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Re: Sea Chest
I always run the anchor washdown pump for 20 seconds, turn it off, and then immediately turn on the generator or Yanmar. Haven’t lost an impeller since I started doing this a few years ago.
Mark
I always run the anchor washdown pump for 20 seconds, turn it off, and then immediately turn on the generator or Yanmar. Haven’t lost an impeller since I started doing this a few years ago.
Mark
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Mark Pitt
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#55439
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Re: Sea Chest
Chris,
I have taken the photos and annotated them with the parts list.
All of the fittings I used are standard NPT pipe fittings. In the case of the outlet fitting on the strainer, that is actually
Chris,
I have taken the photos and annotated them with the parts list.
All of the fittings I used are standard NPT pipe fittings. In the case of the outlet fitting on the strainer, that is actually
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Karen Smith
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#55438
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Re: In mast furler - Brake - Amel 54 + top cap
I have had the same issue those motors are regularly back ordered mine took 2 months during this same time period two years ago
Cheers
Courtney
Trippin
54 #101
I have had the same issue those motors are regularly back ordered mine took 2 months during this same time period two years ago
Cheers
Courtney
Trippin
54 #101
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Courtney Gorman
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#55437
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Re: In mast furler - Brake - Amel 54 + top cap
We went through the same exercise 3 years ago. Only managed to remove the bottom cap, using a similar method. Couldn’t do the top cap no matter how hard we tried.
Some permanent magnets had come
We went through the same exercise 3 years ago. Only managed to remove the bottom cap, using a similar method. Couldn’t do the top cap no matter how hard we tried.
Some permanent magnets had come
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Sv Garulfo
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#55436
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Re: A54 bow thruster seal replacement?
I have done this job several times, but each time the 54 never had the seals replaced since new.
The issue I ran into was getting the lower unit separated from the motor. I had to seek out a sizeable
I have done this job several times, but each time the 54 never had the seals replaced since new.
The issue I ran into was getting the lower unit separated from the motor. I had to seek out a sizeable
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CW Bill Rouse
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#55435
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Re: A54 bow thruster seal replacement?
Hi Scott;
We did replace the seals in 2018 at the Manoel Yard in Malta. We did not have any issues either, but had the seals and the yard replaced them for us. Typically I personally watch any
Hi Scott;
We did replace the seals in 2018 at the Manoel Yard in Malta. We did not have any issues either, but had the seals and the yard replaced them for us. Typically I personally watch any
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Mohammad Shirloo
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#55434
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A54 bow thruster seal replacement?
Has anyone replaced their bow thruster seals on the 54?
We are on the hard and have the parts on hand but the boat yard declined the project so I may have to give it a go myself.
Anyone try this? We
Has anyone replaced their bow thruster seals on the 54?
We are on the hard and have the parts on hand but the boat yard declined the project so I may have to give it a go myself.
Anyone try this? We
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Scott SV Tengah
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#55433
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Re: In mast furler - Brake - Amel 54 + top cap
Dear Porter,
the top cap was a real problem and appr. 2 hours work.
Finally, I hung the lower end of the pipe under the boom so that the top cap is at the bottom. Then carefully place a screwdriver
Dear Porter,
the top cap was a real problem and appr. 2 hours work.
Finally, I hung the lower end of the pipe under the boom so that the top cap is at the bottom. Then carefully place a screwdriver
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Stefan Schaufert
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#55432
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Re: In mast furler - Brake - Amel 54
Stefan
I am heartily impressed you got the top cap off. How did you do it? I’d love to know and I know a few other who would too.
Thanks.
Porter
Porter McRoberts
S/V IBIS A54-152WhatsApp:+1 754
Stefan
I am heartily impressed you got the top cap off. How did you do it? I’d love to know and I know a few other who would too.
Thanks.
Porter
Porter McRoberts
S/V IBIS A54-152WhatsApp:+1 754
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By
Porter McRoberts
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#55431
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In mast furler - Brake - Amel 54
Dear Amelians,
after a lot of work there is still a problem with the brake of the in-mast-furler.
I disassembled the furling unit (it had no water inside; repaired also the motor etc.), but not
Dear Amelians,
after a lot of work there is still a problem with the brake of the in-mast-furler.
I disassembled the furling unit (it had no water inside; repaired also the motor etc.), but not
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By
Stefan Schaufert
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#55430
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
Hi Mike,
The Amel packing is impregnated with what looks like PTEF. Professionals I have talked with recommend some kind of grease. It helps seal and helps you slide the packing into the gap
Hi Mike,
The Amel packing is impregnated with what looks like PTEF. Professionals I have talked with recommend some kind of grease. It helps seal and helps you slide the packing into the gap
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rossirossix4
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#55429
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Re: Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material
Should any grease be used when packing in the new material from Amel?
Cheers,
Mike Longcor
SV Trilogy SM23
Should any grease be used when packing in the new material from Amel?
Cheers,
Mike Longcor
SV Trilogy SM23
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By
Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
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#55428
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Re: HATCH DOOR REPAIR WITHOUT REMOVING THE HATCH
Hi Slavko,
I just put it on with contact cement. I allowed the cement to dry on both surfaces and the carefully applied the laminate. I used a laminate roller, like a paint roller, but much harder,
Hi Slavko,
I just put it on with contact cement. I allowed the cement to dry on both surfaces and the carefully applied the laminate. I used a laminate roller, like a paint roller, but much harder,
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By
eric freedman
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#55427
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Re: HATCH DOOR REPAIR WITHOUT REMOVING THE HATCH
Hi Eric,
I was thinking to do the same but the carpenter I asked for advise said that I would need to use a press to glue veneer to the hatch. So hatch have to be removed. How did you do it? It looks
Hi Eric,
I was thinking to do the same but the carpenter I asked for advise said that I would need to use a press to glue veneer to the hatch. So hatch have to be removed. How did you do it? It looks
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Slavko Despotovic
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#55426
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Re: HATCH DOOR REPAIR WITHOUT REMOVING THE HATCH
Hi Bill,
No I did not. I used a teak patterned laminate. I replaced that veneer 8 years ago and with care it looks great.
I guess in another 5 years I will have to do it again.
But for now I am
Hi Bill,
No I did not. I used a teak patterned laminate. I replaced that veneer 8 years ago and with care it looks great.
I guess in another 5 years I will have to do it again.
But for now I am
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By
eric freedman
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#55425
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Re: HATCH DOOR REPAIR WITHOUT REMOVING THE HATCH
Eric,
Did you use 3M pre-glued and prefinished peel & stick veneer?
Bill
Eric,
Did you use 3M pre-glued and prefinished peel & stick veneer?
Bill
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By
CW Bill Rouse
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#55424
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Re: Lithium Batteries under Consideration
Hi Scott, in the early days of producing them there were a few issues, these could have been from those.
I am running a set of 8 g31 in the super maramu. Just coming up to 2 years. Would say around
Hi Scott, in the early days of producing them there were a few issues, these could have been from those.
I am running a set of 8 g31 in the super maramu. Just coming up to 2 years. Would say around
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By
michael winand
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#55423
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Re: SM 2000 autopilot
Thank you Germain
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Rob Smith
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#55422
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Re: Lithium Batteries under Consideration
Michael,
I am not sure if they are worse. Given that Jamie was getting below 24 volts overnight after only a year, that sounds pretty bad though. Even our old gel batteries weren't that bad.
My
Michael,
I am not sure if they are worse. Given that Jamie was getting below 24 volts overnight after only a year, that sounds pretty bad though. Even our old gel batteries weren't that bad.
My
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Scott SV Tengah
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#55421
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Re: Lithium Batteries under Consideration
Bill Kinney, maybe you could also 'chime in' regarding Firefly batteries. Are you still happy with them after 2-3 years?
Dean
SV Stella
A54-154
Bill Kinney, maybe you could also 'chime in' regarding Firefly batteries. Are you still happy with them after 2-3 years?
Dean
SV Stella
A54-154
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Dean Gillies
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#55420
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