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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Washing machine replacement Amel 54, Super Maramu 2000 plus others [1 Attachment]

Alex Ramseyer <alexramseyer@...>
 

Dear Bill,
thank you for sharing all your valuable information. The size of the washing machine is the same that you mentioned on the AMEL 53. So I think it comes down to finding a way to get it (currently in Martinique but in Grenada for the HS). I'm not in a hurry as this is not a critical part.
Best Regards,
Alex Ramseyer
SY NO STRESS, AMEL54,#15


On Saturday, May 27, 2017 10:14 AM, "'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners]" wrote:


 
[Attachment(s) from Bill & Judy Rouse included below]
The following will likely help you find a clothes washer replacement for either an Amel 54 or a Super Maramu 2000, and possibly other Amels since Amel has typically used house hold washers:

Here are links to some photos in the photo section of the Amel Owners Group. These photos are from an ad by www.unieuro.it

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/amelyachtowners/photos/albums/911367118/lightbox/876040189?orderBy=ordinal&sortOrder=asc&photoFilter=ALL#zax/876040189


The clothes washer in a SM2000 is a standard EU size which is 85X40X60cm (HxWxD). I have not seen a size for the front loading washer on the 54.

When we were in Barcelona Spain there were about 6 or 7 choices of brands/models that would fit perfectly. We bought a Bosch Series 4. The model number plate is attached to this email.

Here is a link to Unieuro's current washer offerings: 
https://www.unieuro.it/online/Piccoli-e-Grandi-Elettrodomestici/Grandi-Elettrodomestici/Lavatrici

I am sure that you can find a freight forwarder that can work with Unieuro, and you may be able to find the right size for an Amel 54...I wish I knew the size.

BTW, our clothes washer was working fine when we replaced it at 13 years old. We replaced it for two reasons: it was old and we were in a part of the world where replacement was easy. Consider this if you are in the EU and about to depart.

If someone is successful in arranging purchase and shipment using a freight forwarder from EU to North America or the Caribbean, please share the details with everyone here. Details like contact names, phone, costs, etc.

CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School www.amelschool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550
MPPT solar regulateur

Sv Garulfo
 

Hi Amel Solar users,


Where did you install your MPPT regulator? 

We are looking to get a MasterVolt "scm60-mppt-mb" that would work with 3*300W / 39V (Voc) panels in series but I'm concerned it is quite tall (400mm/15.7inch) and needs to be installed vertically.
On the plus side it is MasterBus compatible like the rest of our system, so easy to integrate and monitor.

Any advice on the best location inside an A54?


Fair winds,

Thomas & Soraya


--
GARULFO
Amel 54 #122
Cap d'Agde, France
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

eric freedman
 

Bill,

Looks like the march AC pump will also work as the low pressure pump on the 160 lph watermaker.

Fair Winds

Eric

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 10:41 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

 

 

Eric,

 

"The specifications of the low pressure pump are : 300W 900l/h. 

Best regards Secretary Dessalator Rosyne Castino/Dessalator"

 

Best,

 

CW Bill Rouse

Admiral, Texas Navy

Commander Emeritus

Amel School www.amelschool.com

720 Winnie St

Galveston Island, TX 77550

+1(832) 380-4970

 

 

 

 

 
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viking propane cylinder

Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
 

Paul,

There were several countries that have outlawed the see-thru tanks. I think someplace in the Caribbean and New Zealand. Be careful. 


CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School www.amelschool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550
+1(832) 380-4970




   

On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 4:47 PM, osterberg.paul.l@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
 

We use them extensively in Sweden. Is it in US there have been problem to fill?

Paul
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
 

Eric,

"The specifications of the low pressure pump are : 300W 900l/h. 
Best regards Secretary Dessalator Rosyne Castino/Dessalator"

Best,

CW Bill Rouse
Admiral, Texas Navy
Commander Emeritus
Amel School www.amelschool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550
+1(832) 380-4970
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

Ben and Gayle Super Maramu #347
 

Eric,
IP 55 is an international standard for water ingress.  55 means  essentially very limited protection.  COS is cosign for motor efficiency rating. For instance a 200 kw  rated motor with a COS of 0.87 would be 95% efficient.  

Ben 
Ben and Gayle 
La Bella Vita
SM #347
6S


On May 28, 2017, at 9:50 AM, 'Mohammad Shirloo' mshirloo@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Eric;

I don't know what they mean exactly either.

The person to contact regarding all things related to Dessalator is Martin. He is located in France and travels throughout Europe and is the tech guy for Dessalator. His number is +33 6 07 34 65 11. Very nice and helpful person. 

Respectfully;


Mohammad and Aty 
B&B Kokomo 
Amel 54 #099


On May 28, 2017, at 3:27 PM, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Mohammad,

I understand all lines on the plate except

IP 55 and cos 0.87.

Do you know what they mean?

I am actually looking for how many liters per hour the pump puts out.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 8:10 AM
To: 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

 

 

Hi Eric;

We replaced the LP pump on our 150L/hr last year. We ordered it direct from Desallator In France. Here are the specs on the face plate:

IP 55
0.30 KW
COS 0.87
230 V
2.7 A
50 HZ
CB 10 microF 450 V

Let me know if this helps or if you need additional info.

Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
Amel 54 #099

> On May 28, 2017, at 1:39 AM, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know the specifications of the lift pump for a 160 lph watermaker pump?
>
> Fair Winds
>
> Eric
>
> Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
>
>
>
>
>
> From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:27 PM
> To: amelyachtowners@...
> Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers [1 Attachment]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Attachment(s) from Ben Driver included below]
>
> Eric,
>
> I installed this pump last year for AC salt water.
>
>
>
> image1.PNG
>
>
>
>
>
> Ben Driver
>
> La Bella Vita
>
> SM #347
>
>6S
>
>
>
>
> On May 24, 2017, at 6:29 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Eric,
>
>
>
> I changed mine. This is the pump the folks at Costal Climate recommended. You can save yourself about $100 if you buy it on eBay.
>
>
>
> https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.com/index.php/product-catalog/product/260-march-1500-gph-115-230v.html.
>
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/March-pump-TE-5-5C-MD-1-Phase-115-230V-TEFC-/361876817634?hash=item54418a06e2:g:rMkAAOxygPtSyFqm
>
>
>
>
>
> It is an easy install and the foot print is similar to the Calpeda pump. March pumps have a great reputation. The thing I like about it on an Amel is the saltwater end is all plastic (nothing metal to bond to the Amel system). On the Calpeda pump, I am not sure it was entirely in tune with the whole Amel bonding/grounding design. I started to poke about on the Calpeda one day with a volt meter and picked up stay current on the pump. Soon after that it crapped out and I decided to add the March pump. It has been running for 2 years with no issues. I also purchased a frontend repair kit (includes seals and a replacement magnetic impeller)
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
>
>
>
> With best regards,
>
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Skipper
>
> Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
>
> Currently cruising – Pueto Rico
>
> www.creampuff.us
>
>
>
> From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:03 PM
> To: amelyachtowners@...
> Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers
>
>
>
>
>
> I saw that some people changed their AC water pump to a March magnetic drive pumps.
>
> What model was used.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know the specifications for the lift pump for the 160 LPH watermaker pump or a good substitute?
>
> Fair Winds
>
> Eric
>
> Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376’
>
>
>
>

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

Mohammad Shirloo
 

Eric;

I don't know what they mean exactly either.

The person to contact regarding all things related to Dessalator is Martin. He is located in France and travels throughout Europe and is the tech guy for Dessalator. His number is +33 6 07 34 65 11. Very nice and helpful person. 

Respectfully;


Mohammad and Aty 
B&B Kokomo 
Amel 54 #099


On May 28, 2017, at 3:27 PM, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Mohammad,

I understand all lines on the plate except

IP 55 and cos 0.87.

Do you know what they mean?

I am actually looking for how many liters per hour the pump puts out.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 8:10 AM
To: 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

 

 

Hi Eric;

We replaced the LP pump on our 150L/hr last year. We ordered it direct from Desallator In France. Here are the specs on the face plate:

IP 55
0.30 KW
COS 0.87
230 V
2.7 A
50 HZ
CB 10 microF 450 V

Let me know if this helps or if you need additional info.

Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
Amel 54 #099

> On May 28, 2017, at 1:39 AM, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know the specifications of the lift pump for a 160 lph watermaker pump?
>
> Fair Winds
>
> Eric
>
> Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
>
>
>
>
>
> From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:27 PM
> To: amelyachtowners@...
> Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers [1 Attachment]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Attachment(s) from Ben Driver included below]
>
> Eric,
>
> I installed this pump last year for AC salt water.
>
>
>
> image1.PNG
>
>
>
>
>
> Ben Driver
>
> La Bella Vita
>
> SM #347
>
> Sent from my iPhone 6S
>
>
>
>
> On May 24, 2017, at 6:29 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Eric,
>
>
>
> I changed mine. This is the pump the folks at Costal Climate recommended. You can save yourself about $100 if you buy it on eBay.
>
>
>
> https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.com/index.php/product-catalog/product/260-march-1500-gph-115-230v.html.
>
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/March-pump-TE-5-5C-MD-1-Phase-115-230V-TEFC-/361876817634?hash=item54418a06e2:g:rMkAAOxygPtSyFqm
>
>
>
>
>
> It is an easy install and the foot print is similar to the Calpeda pump. March pumps have a great reputation. The thing I like about it on an Amel is the saltwater end is all plastic (nothing metal to bond to the Amel system). On the Calpeda pump, I am not sure it was entirely in tune with the whole Amel bonding/grounding design. I started to poke about on the Calpeda one day with a volt meter and picked up stay current on the pump. Soon after that it crapped out and I decided to add the March pump. It has been running for 2 years with no issues. I also purchased a frontend repair kit (includes seals and a replacement magnetic impeller)
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
>
>
>
> With best regards,
>
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Skipper
>
> Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
>
> Currently cruising – Pueto Rico
>
> www.creampuff.us
>
>
>
> From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:03 PM
> To: amelyachtowners@...
> Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers
>
>
>
>
>
> I saw that some people changed their AC water pump to a March magnetic drive pumps.
>
> What model was used.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know the specifications for the lift pump for the 160 LPH watermaker pump or a good substitute?
>
> Fair Winds
>
> Eric
>
> Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376’
>
>
>
> <image001.png>

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

eric freedman
 

Mohammad,

I understand all lines on the plate except

IP 55 and cos 0.87.

Do you know what they mean?

I am actually looking for how many liters per hour the pump puts out.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 8:10 AM
To: 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

 

 

Hi Eric;

We replaced the LP pump on our 150L/hr last year. We ordered it direct from Desallator In France. Here are the specs on the face plate:

IP 55
0.30 KW
COS 0.87
230 V
2.7 A
50 HZ
CB 10 microF 450 V

Let me know if this helps or if you need additional info.

Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
Amel 54 #099

> On May 28, 2017, at 1:39 AM, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone know the specifications of the lift pump for a 160 lph watermaker pump?
>
> Fair Winds
>
> Eric
>
> Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
>
>
>
>
>
> From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:27 PM
> To: amelyachtowners@...
> Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers [1 Attachment]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Attachment(s) from Ben Driver included below]
>
> Eric,
>
> I installed this pump last year for AC salt water.
>
>
>
> image1.PNG
>
>
>
>
>
> Ben Driver
>
> La Bella Vita
>
> SM #347
>
>6S
>
>
>
>
> On May 24, 2017, at 6:29 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Eric,
>
>
>
> I changed mine. This is the pump the folks at Costal Climate recommended. You can save yourself about $100 if you buy it on eBay.
>
>
>
> https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.com/index.php/product-catalog/product/260-march-1500-gph-115-230v.html.
>
>
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/March-pump-TE-5-5C-MD-1-Phase-115-230V-TEFC-/361876817634?hash=item54418a06e2:g:rMkAAOxygPtSyFqm
>
>
>
>
>
> It is an easy install and the foot print is similar to the Calpeda pump. March pumps have a great reputation. The thing I like about it on an Amel is the saltwater end is all plastic (nothing metal to bond to the Amel system). On the Calpeda pump, I am not sure it was entirely in tune with the whole Amel bonding/grounding design. I started to poke about on the Calpeda one day with a volt meter and picked up stay current on the pump. Soon after that it crapped out and I decided to add the March pump. It has been running for 2 years with no issues. I also purchased a frontend repair kit (includes seals and a replacement magnetic impeller)
>
>
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
>
>
>
> With best regards,
>
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> Skipper
>
> Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
>
> Currently cruising – Pueto Rico
>
> www.creampuff.us
>
>
>
> From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:03 PM
> To: amelyachtowners@...
> Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers
>
>
>
>
>
> I saw that some people changed their AC water pump to a March magnetic drive pumps.
>
> What model was used.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know the specifications for the lift pump for the 160 LPH watermaker pump or a good substitute?
>
> Fair Winds
>
> Eric
>
> Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376’
>
>
>
>

Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Procedure to unfurl and fuel the mizzen on a SM

karkauai
 

I would also add that the mizzen boom should be perpendicular to the mast when furling. If the aft end is higher, it won't furl evenly and will get stuck.
Kent
SM243
Kristy
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

Mohammad Shirloo
 

Hi Eric;

We replaced the LP pump on our 150L/hr last year. We ordered it direct from Desallator In France. Here are the specs on the face plate:

IP 55
0.30 KW
COS 0.87
230 V
2.7 A
50 HZ
CB 10 microF 450 V

Let me know if this helps or if you need additional info.

Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
Amel 54 #099

On May 28, 2017, at 1:39 AM, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

Does anyone know the specifications of the lift pump for a 160 lph watermaker pump?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376





From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:27 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers [1 Attachment]





[Attachment(s) from Ben Driver included below]

Eric,

I installed this pump last year for AC salt water.



image1.PNG





Ben Driver

La Bella Vita

SM #347

Sent from my iPhone 6S




On May 24, 2017, at 6:29 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:



Eric,



I changed mine. This is the pump the folks at Costal Climate recommended. You can save yourself about $100 if you buy it on eBay.



https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.com/index.php/product-catalog/product/260-march-1500-gph-115-230v.html.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/March-pump-TE-5-5C-MD-1-Phase-115-230V-TEFC-/361876817634?hash=item54418a06e2:g:rMkAAOxygPtSyFqm





It is an easy install and the foot print is similar to the Calpeda pump. March pumps have a great reputation. The thing I like about it on an Amel is the saltwater end is all plastic (nothing metal to bond to the Amel system). On the Calpeda pump, I am not sure it was entirely in tune with the whole Amel bonding/grounding design. I started to poke about on the Calpeda one day with a volt meter and picked up stay current on the pump. Soon after that it crapped out and I decided to add the March pump. It has been running for 2 years with no issues. I also purchased a frontend repair kit (includes seals and a replacement magnetic impeller)



Hope this helps.





With best regards,



Mark



Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising – Pueto Rico

www.creampuff.us



From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:03 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers





I saw that some people changed their AC water pump to a March magnetic drive pumps.

What model was used.



Does anyone know the specifications for the lift pump for the 160 LPH watermaker pump or a good substitute?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376’



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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

eric freedman
 

Yes that is what I am looking for.

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 12:06 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

 

 

Eric,

 

Brava has the 160 Lph Dessalator watermaker.  By "lift pump" should I assume you are referring to the low pressure pump that feeds the high pressure pump?

 

Derick

SM2K#400 Brava
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

eric freedman
 

Derick,

That is exactly what I needed to know.

Fair Winds

 

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 12:06 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

 

 

Eric,

 

Brava has the 160 Lph Dessalator watermaker.  By "lift pump" should I assume you are referring to the low pressure pump that feeds the high pressure pump?

 

Derick

SM2K#400 Brava
Re: I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

Derick Gates
 

Eric,

Brava has the 160 Lph Dessalator watermaker.  By "lift pump" should I assume you are referring to the low pressure pump that feeds the high pressure pump?

Derick
SM2K#400 Brava
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Oil leak on the "c" drive

Bob Grey
 

Hi guys, having pulled the top of my C drive apart to replace a shaft, when you replace the lip seal, it has a mating wear bushing in steel that also acts as the spacer to tension up the bearings. I replaced this also when I reassembled the unit. I have the Engineering drawing of the assembly if anyone wants it.


Bob Grey
Renaissance 3
Amel 55

Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

On Sunday, May 28, 2017, 07:42, 'sailormon' kimberlite@... [amelyachtowners]

 

Paul,

The big hose that connects from the C drive to the hull is open to the sea. Be careful if you play with that.

You would only get sea water if this is leaking.

 

If your C drive is like the one on my Yanmar , the big bracket is held on to the C drive with 4 bolts.  There is no oil there.

 

Check  the hoses from the expansion tank of the C drive.

 

If all is good then you probably have a leak from the very large lip seal on the C drive . It is in the sail drive facing the engine. I would look under the sail drive towards the engine and see if there is any evidence of oil leaking there, If so it would probably be the big lip seal. To replace that lip seal you would have to move the engine forward and disconnect the coupling from the C drive from the coupling/transmission.

 

I just replaced that lip seal on Kimberlite.

 

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 2:26 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Oil leak on the "c" drive

 

 

Thank you

We have eliminated the oil from the engine, which was my first choice of source. We do have to fill more oil on the reservoir above after ca 100 h. 

Will see if the allen screws are all tight and if it breath from the oil reservoir

Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259.

 
I am also looking for the watermaker lift pump

eric freedman
 

Does anyone know the specifications of the lift pump for a 160 lph watermaker pump?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 7:27 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers [1 Attachment]

 

 

[Attachment(s) from Ben Driver included below]

Eric, 

I installed this pump last year for AC salt water.

 

 

 

Ben Driver

La Bella Vita

SM #347

6S

 


On May 24, 2017, at 6:29 PM, 'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Eric,

 

I changed mine. This is the pump the folks at Costal Climate recommended. You can save yourself about $100 if you buy it on eBay.

 

https://www.coastalclimatecontrol.com/index.php/product-catalog/product/260-march-1500-gph-115-230v.html.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/March-pump-TE-5-5C-MD-1-Phase-115-230V-TEFC-/361876817634?hash=item54418a06e2:g:rMkAAOxygPtSyFqm

 

 

It is an easy install and the foot print is similar to the Calpeda pump. March pumps have a great reputation. The thing I like about it on an Amel is the saltwater end is all plastic (nothing metal to bond to the Amel system). On the Calpeda pump, I am not sure it was entirely in tune with the whole Amel bonding/grounding design. I started to poke about on the Calpeda one day with a volt meter and picked up stay current on the pump. Soon after that it crapped out and I decided to add the March pump. It has been running for 2 years with no issues. I also purchased a frontend repair kit (includes seals and a replacement magnetic impeller)

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising – Pueto Rico

www.creampuff.us

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 5:03 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] AC abd Low pressure pump numbers

 

 

I saw that some people changed their AC water pump to a March magnetic drive pumps.

What model was used.

 

Does anyone know the specifications for the lift pump for the 160 LPH watermaker pump or a good substitute?

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376’
Correction [Amel Yacht Owners] Oil leak on the "c" drive

eric freedman
 

 

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 5:43 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Oil leak on the "c" drive

 

 

Paul,

The big hose that connects from the C drive to the hull is open to the sea. Be careful if you play with that.

You would only get sea water if this is leaking.

 

If your C drive is like the one on my Yanmar , the big bracket is held on to the C drive with 4 bolts.  There is no oil there.

 

Check  the hoses from the expansion tank of the C drive.

 

If all is good then you probably have a leak from the very large lip seal on the C drive . It is in the C drive facing the engine. I would look under the C drive towards the engine and see if there is any evidence of oil leaking there, If so it would probably be the big lip seal. To replace that lip seal you would have to move the engine forward and disconnect the coupling from the C drive from the coupling/transmission.

 

I just replaced that lip seal on Kimberlite.

 

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 2:26 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Oil leak on the "c" drive

 

 

Thank you

We have eliminated the oil from the engine, which was my first choice of source. We do have to fill more oil on the reservoir above after ca 100 h. 

Will see if the allen screws are all tight and if it breath from the oil reservoir

Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259.

 
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viking propane cylinder

Paul Osterberg
 

We use them extensively in Sweden. Is it in US there have been problem to fill?
Paul
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Oil leak on the "c" drive

eric freedman
 

Paul,

The big hose that connects from the C drive to the hull is open to the sea. Be careful if you play with that.

You would only get sea water if this is leaking.

 

If your C drive is like the one on my Yanmar , the big bracket is held on to the C drive with 4 bolts.  There is no oil there.

 

Check  the hoses from the expansion tank of the C drive.

 

If all is good then you probably have a leak from the very large lip seal on the C drive . It is in the sail drive facing the engine. I would look under the sail drive towards the engine and see if there is any evidence of oil leaking there, If so it would probably be the big lip seal. To replace that lip seal you would have to move the engine forward and disconnect the coupling from the C drive from the coupling/transmission.

 

I just replaced that lip seal on Kimberlite.

 

Fair Winds

Eric

Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 2:26 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Oil leak on the "c" drive

 

 

Thank you

We have eliminated the oil from the engine, which was my first choice of source. We do have to fill more oil on the reservoir above after ca 100 h. 

Will see if the allen screws are all tight and if it breath from the oil reservoir

Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259.

 
Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viking propane cylinder

Mark Erdos
 

Paul,

 

There are very mixed reviews on the see-through propane gas cylinders. We purchased one for our BBQ and had problems getting it filled. A lot of propane filling stations will not fill these types of cylinders due to a recall that happen quite a few year ago. After several attempts to fill it we returned the cylinder for a refund and purchased an aluminum cylinder. It turned out to be cheaper for the aluminum one.

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275

Currently cruising – Puerto Rico

www.creampuff.us

 

From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 3:32 PM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Viking propane cylinder

 

 

We habe to chnage our camping gaz cylinders now when in USA. I like the Viking see through cylinders in kevlar.

The 17 lb should not be any problem to fit in the standard gas locker in our SM, but the 22 lb looks very tight.

Has anyone tried to fit a 22 lb Viking has cylinder in the standard gas locker of an SM?

Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259
Viking propane cylinder

Paul Osterberg
 

We habe to chnage our camping gaz cylinders now when in USA. I like the Viking see through cylinders in kevlar.

The 17 lb should not be any problem to fit in the standard gas locker in our SM, but the 22 lb looks very tight.

Has anyone tried to fit a 22 lb Viking has cylinder in the standard gas locker of an SM?

Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259