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Re: Water maker Questions
Gary et all I’ve read this thread a bunch and it is super helpful. Thanks for all your insights, and others.
I’ve removed our cat pump several times in the past week and it’s a real bear.
Gary et all I’ve read this thread a bunch and it is super helpful. Thanks for all your insights, and others.
I’ve removed our cat pump several times in the past week and it’s a real bear.
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Porter McRoberts
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#54136
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
Hi José,
Next time just remove the thermostat (don't put in the spare). It is not too important anyway as it simply allows the engine to come up to temperature more quickly by restricting the
Hi José,
Next time just remove the thermostat (don't put in the spare). It is not too important anyway as it simply allows the engine to come up to temperature more quickly by restricting the
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Craig Briggs
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#54135
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Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook
Hi Paul,
I think you are correct in that it breaks when sideways load occurs which should not happen if everything is operating as designed. The nylon hook has little tolerance to this loading. In my
Hi Paul,
I think you are correct in that it breaks when sideways load occurs which should not happen if everything is operating as designed. The nylon hook has little tolerance to this loading. In my
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#54134
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
Von meinem iPhone gesendet
Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Elja Röllinghoff Balu SM 222
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#54133
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
t is perhaps a good idea to install a thermometer to control the temperature exhaust water . Then you have a reference .
Best Elja
SM Balu 222
Von meinem iPhone gesendet
t is perhaps a good idea to install a thermometer to control the temperature exhaust water . Then you have a reference .
Best Elja
SM Balu 222
Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Elja Röllinghoff Balu SM 222
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#54132
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
Use a handheld I/R (Infared Thermometer} to get independent temp readings.
Use a handheld I/R (Infared Thermometer} to get independent temp readings.
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Kevin Schmit
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#54131
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
This was a very useful 3-year-old set of postings for me. We just crossed from Grenada to Curaçao sailing for 48 hours with double spy and 18-22 knots of wind from the starboard stern. As we got
This was a very useful 3-year-old set of postings for me. We just crossed from Grenada to Curaçao sailing for 48 hours with double spy and 18-22 knots of wind from the starboard stern. As we got
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Jose Venegas
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#54130
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Re: Topping lift bungee replacement A54
Many thanks Ulrich. Tomorrow's project!
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David Crisp
SV Wilna Grace
Amel 54 #58
Many thanks Ulrich. Tomorrow's project!
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David Crisp
SV Wilna Grace
Amel 54 #58
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David Crisp
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#54129
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Re: VP TMD 22 removal
Heat?
~~~⛵️~~~Matt
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Matt Salatino
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#54128
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Re: VP TMD 22 removal
Since you are starting to distort the nut, you might try a "vice grip" locking pliers adjusted very tight. Plus some PB blaster as Justin suggested.
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Craig - SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
Since you are starting to distort the nut, you might try a "vice grip" locking pliers adjusted very tight. Plus some PB blaster as Justin suggested.
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Craig - SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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Craig Briggs
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#54127
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Re: VP TMD 22 removal
How about using a penetrating lubricant like PB Blaster?
https://blastercorp.com/product/pb-blaster-penetrant/
I would recommend a few liberal applications and some wait time to give it time to
How about using a penetrating lubricant like PB Blaster?
https://blastercorp.com/product/pb-blaster-penetrant/
I would recommend a few liberal applications and some wait time to give it time to
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Justin Paulsen
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#54126
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VP TMD 22 removal
I trying to remove the Turbo for maintenance or replacement, but can't get the high pressure tube to lose. The nut is copper, key number 10 is to small an key number 11 to large. Filed a key 10 to the
I trying to remove the Turbo for maintenance or replacement, but can't get the high pressure tube to lose. The nut is copper, key number 10 is to small an key number 11 to large. Filed a key 10 to the
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Paul Osterberg
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#54125
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Re: Topping lift bungee replacement A54
Hi David
Balthazar’s bungees were just changed (part of the preventative maintenance regime!). Nicky Sammut did it but I was off the boat. But Ulrich makes a good point - the nylon bolts were
Hi David
Balthazar’s bungees were just changed (part of the preventative maintenance regime!). Nicky Sammut did it but I was off the boat. But Ulrich makes a good point - the nylon bolts were
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tony wells
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#54124
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Re: Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations
Robin and I have been at Hartge's Yacht Harbor in Galesville for three "summers" and have been hauled three times. Dockage is less than in Annapolis proper.
They have a 50MT lift, and the operators
Robin and I have been at Hartge's Yacht Harbor in Galesville for three "summers" and have been hauled three times. Dockage is less than in Annapolis proper.
They have a 50MT lift, and the operators
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Gary Wells
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#54123
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Re: Topping lift bungee replacement A54
Hi David,
we had the same issue on main and mizzen boom.
On the main boom you must remove the cover from outhaul motor under the boom, so you get access to the bungee attachments. But take care, this
Hi David,
we had the same issue on main and mizzen boom.
On the main boom you must remove the cover from outhaul motor under the boom, so you get access to the bungee attachments. But take care, this
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Ulrich Michael Dangelmeyer
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#54122
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Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook
Danny why is it breaking in the first place? If one forgot to take down the halyard and then furl, something will brake.! Have you inspect the groove at the top? I ones forgot it and the lashing
Danny why is it breaking in the first place? If one forgot to take down the halyard and then furl, something will brake.! Have you inspect the groove at the top? I ones forgot it and the lashing
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Paul Osterberg
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#54121
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Re: Oil Pressure Volvo D3 I - C
Dirk,
I just had the same problem. Connecting an external gauge the pressure is normal, so I’m getting a new sensor. Note also that you cannot use a normal Volvo sensor, you must get the
Dirk,
I just had the same problem. Connecting an external gauge the pressure is normal, so I’m getting a new sensor. Note also that you cannot use a normal Volvo sensor, you must get the
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Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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#54120
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Topping lift bungee replacement A54
I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s
I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s
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David Crisp
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#54119
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Re: Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations
We are hauling out for paint, regular servicing and insurance survey at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville late October.
We are using Trinidad Pro.
Ian Townsend
Loca Lola II
SM153
We are hauling out for paint, regular servicing and insurance survey at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville late October.
We are using Trinidad Pro.
Ian Townsend
Loca Lola II
SM153
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Ian Townsend
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#54118
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Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook
Thanks Bill
Danny
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#54117
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