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Re: Boom Outhaul
In 2017, when I bought my boat, the boom motor failed.
The engine was running and moving the empty cart but not unfurling the sail.
I took it apart and found that the yellow crown (brass? Bronze?) was
In 2017, when I bought my boat, the boom motor failed.
The engine was running and moving the empty cart but not unfurling the sail.
I took it apart and found that the yellow crown (brass? Bronze?) was
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Dominique Sery
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#57535
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Re: tb/AMEL 54 electric water pump/
Hi Teun,
We’ve talked about this before. I just don’t get it. What is the added value of this setup? Why is the existing impeller pump not sufficient for feeding cooling water? 95% of the Amels
Hi Teun,
We’ve talked about this before. I just don’t get it. What is the added value of this setup? Why is the existing impeller pump not sufficient for feeding cooling water? 95% of the Amels
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Arno Luijten
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#57534
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Re: Boom Outhaul
Agree with Danny! I had the boom outhaul and the Genoa motor stick when out in Antigua. Usually a couple of taps on the motor with a rubber mallet would get them working again. But removing the brush
Agree with Danny! I had the boom outhaul and the Genoa motor stick when out in Antigua. Usually a couple of taps on the motor with a rubber mallet would get them working again. But removing the brush
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Ian Park
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#57533
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Re: ACMO rigging - unusual failure
Bill,
Thank you for sharing your expertise. As a non engineer I learn so much from this group.
It also 'jogged' me back to the recent discussion on plastic tube covering on stays.
I remember on my
Bill,
Thank you for sharing your expertise. As a non engineer I learn so much from this group.
It also 'jogged' me back to the recent discussion on plastic tube covering on stays.
I remember on my
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Ian Park
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#57532
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Re: European Fire Extinguishers
You can probably get a replacement in Martinique, if that is inyour plans.
With bestregards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currentlycruising - Tahiti, French
You can probably get a replacement in Martinique, if that is inyour plans.
With bestregards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currentlycruising - Tahiti, French
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Mark Erdos
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#57531
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Re: ACMO rigging - unusual failure
What a wonderful forum. The expertise and experience here is astonishing. I do take issue with the comment “stainless steel doesn’t rust” although I suspect something may have got lost in the
What a wonderful forum. The expertise and experience here is astonishing. I do take issue with the comment “stainless steel doesn’t rust” although I suspect something may have got lost in the
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Brent Cameron
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#57530
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Re: ACMO rigging - unusual failure
Craig,
Your description of the amount of tension on your backstays sounds perfect... so much for my theory... The construction of the swage certainly looks good mechanically. The photo is not
Craig,
Your description of the amount of tension on your backstays sounds perfect... so much for my theory... The construction of the swage certainly looks good mechanically. The photo is not
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Bill Kinney
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#57529
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New LiFePO4 Batteries for Aquarius
This video shows my new (about 1 year old now) LiFePO4 batteries. If you have any questions let me know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBl8ERId1Kc
All the best!
Ken Powers
Aquarius
SM2K#262
This video shows my new (about 1 year old now) LiFePO4 batteries. If you have any questions let me know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBl8ERId1Kc
All the best!
Ken Powers
Aquarius
SM2K#262
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Ken Powers SV Aquarius
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#57528
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Re: ACMO rigging - unusual failure
Hi Bill,
Many thanks for your thoughtful and experienced reply plus your sage observation about speculating from afar - that's always an issue with this DB, but the idea flow is super, regardless.
I
Hi Bill,
Many thanks for your thoughtful and experienced reply plus your sage observation about speculating from afar - that's always an issue with this DB, but the idea flow is super, regardless.
I
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Craig Briggs
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#57527
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
A 15 dollar Chinese high water sensor is a great investment for that area. Ebay--
I fabricated this wrench out of ¼ inch aluminum with a band saw and a bench grinder. It is just the right size
A 15 dollar Chinese high water sensor is a great investment for that area. Ebay--
I fabricated this wrench out of ¼ inch aluminum with a band saw and a bench grinder. It is just the right size
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eric freedman
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#57526
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Re: Boom Outhaul
Randal I would say your problem is almost certainly stuck brushes in the motor. I have had the same thing on my SM several times. It is caused by an accumulation of carbon dust from wear of the
Randal I would say your problem is almost certainly stuck brushes in the motor. I have had the same thing on my SM several times. It is caused by an accumulation of carbon dust from wear of the
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#57525
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
On my passage from Gib. to Grenada before I left I checked the rudder post and found a half litre or so. Found a wrench gave it a slight turn. Checked it again just before leaving. But much to my
On my passage from Gib. to Grenada before I left I checked the rudder post and found a half litre or so. Found a wrench gave it a slight turn. Checked it again just before leaving. But much to my
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Randall Walker
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#57524
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Re: tb/AMEL 54 electric water pump/
I believe that Amel changed nothing, except they offered to a few 54 buyers an in-line booster pump powered by the AC output of the Onan.
I suspect Amel was motivated by X number of buyers of the 54
I believe that Amel changed nothing, except they offered to a few 54 buyers an in-line booster pump powered by the AC output of the Onan.
I suspect Amel was motivated by X number of buyers of the 54
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CW Bill Rouse
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#57523
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Re: tb/AMEL 54 electric water pump/
Hi Bill,
Thanks for feedback.
Just out of curiosity: what would motivate AMEL to change the ONAN impeller pump to the (ceramic centrifugal) booster pump? I am not questioning wisdom and must
Hi Bill,
Thanks for feedback.
Just out of curiosity: what would motivate AMEL to change the ONAN impeller pump to the (ceramic centrifugal) booster pump? I am not questioning wisdom and must
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Teun BAAS
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#57522
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Re: Boom Outhaul
Courtney,
Thanks for that.
CW Bill Rouse
Courtney,
Thanks for that.
CW Bill Rouse
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CW Bill Rouse
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#57521
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Re: 2008 Amel 54 rigging
Courtney,
Nance and Underwood are one of my Preferred Vendors. Be sure that you tell Roger that you are a client.
Bill
Courtney,
Nance and Underwood are one of my Preferred Vendors. Be sure that you tell Roger that you are a client.
Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
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#57520
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Re: tb/AMEL 54 electric water pump/
Teun,
I like and I have the utmost respect for Brian.
Remember there are other 230VAC pumps/devices this low. They include:The 230VAC pump you have in-line with the Onan mechanical saltwater pump is
Teun,
I like and I have the utmost respect for Brian.
Remember there are other 230VAC pumps/devices this low. They include:The 230VAC pump you have in-line with the Onan mechanical saltwater pump is
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CW Bill Rouse
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#57519
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Re: Boom Outhaul
Bill I have hull number 101 with version 3 One other comment the gearbox has changed since it’s initial manufacture for this version
Bill I have hull number 101 with version 3 One other comment the gearbox has changed since it’s initial manufacture for this version
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Courtney Gorman
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#57518
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Re: Boom Outhaul
Randall,
1. Outhaul Motors Gearbox A54:
I think there are a total of 3 versions of the A54 outhaul and I have no idea the hull number introduction and cut-off dates for each. The first 54s had an
Randall,
1. Outhaul Motors Gearbox A54:
I think there are a total of 3 versions of the A54 outhaul and I have no idea the hull number introduction and cut-off dates for each. The first 54s had an
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CW Bill Rouse
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#57517
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Re: END OF group purchase of 10Ultramarine anchors. (35 and 45kg)
Super Ulrich .. fair wind ....
You will see they are so beautiful ...
Next project ... perhaps anti-fouling or sails .... do you have any suggestion ?
Jean Luc Mertz
Super Ulrich .. fair wind ....
You will see they are so beautiful ...
Next project ... perhaps anti-fouling or sails .... do you have any suggestion ?
Jean Luc Mertz
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jlm@jlmertz.fr
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#57516
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