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Re: Watertight, my foot!
seafeverofcuan@...
Greg, If you own a Super Maramu? that can't happen without the water coming out of the bow thruster housing and first soaking the bedding leaving a trail and you would have a serious inflow if the problem was with bow thruster seals failing. Another potential source is if the drain valve for your chain locker is closed but most unlikely. The most likely source of flooding the bilge locker on a SM is the dish washer outflow pipe coming out of the waste pipe then you will get a couple of inches in all the bilge lockers. Post your boat Model and some of the real experts on this site will give you the answer straight away. Amels are designed to deflect approximately ten degrees with the front or rear cabins flooded and the sea tight doors properly secured and fastened. Regards, Trevor SM 425 Ireland ---In amelyachtowners@..., <gegcarter@...> wrote: Has anyone else had to test how watertight their front cabin was as water came in at first unnoticed via the bow thruster?
Apparently the water entered continued it's way into the saloon (we were heeling to port, on starboard tack) via the housings for the seawater pipes for toilet, chain washer and clim. Flooding our under the floorboards storage. Are we missing something there or watertight compartment means something else in French? |
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Re: [Amel] mattress quality
Germain Jean-Pierre <jgermain@...>
For general information, on my last boat, we had cushion covers made from microfiber cloth. Cotton of course.
Easy to wash, dry instantly. Just an idea. Jean-Pierre On 25 Oct 2013, at 17:01, yachtakwaaba@... wrote:
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Re: mattress quality
yachtakwaaba@...
Hi In Australia we went to an upholstery supplier and made our matresses out of 3 layers of foam. with closed cell foam as the base,and memory foam as the top layer. We also removed the Amel cotton base of the cushions and replaced with nylon open mesh fabric, thus allowing the mattress to breath, We were advised to sit on washable bathtowels towels in the saloon in the tropics to reduce damage from sweat and suncream. hope this helps Cris and Mike S/v Akwaaba santorin sloop ---In amelyachtowners@..., <amelyachtowners@...> wrote: does anybody know what kind of foam (material, quality, strength) amel used for the mattress in the sm or santorin? we could not find such a soft foam material in the shop. thanks, herbert santorin 120, kali mera |
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Re: [Amel] Watertight, my foot!
Serge Tremblay <laetitiaii@...>
Geg, Close the valves Under the floorboard specially installed by the yard for this purpose, if a previous owner has not maintained same or if you have not... then replace them. BTW, I have found a inexpensive way to replace the foams on the bow thruster, i use toilet bowl foam seals that can be purchased from many sanitary plumbing stores... works fine for me, althought you may have to seek the help of the store (who can order a special size) or of a plumber to find the right size (mainly thickness) and deal with the issue that some foam seals have a contact glue on both
sides. Serge, V Opera, Mango 51 Le vendredi 25 octobre 2013 8h16, Richard03801 a écrit :
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Re: [Amel] Watertight, my foot!
Look in the files section for excellent instructions on servicing the bow thruster. When the seals are properly installed, the bow thruster should be water tight. It's important to pin the thruster in the up position and that the seals are tightly compressed. You can tighten the cable some by the connector at the end by the motor. There is also a way to adjust the stop height (where the raise/lower motor stops automatically) at the worm drive itself. Many of us have installed an alarm in the bilge in front of the forward head (on SMs). I think most of us change the seals and service the thruster every time we haul out. I would also service the CDrive lower unit at every haul out. Kent SM243 Kristy Brunswick GA USA On Oct 25, 2013, at 8:13 AM, Richard03801 <richard03801@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] Watertight, my foot!
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
By the way what model Amel do you have. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Oct 25, 2013, at 5:14, <gegcarter@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] Watertight, my foot!
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
Hi after having a number of Amel yachts of various models it would appear that in some manner or means then hose leading to the bilge has been compromised or some has modified the headed. Second you may need to check the seals on the bow thruster. It is assumed you run the boat with the pin in. Smooth sailing Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Oct 25, 2013, at 5:14, <gegcarter@...> wrote:
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Re: madeira
Herbert Lackner
Hi Attilio and Maria, do you have some more photos from your davits? Do you have construction plans? Are you satisfied with the solution? We are thinking of equipping our santorin with davits, too. thanks, herbert santorin #120, kali mera ---In amelyachtowners@..., <attilio.siviero@...> wrote: Hi all, finally here is (in Photos section, Album Sisila) what we didi to extend the passerella, due to increased dimensions of dinghies nowadays. I did not want to add steps to the original passerella, for the considerable amount of welding work to be done, and also because we use the passerella as bath ladder, and it is heavy enough. So when we go back to the mooring, and we have the dinghy, we stay far enough from the pontoon and we put the dinghy on water, releasing the right boomerang davit, we install the passerella as usual, linked to the spectra rope coming from the mizzen mast, and also linked to the right davit: this way the passerella is far more stable. Also, since sometimes the passerella has a gap from the pontoon, and it could be a problem for somebody, when this is the case we install a simple aluminum plate extension, hinged to the end of the passerella, with minimal modification to the passerella, a couple of metal eyes. If we can easily jump across the gap, we leave the extension in the lazarette. In case of bad weather and waves, to avoid night noises, we can lift the extension with a strop linked to the same davit. This is a suggestion if somebody has the same problem we had with the passerella and boomerang davits. Fair winds Attilio&Maria Santorin #84 "Sisila" ---In amelyachtowners@..., <amelyachtowners@...> wrote: Hello Attilio and Maria, Yes I could send a pic after my next trip to Sicily but there is not much point as it would look just like the original and you would have to count the steps to know. However please let me know if you think it would help. best wishes, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM319 -----Original Message-----
From: Attilio Siviero YAHOO Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 4:16 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel] boomerang davits and longer passerelle/gangplank Hi John, since we have all the winter time now in the Med to extend the passerelle, I think that soon or later you will be in Sicily again, thus that time please could you take a shot and post it? Thanks a lot Attilio & Maria Siviero Amel Santorin#84 "Sisila" Il giorno 19/set/2012, alle ore 16:01, Io <cptbiffi@...> ha scritto: > Thanks very much for info stefano[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Re: Cleaning the fresh water tanks
kanalmamman@...
Hi, What we have done is to attach a shore water hose connection under the seat in the cockpit. That connects through a three direction valve to the output hose from the waterpump. Using shore water change then valve to link to the shore water and back using water tank water. We have put two filters before the water gets into our system, one 15-20 micron normal water filter and one carbon filter. We have put valves before and after the filters to keep them full of water when not used. /Jonas SM Lady Annila #232 ---In amelyachtowners@..., <richard03801@...> wrote: Hey be very sure to use a one way valve before the tee. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Oct 23, 2013, at 17:08, Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] boomerang davits and longer passerelle/gangplank
attilio.siviero@...
Hi all, finally here is (in Photos section, Album Sisila) what we didi to extend the passerella, due to increased dimensions of dinghies nowadays. I did not want to add steps to the original passerella, for the considerable amount of welding work to be done, and also because we use the passerella as bath ladder, and it is heavy enough. So when we go back to the mooring, and we have the dinghy, we stay far enough from the pontoon and we put the dinghy on water, releasing the right boomerang davit, we install the passerella as usual, linked to the spectra rope coming from the mizzen mast, and also linked to the right davit: this way the passerella is far more stable. Also, since sometimes the passerella has a gap from the pontoon, and it could be a problem for somebody, when this is the case we install a simple aluminum plate extension, hinged to the end of the passerella, with minimal modification to the passerella, a couple of metal eyes. If we can easily jump across the gap, we leave the extension in the lazarette. In case of bad weather and waves, to avoid night noises, we can lift the extension with a strop linked to the same davit. This is a suggestion if somebody has the same problem we had with the passerella and boomerang davits. Fair winds Attilio&Maria Santorin #84 "Sisila" ---In amelyachtowners@..., <amelyachtowners@...> wrote: Hello Attilio and Maria, Yes I could send a pic after my next trip to Sicily but there is not much point as it would look just like the original and you would have to count the steps to know. However please let me know if you think it would help. best wishes, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM319 -----Original Message-----
From: Attilio Siviero YAHOO Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 4:16 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel] boomerang davits and longer passerelle/gangplank Hi John, since we have all the winter time now in the Med to extend the passerelle, I think that soon or later you will be in Sicily again, thus that time please could you take a shot and post it? Thanks a lot Attilio & Maria Siviero Amel Santorin#84 "Sisila" Il giorno 19/set/2012, alle ore 16:01, Io <cptbiffi@...> ha scritto: > Thanks very much for info stefano[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links |
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Re: [Amel] Watertight, my foot!
Anne and John Hollamby <annejohnholl@...>
Yes,your mail is missing a subject matter so that it can be
found again by anyone searching for leaks from bowthruster. It is also missing a
proper signature at the end giving your name, boat name model and number plus if
you hope for a local’s response your location.
Regards, Anne and John, Bali Hai, SM2K 319,
Malta
Has anyone else had to test how watertight their front cabin was as water came in at first unnoticed via the bow thruster? Apparently the water entered continued it's way into the saloon (we
were heeling to port, on starboard tack) via the housings for the seawater pipes
for toilet, chain washer and clim. Flooding our under the floorboards
storage.
Are we missing something there or watertight compartment means
something else in French? |
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Watertight, my foot!
gegcarter@...
Has anyone else had to test how watertight their front cabin was as water came in at first unnoticed via the bow thruster?
Apparently the water entered continued it's way into the saloon (we were heeling to port, on starboard tack) via the housings for the seawater pipes for toilet, chain washer and clim. Flooding our under the floorboards storage. Are we missing something there or watertight compartment means something else in French? |
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mattress quality
Herbert Lackner
does anybody know what kind of foam (material, quality, strength) amel used for the mattress in the sm or santorin? we could not find such a soft foam material in the shop.
thanks, herbert santorin 120, kali mera |
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Re: [Amel] High water alarm?
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
Hey be very sure to use a one way valve before the tee. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Oct 23, 2013, at 17:08, Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] High water alarm?
Alexandre Uster von Baar
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I was going to have it go into the shower bottom, but yes, adding a Tee on the hose going to the bilge is a much better idea! Thanks again, Alexandre -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 10/23/13, Richard03801 <richard03801@...> wrote:
Subject: Re: [Amel] High water alarm? To: "amelyachtowners@..." <amelyachtowners@...> Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 2:48 PM Hi most likely pick for 24 V is the power panel above the door to the forward cabin. You can run the wire through the drain hole in the forward hanging closet. And run the hose from the bilge pump into the shower exit hose with the tee. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Oct 23, 2013, at 12:55, Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> wrote: Following my bow thruster leak, like many of you have done, I want to add a high water alarm in the compartment near for forward head as well as the bilge (in the engine compartment). I will also add an automatic bilge pump in that forward compartment. Where should I get the power from? (for both location) Any things I should avoid, be carefull with? I guess I will pick 24 Volt. Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Seabrook, Texas, USA |
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Re: [Amel] High water alarm?
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
Hi most likely pick for 24 V is the power panel above the door to the forward cabin. You can run the wire through the drain hole in the forward hanging closet. And run the hose from the bilge pump into the shower exit hose with the tee. Regards Richard Piller Cell 603 767 5330 On Oct 23, 2013, at 12:55, Alexandre Uster von Baar <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] High water alarm?
I bought a battery powered one that has an irritating beep when the batteries are getting low. Kent SM 243 Kristy From: Alexandre Uster von Baar To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:55 PM Subject: [Amel] High water alarm? Following my bow thruster leak, like many of you have done, I want to add a high water alarm in the compartment near for forward head as well as the bilge (in the engine compartment). I will also add an automatic bilge pump in that forward compartment. Where should I get the power from? (for both location) Any things I should avoid, be carefull with? I guess I will pick 24 Volt. Thanks in advance, sincerely, Alexandre SM2K #289 NIKIMAT Seabrook, Texas, USA |
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Re: [Amel] Dockage/storage in Puerto Rico
I was in Fajardo at SunBay for several months a couple years ago while I was repowering. The marina management got me in touch with the appropriate officials and our stay was extended over the phone at no charge. If you have any mechanical issues, look up Danny Ramos at Marine Mechanical in Fajardo...he's THE Volvo guy in the Caribbean. That said, he didn't want to sell me a Volvo given the easier access to parts and service throughout the world with Yanmar. If you need more help, George and Kim Cerillo are exAmel owners who live in PR now...I'm sure they would be happy to advise you. Kent SM243 Kristy Brunswick GA USA From: curtepp To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 12:40 PM Subject: [Amel] Dockage/storage in Puerto Rico We are new Amel owners,living in Washington State, USA. Our 1987 Maramu "Languedoc" is currently at Nanny Cay, Tortola. In Nov/Dec. we will be in the Virgin Island and then move our Amel to SunBay Marina, Fajardo, PR. We are planning a 2 month Caribbean cruise in the spring. We have read that PR requires registration for boats staying there over 90 days but that the law is not enforced. Does anyone have any knowledge of this? Anyone with experience staying in Fajardo? We are considering summer 2014 storage at Puerto Del Rey but we have little first hand info about that service? Has anyone stored at Puerto Del Rey during hurricane season? We are experienced cruisers but totally new to the Caribbean. Any suggestions?
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Re: [Amel] Re: Cleaning the fresh water tanks
That's great to know, Miles. Thanks. Kent From: Miles Bidwell To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 10:19 AM Subject: [Amel] Re: Cleaning the fresh water tanks Hi Kent, To be certain about chlorine, I buy a small bottle of chlorine water testing strips at a tropical fish store (the stuff kills fish as well as membranes). The strip shows just how much, if any, chlorine is in the water. I have found that the good house filters remove all detectable chlorine and just about everything else. Regards, Miles Ladybug (sm 216) Newport, RI |
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Re: [Amel] Dockage/storage in Puerto Rico
ldesalvo@...
We are also Amel SM owners living in Washington State. Everett area.
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We have been sailing in Mexico for the last four years. We leave the Seattle area next week to return to the boat. If you have any interest in getting together before we leave let us know. Our phone number is 206 650-3901 Jim and Linda S/v Liebling SM #207 ---- Original Message ----
From: sail2live@... To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel] Dockage/storage in Puerto Rico Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 16:40:32 -0000 We are new Amel owners,living in Washington State, USA. Our 1987 |
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