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Re: [Amel] replacing seal on the rudder stock
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
Hi under the quadrant at the top of the hull there is a large nut there is not much space it is there that is what holds in the packing.
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Regards Richard Piller
On Jul 20, 2010, at 16:53, "deborah" <woodsdeborah_56@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] replacing seal on the rudder stock
Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe <yahoogroups@...>
Deb & John,
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I am not sure which Amel you have, but you may want to take a look at the photos on this website at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/photos/album/988844502/pic/list?mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&dir=asc These photos are of Super Maramu #387 and show the area of your concern. Hopefully this will help you. Regards, Bill s/v BeBe, SM2k, #387 Currently Malaysia Blog: http://www.svbebe.com
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Re: [Amel] replacing seal on the rudder stock
deborah <woodsdeborah_56@...>
Richard
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Thanks for your reply. There is no obvious nut on our rudder post unless it is recessed into the tube through which the rudder post exits the boat. Is the nut on your boat obvious and just a large hex nut? or is it recessed? Many thanks Deb and John Maramu Orion1
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Re: [Amel] Crew available for trans Atlantic
kimberlite <kimberlite@...>
Kent,
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He is looking for a trans Atlantic and he will be on my boat at that time. Fair Winds Eric _____ From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of Kent Robertson Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:16 AM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: Re: [Amel] Crew available for trans Atlantic I'm always happy to have another crew for passages, Eric. I'll be heading south from Norfolk straight to St. Thomas toward the end of Nov. if he wants to do another trip like that. Kent SM 243 KRISTY
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<mailto:kimberlite%40optonline.net> > wrote: From: kimberlite <kimberlite@... <mailto:kimberlite%40optonline.net> > Subject: [Amel] Crew available for trans Atlantic To: amelyachtowners@... <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 12:35 AM One of my crewmembers is looking to do the ARC or any trip across the Atlantic this winter. He has made numerous trips offshore to the Caribbean and back with me on my Amel. He is about 40 years old and very tall and strong. A good sailor, non smoker and non drinker. Intelligent and plays well with others. He has sailed a few times on Amel Moondog and has also sailed from Ushuaia to South Africa. If anyone needs crew please contact me. He will also pay his own airfare. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite |
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Re: [Amel] DANGER WARNING
I just had my 3 burner Force10 out for cleaning and found that the hose had been replaced...but too short to get the stove all the way out. I'll put a new reinforced one on it this time. Thanks Eric.
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Kent SM243 KRISTY
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From: kimberlite <kimberlite@...> Subject: [Amel] DANGER WARNING To: amelyachtowners@... Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 12:39 AM I tried to post photos of my stove hose on the photo section but I am not permitted for some reason. We had to remove the stove for repairs, a 4 burner Eno stove. To my amazement and horror the swinging of the stove in the ocean had cut half way through the hose between the stove and the copper pipe. I was fortunate to be in St Martin where they made a hydraulic hose for me rated at 6500 psi with a steel braid core. The Amel hose is rubber a cloth mesh and more rubber, Check yours before a big boom happen. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Re: [Amel] Crew available for trans Atlantic
I'm always happy to have another crew for passages, Eric. I'll be heading south from Norfolk straight to St. Thomas toward the end of Nov. if he wants to do another trip like that.
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Kent SM 243 KRISTY
--- On Tue, 7/20/10, kimberlite <kimberlite@...> wrote:
From: kimberlite <kimberlite@...> Subject: [Amel] Crew available for trans Atlantic To: amelyachtowners@... Date: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 12:35 AM One of my crewmembers is looking to do the ARC or any trip across the Atlantic this winter. He has made numerous trips offshore to the Caribbean and back with me on my Amel. He is about 40 years old and very tall and strong. A good sailor, non smoker and non drinker. Intelligent and plays well with others. He has sailed a few times on Amel Moondog and has also sailed from Ushuaia to South Africa. If anyone needs crew please contact me. He will also pay his own airfare. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite |
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Re: Cant upload a photo
lji004 <jose.luis.isasi@...>
Hi Eric,
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I have checked your profile and nothing is wrong. I have deleted an old album created by you that was empty. Do you still have the issue? Regards Jose_Luis Amel Euros 41 (XALOL)
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Anotherw ay to remove the Main outhaul shaft.
kimberlite <kimberlite@...>
I tried to remove the shaft on the main outhaul motor to no avail. I tried
my usual bolt in the bottom trick and hit it with a 5 pound sledge hammer, to no avail. I then used a chemical called PB used to break rust on blast furnace door hinges. Also no good. I even used black cap screws to hammer on the shaft with a sledge hammer ( they are rated at 10,000psi and do not bend like the s/s/ ones. ----nothing. I tried a torch, nothing. I finally removed the boom and turned it upside down on the deck. I remove the bottom plate of the gearbox, with the boom supported at the mast end with wood and put another black cap screw in the shaft. I cleaned out the rust and could se the keyway which I loaded up with PB. I then got a real big sledge hammer and went medieval on the shaft. It finally moved, and I drove it out. I did bugger up a few threads in the shaft which I fixed with a tap and all is now well on kimberlite. I will now, as suggested, remove it every time I change the oil. I am also going to add zerk fittings to the shaft housing and gearbox so I can grease these without removing the shaft. I believe being able to really hit the shaft cleanly in a normal manner and not upside down did the trick. The shaft and key seemed surprisingly clean, the mating surface in the gearbox seems to be the problem and rusted. It was late today when I finally got the shaft out. Does the gearbox of the shaft have a lip seal on either end? If so does any one have the specifications? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite |
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DANGER WARNING
kimberlite <kimberlite@...>
I tried to post photos of my stove hose on the photo section but I am not
permitted for some reason. We had to remove the stove for repairs, a 4 burner Eno stove. To my amazement and horror the swinging of the stove in the ocean had cut half way through the hose between the stove and the copper pipe. I was fortunate to be in St Martin where they made a hydraulic hose for me rated at 6500 psi with a steel braid core. The Amel hose is rubber a cloth mesh and more rubber, Check yours before a big boom happen. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite |
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Crew available for trans Atlantic
kimberlite <kimberlite@...>
One of my crewmembers is looking to do the ARC or any trip across the
Atlantic this winter. He has made numerous trips offshore to the Caribbean and back with me on my Amel. He is about 40 years old and very tall and strong. A good sailor, non smoker and non drinker. Intelligent and plays well with others. He has sailed a few times on Amel Moondog and has also sailed from Ushuaia to South Africa. If anyone needs crew please contact me. He will also pay his own airfare. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite |
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Re: [Amel] Re: replacing seal on the rudder stock
Richard03801 <richard03801@...>
If you have a flat wrench you can get at the nut without having to remove the cables. And then tighten the nut we ve done it a sea under way. Running befor the wind with the sea pushing we had some slight leakage.
Regards Richard Piller On Jul 18, 2010, at 18:16, "Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe" <yahoogroups@...> wrote: I have not replaced it, but I did tighten it. We were getting a little water in rough seas. You have to remove the cables and quadrant...then the lock that holds the large nut. I was able to turn the nut about 1/2 turn...stopped the water. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Re: replacing seal on the rudder stock
Judy and Bill aboard SV BeBe <yahoogroups@...>
I have not replaced it, but I did tighten it. We were getting a little water in rough seas. You have to remove the cables and quadrant...then the lock that holds the large nut. I was able to turn the nut about 1/2 turn...stopped the water.
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Re: [Amel] replacing seal on the rudder stock
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
HI, yes you can replace the seal from inside the aft cabin.
1- Get a large wrench that will adjust to fit the rudder post nut. (you can get them at West and Defender or other marine stores.) 2- You will have to remove the quadrant on the rudder. That may also mean taking off the rudder indicator for the auto pilot. 3- There is a tab on the nut to stop it from turning remove it. 4- Remove the quadrant you will need to use some CRC 5 56 or some other penetrating oil. 5- Remove the big nut on the rudder shaft. 6- Use a pick to remove the old packing. 7- When installing the new packing cut the corners on an angle for a better seal. 8- We used several rows of packing and coated it with silicon grease. 9- Re-install the nut (do not install the tab yet) 10- install the quadrant and turn the rudder to seat the seal. 11- Re-tighten the rudder nut and install the tab. Key an eye on it for a while to be sure it has sealed. Good luck. Richard on SM 209 ________________________________ From: deborah <woodsdeborah_56@...> To: amelyachtowners@... Sent: Sun, July 18, 2010 12:31:43 PM Subject: [Amel] replacing seal on the rudder stock I wonder if you are able to help has anyone replaced the seal on the rudder stock(shaft) accessible from inside the stern cabin on our Maramu. Some advice on how would be really helpful. Thanks Deb and John Orion1 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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replacing seal on the rudder stock
deborah <woodsdeborah_56@...>
I wonder if you are able to help has anyone replaced the seal on the rudder stock(shaft) accessible from inside the stern cabin on our Maramu. Some advice on how would be really helpful.
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Re: [Amel] Numbers for Rubber companionway seal
Thanks, Eric. That's the same number that Ian put on the site a couple years ago. I can't seem to find it online. Renault's contact info requires auto model numbers, year, etc. Has anyone found this product without going thru Amel?
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I'd really like to have the seal in place. I am aggravated enough at the Amel price that I'm determined to find it without going thru them. They won't send me the little sliders for the curtains without using FedEx which will cost waaaay more than the sliders. Still trying to find them without using Amel. I read that Amel really stands behind their product, but they sure are difficult to deal with and they charge enough for replacement parts that it's really just gouging. If it weren't for this web site and the rest of you folks, I'd be pulling my hair out...well I'd be rubbing my head raw. (-: Thanks again, Kent SM 243 KRISTY
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From: kimberlite@... <kimberlite@...> Subject: [Amel] Numbers for Rubber companionway seal To: amelyachtowners@... Date: Sunday, July 18, 2010, 2:05 AM The part number i have for the seal I received from Amel is renault #77 00 640 249 line 2 is UV1 If you do not have this seal in place and get pooped you will have a hell of a lot of water inside the boat. Fair Winds eric sm376 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Numbers for Rubber companionway seal
kimberlite@...
The part number i have for the seal I received from Amel is renault #77 00 640 249
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line 2 is UV1 If you do not have this seal in place and get pooped you will have a hell of a lot of water inside the boat. Fair Winds eric sm376
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From: Kent Robertson Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010 2:22 pm Subject: Re: [Amel] Re: Rubber companionway seal To: amelyachtowners@...
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Re: [Amel] Re: Rubber companionway seal
Thanks, Craig. I may just do that. The companionway door sure does slide up and down nicely without a seal in there.
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Re: [Amel] Berth length
Lars H. Knudsen <museum@...>
I am myself 184 cm (don’t know how much that’s in feet/inches) and yes, the berths are a bit short for me. But when sailing it’s no problem and moored you can fit the extra width inserts and sleep slightly diagonal. I have thought of a more permanent solution involving cutting a hole in the aft bulkhead and prolonging the berths around 10-15 cm. This can probably be done nicely and naturally totally secure and watertight as things should be on an Amel.
Lars, Santorin #79 Salvagny. Fra: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] På vegne af Ric Sendt: 14. juli 2010 22:40 Til: amelyachtowners@... Emne: Re: [Amel] Berth length I have a santorin SN24. I am 6'2" and yes stretched out u just fit in the aft cabin. However, in the thousands of miles on the heel against a lee board or partially curled up (normal sleep position), its fine. It is the standing room at the step up that's tight, so dressing is best next to the head. The bow berths are fine and frankly in a blow more secure. Ric Gottschalk Bali Hai SN24 On Jul 10, 2010, at 3:53 PM, "goulty2002" <goulty@... <mailto:goulty%40gmail.com> > wrote: HI,[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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[Amel] Re: Rubber companionway seal
Hi Kent,
We replaced our deteriorating plywood companionway with a medium tinted plexiglass, which is absolutely super for letting light in when you're closed up either in inclement weather or simply for security while sleeping. Our weather stripping had failed and we didn't want to risk scratching the new plexiglass, so we simply removed it. There's only about a 1/16 inch gap left and the only time water gets in is when we wash down the cockpit - then it drains into the bilge sump thru the hose at the bottom of the well. Keeps it clean. So no replacement at all might be a fine option to consider - I can't imagine it being a safety issue. If you get pooped it would still drain down the hose just fine - but as I recall you're not going around Cape Horn :-) Cheers, Craig From: Kent Robertson... still haven't found a seal that will work for the companionway door....> Thanks, Kent |
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Re: [Amel] Berth length
Ric <ric@...>
I have a santorin SN24. I am 6'2" and yes stretched out u just fit in
the aft cabin. However, in the thousands of miles on the heel against a lee board or partially curled up (normal sleep position), its fine. It is the standing room at the step up that's tight, so dressing is best next to the head. The bow berths are fine and frankly in a blow more secure. Ric Gottschalk Bali Hai SN24 On Jul 10, 2010, at 3:53 PM, "goulty2002" <goulty@...> wrote: HI, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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