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A54 genoa furler tube grease
Sv Garulfo
Hi all, Recently our genoa furler tube started to leak a bit of grease at the connection with the furler motor. Does anyone know how it should be topped up and with what type of grease? Any more permanent fix? Note that the furler motor was upgraded to a Reckmann by the former owner and that the tube is a black, 2-rail one, which I believe is not the original (ie the 3-rail grey ones I’ve seen on other 54s). I wouldn’t think it matters too much to the problem though. Many thanks! Thomas GARULFO A54-122 Fakarava, French Polynesia
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A54 - bow roller hooks
Sv Garulfo
Hi all, On the Amel 54 there is a pair of of downward facing hooks on the bow roller:  Do you know what they are for? How do you use them? Best, Thomas GARULFO A54-122 Fakarava, French Polynesia
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Re: SM2K: Replacing a CLIMMA 9EH AC unit in the Salon
#replacement
Mark & Debbie Mueller
The Climma utilizes an electric heating element, a number of other brands utilize a heat pump or reverse cycle system that requires the A/C raw water pump to run when in the heating mode. If you have a preference check it out first.
-- Mark Mueller Brass Ring A54
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54
Hi Danny,
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I do have foam luffs in my main sail but can’t see any in the original supplied Genoa. Is it good to also have foam luffs in the Genoa? Best Barry and Penny “S/V Lady Penelope II” Amel 54. #17 Almerimar, Spain
On Oct 15, 2019, at 12:00, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54 and SM
Paul,
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I am having a genakker ( code zero) made by Incidence in La Rochelle at the moment - I will know shortly if it had foam luff. Peter Forbes Carango AMEL 54 #035 0044 (0)7836 209730
On 15 Oct 2019, at 13:17, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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Re: Tachometer not playing ball - TMD22
Arlo Bess
My tach on my Perkins showed similiar behavior and I traced it back to a corroded connector on the alternator that goes back to the tach. Check the sensor voltage on the back of the tach when the engine is running. I believe the voltage for the tach sensor on my perkins was around 6 or 8 volts when working properly. I cleaned the alternator spades and replaced the female connector and all is well now.
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54 and SM
I will be asking the question to the designers of the incidence sails installed on the Post 2011 Amel’s if any were installed with a foam luff or why foam luffs were not installed on the Genoa
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Regards, Paul... Sent from my iPhone
On 15 Oct 2019, at 23:44, Matt Salatino via Groups.Io <helmsmatt@...> wrote:
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Re: Tachometer not playing ball - TMD22
It could be your 12 volt alternator....the tach gets its signal from the Alternator. Sounds like the alternator is NOT exciting. Probable cause is a faulty relay or loose wire to the relay. --
On Tue, Oct 15, 2019 at 4:51 AM David Cummane via Groups.Io <davidcummane=mac.com@groups.io> wrote: The needle on the tacho for my Volvo Penta TMD22 goes to the far side of the dial on turning the key but does not return to zero/rev count.
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54 and SM
A foam luff is not relevant to sail construction. It’s relevant to how a sail rolls up on the furler. It’s required if you want to optimize performance while partially furled (reefed)....
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~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Oct 15, 2019, at 8:17 AM, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54 and SM
Hi Paul
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I have sailed around 3500nm since last April when I purchase Fortuna II 55/17. All sails are Incidence sails and the Genoa does not have a foam luff. From my experience reefing the Genoa many times we have not had an issue with its performance and we are very satisfied and would replace with the same unless we could install a better solution. Regards Paul - Fortuna II 55/17 Regards, Paul... Sent from my iPhone
On 15 Oct 2019, at 23:17, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54 and SM
Thank you all for advice on foam luff, but I have still not heard any comments from the one who have incidence genoa and it must be many out there who have them, does it have foam luff or not? if not how does it perform? I would be very grateful for your feed back, I added SM in the head line to maybe attract a few more members to respond
Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259
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Re: Companion way for removal
Hi Kent,
We put in Plexiglas years ago. It's absolutely fantastic for brightening the cabin (you may recall seeing it). For privacy in a marina at night we have a simple finished piece of upholstery material that hangs by loops on the hatch knobs. Removed the seal and the small gap (~1/16") left is never an issue - what little water enters when washing the cockpit or driving rain simply drains out as designed. (Haven't played submarine in a hurricane like Eric, though, but I'm confident it would not be an issue.) Removed the dodger to install it. Cheers, Craig
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Re: Companion way for removal
INUS - BUSCH
Hi Eric,
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you mention the use of wax to block the UV on the Formica. I am curious what wax did you use and also if it can be used to prevent the gelcoat from bleaching? All the best Dieter Fal-lera Sharki #135
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Alan, I cant agree that a rope insert is a viable option. I have had it foisted on me by sailmakers in the past. It does not do the job. A properly made foam insert is tapered at the ends and full in the middle. This takes up the fullness in the center of the sail and maintains good sail shape.It is important that the thickness of the foam is comensurate with the cut of the sail. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 15 October 2019 at 20:11 Alan Leslie <s.v.elyse@...> wrote:
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Tachometer not playing ball - TMD22
David Cummane
The needle on the tacho for my Volvo Penta TMD22 goes to the far side of the dial on turning the key but does not return to zero/rev count.
Periodically the needle shows a rev count after the engine has been running for some time. Behind the panel there are two black wires connected to a female pin which looks like it should be attached to a male pin, however there are no obvious male pins available. Picture below. Has anyone had a similar problem or can anyone shed some light? Many thanks David Cummane Ker Marie, SM#101
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Re: Twisted chain - Amel 54
Dear David
Last year I replaced my old galvanized chain with a new (galvanized) one. the new chain got often twisted and stuck when I released it. I searched a long time for the reason. After a while I released out all the chain in the marina and the last 20 m was completely twisted. I untwisted it and took it back in and saw in the chain locker that it is coming in correct. I think I found the reason why it happen. As I release the chain it goes out without a pressure (no weight) and the chain twists around the swivel and even stuck sometimes. When I take the chain back in, it comes correct because it is always under the pressure of the chain weight. Every time I anchored, it was twisted a bit more (out twisted, in not twisted). After using the the for a while it got better and it happen more selten. Maybe it happen when the chain is new and after using it for a while, the chain get the right form. You can see in the two small movies what I mean. Best regards Lior A54 #18
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Re: Twisted chain - Amel 54
Elja Röllinghoff Balu SM 222 <Bijorka@...>
He Emonn
He First you should see that the anchors supplied on your SM NR 151are about 25 driving old. At the time there was no choice of anchors . We had also driven the stainless steel CQR until yesterday, but because it was bent against a spade. Always consider how many years of the components delivered by Amel have worked. Best Elja Röllinghoff. SM Balu /222. Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Re: New Genoa sail for Amel 54
If you intend to sail with the genoa partly furled you definitely need a foam or rope luff insert.
Even with these the sail shape is not great when furled but it's definitely better than not having it. The sail shape doesn't look too bad from the cockpit, but have a look at a yacht sailing behind you with a furled genoa and you'll see how baggy it is, whoich wehne the breeze gets up, is exactly what you don't want! Cheers Alan Elyse SM437
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Re: SM2K: Replacing a CLIMMA 9EH AC unit in the Salon
#replacement
Stephen Davis
We replaced our main salon and aft unit with Marine Air by Dometic in June 2014. Both are still working well, and so far, zero issues. Steve Aloha SM 72 Hawaii
On Oct 14, 2019, at 18:33, eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
eric freedman <kimberlite@...>
Thanks Kent !!
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of karkauai via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2019 10:56 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
I ordered 20 meters. It will do bow lockers, port deck locker, aft lazarette, and engine room hatches, with some left over....I hope ;-)> I’ve done all but the engine room and still have quite a bit left, I’m all but certain it will be enough.
Kent Kristy SM 243 On Oct 14, 2019, at 9:25 PM, eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote: Hi Kent, How many meters of the gasket material did you order and what hatches will that quantity of Material repair? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of karkauai via Groups.Io
Hi Eric. They are 25mm across the base and12mm high.
Kent SM 243 Kristy
On Oct 9, 2019, at 5:10 PM, eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote: Hi Kent, Thanks for the photos. What are the dimensions of the seals? Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of karkauai via Groups.Io
Hi Steve, I paid 8.70€/M plus shipping. I’m not sure she has enough to do another boat. She couldn’t tell me anything about it when I was placing my order. Said she had Some of several different profiles that had been used over the years, and sent me the one she did based on my description and pic of my original. It sounded like that may be the last of what she has. It is a stock design that should be available considerable cheaper where ever you are (Hawaii?)
Malama mai ka’i nui loa lawe, ko’u ho’aloha.
A hui hou. Kent Kristy SM 243 On Oct 9, 2019, at 3:45 PM, Stephen Davis <flyboyscd@...> wrote: Hi Kent,
What is Amel charging per meter for the material?
Thanks,
Steve Aloha SM 72 Hawaii
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