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Re: Zoom meeting with Olivier Beaute
Marco Baldan
Dear Bill and Amel Yacht Owners Group, Many thanks for giving me the possibility of listening to Olivier Zoom meeting, excellent informative event! I am not yet an Amel Yacht Owner but interested in the Sharki model. Will definitely contact Olivier for a survey, once identified good candidate units. With my best regards, marco baldan
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SM spare halyard on main mast
Hello,
I got my SM without spare halyard on the main mast. I like to ask where on the main mast is the spare halyard block attached so it is not interfering with other halyards and hardware. Regards Jarek Zemlo NOA BLUE
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Re: Replacing carpet
Hello Mike,
I am also in search for the carpet replacement. found this but you need bit of German language: https://www.ruegg-shop.de/bootsbodenbelag/bootsteppich/ here another https://marineflooring.eu/ Jarek Zemlo NOA BLUE SM #201
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Re: Compass Replacement
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Thanks Matt. Danny
On 19 January 2021 at 13:20 "Matt Salatino via groups.io" <helmsmatt@...> wrote:
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Rudder Dimensions
Arlo
Hello all. Does anyone have the rudder dimensions for the Mango Rudder or perhaps a Super Maramu rudder? I am after the length (forward and aft) and the height (top to bottom) of the rudder.
I looks at all the mango files and SM files and post and not find any. I really do not want to have to get into the cold water and measure it. It is to determine the load the rudder will put on the new autopilot actuator so I make sure I purchase the right size unit. Thanks Arlo
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Re: Compass Replacement
In the US, mineral oil is sold in most hardware stores. We found it in La Rochelle France in a kitchen supply store. It is a thin, clear, inert oil. We also used it to fill the void in our through-the-hull depth sounder transducer, so we did not need to drill a hole in the hull for our depth sounder. We also use it to season our cutting board.
On Jan 18, 2021, at 6:09 PM, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...> wrote:
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Re: Compass Replacement
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Matt. We have the problem too so your description is timely. You say mineral oil. Can ypu be more specific. Regards Danny sm 299 Ocean Pearl
On 19 January 2021 at 08:23 "Matt Salatino via groups.io" <helmsmatt@...> wrote:
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Re: Engine Battery Drain - Is it the Prop Shaft Alternator?
Hi woody the only thing that charges the starter battery is the engine alternator so if you don’t start it regularly it dies sorry 😞
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On Jan 16, 2021, at 12:04 PM, Alan "Woody" Wood <woody@...> wrote:
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Water system Mystery Valve
Friends, I am having a devil of a time with installing a new freshwater diaphragm pump with adjustable pressure switch from 17-55 PSI. Even at a low setting for the switch, it is overpressurizing the system. This should not be.
In order to prime the system, I opened what I call the mystery valve (picture below). System then primed properly primed and the pump cycled off. After two hours, suddenly the water heater tank release valve blew. So I then joined the hoses and bypassed the water heater. Then the pressure gauge above the mystery valve developed a pin hole and is also leaking at its connections. Any ideas? Ian Loca Lola II SM 153
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Re: Compass Replacement
Hi Matt & Michelle,
I replaced ours four years ago in Martinique because of a large bubble. I wrote to Plastimo and asked them if more compass oil could be added. They responded by saying this model is a sealed design and if I have air, it is because there is a small leak somewhere. It turned out to be a good idea to replace it since the housing had become very brittle and easily cracked when removing it as you can see in the picture. I purchase the replacement at one of the local ship stores in La Marin. https://www.creampuff.us/2018/02/martinique-and-repairs/
The exact replacement is Plastimo Olympic 135 and is available worldwide. https://www.plastimo.com/en/compas-olympic-6274.html
It is worth noting there are screws securing the compass under the plastic plates on the compass. Four screws. Also, the new compass is LED and you cannot dim it. It is on or off. The LED is 12/24v. I had spare incandescent bulbs for the compass and I could have used these to keep the dimming function however, I opted to stick with the LED. Use silicone to waterproof the assembly.
The compass comes with calibration instructions. Ours was only off by 1° out of the box.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Matt & Michelle Day
After 20+ years of service, the compass on Talia (SM#209)
has developed an air bubble (astonishing service life by today's
standards). The compass is a Plastimo Olympic 135.
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Re: Compass Replacement
We were able to service ours. (A YouTube exists for this)
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Easy. Remove the top cover. (The plastic buttons on the side act as the hinge for the cover and carefully snap out. If you lose one, Plastimo supplies these as spares, sometimes for free.) Remove the compass from its mount. You don’t have to remove completely, just to tilt it forward a bit. Prop it so it stays upright. Light wiring didn’t need disconnecting. The dome is plastic. Drill a small hole at the top, still under where the cover is located. Make sure the hole is at the top center of the bubble (the reason for tilting the compass forward, to position the top of the bubble under the cover location). We carefully used a home made funnel to fill the air bubble with mineral oil. When full, clean the outside of the sphere very well. We used clear 5 minute epoxy, a small dab, to cover the hole. Let it set up a bit, so it’s quite thick (so it doesn’t run into the hole). Let dry and reassemble. Bubble gone! We sold the boat two years later. We keep up with the new owner and the bubble has not reappeared, another two years later. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Jan 18, 2021, at 12:56 PM, Matt & Michelle Day <charlesmatthewday@...> wrote:
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Re: Compass Replacement
Hello,
Same happened on my previous boat few years ago. I just replaced it with new one. Cost was close to 200 Euro. It was easy, 1 hour work. The old one I kept for emergency. -- Slavko SM 2000 #279 Bonne Anse in Portoroz
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Re: Replacing carpet
Patrick McAneny
Mike, I considered binding absolutely necessary as we had berber carpet ,that wears very well ,but can unravel if not bound. I would think you would want to bound most carpet for the same reason and of course for appearance sake. As to traction, it has never shifted underfoot , probably because it fits tightly around the perimeter .We chose a short pile as it does not hide and hold sand etc. and can be easily vacuumed .
Pat
SM Shenanigans
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From: Mike Ondra via groups.io <mdondra@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Mon, Jan 18, 2021 11:53 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Replacing carpet With the frustration of not finding a urethane foam backed broadloom carpet (apparently available in Canada, but not the US) I am considering a thick carpet without backing. My concern was about traction on the sole but if the carpet is heavy and penned in around the perimeter, slippage may not be an issue. And removing the attached pad constraint opens a world of options. Did you consider not binding the perimeter?
Thanks Pat and all.
Mike
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Patrick McAneny via groups.io
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 11:12 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Replacing carpet Mike, Diane and I replaced our carpet about ten years ago,we went up the Airbase carpet mart in New Castle ,bought a short nap berber in beige ,used the old carpets as templates ,cut the new carpet maybe a 1/4" shorter all around ,allowing room for the binding of the edges. After cutting the pieces out we took them back and had them bind the edges. The new carpets fit as tight and as exacting as the original. We do not have foam backing ,I like the firm footing while underway ,if I had foam ,I would not want it very thick ,as it would not aid my balance on a rolling floor. The carpet still looks like new ,berber wears very well.
Our boat is in Haven Harbor north ,stopped by Haven Harbor south a few weeks ago ,but did not see your boat.
Stay Safe,
Pat
SM Shenanigans
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Ondra via groups.io <mdondra@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Mon, Jan 18, 2021 10:28 am Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Replacing carpet We are looking to replace our carpet and prefer to have a foam back both for comfort and non-slip. Saw Mark’s post on Shaw Nuwave backed carpet but it appears that is no longer in production. Received samples from Boatcarpet.com and even their “Premium Textured 22 oz.” carpet which are not foam backed and seems of low quality. Kanga, in Georgia (USA), makes a polyurethane foam rubber backing which they say they attach to carpet by Shaw, Marquis, Mohawk, and Engineered Floors. So far I have not found any vendor in the US that has such a product. Will continue search, but has anyone recently found a replacement carpet recently that they like?
Mike Ondra
Aletes SM#240
Rock Hall, MD
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Re: Replacing carpet
Found it. The website I got a quote from is gone. Here is the brand: Aquamat. If you do a search for the brand, you can find retailers.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff www.creampuff.us
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Mark Erdos via groups.io
Hi Mike,
Sorry that didn’t work out. Thanks for letting me know it is no longer available. Too bad, carpet has lasted well for us and still looks good.
When I replace ours, I did consider another option. It was a plastic ribbed backing. Very high quality but a lot more money. The site I looked at made everything (binding, leather pull up tabs, etc.) and shipped pre-cut and ready to lay down. I’ll see if I can find it.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
[mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike Ondra via
groups.io
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 5:28 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Replacing carpet
We are looking to replace our carpet and prefer to have a foam back both for comfort and non-slip. Saw Mark’s post on Shaw Nuwave backed carpet but it appears that is no longer in production. Received samples from Boatcarpet.com and even their “Premium Textured 22 oz.” carpet which are not foam backed and seems of low quality. Kanga, in Georgia (USA), makes a polyurethane foam rubber backing which they say they attach to carpet by Shaw, Marquis, Mohawk, and Engineered Floors. So far I have not found any vendor in the US that has such a product. Will continue search, but has anyone recently found a replacement carpet recently that they like? Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 Rock Hall, MD
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Compass Replacement
Matt & Michelle Day
After 20+ years of service, the compass on Talia (SM#209) has developed an air bubble (astonishing service life by today's standards). The compass is a Plastimo Olympic 135.
My intention was to remove the compass, replace the oil, and/or diaphragm. However, after disassembly followed by a little web research it appears this model compass is not serviceable. Anyone on the forum serviced or replaced this compass? Replaced with the same Olympic 135, or other make/model? Many thanks for your input.
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Re: Replacing carpet
Hi Mike,
Sorry that didn’t work out. Thanks for letting me know it is no longer available. Too bad, carpet has lasted well for us and still looks good.
When I replace ours, I did consider another option. It was a plastic ribbed backing. Very high quality but a lot more money. The site I looked at made everything (binding, leather pull up tabs, etc.) and shipped pre-cut and ready to lay down. I’ll see if I can find it.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Tahiti, French Polynesia www.creampuff.us
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Mike Ondra via groups.io
We are looking to replace our carpet and prefer to have a foam back both for comfort and non-slip. Saw Mark’s post on Shaw Nuwave backed carpet but it appears that is no longer in production. Received samples from Boatcarpet.com and even their “Premium Textured 22 oz.” carpet which are not foam backed and seems of low quality. Kanga, in Georgia (USA), makes a polyurethane foam rubber backing which they say they attach to carpet by Shaw, Marquis, Mohawk, and Engineered Floors. So far I have not found any vendor in the US that has such a product. Will continue search, but has anyone recently found a replacement carpet recently that they like? Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 Rock Hall, MD
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Re: Replacing carpet
With the frustration of not finding a urethane foam backed broadloom carpet (apparently available in Canada, but not the US) I am considering a thick carpet without backing. My concern was about traction on the sole but if the carpet is heavy and penned in around the perimeter, slippage may not be an issue. And removing the attached pad constraint opens a world of options. Did you consider not binding the perimeter? Thanks Pat and all. Mike
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Patrick McAneny via groups.io
Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 11:12 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Replacing carpet
Mike, Diane and I replaced our carpet about ten years ago,we went up the Airbase carpet mart in New Castle ,bought a short nap berber in beige ,used the old carpets as templates ,cut the new carpet maybe a 1/4" shorter all around ,allowing room for the binding of the edges. After cutting the pieces out we took them back and had them bind the edges. The new carpets fit as tight and as exacting as the original. We do not have foam backing ,I like the firm footing while underway ,if I had foam ,I would not want it very thick ,as it would not aid my balance on a rolling floor. The carpet still looks like new ,berber wears very well. Our boat is in Haven Harbor north ,stopped by Haven Harbor south a few weeks ago ,but did not see your boat. Stay Safe, Pat SM Shenanigans -----Original Message----- We are looking to replace our carpet and prefer to have a foam back both for comfort and non-slip. Saw Mark’s post on Shaw Nuwave backed carpet but it appears that is no longer in production. Received samples from Boatcarpet.com and even their “Premium Textured 22 oz.” carpet which are not foam backed and seems of low quality. Kanga, in Georgia (USA), makes a polyurethane foam rubber backing which they say they attach to carpet by Shaw, Marquis, Mohawk, and Engineered Floors. So far I have not found any vendor in the US that has such a product. Will continue search, but has anyone recently found a replacement carpet recently that they like? Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 Rock Hall, MD
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Re: Replacing carpet
Patrick McAneny
Mike, Diane and I replaced our carpet about ten years ago,we went up the Airbase carpet mart in New Castle ,bought a short nap berber in beige ,used the old carpets as templates ,cut the new carpet maybe a 1/4" shorter all around ,allowing room for the binding of the edges. After cutting the pieces out we took them back and had them bind the edges. The new carpets fit as tight and as exacting as the original. We do not have foam backing ,I like the firm footing while underway ,if I had foam ,I would not want it very thick ,as it would not aid my balance on a rolling floor. The carpet still looks like new ,berber wears very well.
Our boat is in Haven Harbor north ,stopped by Haven Harbor south a few weeks ago ,but did not see your boat.
Stay Safe,
Pat
SM Shenanigans
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Ondra via groups.io <mdondra@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Mon, Jan 18, 2021 10:28 am Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Replacing carpet We are looking to replace our carpet and prefer to have a foam back both for comfort and non-slip. Saw Mark’s post on Shaw Nuwave backed carpet but it appears that is no longer in production. Received samples from Boatcarpet.com and even their “Premium Textured 22 oz.” carpet which are not foam backed and seems of low quality. Kanga, in Georgia (USA), makes a polyurethane foam rubber backing which they say they attach to carpet by Shaw, Marquis, Mohawk, and Engineered Floors. So far I have not found any vendor in the US that has such a product. Will continue search, but has anyone recently found a replacement carpet recently that they like?
Mike Ondra
Aletes SM#240
Rock Hall, MD
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Re: Fresh Water Pump
Stephen Davis
I agree with Bill regarding the Marco pump. We have had one for several years now, and consider it to be much higher quality than most of the other pumps available. Steve Davis
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Re: Replacing carpet
Have you considered roll neoprene. It comes in different colors and thicknesses. Supplier should be easy to track down. Think wet suites
On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:34 AM Aras Grinius <aras.grinius@...> wrote:
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