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selling Amel, Maramu 48'
Hello, My name is Judith Golden an I am selling our 1985 that is equipped with the Amel furling mast and headsail. Joel Potter sold us the boat and we took ownership in 1999 and sailed for several
Hello, My name is Judith Golden an I am selling our 1985 that is equipped with the Amel furling mast and headsail. Joel Potter sold us the boat and we took ownership in 1999 and sailed for several
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Kenneth Coats
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#41585
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Re: Long block failure on a Volvo D3-110 Amel 54-152
Hi Danny,
That’s a good point you make.
The bottom of the bellhousing is the lowest point, maybe it’s just collecting there. However, I can’t see any track marks, but maybe that’s not so
Hi Danny,
That’s a good point you make.
The bottom of the bellhousing is the lowest point, maybe it’s just collecting there. However, I can’t see any track marks, but maybe that’s not so
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Dean Gillies
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#41584
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Improvements to the Amel design.
Yes 10mm chain . All shackles are rated swl, 6 tonne at anchor it is a close fit at the bow roller so I bring it up gently. I normally am at the bow when anchoring. 2.5 tonne swl at the end of
Yes 10mm chain . All shackles are rated swl, 6 tonne at anchor it is a close fit at the bow roller so I bring it up gently. I normally am at the bow when anchoring. 2.5 tonne swl at the end of
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michael winand
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#41583
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Improvements to the Amel design.
Thanks Michael...
So you have 10mm chain - shackle - 16mm x 1m chain - shackle - anchor?
What shackles do you use ?
Cheers
Alan
Elyse SM437
Thanks Michael...
So you have 10mm chain - shackle - 16mm x 1m chain - shackle - anchor?
What shackles do you use ?
Cheers
Alan
Elyse SM437
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Alan Leslie
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#41581
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Long block failure on a Volvo D3-110 Amel 54-152
Hi dean. Cruising = fixing boats in exotic locations is my second favourite quote. You'll know the other one. Wouldn't worry about losing your puff of smoke. A diesel engine (as many on this forum
Hi dean. Cruising = fixing boats in exotic locations is my second favourite quote. You'll know the other one. Wouldn't worry about losing your puff of smoke. A diesel engine (as many on this forum
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#41580
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Improvements to the Amel design.
Hi Alan. One meter of chain. At present I have not yet added a swivel. Not needed one
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Hi Alan. One meter of chain. At present I have not yet added a swivel. Not needed one
Sent from Yahoo7 Mail on Android
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michael winand
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#41579
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Re: Long block failure on a Volvo D3-110 Amel 54-152
Hi Danny,
Thanks for that info.
The situation has also become a little curiouser.
I did that test, and produced the big puff of smoke once and once only, now I cannot repeat the result!
I’ve tried
Hi Danny,
Thanks for that info.
The situation has also become a little curiouser.
I did that test, and produced the big puff of smoke once and once only, now I cannot repeat the result!
I’ve tried
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Dean Gillies
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#41578
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Improvements to the Amel design.
Thanks Michael,
How much 16mm chain do you use and do you have a swivel between that and your main anchor chain?
Cheers
Alan
Elyse SM437
Thanks Michael,
How much 16mm chain do you use and do you have a swivel between that and your main anchor chain?
Cheers
Alan
Elyse SM437
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Alan Leslie
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#41577
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Long block failure on a Volvo D3-110 Amel 54-152
Hi Porter,
sorry for the late reply. Those changing out for a Kubota or similar seem to have good reasons. I would seriously consider that. Weight and HP and mounting and matching to the drive train
Hi Porter,
sorry for the late reply. Those changing out for a Kubota or similar seem to have good reasons. I would seriously consider that. Weight and HP and mounting and matching to the drive train
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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#41582
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Improvements to the Amel design.
We use the area between the windlass and the anchor shackle to use 16mm chain. The heavy piece of chain improves the weight down at the shank and won't side load the swivel.
You can also use a larger
We use the area between the windlass and the anchor shackle to use 16mm chain. The heavy piece of chain improves the weight down at the shank and won't side load the swivel.
You can also use a larger
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michael winand
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#41576
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Long block failure on a Volvo D3-110 Amel 54-152
Eric well said especially the last line: fair winds are so very important with the D3.
Porter McRoberts
S/V Ibis: Amel 54-#152
Panama City, Panama
www.fouribis.com
portermcroberts@...
Eric well said especially the last line: fair winds are so very important with the D3.
Porter McRoberts
S/V Ibis: Amel 54-#152
Panama City, Panama
www.fouribis.com
portermcroberts@...
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Porter McRoberts
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#41575
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Re: Improvements to the Amel design.
The real issue with swivels is not the breaking strength in a straight line. Many brands can claim a breaking strength as high or higher than the chain then connect to.
The real of concern is their
The real issue with swivels is not the breaking strength in a straight line. Many brands can claim a breaking strength as high or higher than the chain then connect to.
The real of concern is their
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greatketch@...
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#41574
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Long block failure on a Volvo D3-110 Amel 54-152
A puff of smoke on acceleration of a D3 is probably not an indication of something going wrong.
Black smoke on acceleration almost always indicates unburnt fuel. One of the reasons for computer
A puff of smoke on acceleration of a D3 is probably not an indication of something going wrong.
Black smoke on acceleration almost always indicates unburnt fuel. One of the reasons for computer
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CW Bill Rouse
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#41573
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Re: Improvements to the Amel design.
I have also used the Wasi PowerBall swivel for many years along with the WASI anchor and chain. According to tests reported by WASI, the swivel is significantly stronger than the strongest chain.
I have also used the Wasi PowerBall swivel for many years along with the WASI anchor and chain. According to tests reported by WASI, the swivel is significantly stronger than the strongest chain.
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Miles
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#41572
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Anchor swivel [2 Attachments]
Mark,
Maybe your photo proves the opposite. What kind of load did it take to deform? Think about it.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School
Mark,
Maybe your photo proves the opposite. What kind of load did it take to deform? Think about it.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School
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CW Bill Rouse
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#41569
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Improvements to the Amel design.
Nick,
The two mix fine, and there is a reason for the mix.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School http://www.amelschool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX
Nick,
The two mix fine, and there is a reason for the mix.
Best,
CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School http://www.amelschool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX
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CW Bill Rouse
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#41568
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel Rendezvous St Michaels, MD Oct 1-4 2018
Danny, When I we got your email the other day I assumed you must not have been flying from NZ. just to come to the Rendezvous , it now makes sense. I suggested BWI , if that didn't work, Dulles or
Danny, When I we got your email the other day I assumed you must not have been flying from NZ. just to come to the Rendezvous , it now makes sense. I suggested BWI , if that didn't work, Dulles or
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Patrick McAneny
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#41567
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Improvements to the Amel design.
Improvement or not
Here is one that I have changed perspective on.
When I first bought Amelia I saw stainless WASI anchor and
Galvanised chain and went into shock. Do not mix the two.....
Well
Improvement or not
Here is one that I have changed perspective on.
When I first bought Amelia I saw stainless WASI anchor and
Galvanised chain and went into shock. Do not mix the two.....
Well
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ngtnewington Newington
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#41566
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Anchor swivel
In a big blow in the Bahamas, in 5 meters depth, with 50 meters of chain out we bent our wasi power ball swivel, and dragged the wasi anchor about a half mile across the flats at 3 am. It happened so
In a big blow in the Bahamas, in 5 meters depth, with 50 meters of chain out we bent our wasi power ball swivel, and dragged the wasi anchor about a half mile across the flats at 3 am. It happened so
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Porter McRoberts
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#41565
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Anchor swivel
Hi Danny,
I'm not a fan of swivels unless they are really bullet proof, preferably bought from a commercial trawler co-op or similar.
The solution I was taught is to use two anchor shackles(
Hi Danny,
I'm not a fan of swivels unless they are really bullet proof, preferably bought from a commercial trawler co-op or similar.
The solution I was taught is to use two anchor shackles(
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ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
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#41564
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