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Going North in December
Hi All,
I know many of you have traveled North along the Florida coast during various parts of the year. A little advice requested. I will be moving my boat from Ft. Lauderdale to Brunswick, GA. We
Hi All,
I know many of you have traveled North along the Florida coast during various parts of the year. A little advice requested. I will be moving my boat from Ft. Lauderdale to Brunswick, GA. We
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Chuck_Kim_Joy
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#35816
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
I think I'm going to try adding the locking Jabsco head (and maybe valve) before I resort to a big change like adding a Lavac. If they work for a year, I'm willing to do some maintenance once a year.
I think I'm going to try adding the locking Jabsco head (and maybe valve) before I resort to a big change like adding a Lavac. If they work for a year, I'm willing to do some maintenance once a year.
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Ryan Meador
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#35815
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Change for a Lavac Vaccum and you have never to think about it.
Gerhard
Change for a Lavac Vaccum and you have never to think about it.
Gerhard
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carcodespam@icloud.com <no_reply@...>
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#35814
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Of course, the underlying problem is that we are all violating the basic tenants of Plumbing 101, namely, hot's on the left, cold's on the right and shit don't run uphill.
Cheers,
Craig
Of course, the underlying problem is that we are all violating the basic tenants of Plumbing 101, namely, hot's on the left, cold's on the right and shit don't run uphill.
Cheers,
Craig
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Craig Briggs
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#35813
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Hi Ryan,
I switched to the pumps with the locking handle. It seemed to work better initially, but after one season it's just as bad as the original. Need to constantly replace joker & rubber locking
Hi Ryan,
I switched to the pumps with the locking handle. It seemed to work better initially, but after one season it's just as bad as the original. Need to constantly replace joker & rubber locking
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Craig Briggs
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#35812
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Which engine mount model was used on SM's with Volvo engines
Hi all,
The engine mounts between the steel cradle on which the engine and gearbox are mounted on my SM # 351 need te be replaced by new ones. After consulting Mr. Olivier Beaute it turned out that
Hi all,
The engine mounts between the steel cradle on which the engine and gearbox are mounted on my SM # 351 need te be replaced by new ones. After consulting Mr. Olivier Beaute it turned out that
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Willem Kroes
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#35811
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
While we are on the subject of manual heads, a maintenance suggestion.
You have probably been told and read to flush various kinds of vegetable oil to "lubricate" the parts and to keep the rubber bits
While we are on the subject of manual heads, a maintenance suggestion.
You have probably been told and read to flush various kinds of vegetable oil to "lubricate" the parts and to keep the rubber bits
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greatketch@...
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#35810
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Eric,
Exactly.
Calcium hypochlorite is "solid chlorine." Used in "pool chlorine" and in some powdered "beaching" cleaners. Also used in "drop in the tank" toilet cleaners. The calcium salt has
Eric,
Exactly.
Calcium hypochlorite is "solid chlorine." Used in "pool chlorine" and in some powdered "beaching" cleaners. Also used in "drop in the tank" toilet cleaners. The calcium salt has
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greatketch@...
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#35809
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Isn’t calcium hypochlorite usually uses as a powder and sodium hypochlorite usually used as a liquid?
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
Isn’t calcium hypochlorite usually uses as a powder and sodium hypochlorite usually used as a liquid?
Fair Winds
Eric
Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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eric freedman
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#35808
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Copper and clorox
Hi Joel,
I believe sodium hypochlorite is Clorox, We use it sometimes in high alloy gold castings to create an aged finish (patina).
I use it infrequently and always flush everything with water
Hi Joel,
I believe sodium hypochlorite is Clorox, We use it sometimes in high alloy gold castings to create an aged finish (patina).
I use it infrequently and always flush everything with water
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eric freedman
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#35807
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Our backflow problem has been much better the last 2 years with some modifications, but still not ideal.
I bought the locking pump mechanism as an entire new unit. Not much more $ than a rebuild kit.
Our backflow problem has been much better the last 2 years with some modifications, but still not ideal.
I bought the locking pump mechanism as an entire new unit. Not much more $ than a rebuild kit.
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Thomas Peacock
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#35806
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
I have Jabsco manual heads on my boat, and both of them exhibit the black water backflow problem Tom mentioned. I was advised by the previous owner to flush extra seawater through so when (not if)
I have Jabsco manual heads on my boat, and both of them exhibit the black water backflow problem Tom mentioned. I was advised by the previous owner to flush extra seawater through so when (not if)
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Ryan Meador
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#35805
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Joel,
Your chemical engineer on call suggests that you might be looking for calcium hypochlorite rather than calcium chloride.
Other than that... just like you said!
Bill Kinney
Sm160, Harmonie
Back
Joel,
Your chemical engineer on call suggests that you might be looking for calcium hypochlorite rather than calcium chloride.
Other than that... just like you said!
Bill Kinney
Sm160, Harmonie
Back
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greatketch@...
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#35804
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Electric Heads
Hi Eric. CLOROX/calcium chloride has an extremely deleterious effect on the ‘mystery metal’ which seems to be more copper than bronze, on the outlets of the holding tanks. When I get a new
Hi Eric. CLOROX/calcium chloride has an extremely deleterious effect on the ‘mystery metal’ which seems to be more copper than bronze, on the outlets of the holding tanks. When I get a new
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amelforme
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#35803
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sandblasting...DON'T DO IT!
Greetings everyone. I posted a lengthy dissertation on the hazards of employing sand as a blasting media to remove bottom coatings on January 17th 2017. I have even more supporting evidence today
Greetings everyone. I posted a lengthy dissertation on the hazards of employing sand as a blasting media to remove bottom coatings on January 17th 2017. I have even more supporting evidence today
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amelforme
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#35802
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker bottoms...
Bill,
The better access via a hatch sounds like an interesting idea. For venting, I have been considering adding a 3-4" diameter pc. Of fiberglass exhaust tube running from the top of the anchor
Bill,
The better access via a hatch sounds like an interesting idea. For venting, I have been considering adding a 3-4" diameter pc. Of fiberglass exhaust tube running from the top of the anchor
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James Alton
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#35801
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Re: Bow locker bottoms...
Bill,
Here are pictures of the port bow locker waterproof hatch installed in Brava which gives easy access to the chain locker.
Derick Gates
SM2K#400 Brava
Currently on the hard in Antigua
Bill,
Here are pictures of the port bow locker waterproof hatch installed in Brava which gives easy access to the chain locker.
Derick Gates
SM2K#400 Brava
Currently on the hard in Antigua
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Derick Gates
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#35800
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker bottoms...
Hi Bill,
I didn't realize the SM's chain locker access panel was inside a cabinet, unlike the SN's which is exposed to the forward cabin right next to the bow thruster alcove. Wonder if you could vent
Hi Bill,
I didn't realize the SM's chain locker access panel was inside a cabinet, unlike the SN's which is exposed to the forward cabin right next to the bow thruster alcove. Wonder if you could vent
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Craig Briggs
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#35799
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker bottoms...
Bill,
Okoume plywood is great stuff for interior work. Light stiff and strong, I have used quite a lot of it over the years. You might however want to search on Okoume and durability before you
Bill,
Okoume plywood is great stuff for interior work. Light stiff and strong, I have used quite a lot of it over the years. You might however want to search on Okoume and durability before you
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James Alton
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#35798
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Re: Bow locker bottoms...
Bill,
While installing Brava's staysail setup, the previous owner also installed a waterproof hatch in the port forward deck locker, giving access to the chain locker. It makes it easier to shop vac
Bill,
While installing Brava's staysail setup, the previous owner also installed a waterproof hatch in the port forward deck locker, giving access to the chain locker. It makes it easier to shop vac
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Derick Gates
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#35797
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