sorry, Sail is furled in and I cannot get it out.  it is all the way in was unsure if I should just pull on it or if there is some better way.

Courtney

Amel 54, Trippin'

Brunswick

-----Original Message-----
From: greatketch@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...>
To: amelyachtowners <amelyachtowners@...>
Sent: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 11:37 am
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 Main Sail Furler

 

Courtney,

Could you be more specific?  Is the sail stuck in the furled position?  Is it part way furled?  Will in go in but not out? What if anything have you tried so far?  More details would help us know what the problem is.

Bill Kinney

SM160, Harmonie

Boston, Mass

---In amelyachtowners@..., wrote :

Hi all,

After our first sail we have a stuck main sail not enough tension while furling.  Question is how do I solve the problem? 

Thanks 

Courtney 

Amel 54 Trippin'

Brunswick 

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

 

On 7 Jul 2017, at 10:29, itsfun1 Itsfun1@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hi all,

After our first sail we have a stuck main sail not enough tension while furling.  Question is how do I solve the problem? 

Thanks 

Courtney 

Amel 54 Trippin'

Brunswick 

Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

-------- Original message --------

From: "SV Garulfo svgarulfo@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...>

Date: 7/7/17 9:57 AM (GMT-05:00)

To: amelyachtowners@...

Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 ONAN Generator MDKBN Fuel Pump 149 2646

 

Thanks all for extensive responses.

As for some of you, this must be the result of a prior mechanics work.

We will bear in mind your recommendations when we do our first intervention.

Best wishes,

On 5 July 2017 at 18:29, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Thanks for the plug, Porter.

Every Amel owner should do their very best to contain saltwater when opening anything with saltwater. A combination of towels and suction will keep your Amel engine room looking new. And, it is no more trouble to do things the BEST way. 

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 Jul 5, 2017 09:35, "Porter McRoberts portermcroberts@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Mine is extremely rusty.  Purchased that way: likely prior mechanic did not use the Bill Rouse wet/dry vac/ surgical suction method for total NaCl containment.

Applied Corosion X, now unchanged and have a spare in the parts list.

Works fine however is a cosmetic issue at present.  

Porter McRoberts
S/V Ibis: Amel 54-#152
Ft. Lauderdale
www.fouribis.com
portermcroberts@...

On Jul 5, 2017, at 10:12 AM, 'Mohammad Shirloo' mshirloo@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...om> wrote:

Hello Thomas;

 

As stated by others, the fuel pump should look clean, painted finish. The salt water from the raw water impeller will drip/pour over the fuel pump if preventative steps are not taken. If you do not see an active leak or evidence thereof, this would most likely explain the issue. We had the same issue when we purchased ours due to previous “mechanic’s” work. I have carefully cleaned it as best as possible and applied corrosionX to try to control the rust. (A coat of rust preventer, primer and paint may not be a bad idea).

 

I have also purchased a spare fuel pump, just in case.

 

Respectfully;


Mohammad & Aty

B&B Kokomo

Amel 54 #099

 

From: SV Garulfo svgarulfo@... [amelyachtowners]
Sent: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 4:22 PM
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel54 ONAN Generator MDKBN Fuel Pump 149 2646

 

 

Hello,

 

We have noticed our ONAN generator fuel pump is looking quite rusty.

Is it meant to deteriorate this way over time?

if not, do you know what might be the cause?

 

Photos here.

 

Thanks for your advice,

 

Thomas & Soraya 
-- 

GARULFO

Amel 54 #122

Cap d'Agde, France

 

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GARULFO

Amel 54 #122

Cap d'Agde, France

On Jul 6, 2017, at 8:13 AM, 'Bill & Judy Rouse' yahoogroups@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

I believe everything is covered in the prior total of posts on this subject:

1. Lube the cable with either Cable Lube or liquid soap...Cable Lube is better. Cable Lube is found in Electric Supply shops and is used by electricians to pull wire through conduit.
2. Don't pull the new cable with the old, but you can pull an new line down with the old cable, then use that line to pull the new cable up
3. If you use one of the Amel installed pulling lines, you will find a piece of foam tied every 1-2 meters. This makes the line a little difficult to pull, but keeps the line from wrapping around existing cable. These anti-tangle pieces of foam also make everything going through that condit a little hard to pull.
4. Be sure that the "pulling line" is correctly tied to the cable that you are going to pull. 
5. Use strong pulling line...at least 50 pound test...no kite string here.
6. If your pulling line breaks, Amel has at least 1 extra line at the spreaders and at the top of the mast...they are all coiled in a ball together at the foot of the mast.
7. If you use an Amel installed line to pull a cable, when pulling the cable also pull a new line to replace what you used. Either you or the next owner will be thankful later.

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 Thu, Jul 6, 2017 at 2:03 AM, Danny and Yvonne SIMMS simms@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:

 

Hi all, I accidently sent the below unfinished, big fingers, small phone key pad.

See finished post below.

Danny

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Danny and Yvonne SIMMS <simms@...>
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Date: 06 July 2017 at 18:58
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Mizzem mast radar cable

Hi Bill,

Just to offer that if you get a product called cable lube and lather the cable with it before you pull it. It doesn't leave residual mess and it is incredible how much easier it is to lull the cable. I have been told,  in the absence of cable lube KY jelly works. Haven't tried it myself. We've had a 1 litre bottle of the cable lube on board for 8 years.

Regards

Danny

SM 299

Ocean Pearl

On 06 July 2017 at 13:00 "greatketch@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

 

Hello All,

After 20 years of service our venerable Furuno 1831 has gone to the great boatyard in the sky, and it is time to install our new radar.

I am just about ready to climb the mast and change out the scanner, and am hoping someone here can prevent any unpleasant surprises when it is time to pull the new cable. I found where the cable goes into the base of the mast step in the aft head.  I have found the access plate and cable at the base of the mast.

Is the cable secured in any way inside the mast?  Can I just attach the new cable and use the old one to pull it up the mast?  I know others have done this job, any suggestions to make it go smoothly would be greatly appreciated!

Bill Kinney

SM160, Harmonie

 

Boston, Mass

 

 

 

I am trying to separate the mainsail motor from the gearbox.  There are three bolts that screw from the gearbox flange into the motor.  I've removed those and the gearbox is stuck.  Before I put too much pressure on it I wanted to check to see if that's all that's needed prior to separation.

Thanks,

Duane

Wanderer, SM#477