Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
Hi José,
Next time just remove the thermostat (don't put in the spare). It is not too important anyway as it simply allows the engine to come up to temperature more quickly by restricting the cooling water flow - once the engine is hot the thermostat is irrelevant. So, with no thermostat you can clearly observe the flow of coolant by leaving the cap off. Then you can differentiate between a failed cooling water pump and a bad temperature sender (or connections in its circuit). As you noted, you had already eliminated a raw water problem. After you sort that out you can test the thermostats by putting them in boiling water and seeing if they open and maybe not have to order a new one (pretty unlikely you've got two failed ones). Going diving in Bonaire? I'm jealous. Ciao, Craig - SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Paul, I think you are correct in that it breaks when sideways load occurs which should not happen if everything is operating as designed. The nylon hook has little tolerance to this loading. In my case it was because the alloy locating tongue for the swivel had worn through. If you read the Amel instructions for ballooner hoisting you will see the need for very careful positioning of the foil track (and the swivel) which allows the hook to work. I did not know that this tongue was prone to wear and had many frustrating hoists of the ballooner when it was more luck than good management that had the halyard lock work. As I prepared for a Pacific voyage from New Zealand another owner made me aware of this small but vital item. But why did it wear through. Another discovery was the fact there is a nylon pencil or crayon in the track that the tongue is entered into. In my case this was missing through all my ownership to this point. Because it had never been there I had no way of knowing it was missing. I shared this information at the time. Until I found this the tongue continued to wear. So again Paul, you are correct and I fixed the symptom not the cause. However, I now have both and I am sure the alloy hook is doing no harm and I am protected from accidental loading. So folks, make sure your tongue and pencil/crayon are both in place and in good repair and enjoy your ballooner. Kind Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl Mangonui New Zealand
On 03 September 2020 at 23:14 Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
t is perhaps a good idea to install a thermometer to control the temperature exhaust water . Then you have a reference .
Best Elja SM Balu 222 Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
Kevin Schmit
Use a handheld I/R (Infared Thermometer} to get independent temp readings.
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On Sep 3, 2020, at 2:21 PM, Jose Venegas via groups.io <josegvenegas@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] RPMs and Temperature reading
Jose Venegas
This was a very useful 3-year-old set of postings for me. We just crossed from Grenada to Curaçao sailing for 48 hours with double spy and 18-22 knots of wind from the starboard stern. As we got close to Bonaire on Sunday morning, the wind began to drop and, to make sure we got to Curaçao before the marina personnel left, I turned the engine on to motor sail when the wind dropped to 10 knots. We kept our 6 knots of speed, and everything was fine until the corner of my eye showed the temp gauge pegged at 250 F !!!. The raw water stream from the exhaust U pipe was luck warm and I proceeded to make a quick change of thermostat for a brand new I had on board. No luck, the temp went back to 250. At his point, it became a matter of sailing with winds of 4 to 6 knots as we approached the entrance of the Punta Santa Barbara channel that leads into the Ceru Boca marina and tied up at a pier on the channel just before the sun disappeared from the horizon. Next early morning I took apart the thermostat housing again, cleaned the surfaces, and closed it again. The test appeared successful for 10 minutes or more at 1500 RPM under load (Temp 200 F) but as we proceeded to motor up the few miles to the Marina, the temp went up again to 250 F for just a few seconds before it came back to 230 F. Yesterday, I ran a new test, this time at 1800 RMP for more than 15 minutes and the temp when up and remained at 220. I noticed that with the radiator cap opened the seem to be movement of the antifreeze and few gas bubbles would come out once in a while. This, I thought, was meant that there was a flow of antifreeze but its temperature was bearly warm.
After reading this set of posts, It seems possible that it could be either a faulty sensor, the gauge, or the cable to the gauge. Any other thoughts/suggestions. I am ordering a new thermostat to the US in the next few days. Hope you are all well and sailing. Jose Venegas Ipanema SM2K 278
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Re: Topping lift bungee replacement A54
David Crisp
Many thanks Ulrich. Tomorrow's project!
-- David Crisp SV Wilna Grace Amel 54 #58
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Re: VP TMD 22 removal
Heat?
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~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Sep 3, 2020, at 5:26 PM, Craig Briggs via groups.io <sangaris@...> wrote:
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Re: VP TMD 22 removal
Since you are starting to distort the nut, you might try a "vice grip" locking pliers adjusted very tight. Plus some PB blaster as Justin suggested.
-- Craig - SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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Re: VP TMD 22 removal
How about using a penetrating lubricant like PB Blaster? I would recommend a few liberal applications and some wait time to give it time to work.
On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 8:55 AM Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote: I trying to remove the Turbo for maintenance or replacement, but can't get the high pressure tube to lose. The nut is copper, key number 10 is to small an key number 11 to large. Filed a key 10 to the right size but still stuck. Tried with small blowtorch but did not helped. The copper nut is also rather soft so key/wrench is slipping. Any idea how to proceed? -- Justin Paulsen IT Professional "The world is open, are you?"
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VP TMD 22 removal
I trying to remove the Turbo for maintenance or replacement, but can't get the high pressure tube to lose. The nut is copper, key number 10 is to small an key number 11 to large. Filed a key 10 to the right size but still stuck. Tried with small blowtorch but did not helped. The copper nut is also rather soft so key/wrench is slipping. Any idea how to proceed?
Paul on sykerpa SM 259 Lagos Portugal
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Re: Topping lift bungee replacement A54
tony wells
Hi David Balthazar’s bungees were just changed (part of the preventative maintenance regime!). Nicky Sammut did it but I was off the boat. But Ulrich makes a good point - the nylon bolts were impossible to source in Malta. But because of his work on Amels, your referral, Antoine, here in Toulon has “hundreds” of them :) So I will bring some when we meet next week. Meanwhile the sikaflex and a couple of salvaged bolts would hold the cover just fine. Tony Balthazar A54 #102 Toulon
On 3 Sep 2020, at 13:26, ULRICH DANGELMEYER <ulrich.dangelmeyer@...> wrote:
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Re: Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations
Robin and I have been at Hartge's Yacht Harbor in Galesville for three "summers" and have been hauled three times. Dockage is less than in Annapolis proper.
They have a 50MT lift, and the operators are expert. If you have an Arch, their lift isn't quite big enough. They can do the blasting/nibbling, have a full up paint shop and rigging shop as well. It's shallow back here, so we are kind of slaves to the tides but I really enjoy the peace and quiet and hurricane hole aspect. Gary W s/v Adagio, SM 209 Galesville, MD
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Re: Topping lift bungee replacement A54
Ulrich Michael Dangelmeyer
Hi David,
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we had the same issue on main and mizzen boom. On the main boom you must remove the cover from outhaul motor under the boom, so you get access to the bungee attachments. But take care, this cover is fixed by some nylon screws, they will be hardened over the time and will break in small pieces if you turn with an screwdriver. So you will need new ones. can also ordered by Maud accordingly you will order a new set of original bungees, which I recommend. Best, you will seal the cover after your works has finished with white plastic sealing , it also covers and protects the new screws from UV. The original bungees are ready to mount, correct length and power and in OEM quality. No big adventure. Hope this will help. Stay safe. Ulrich „Soleil Bleu“ / A54#088 <> Am 03.09.2020 um 10:18 schrieb David Crisp <david@...>:
I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s pretty limited. There is is no opening at the mast end of the boom.
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Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook
Danny why is it breaking in the first place? If one forgot to take down the halyard and then furl, something will brake.! Have you inspect the groove at the top? I ones forgot it and the lashing between the hoke and the halyard broke I was sure I had broken the hook but it came down when sending upp the release slider. Paul
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Re: Oil Pressure Volvo D3 I - C
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Dirk,
I just had the same problem. Connecting an external gauge the pressure is normal, so I’m getting a new sensor. Note also that you cannot use a normal Volvo sensor, you must get the specially modified one that takes the bonding connection from Gwen Marine Service in France - €78.
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Dirk Hooff
Sent: 02 September 2020 12:44 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Oil Pressure Volvo D3 I - C
Hi all,
since yesterday I have an oil pressure problem on my AMEL 54#96. When I go from normal speed to idle, the oil alarm starts. Of course, this doesn´t happen in the port but between the islands in Croatia. My German Volvo expert suspects that the oil is too thin. Diesel has probably gotten into the oil. That´s why I changed the oil. More than 7 liters of very thin oil came out. Then the engine ran again without an oil pressure alarm. But today, when I switched back to idle, the alarm went on again. I appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks a lot, Dirk AMEL 54#96 PÉNÉLOPE Currently Croatia close to Dubrovnik
-- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Topping lift bungee replacement A54
David Crisp
I need to renew the bungee cord in the main boom on my A54. Can someone explain the technique please. The only opening which gives access to the bungee is at the leech end of the boom and that’s pretty limited. There is is no opening at the mast end of the boom.
-- David Crisp SV Wilna Grace Amel 54 #58
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Re: Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations
We are hauling out for paint, regular servicing and insurance survey at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville late October.
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We are using Trinidad Pro. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153
On Sep 2, 2020, at 2:51 PM, Dan Carlson <carlsdan61@...> wrote:
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Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Thanks Bill Danny
On 03 September 2020 at 02:06 CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Super Maramu Ballooner halyard hook
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Paul, I dont know if that is the case but now my hook is alloy it doesnt break and there has been no damage to the profile. Regards Danny Simms SM 299 Ocean Pearl Mangonui New Zealand
On 03 September 2020 at 00:02 Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote:
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