10:42 am Subject: Re: [Amel] Pickling watermaker Pat Google pickle water makers or Little wonder and you'll find how to pickle and winterize. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:31, <sailw32@...> wrote: I could not access the old messages on this new site format. I remember someone posted a good and reasonable source to buy chemicals to pickle the membranes, Could someone remind me of the name of source in the U.S. I too, as others have posted, would be willing to contribute towards the development of a better website for this group. Thanks, ; Pat McAneny SM Shenanigans &nbs p; Sassafras River, MD.
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What to use to treat the interior of the Bow Thruster? Alexandre Uster von Baar #14739 I completely put apart the bow thruster (will post pictures when I am done) Once I put it back together, what should I use to treat the interior of the Bow Thruster? Should it be just the same antifooling I have on the rest of the hull? Or something else? Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Seabrook, Texas, USA
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Crew available in San Diego California Harry Thompson <harryt1952@...> #14738 We are a healthy active couple who are refitting our Westsail 39 in San Diego. We are home and business owners and natives of San Diego. For several years now we have been admiring Amels but have yet to sail on one. Any owners passing thru San Diego are welcome to call or email me with help of rides, repair, provisioning, local tips etc. in exchange for maybe an afternoon sail. Thanks! Harry and Mora Thompson s/v Whitecap San Diego, California
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Re: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Kent Robertson #14737 I don't remember who it was, but someone on this forum recommended the pink environmentally friendly engine coolant that is also used to winterized recreational vehicles. Kent SM243 Kristy toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Nov 7, 2013, at 7:33 AM, Patrick Mcaneny <sailw32@...> wrote: Bill, Thanks for the info. I do not to use something caustic if I can help it. Is there any alternative, something not caustic ? I have to pickle it as it will be below freezing here soon and I need to pump the water out and winterize the plumbing including the membranes. Thanks Much, Pat -----Original Message----- From: yahoogroups <yahoogroups@...> To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 2:03 am Subject: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Pat, 8 oz package for less than $2: http://labelpeelers.com/sodium-metabisulfite-8-oz-p-3768.html?zenid=6g5ka1ckfq0khvi48kbsckh6s1 4 pound package for less than $20: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281001169092?lpid=82 There are a number of us that do not recommend using Sodium Metabisulfite because it is very caustic. The last time I checked the Dessalator website I believe that they were recommending rinsing with fresh water unless you were going to be absent for 6 months. Hope this helps. Bill BeBe ---In amelyachtowners@..., Richard, I' am not looking for a site to tell me how to pickle, but for a good source of chemicals to pickle. Someone not long ago mentioned somewhere that membranes and chemicals could be purchased at a reasonable price. Good to see you at the boat show. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Richard03801 To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Tue, Nov 5, 2013 10:42 am Subject: Re: [Amel] Pickling watermaker Pat Google pickle water makers or Little wonder and you'll find how to pickle and winterize. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:31, <sailw32@...> wrote: I could not access the old messages on this new site format. I remember someone posted a good and reasonable source to buy chemicals to pickle the membranes, Could someone remind me of the name of source in the U.S. I too, as others have posted, would be willing to contribute towards the development of a better website for this group. Thanks, ; Pat McAneny SM Shenanigans &nbs p; Sassafras River, MD.
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Re: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Patrick McAneny #14736 Bill, Thanks again ,I wish I knew nothing about freezing, or preparing for freezing conditions, alas I have been winterizing my sailboats for 30 some years, but never a watermaker. I cracked the glass vial in my old watermaker. This should be our last winter , heading south next fall. Thanks Again, Pat toggle quoted message Show quoted text -----Original Message----- From: Bill & Judy Rouse To: amelyachtowners Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 7:43 am Subject: Re: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Pat, I know little about prepping for a winter freeze, but I would think that the small amount of Sodium Metabisulfite used with fresh water would not keep the solution from freezing. This is what Dessalator says: How to winterize your watermaker: Several solutions are possible: If someone regularly comes on board, rinsing with the three-way valve on the pre pump will be sufficient; this should be carried out while the watermaker is idle. For extended periods (5 to 6 months) of storage, we have developed a sterilizing cartridge (see the page sterilizing cartridge). FREEZING CONDITIONS: If the boat stays in a very cold region, please take a bucket containing 8 litres of warm fresh water mixed with one glycerine litre (you will find it in a drugstore) and let the seawater inlet hose suck up the mixture by starting the watermaker without pressure. You should then empty the flow meter tube on the control panel by blowing into the blue hose connected to the membranes. In normal winter conditions, only empty the flow meter tube and use the sterilizing cartridge ST2. I bought a 24 volt timer and a 24 volt valve that I plan to install to rinse the membranes when I am away for longer than 1 month. Other than that, I am not able to help. Bill BeBe On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Patrick Mcaneny <sailw32@...> wrote: Bill, Thanks for the info. I do not to use something caustic if I can help it. Is there any alternative, something not caustic ? I have to pickle it as it will be below freezing here soon and I need to pump the water out and winterize the plumbing including the membranes. & nbsp; Thanks Much, & nbsp; Pat -----Original Message----- From: yahoogroups <yahoogroups@...> To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 2:03 am Subject: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Pat, 8 oz package for less than $2: http://labelpeelers.com/sodium-metabisulfite-8-oz-p-3768.html?zenid=6g5ka1ckfq0khvi48kbsckh6s1 4 pound package for less than $20: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281001169092?lpid=82 There are a number of us that do not recommend using Sodium Metabisulfite because it is very caustic. The last time I checked the Dessalator website I believe that they were recommending rinsing with fresh water unless you were going to be absent for 6 months. Hope this helps. Bill BeBe ---In amelyachtowners@..., wrote: Richard, I' am not looking for a site to tell me how to pickle, but for a good source of chemicals to pickle. Someone not long ago mentioned somewhere that membranes and chemicals could be purchased at a reasonable price. Good to see you at the boat show. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Richard03801 To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Tue, Nov 5, 2013 10:42 am Subject: Re: [Amel] Pickling watermaker Pat Google pickle water makers or Little wonder and you'll find how to pickle and winterize. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:31, <sailw32@...> wrote: I could not access the old messages on this new site format. I remember someone posted a good and reasonable source to buy chemicals to pickle the membranes, Could someone remind me of the name of source in the U.S. I too, as others have posted, would be willing to contribute towards the development of a better website for this group. Thanks, ; Pat McAneny SM Shenanigans &nbs p; Sassafras River, MD.
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Re: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...> #14735 Pat, I know little about prepping for a winter freeze, but I would think that the small amount of Sodium Metabisulfite used with fresh water would not keep the solution from freezing. This is what Dessalator says: How to winterize your watermaker: Several solutions are possible: If someone regularly comes on board, rinsing with the three-way valve on the pre pump will be sufficient; this should be carried out while the watermaker is idle. For extended periods (5 to 6 months) of storage, we have developed a sterilizing cartridge (see the page sterilizing cartridge). FREEZING CONDITIONS: If the boat stays in a very cold region, please take a bucket containing 8 litres of warm fresh water mixed with one glycerine litre (you will find it in a drugstore) and let the seawater inlet hose suck up the mixture by starting the watermaker without pressure. You should then empty the flow meter tube on the control panel by blowing into the blue hose connected to the membranes. In normal winter conditions, only empty the flow meter tube and use the sterilizing cartridge ST2. I bought a 24 volt timer and a 24 volt valve that I plan to install to rinse the membranes when I am away for longer than 1 month. Other than that, I am not able to help. Bill BeBe toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 12:33 PM, Patrick Mcaneny <sailw32@...> wrote: Bill, Thanks for the info. I do not to use something caustic if I can help it. Is there any alternative, something not caustic ? I have to pickle it as it will be below freezing here soon and I need to pump the water out and winterize the plumbing including the membranes. & nbsp; Thanks Much, & nbsp; Pat -----Original Message----- From: yahoogroups <yahoogroups@...> To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 2:03 am Subject: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Pat, 8 oz package for less than $2: http://labelpeelers.com/sodium-metabisulfite-8-oz-p-3768.html?zenid=6g5ka1ckfq0khvi48kbsckh6s1 4 pound package for less than $20: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281001169092?lpid=82 There are a number of us that do not recommend using Sodium Metabisulfite because it is very caustic. The last time I checked the Dessalator website I believe that they were recommending rinsing with fresh water unless you were going to be absent for 6 months. Hope this helps. Bill BeBe ---In amelyachtowners@..., wrote: Richard, I' am not looking for a site to tell me how to pickle, but for a good source of chemicals to pickle. Someone not long ago mentioned somewhere that membranes and chemicals could be purchased at a reasonable price. Good to see you at the boat show. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Richard03801 To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Tue, Nov 5, 2013 10:42 am Subject: Re: [Amel] Pickling watermaker Pat Google pickle water makers or Little wonder and you'll find how to pickle and winterize. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:31, <sailw32@...> wrote: I could not access the old messages on this new site format. I remember someone posted a good and reasonable source to buy chemicals to pickle the membranes, Could someone remind me of the name of source in the U.S. I too, as others have posted, would be willing to contribute towards the development of a better website for this group. Thanks, ; Pat McAneny SM Shenanigans &nbs p; Sassafras River, MD.
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Re: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Patrick McAneny #14734 Bill, Thanks for the info. I do not to use something caustic if I can help it. Is there any alternative, something not caustic ? I have to pickle it as it will be below freezing here soon and I need to pump the water out and winterize the plumbing including the membranes. Thanks Much, Pat toggle quoted message Show quoted text -----Original Message----- From: yahoogroups To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2013 2:03 am Subject: [Amel] RE: Pickling watermaker Pat, 8 oz package for less than $2: http://labelpeelers.com/sodium-metabisulfite-8-oz-p-3768.html?zenid=6g5ka1ckfq0khvi48kbsckh6s1 4 pound package for less than $20: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281001169092?lpid=82 There are a number of us that do not recommend using Sodium Metabisulfite because it is very caustic. The last time I checked the Dessalator website I believe that they were recommending rinsing with fresh water unless you were going to be absent for 6 months. Hope this helps. Bill BeBe ---In amelyachtowners@..., wrote: Richard, I' am not looking for a site to tell me how to pickle, but for a good source of chemicals to pickle. Someone not long ago mentioned somewhere that membranes and chemicals could be purchased at a reasonable price. Good to see you at the boat show. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Richard03801 To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Tue, Nov 5, 2013 10:42 am Subject: Re: [Amel] Pickling watermaker Pat Google pickle water makers or Little wonder and you'll find how to pickle and winterize. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:31, <sailw32@...> wrote: I could not access the old messages on this new site format. I remember someone posted a good and reasonable source to buy chemicals to pickle the membranes, Could someone remind me of the name of source in the U.S. I too, as others have posted, would be willing to contribute towards the development of a better website for this group. Thanks, ; Pat McAneny SM Shenanigans &nbs p; Sassafras River, MD.
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Re: [Amel] Super Maramu rear bumper Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...> #14733 The bumpers belongs to us and Amber of Ljungen. We renovated them last winter (2012-2013). Ambers bumber had only lost here paint so that one was just sanded and then painted. Ours was more damaged, cracks that we filled with Sikaflex (one that is both possible to sand and paint don't remember the number) and underneath there was a big piece missing. That hole was filled with a piece from a flat-fender, glued into place with Sikaflex. After sanding the bumpers were painted with Ovatrol Deco. They became as good as new. If you look close at ours you can see where the repairs was done, but not many comes that close. /Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila, SM 232 Skickat från min iPad 7 nov 2013 kl. 08:36 skrev "Bill & Judy Rouse" <yahoogroups@...>: toggle quoted message Show quoted text While looking at your hard bimini, I noticed a photo of two Super Maramu bumpers. Can you tell me the story about these? Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Fethiye, Turkey On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 8:23 AM, Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...> wrote: Look at our hard bimini and closure. Pictures in the album Lady Annila. /Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila SM 232 In Las Palmas. Skickat från min iPad 6 nov 2013 kl. 19:21 skrev "pepinoamel" <no_reply@...>: Hi Everyone, I just put photos of my cockpit enclosure. We use it all winter and in summer we leave the top from the bimini to the mizzen bar up as well to have better shade. I'm looking to have a fibreglass hardtop made as it gets hot underneath and would be the ideal for solar panels. Gerhard Hoffmann SM 381 Lefkas, Greece
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Super Maramu rear bumper Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...> #14732 While looking at your hard bimini, I noticed a photo of two Super Maramu bumpers. Can you tell me the story about these? Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Fethiye, Turkey toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 8:23 AM, Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...> wrote: Look at our hard bimini and closure. Pictures in the album Lady Annila. /Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila SM 232 In Las Palmas. Skickat från min iPad 6 nov 2013 kl. 19:21 skrev "pepinoamel" <no_reply@...>: Hi Everyone, I just put photos of my cockpit enclosure. We use it all winter and in summer we leave the top from the bimini to the mizzen bar up as well to have better shade. I'm looking to have a fibreglass hardtop made as it gets hot underneath and would be the ideal for solar panels. Gerhard Hoffmann SM 381 Lefkas, Greece
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Re: [Amel] RE: Engine room hatch bulge - Super Maramu Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...> #14731 Yes, we have the same. The bulge is not visible, but you can feel it. We have not changed the struts. Don't know for how long we have hade it but a cuple of years and it has been worse. /Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila, SM 232 Skickat från min iPad 7 nov 2013 kl. 04:25 skrev jamiectelfer@...: toggle quoted message Show quoted text Bill, Bamboozle has been developing the same problem bulge problem in our engine room hatch/cockpit floor over the last 12 months and interestingly we are SM hull number 388 so just one after Bebe. We still have the original struts. It was initially barely perceptible but it is now clearly visible (st side more so than pt). I would also be interested to hear if anyone has dealt with this or has any bright ideas. Jamie Telfer Bamboozle SM 2k #388 Hauraki Gulf, NZ ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote: Trevor, Thanks for the reply. I have one original strut and one replacement strut that I got from Amel...same...same. Bill On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 2:04 PM, <seafeverofcuan@...> wrote: Hi Bill, Could it be the you changed the gas struts and the new ones are stronger than the originals? I replaced mine last years and was surprised to find out just how powerful they are. Best regards, Trevor Seafever SM 425 Ireland ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote: I should have stated that the bulge is on the top of the engine room hatch cover. The faux teak is bulging up slightly. Bill BeBe On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 12:11 PM, <yahoogroups@...> wrote: Over the past year I have noticed a slight bulging in a small area of the fiberglass on both sides of the engine room hatch. The location of the bulge is at the point where the gas struts attach to the engine hatch cover. As anyone else experienced this and if so, what did you do about it. Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Fethiye, Turkey for the winter
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Re: [Amel] Cockpit enclosure Ann-Sofie Svanberg <kanalmamman@...> #14730 Look at our hard bimini and closure. Pictures in the album Lady Annila. /Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila SM 232 In Las Palmas. Skickat från min iPad 6 nov 2013 kl. 19:21 skrev "pepinoamel" <no_reply@...>: toggle quoted message Show quoted text Hi Everyone, I just put photos of my cockpit enclosure. We use it all winter and in summer we leave the top from the bimini to the mizzen bar up as well to have better shade. I'm looking to have a fibreglass hardtop made as it gets hot underneath and would be the ideal for solar panels. Gerhard Hoffmann SM 381 Lefkas, Greece
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Re: Pickling watermaker yahoogroups@... #14728 Pat, 8 oz package for less than $2: http://labelpeelers.com/sodium-metabisulfite-8-oz-p-3768.html?zenid=6g5ka1ckfq0khvi48kbsckh6s1 4 pound package for less than $20: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/281001169092?lpid=82 There are a number of us that do not recommend using Sodium Metabisulfite because it is very caustic. The last time I checked the Dessalator website I believe that they were recommending rinsing with fresh water unless you were going to be absent for 6 months. Hope this helps. Bill BeBe ---In amelyachtowners@..., <sailw32@...> wrote: Richard, I' am not looking for a site to tell me how to pickle, but for a good source of chemicals to pickle. Someone not long ago mentioned somewhere that membranes and chemicals could be purchased at a reasonable price. Good to see you at the boat show. Pat toggle quoted message Show quoted text -----Original Message----- From: Richard03801 <richard03801@...> To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...> Sent: Tue, Nov 5, 2013 10:42 am Subject: Re: [Amel] Pickling watermaker Pat Google pickle water makers or Little wonder and you'll find how to pickle and winterize. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Nov 5, 2013, at 8:31, <sailw32@...> wrote: I could not access the old messages on this new site format. I remember someone posted a good and reasonable source to buy chemicals to pickle the membranes, Could someone remind me of the name of source in the U.S. I too, as others have posted, would be willing to contribute towards the development of a better website for this group. Thanks, ; Pat McAneny SM Shenanigans &nbs p; Sassafras River, MD.
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Re: [Amel] RE: Engine room hatch bulge - Super Maramu pepinoamel <no_reply@...> #14729 Hi Bill and Jamie, I have the same bulges appearing on my engine room cover. Looks like the fibreglass is not thickened enough in the area where the struts are attached. My boat is number 381. Gerhard Hoffmann Pepino SM 2000 #381 Lefkas, Greece ---In amelyachtowners@..., <jamiectelfer@...> wrote: Bill, Bamboozle has been developing the same problem bulge problem in our engine room hatch/cockpit floor over the last 12 months and interestingly we are SM hull number 388 so just one after Bebe. We still have the original struts. It was initially barely perceptible but it is now clearly visible (st side more so than pt). I would also be interested to hear if anyone has dealt with this or has any bright ideas. Jamie Telfer Bamboozle SM 2k #388 Hauraki Gulf, NZ ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote: Trevor, Thanks for the reply. I have one original strut and one replacement strut that I got from Amel...same...same. Bill toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 2:04 PM, <seafeverofcuan@...> wrote: Hi Bill, Could it be the you changed the gas struts and the new ones are stronger than the originals? I replaced mine last years and was surprised to find out just how powerful they are. Best regards, Trevor Seafever SM 425 Ireland ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote: I should have stated that the bulge is on the top of the engine room hatch cover. The faux teak is bulging up slightly. Bill BeBe On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 12:11 PM, <yahoogroups@...> wrote: Over the past year I have noticed a slight bulging in a small area of the fiberglass on both sides of the engine room hatch. The location of the bulge is at the point where the gas struts attach to the engine hatch cover. As anyone else experienced this and if so, what did you do about it. Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Fethiye, Turkey for the winter
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Re: [Amel] RE: Engine room hatch bulge - Super Maramu bamboozle388 #14727 Bill, Bamboozle has been developing the same problem bulge problem in our engine room hatch/cockpit floor over the last 12 months and interestingly we are SM hull number 388 so just one after Bebe. We still have the original struts. It was initially barely perceptible but it is now clearly visible (st side more so than pt). I would also be interested to hear if anyone has dealt with this or has any bright ideas. Jamie Telfer Bamboozle SM 2k #388 Hauraki Gulf, NZ ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote: Trevor, Thanks for the reply. I have one original strut and one replacement strut that I got from Amel...same...same. Bill toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 2:04 PM, <seafeverofcuan@...> wrote: Hi Bill, Could it be the you changed the gas struts and the new ones are stronger than the originals? I replaced mine last years and was surprised to find out just how powerful they are. Best regards, Trevor Seafever SM 425 Ireland ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote: I should have stated that the bulge is on the top of the engine room hatch cover. The faux teak is bulging up slightly. Bill BeBe On Sun, Nov 3, 2013 at 12:11 PM, <yahoogroups@...> wrote: Over the past year I have noticed a slight bulging in a small area of the fiberglass on both sides of the engine room hatch. The location of the bulge is at the point where the gas struts attach to the engine hatch cover. As anyone else experienced this and if so, what did you do about it. Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Fethiye, Turkey for the winter
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Re: [Amel] Cockpit enclosure Colin - ex SV Island Pearl #14726 Hi All I agree with the airflow suggestion which is essential and also make this see through glass/perspex to be able to look up to view the sails when under way. We had a hard top bimini on a previous yacht and loved it, but on the Super Maramu we always fold back the flexible bimini when coming in or out of tight marina berths due to the large size of this boat. In this way we feel in better control as we can see all round and also quickly jump off to tie up when stopping at a berth when single handed or with just one other crew member. These would be our main concerns and we would certainly put the roof a little higher with flexible zip up window (above the existing hard top) to see out when standing at the helm. Also we would also ensure easy unrestricted access out the sides and to the winches, including at the mizzen. Good luck with the project and we would all be most interested to see final pictures and measurements of the final design when built. Fair winds Colin & Lauren Streeter Island Pearl II - sm2k #332 - Brisbane Australia. toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 at 7:04 AM, Chris Smither <yachtakwaaba@...> wrote: Bit of advice,make sure you have a hatch in the hard Bimini,and /or an opening front window to allow airflow in the summer heat. It can get really hot with no airflow under a solid Bimini . Amel hatches open forwards to allow wind flow. Some European boats have aft opening hatches, hinges on forward, and not good for airflow in warmer climes. He this helps, Mike & Chris Santorin Akwaaba ,027 On 6 Nov 2013, at 11:48, pepinoamel <no_reply@...> wrote: Hi Everyone, I just put photos of my cockpit enclosure. We use it all winter and in summer we leave the top from the bimini to the mizzen bar up as well to have better shade. I'm looking to have a fibreglass hardtop made as it gets hot underneath and would be the ideal for solar panels. Gerhard Hoffmann SM 381 Lefkas, Greece -- Colin Streeter 0411 016 445
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Re: [Amel] Cockpit enclosure Chris Smither <yachtakwaaba@...> #14725 Bit of advice,make sure you have a hatch in the hard Bimini,and /or an opening front window to allow airflow in the summer heat. It can get really hot with no airflow under a solid Bimini . Amel hatches open forwards to allow wind flow. Some European boats have aft opening hatches, hinges on forward, and not good for airflow in warmer climes. He this helps, Mike & Chris Santorin Akwaaba ,027 toggle quoted message Show quoted text On 6 Nov 2013, at 11:48, pepinoamel <no_reply@...> wrote: Hi Everyone, I just put photos of my cockpit enclosure. We use it all winter and in summer we leave the top from the bimini to the mizzen bar up as well to have better shade. I'm looking to have a fibreglass hardtop made as it gets hot underneath and would be the ideal for solar panels. Gerhard Hoffmann SM 381 Lefkas, Greece
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Cockpit enclosure pepinoamel <no_reply@...> #14724 Hi Everyone, I just put photos of my cockpit enclosure. We use it all winter and in summer we leave the top from the bimini to the mizzen bar up as well to have better shade. I'm looking to have a fibreglass hardtop made as it gets hot underneath and would be the ideal for solar panels. Gerhard Hoffmann SM 381 Lefkas, Greece
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Re: [Amel] Hardtop Bimini for SM pepinoamel <no_reply@...> #14723 Hi Andrew, I'm still talking with the fibreglass man here but so far I haven't seen examples of his actual work and I don't know if I'll go ahead with it without knowing how good his work is. I see you were also asking for pictures of a cockpit enclosure. I've posted some pictures of ours in the photo section. You can see how the rear end is attached to the mizzen shrouds and boom. Gerhard Hoffmann SM 381 Lefkas, Greece ---In amelyachtowners@..., <andrew.lamb@...> wrote: Hi Gerhard I would be interested in having one built as well. Andrew Ronpische SM472 Port Leucate, France toggle quoted message Show quoted text On 4 Nov 2013, at 13:22, "pepinoamel" <no_reply@...> wrote: I'm in Lefkas, Greece and am contemplating having a hardtop bimini made in fibreglass. As a lot of expense goes into building the original mould, is anybody interested in having one built as well? Alternatively, has anyone had one built for a Super Maramu, where I could order one? Gerhard Hoffmann Pepino, SM2000 No. 381 Lefkas, Greece
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Re: Amel Super Maramu Manual yahoogroups@... #14722 Amel Owners Manuals now at Dropbox: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8l83rx49zivv1o0/VgejkZ579N Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 ---In amelyachtowners@..., <chrisflack39@...> wrote: Hello Bill, We are just going through the process of purchasing a 1990 Super Maramu in Cessme Turkey and was wondering if you still have these manuals available or if you could upload them somewhere again please? Eg Dropbox Cheers Chris ---In amelyachtowners@..., <yahoogroups@...> wrote: Sorry about that...my mistake. I have uploaded all 3 pieces of the owners manual to the same website. They are: (1)Previous Uploaded: Amel Super Maramu Owner's Manual with Optional_equipment.pdf (20.14MB) Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ewtufc (2)Uploaded Today: Amel Super Maramu Manual.pdf (16.80MB) Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/py9md3 (3)Uploaded Today: Amel Super Maramu Owners_Manual_CP_fuel_heater.pdf (25MB) Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/kvoxoz The files will be available for download for a limited time only I hope this helps. Bill BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Marmaris, Turkey toggle quoted message Show quoted text --- In amelyachtowners@..., "islandbwoy4434" <terencesingh@...> wrote: > > Thank you for making this available. Do you have a soft copy of the Owners Manual? The document I downloaded only displayed optional equipment only. > Many thanks, > Terry&Dena > SV Libby > SM 196 > > --- In amelyachtowners@..., "Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe" <yahoogroups@> wrote: > > > > There are a few new members of this group that are interested in buying a Super Maramu. Of course, they have lots of questions and are trying to get answers here. > > > > In order to help them, I have uploaded the Amel Super Maramu Owner's Manual with Optional_equipment.pdf (20.14MB) to sendspace.com and it is located at http://www.sendspace.com/file/ewtufc > > > > It will be at the above location for 30 days. > > > > Let me know if you have difficulty downloading it. Email me at Bill"at"svbebe.com > > > > Bill > > BeBe, SM2k, #387 > > Currently Marmaris, Turkey > > >
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