Post Photos Sharki a.toca.teja
atocateja2002 <acordero@...>
i post some photos (4) of 1986 Sharki a.toca.teja
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Re: Post Photos Sharki a.toca.teja
stargazer41amel <no_reply@...>
--- In amelyachtowners@y..., "atocateja2002" <acordero@w...> wrote:
i post some photos (4) of 1986 Sharki a.toca.teja I enjoyed your photos. I will take photos of our Sharki and post for you to see. We gutted our galley as the wood was water damaged. Now we have an all stainless galley with 3 sinks and no seams for water to penetrate. Delores & Gene s/v Stargazer, Charleston, SC
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Amel Yacht Owners Re:alphatronics converter
Anne and John <hollamby@...>
Sorry about the delay. The address for Alphatronics is 29 Newtown Business
Park,Poole,Dorset BH12 3LL. Ph 01202 715517, fax 01202 715122.Email sales @alphatronix.co.uk web http://www.alphatronix.co.uk Their range covers converters 28/12 volts from 6amps to 30amps isolated and unisolated. The 30amp isolated for SSBs etc costs about 180 pds but the others are much cheaper. Pochon quoted me 8,700 French francs for an Icom converter but a mate who does the electronics for some of the Volvo fleet put me on to these. I asked the guy at Alphatronics why they were so reasonable and he says they make huge numbers of the for trucks etc and the isolated ones are government approved for petrol tankers etc. Regards, John Hollamby
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In Mast Halyard Swivels maintenance
closereach <no_reply@...>
I've noticed on my Sharki that furling and unfurling (nonelectric)
both my mizzen and main sails takes a bit more effort. I've dropped both sails to inspect the hardware. The Amel halyard swivels on both don't turn as easily as before. Any suggestions on how to make them rotate more freely? Special lubrication? Thanks Rich
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Anti-Fouling, Hull & Prop
svmalaika <no_reply@...>
After three months on the hard, we are preparing to relaunch MALAIKA
II in Kusadasi, Turkey and plan to spend the next few years in the Eastern Med (Turkish/Greek Water, etc.)and are wondering if anyone has experience with anti-fouling paints in these waters. Since the original AwlGrip Silver Label is difficult to obtain in Turkey, we are considering using International Micron Extra (a semi-hard self polishing paint) on the hull and International TriLux on the AutoProp. Any comments?
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220 VOLT 50 VERSUS 60 CYCLE POWER
jfolino901 <no_reply@...>
NOW THAT MY SM IS IN THE CARIBBEAN I WONDER HOW OTHER BOATS ARE ABLE
TO UTILIZE 220 VOLT POWER @ 60 CYCLE. I DON'T NEED TO RUN THE WATER MAKER, DISHWASHER, WASHING MACHINE, BUT HAVE USED THE BATTERY CHARGER AND MAY FOR THE FIRST TIME USE THE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM! COMMENTS, PROBLEMS? JOHN FOLINO, SULAJON #347
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Re: 220 VOLT 50 VERSUS 60 CYCLE POWER
asm283 <no_reply@...>
--- In amelyachtowners@y..., jfolino901 <no_reply@y...> wrote:
NOW THAT MY SM IS IN THE CARIBBEAN I WONDER HOW OTHER BOATS AREABLE TO UTILIZE 220 VOLT POWER @ 60 CYCLE. I DON'T NEED TO RUN THE WATERCHARGER AND MAY FOR THE FIRST TIME USE THE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM!You can use 220 60 hz for everything on the boat except, clothes washer, dish washer and microwave. Im not sure about the watermaker. A/C and battery charger are OK. PS You should have 50 hz in the caribean. Vito S/M # 283
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engine replacement
davidlambertsen <no_reply@...>
I have a 1989 Maramu with a Perkins Prima 60 diesel engine. Has
anyone replaced this engine in an Amel? Can you suggest a replacement engine? Any advice for me with this project? Any lessons learned or regrets? Should I just rebuild the Prima 60? Merci beaucoup a tout. David Lambertsen s/v Have Fun! Maramu #258
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Shore Power Plug
rbenven44 <no_reply@...>
What kind of shore power plug is needed in US and Caribbean marinas?
(For instance, 30 Amp or 50 Amp?) We have been in Europe since 1997, and don't know what is standard in American waters. Thanks.
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Re: Shore Power Plug
stargazer41amel <no_reply@...>
--- In amelyachtowners@y..., rbenven44 <no_reply@y...> wrote:
What kind of shore power plug is needed in US and Caribbeanmarinas? (For instance, 30 Amp or 50 Amp?) We have been in Europe since1997, and don't know what is standard in American waters.You are going to find one or the other amperage at the various marinas depending on the age of the marina and what size boats they can accomodate. Our last marina only had 30 AMP. Our current marina has 50 AMP so we purchased a Y adapter to accomodate our two 30 AMP cords. The newer marinas are going with 50 AMP to accomdate the larger boats that offer more revenue to their businesses. Best to be prepared for both. ~~/)~~
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Electric Service in the Caribbean
pagandaisy <no_reply@...>
We've been sailing the Caribbean for almost 20 years. Pagan is a
1994 SM so I'm not sure all the appliances aboard are the same as yours. The only one aboard that doesn't run on both 50 and 60hz is the diswasher, and as we never use it, that's not a problem. You'll find every variety of voltage and both 50 and 60hz in the islands. I'm fortunate dthat I had Amel install a dual system when they built the boat5. i can bring either 120v or 220v aboard. It makes things very simple. If you wanted to do the same a retrofit is very simple. If you intend to island lhop you'll end up purchasing locally a few different male plugs. I strongly suggest tht you buy a receptiacle tester to avoid electrolisis. It's an inexpensive device that tests for open ground, reverse polarity, open hot, open neutral, etc.. I have found both open grounds and reverse polarity in island marinas. They have gotten somewhat more professional about their electrilcal service since I first came to the Caribbean, but you will still find some pretty outrageous wiring. Good luck Arnold
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Shore Power Plug: Thanks for the input
rbenven44 <no_reply@...>
Hello Arnold and Delores & Gene,
Your input is very helpful. Our SM is 1997 vintage, with both 220V & 120V input (the latter via step-up transformer). We have gotten used to the variety of shore power plugs in Europe, and have a collection of about 10. Polarity testing is important everywhere, as is voltage testing. We know two SMs that fried everything on board by plugging in to what turned out to be 440Volts! So in addition to the 30amp plug on my 110Volt cable, I will buy a 50amp to 30amp adapter for those big marinas. Thanks!! See you in the Caribbean. Roy Benveniste SM 195 "Excalibur"
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Gas
pagandaisy <no_reply@...>
It occurred to me after the last e-mail that as important perhaps as
the the electrics is gas for your range. It may be that there is butane available in the blue campgas bottles somewhere in the Caribbean, but I've never seen it. Do you have a dual gas system to accomodate propane? Arnold
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Secret compartment on Sharki
stargazer41amel <no_reply@...>
Rich,
We have not found a secret compartment on our Sharki. When we bought our boat, Joel told us that all Amels had a secret compartment. He didn't tell us where one is. I will have to email him and see what he says. Delores
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Ventillation on Super Marimu
David Crisp
Am on the verge of buying a SM, if nothing else the design of the
boat has sold me, it is amazing; they seem to have thought of everything! The only area that I wonder about is ventillation. Oddly there are no dorades, only a few opening hatches and ports. Having sailed on a Halberg Rassey where opeing ports and hatcjes are numerous I am really wondering what ventillation is like on the SM. How do you get good ventillation in the vessel when at sea or in bad weather when hatches cannot be open? What is ventillation like on a SM at achor? I am working on the premise that I would not want to rely upon the AC except in exceptional circumstances. Is it a common modification to have additional opeing ports or dorades fitted? Regards David
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Re: engine replacement
dernehl75050 <no_reply@...>
--- In amelyachtowners@y..., davidlambertsen <no_reply@y...> wrote:
I have a 1989 Maramu with a Perkins Prima 60 diesel engine. HasI also had a perkins prima on my 1992 SM . The engine had a overheating problem that I could not correct. We came to the conclusion that the engine had a design problem. I understand that it was first created as a truck engine then modified for marine use with a turbo charger. I also understand that it is no longer in production---non of this made me feel good about investing more in this engine. I installed a westerbeke #82BFOUR some months ago with great success. As the boat is normally in U.S. waters parts are easy to locate. best Jim Dernehl
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Re: engine replacement
dernehl75050 <no_reply@...>
--- In amelyachtowners@y..., davidlambertsen <no_reply@y...> wrote:
I have a 1989 Maramu with a Perkins Prima 60 diesel engine. HasDavid, I might also suggest that you read the recent article in Practical Sailor Volume 28 Number 3 February 1 2002. It ranks all the major diesel engines from the perspective of mechanics.Page 14 has the arithmetic averaging thats most interesting. best J. Dernehl
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WATERMAKER
jfolino901 <no_reply@...>
I HAVE SM # 347, LAUNCHED 11/5/01. SHE HAS THE LARGER WATERMAKER BY
DESSALATOR (150 LITERS/HOUR) & WORKS QUITE WELL. HOWEVER AT JUST OVER 11 HOURS ON THE WATERMAKER, I LOST BOTH LOW & HIGH PRESSURE READINGS ON THE GAUGES. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO RUNNING BOTH THE ENGINE, GENSET & WATERMAKER & JUST A CASE OF OVERDEMAND. I CHECKED THE SEA CHEST AND IT WAS CLEAN! HOWEVER AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE, THE WATER MAKER EXHIBITED THE SAME PROBLEMS. SO I CHANGED BOTH THE 25 MICRON & 5 MICRON FILTER CARTIDGES WHICH CURED THE PROBLEM. THE 5 MICRON FILTER LOOKED HEALTHY SO I SAVED IT FOR FUTURE USE! I DON'T RUN THE WATER MAKER IN PORT. I USED IT FROM FRANCE TO PORTUGAL LAST NOVEMBER. THEN FROM PORTUGAL TO THE CARIBBEAN THIS JANUARY TO FEBRUARY. I RETURNED TO THE BOAT MID MARCH FOR A WEEK. COMMENTS REGARDING FILTER LIFE OR ANY OTHER ASPECT. THE MADE WATER IS CLEAN & QUITE FREE OF SALT OR MINERALS. THANKS, JOHN FOLINO, SULAJON
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Re: Ventillation on Super Marimu
asm283 <no_reply@...>
--- In amelyachtowners@y..., "davidcrisp" <david@f...> wrote:
Am on the verge of buying a SM, if nothing else the design of thecirculating system. Basically it consists of a fan sucking air from the outside and distributing troughout all the cabins. Of course Amel has figured out how to keep all the cabins watertight. I have not sailed the boat in the tropics yet. I hope to do that soon. But,from what I understand the ventilation is good. You can increase ventilation to the aft cabin by closing the hatch. If you have further questions please contact me vciaravino@galaxyprint.com ASM283 The only area that I wonder about is ventillation. Oddly there area Halberg Rassey where opeing ports and hatcjes are numerous I ambad weather when hatches cannot be open?
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Re: WATERMAKER
asm283 <no_reply@...>
Hi I have the same watermaker. It is imperative that you run it on a
consistent basis. If you leave it for a long time you should pickle it. I went as far as having it removed and stored, since I will not go cruising untill next year. Call Joel Potter he knows quite a bit on the subject. Filters are cheap change them ofter. How was your trip across? ASM283 --- In amelyachtowners@y..., jfolino901 <no_reply@y...> wrote: I HAVE SM # 347, LAUNCHED 11/5/01. SHE HAS THE LARGER WATERMAKER BYOVER 11 HOURS ON THE WATERMAKER, I LOST BOTH LOW & HIGH PRESSUREREADINGS ON THE GAUGES. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO RUNNING BOTH THEFUTURE USE! I DON'T RUN THE WATER MAKER IN PORT. I USED IT FROM FRANCE TOIS CLEAN & QUITE FREE OF SALT OR MINERALS.
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