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Re: Super Maramu stern bumper painting
Hi Alan
We used the interior from a flat fender and glued in place and shaped it. And putty before painting with a paint for rubber, that is a slightly elastic paint.
/Annsofie, S/Y Lady Annila,
Hi Alan
We used the interior from a flat fender and glued in place and shaped it. And putty before painting with a paint for rubber, that is a slightly elastic paint.
/Annsofie, S/Y Lady Annila,
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Ann-Sofie
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#48637
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Re: Super Maramu stern bumper painting
Slightly different issue, but still to do with the bumper.
Ours has a chunk out of one corner (thanks to the tin dinghy "friendly" welcome at Suwarrow).
Anyone have a good method and materials for
Slightly different issue, but still to do with the bumper.
Ours has a chunk out of one corner (thanks to the tin dinghy "friendly" welcome at Suwarrow).
Anyone have a good method and materials for
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Alan Leslie
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#48636
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Re: Fuel tank
Hi Tom,
It is not such a daunting project as you may think.
We did remove and replace our tank ( we had one custom fabricated to the exact same dimensions , however with the addition of inspection
Hi Tom,
It is not such a daunting project as you may think.
We did remove and replace our tank ( we had one custom fabricated to the exact same dimensions , however with the addition of inspection
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Andy Croney
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#48635
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Re: Super Maramu stern bumper painting
Great. Thank you. Is any primer necessary, or simply pile on the coats?
-James
Great. Thank you. Is any primer necessary, or simply pile on the coats?
-James
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James Cromie
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#48634
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Re: Super Maramu stern bumper painting
James,
Ditto on what Karen said. It is water base, flexible, and will need 3-5 coats.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School - www.AmelYachtOwnersSchool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX
James,
Ditto on what Karen said. It is water base, flexible, and will need 3-5 coats.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School - www.AmelYachtOwnersSchool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX
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CW Bill Rouse
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#48633
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Re: Super Maramu stern bumper painting
Use paint made for inflatable dinghies. The bumper is made of dense closed cell polyurethane foam. We have used the West Marine Brand with excellent luck by following preparation directions _exactly_.
Use paint made for inflatable dinghies. The bumper is made of dense closed cell polyurethane foam. We have used the West Marine Brand with excellent luck by following preparation directions _exactly_.
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Karen Smith
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#48632
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Super Maramu stern bumper painting
Hello everyone.
I am planning on repainting the stern bumper for my SM 53. I previously sanded it down and painted with polyurethane. That lasted about a month!
Admittedly, I didn't use a
Hello everyone.
I am planning on repainting the stern bumper for my SM 53. I previously sanded it down and painted with polyurethane. That lasted about a month!
Admittedly, I didn't use a
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James Cromie
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#48631
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Re: Have I lost the bow thruster prop ?
Nick, more than likely lost the prop as John has indicated. I might suggest you deeply consider engaging Bill Rouse to take his excellent training course that should be required for all purchasers of
Nick, more than likely lost the prop as John has indicated. I might suggest you deeply consider engaging Bill Rouse to take his excellent training course that should be required for all purchasers of
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amelforme
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#48630
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Re: Have I lost the bow thruster prop ?
Nick,
The Bow thruster Propellor, Delrin (looks like nylon) Hub may be cut through by stainless steel pin.
It is likely that either you or someone before you damaged the hub by reversing the propellor
Nick,
The Bow thruster Propellor, Delrin (looks like nylon) Hub may be cut through by stainless steel pin.
It is likely that either you or someone before you damaged the hub by reversing the propellor
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CW Bill Rouse
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#48629
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Re: Have I lost the bow thruster prop ?
Hi Nick,
Replacing the prop in water is an easy task; best done by a diver.
If you have the Amel spare, it came with a new hub. Remove the old hub by unscrewing the nylon bolts. Note the shear is
Hi Nick,
Replacing the prop in water is an easy task; best done by a diver.
If you have the Amel spare, it came with a new hub. Remove the old hub by unscrewing the nylon bolts. Note the shear is
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Germain Jean-Pierre
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#48628
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Re: Have I lost the bow thruster prop ?
Thank you john, i'll look for the replacement kit on board or order it after double checking if the prop is still there...
Is the replacement procedure documented in the boat manual (with part needed
Thank you john, i'll look for the replacement kit on board or order it after double checking if the prop is still there...
Is the replacement procedure documented in the boat manual (with part needed
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Nicolas Klene
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#48627
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Re: Fuel tank
Tom have you considered having it cut into small parts and taken out they do it all the time in houses where the tank was installed in the basement before the house went up.
Just a thought look into
Tom have you considered having it cut into small parts and taken out they do it all the time in houses where the tank was installed in the basement before the house went up.
Just a thought look into
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Randall Walker
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#48626
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Re: Fuel tank
Tom,
In my case, I found that the only problem areas of my tank were in the welded areas of the front of the tank. The rest of the tank (and especially the bottom which was a relief) was
Tom,
In my case, I found that the only problem areas of my tank were in the welded areas of the front of the tank. The rest of the tank (and especially the bottom which was a relief) was
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James Alton
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#48625
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Re: Have I lost the bow thruster prop ?
Hi Nicole,
Sounds like you lost the prop. Same thing happened to me in St Thomas while turning 180 degrees in a tight marina.
If you have the bow thruster kit and calm water you can remove the
Hi Nicole,
Sounds like you lost the prop. Same thing happened to me in St Thomas while turning 180 degrees in a tight marina.
If you have the bow thruster kit and calm water you can remove the
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John Clark
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#48624
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Have I lost the bow thruster prop ?
Hello everybody
Today was my first sea trial to ferry SM471 to it's new home , and before exiting the rather large and peaceful port of "Le Frioul",
I thought I would be a good idea to pratice a few
Hello everybody
Today was my first sea trial to ferry SM471 to it's new home , and before exiting the rather large and peaceful port of "Le Frioul",
I thought I would be a good idea to pratice a few
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Nicolas Klene
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#48623
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Re: Fuel tank
Tom,
I recently pulled the fuel tank on my 83 maramu. I had an unknown leak at the forward end of it that had rotted a small section of the companionway bulkhead just to the left (starboard) of the
Tom,
I recently pulled the fuel tank on my 83 maramu. I had an unknown leak at the forward end of it that had rotted a small section of the companionway bulkhead just to the left (starboard) of the
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Wade Shikoski
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#48622
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Fuel tank
Hello Group
This is Thomas Deasy S/Y Aphrodite
1983 Maramu #125
I have a leak in my fuel tank and I will be replacing it !!
Any information on taking the old one out and replacing with a new one
Hello Group
This is Thomas Deasy S/Y Aphrodite
1983 Maramu #125
I have a leak in my fuel tank and I will be replacing it !!
Any information on taking the old one out and replacing with a new one
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SY Aphrodite <onboardaphrodite@...>
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#48621
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Re: Back up tablet navigation aid
Hi Paul,
We have been turned onto iSailor by other cruisers who use it. Idownloaded the app and charts. It really works well. One of the very appealingfeatures is you “rent” the charts rather
Hi Paul,
We have been turned onto iSailor by other cruisers who use it. Idownloaded the app and charts. It really works well. One of the very appealingfeatures is you “rent” the charts rather
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Mark Erdos
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#48620
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Re: Back up tablet navigation aid
INavX is quite good.
It’s just missing Active Captain inputs, which would make it perfect!
~~~⛵️~~~Matt
INavX is quite good.
It’s just missing Active Captain inputs, which would make it perfect!
~~~⛵️~~~Matt
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Matt Salatino
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#48619
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Re: Back up tablet navigation aid
Yes I have both and both are useful BUT I don’t seem to be able to get tidal streams [current and direction] live time on I Navx. I have ‘Aye tides” but this only gives depths and not tidal
Yes I have both and both are useful BUT I don’t seem to be able to get tidal streams [current and direction] live time on I Navx. I have ‘Aye tides” but this only gives depths and not tidal
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Peter Forbes
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#48618
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