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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] SNAP, CRACKEL, AND POP?
Whe I was docked in Gran Canaria I heard the same sound for 4 days. I was told it was small shrimp (or some such sea life) munching on or around the bottom of the hull. The sound was most pronounced
Whe I was docked in Gran Canaria I heard the same sound for 4 days. I was told it was small shrimp (or some such sea life) munching on or around the bottom of the hull. The sound was most pronounced
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Michael Glass <mglass@...>
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] SNAP, CRACKEL, AND POP?
Hi Peter, Welcome to one of life's mysteries. I first heard this sound about 25 years ago and have heard it on various boats in various harbours. I have yet to hear a definitive explanation for it,
Hi Peter, Welcome to one of life's mysteries. I first heard this sound about 25 years ago and have heard it on various boats in various harbours. I have yet to hear a definitive explanation for it,
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ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
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SNAP, CRACKEL, AND POP?
When below decks I hear a sound that most resembles the sound of rice
crispies, or of someone popping very small bubble wrap, or sizzling
grease. I am tied to a slip, the hull has recently been
When below decks I hear a sound that most resembles the sound of rice
crispies, or of someone popping very small bubble wrap, or sizzling
grease. I am tied to a slip, the hull has recently been
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pjppappas <pjppappas@...>
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#2446
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New owner?
Robin ,
thank you very much
for your detailed advice.
This is all so helpful.
Regards,
ROB.
Robin ,
thank you very much
for your detailed advice.
This is all so helpful.
Regards,
ROB.
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rob purdie <r.purdie@...>
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#2445
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] SNAP, CRACKEL, AND POP?
Most likely source of the sound is small fish feeding on the inevitable
algae that collects on the hull. I've frequently heard similar sounds.
Charlie
MALAIKA II
SM 336
Most likely source of the sound is small fish feeding on the inevitable
algae that collects on the hull. I've frequently heard similar sounds.
Charlie
MALAIKA II
SM 336
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svmalaika@...
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#2449
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New owner?
Rob,
Santorins are generally tough but, as with any boat, there can be problems. A certain amout does depend on age and number as updating does take place.
We have an old Santorin and
Rob,
Santorins are generally tough but, as with any boat, there can be problems. A certain amout does depend on age and number as updating does take place.
We have an old Santorin and
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Robin Cooter <robincooter@...>
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SM chain counter and anchor windlass
Hi Ian,
We have just got back to Malta and seen your posting.My chain counter
has always been hopeless at measuring outgoing chain possibly because
it runs out so fast. It is useful when up anchoring
Hi Ian,
We have just got back to Malta and seen your posting.My chain counter
has always been hopeless at measuring outgoing chain possibly because
it runs out so fast. It is useful when up anchoring
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John and Anne on Bali Hai <hollamby@...>
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#2443
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Re: regular service for the 220V high pressure watermaker pump?
Hi Mark
Yes the pump oilneeds to be changed every 500 hours or every few
years. It is quite a simple procedure. make sure you use the proper
CAT oil for the pump. I understand its some kind of
Hi Mark
Yes the pump oilneeds to be changed every 500 hours or every few
years. It is quite a simple procedure. make sure you use the proper
CAT oil for the pump. I understand its some kind of
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asm283 <no_reply@...>
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#2442
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] SM chain counter
Re:chain counter-Sundance, sm349 has the same problem.ie. counts up in seconds. Will tackle this winter and post it if we can solve it. Murray Seidel, Wilmington, N.C.
Re:chain counter-Sundance, sm349 has the same problem.ie. counts up in seconds. Will tackle this winter and post it if we can solve it. Murray Seidel, Wilmington, N.C.
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Dr. Seidel <mseidel@...>
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regular service for the 220V high pressure watermaker pump?
I have a Super Maramu with the 150 liter per hour watermaker. Does
the 220V high-pressure pump require some kind of regular service? I
do not have any documentation recommending any maintenance but
I have a Super Maramu with the 150 liter per hour watermaker. Does
the 220V high-pressure pump require some kind of regular service? I
do not have any documentation recommending any maintenance but
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Mark Pitt
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New owner?
I intent to change from a Rival 41 to an Amel Santorin
and have just joined the group. Can any member give me good advice
on general survey issues which might not be obvious to a newcomer to the
I intent to change from a Rival 41 to an Amel Santorin
and have just joined the group. Can any member give me good advice
on general survey issues which might not be obvious to a newcomer to the
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rob purdie <r.purdie@...>
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#2439
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Santorin Owners Manual
I just purchased Santorin #143 Allegra, the second to last built. The
previous owner is French, and only has the French owners manual. I
sent an e-mail to Amel 2 weeks ago and have had no
I just purchased Santorin #143 Allegra, the second to last built. The
previous owner is French, and only has the French owners manual. I
sent an e-mail to Amel 2 weeks ago and have had no
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john.stonier@btinternet.com <john.stonier@...>
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Head pump
Yes, I have it on my Santorin. Installed by the factory.
Georges Pellegrini. Santorin #132
Yes, I have it on my Santorin. Installed by the factory.
Georges Pellegrini. Santorin #132
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georges pellegrini <dji314@...>
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Re: Fresh Water Pressure
The problem is most likely caused by blockage between the pump and
the pressure sensor. To fix this, remove the pyramid shaped
connector between the pump and the adjustment box by removing the
many
The problem is most likely caused by blockage between the pump and
the pressure sensor. To fix this, remove the pyramid shaped
connector between the pump and the adjustment box by removing the
many
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milesbidwell <mbidwell@...>
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Head pump
I have found that two liters of pickling strength vinegar and fresh
water pumped through the toilet into the holding tank once a month
makes the jocker valves last much long and largly stops
I have found that two liters of pickling strength vinegar and fresh
water pumped through the toilet into the holding tank once a month
makes the jocker valves last much long and largly stops
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milesbidwell <mbidwell@...>
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solar panels
I've just installed 2 130 watt solar panels on my SM .I put them on the top of the aft cabin, attached to the hand rails,with stainless steel tubing and clamps. The only hole I drilled in the boat was
I've just installed 2 130 watt solar panels on my SM .I put them on the top of the aft cabin, attached to the hand rails,with stainless steel tubing and clamps. The only hole I drilled in the boat was
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john martin <symoondog@...>
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At risk of repeating someone's suffering .....I came across this the other day
http://www.cooperss.com/assetdetail.php?show=marine&ID=24043&P=A
At risk of repeating someone's suffering .....I came across this the other day
http://www.cooperss.com/assetdetail.php?show=marine&ID=24043&P=A
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Robert C. Lavigne <rcl@...>
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Rio Dulce - draft limitations of bar entrance
We're planning on heading toward Mexico, Belize and beyond this
winter. Rio Dulce also sounds tempting to visit. One of the SSCA
members had this to say about maximum draft when I asked him
We're planning on heading toward Mexico, Belize and beyond this
winter. Rio Dulce also sounds tempting to visit. One of the SSCA
members had this to say about maximum draft when I asked him
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Zanareva
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Re: Head pump
simplicity of the design with the tank sitting over the outlet >valve.
Joe McDonnell, Khamsin B
<willem.j.kroes@...> wrote:
simplicity of the design with the tank sitting over the outlet >valve.
Joe McDonnell, Khamsin B
<willem.j.kroes@...> wrote:
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joseph mc donnell
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: MaxiProp order form question
Hi Bob
Thanks for taking the trouble to post a copy of this diagram; I do in
fact already have this. What I think I need in order to complete the
specification for the MaxProp is the reduction in
Hi Bob
Thanks for taking the trouble to post a copy of this diagram; I do in
fact already have this. What I think I need in order to complete the
specification for the MaxProp is the reduction in
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Roger Banks <roger.banks@...>
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