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Galley refrigerator not cooling
Coming back to the boat I find refrigerator not cooling. I can hear fun running and compressor as well. But the plate not cold.
I do not have any instructions on board for the refrigerator. On my previous boat this was a signal that gas has to be filled i. What kind of the gas is on 1999 models of SM? How difficult is to get to the compressor to fill the gas. Or maybe is the thermostat. How can I test that one? Thank you for help. -- Slavko SM 2000 #279
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Re: Output on SM
Eloi Bamberg
Hallo,
I have something similar on mine. If you have some sort of "marine computer" on yours, il should be the connection for a second screen of this computer. Eloi, Red Lion SM426
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Re: Engine Vibration
James Alton
Ian,
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Lots of possibilities here and the experts on the BB will help. Just adding that especially since work was done not too long ago to check all of the pertinent fasteners to be sure that nothing has worked itself loose. Best of luck, James SV Sueño Maramu #220
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Re: Running back stays on A54
Joel, We will meet for sure - keep in touch. I can’t sell my Amel 54 I love her too much. Peter
On Wed, 26 Aug 2020 at 18:12, amelforme <jfpottercys@...> wrote:
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Re: Running back stays on A54
amelforme
Peter, I’ll send you that 20 quid I promised.
Sorry that it looks like our pub lunch in the splendid English summertime will have to wait another year.
Everybody say a prayer for Bill Rouse. Hurricane Laura may not be kind to Galveston Texas tonight.
All the best, Joel
JOEL F. POTTER ~ CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST, L.L.C. The Experienced AMEL Guy UNSURPASSED AMEL MARKETING EXPERIENCE AND PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE Office 954-462-5869 Cell 954-812-2485
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Peter Forbes
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 3:41 AM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Running back stays on A54
Arno,
Good solution for the running backstays, I use mine a lot because I love flying the staysail, and much like my own.
I agree entirely I wouldn’t want to be a member of a club which would have me as a member but this forum is, in my opinion, excellent thanks to so many great Amel sailors topped off by the brilliance of Bill Rouse and Joel Potter.
peter Peter Forbes The Old Rectory Farnham Blandford DT11 8 DE 00447836 209730 07836 209730
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Re: Engine Vibration
Is the vibration both present in Neutral and in Gear?
Given the fact they have been working on the injectors it could be one of the cylinders not firing at higher RPMs. Did the phenomenon started out of the blue or after after some work done to the engine/transmission. Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna, A54-121
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Re: Engine Vibration
The Vetus Coupling may be failing and/or the alignment may have been done incorrectly. Did they use a fixed coupling alignment tool?
On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 11:33 AM Ian Park <parkianj@...> wrote: Sorry, failed to put my name etc.
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Re: Running back stays on A54
Porter McRoberts
Thank you Joerg.
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Great description. I’m going to try it out! Really appreciated Porter Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS WhatsApp:+1 754 265 2206Www.fouribis.net
On Aug 26, 2020, at 3:55 AM, Barry Connor via groups.io <connor_barry@...> wrote:
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Re: Engine Vibration
Ian Park
Sorry, failed to put my name etc.
Ian ’Ocean Hobo’ Santorin 96 currently in the Scilly Isles.
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Engine Vibration
Ian Park
My Prima M50 is vibrating badly at the rear (end furthest from the C Drive). It’s OK below 1800 rpm.
All the engine And transmission mounts were replaced in Martinique in 2018 and the engine re-aligned. I am assuming one of the rear mounts has failed. Is there anything else that can cause this vibration? I had refurbished injectors fitted before setting off at the beginning of August and I have re-bled them to ensure no air locks. Is my suspicion of a failed engine mount(s) most likely?
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Re: Running back stays on A54
Thank's Arno, Really appreciate your post with explanation and photos. I get so much from this forum. Very Best Barry and Penny "SV Lady Penelope II" Amel 54. #17 Sainte Anne anchorage Martinique
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 9:36:32 AM EDT, Joerg Esdorn via groups.io <jhe1313@...> wrote:
About 1.5 m above the block and tackle used to store the runners. I would start by using duct tape to tape some old line to the runners and see whether it makes a difference. You are correct that it’s not possible to get those knots back out once you have used the runners with them in earnest. Joerg
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Re: Running back stays on A54
Joerg Esdorn
About 1.5 m above the block and tackle used to store the runners. I would start by using duct tape to tape some old line to the runners and see whether it makes a difference. You are correct that it’s not possible to get those knots back out once you have used the runners with them in earnest.
Joerg
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Re: Running back stays on A54
Arno,
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Good solution for the running backstays, I use mine a lot because I love flying the staysail, and much like my own. I agree entirely I wouldn’t want to be a member of a club which would have me as a member but this forum is, in my opinion, excellent thanks to so many great Amel sailors topped off by the brilliance of Bill Rouse and Joel Potter. peter Peter Forbes The Old Rectory Farnham Blandford DT11 8 DE 00447836 209730 07836 209730
On 25 Aug 2020, at 23:21, Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote:
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Re: Amel Club
Hi Joerg,
First time I visited this site I thought it was kind of "empty" but I notice the added quite some contents now. I find it quite slow though. This is my favorite from the club 😉 For some reason when it's about clubs I always have to think about Groucho Marx and his remark "I don't want to be member of a club that wants me as a member", so maybe this is why I forgot about it lately. Thanks for reminding me. Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna, A54-121
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Re: Running back stays on A54
The way my running backstays are rigged seems fairly handy to me.
The backstay is made from aramide/kevlar sheet with extreme little stretch. When not in use the sheet comes down from the mast to a little piece of string tied to the end of the Genua-rail ( see picture1). Originally it was just tied, but I put an old fashioned hanking hook from an old jib to the piece of string so I can click it over the backstay. Storing it like this means it is out of the way when walking on the side-deck. From there the backstay runs to the back of the boat to a block at the same place as where the Genua-sheet turning block resides. See picture 2 (best I have) Directly after the block there is a knot in the backstay, so it cannot escape the block. When you want to use the staysail in stronger winds (12+ knots) you unhook the hanking hook and pull the knot at the end of the backstay untill you can use the tail to put it on the small winch. Pull the backstay tight with a little tension on it, using the winch. Now you can deploy the staysail. The sheet for the staysail will use the winch at the other side so there is no conflict at winch utilization. You don't use the lee-side backstay as it can/will rub the main sail. Hope this is clear.... Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna A54-121
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Amel Club
Joerg Esdorn
Seeing yesterday's post by Bill Rouse of the Amel article about runners reminded me that some of you might not know about the Amel Club website which contains that article as well as many other useful ones. The focus of the website is the A55, A64 and A54. I received an email from Amel about the club in 2016 when I bought my A55 but I suspect not all current owners of A55s and A54s may know about the club. Here is the link to the website http://club-amel.fr/login/?redirect_to=http%3a%2f%2fclub-amel.fr%2fhome-community. You can change the language to English and most articles are bi-lingual. I also attach copies of some of the articles on the website which I downloaded because I thought I might find them useful sometime. I hope those help but they may have been updated since I downloaded them and there are probably others. Cheers!
Joerg Esdorn A55 #53 Kincsem Vigo, Spain
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Re: Running back stays on A54
Porter McRoberts
Joerg
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Thank you for the suggestion. I’ll try it, but knowing those knots will never come out I want to make sure I’ve got them in the right place. How far up the back stay from the snatch block is the knot? Many thanks Porter A54-152 Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS WhatsApp:+1 754 265 2206Www.fouribis.net
On Aug 25, 2020, at 6:01 AM, David Crisp <david@...> wrote:
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Re: Mainsail jammed when furling on A54
Mohammad Shirloo
Hi David;
I personally would not give up on the battens. I believe that they do add shape and performance. We have not had any issues in the past 5 years, and we have sailed, furled and unfurled in conditions up to force 9 in the Med about 5 months every year. We even did a winter season, which we will not voluntarily repeat. Our sails are original (now going on 12 years) and they look, feel and work fine. We may just add a foot line to the genoa as we seem have to have some stretch there.
We wash, dry and remove all sails and battens and store below at the end of every season. We keep the cabins dry by installing water accumulators in all areas. The bags are usually full to almost bursting by the time we get back at the start of the following season
We inspect the sails, make needed repairs and check the battens for any damage, twist, etc.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of David Crisp via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:58 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Mainsail jammed when furling on A54
Thanks everyone. The advice is consistent and fully absorbed! My sails are only 4 years old and in good shape. Suspect I simply didn't have adequate outhaul tension / good boom angle.
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Re: Running back stays on A54
David Crisp
Thanks Bill,
The two blocks, great suggestion, I like it. -- David Crisp SV Wilna Grace Amel 54 #58
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Re: Mainsail jammed when furling on A54
David Crisp
Thanks everyone. The advice is consistent and fully absorbed! My sails are only 4 years old and in good shape. Suspect I simply didn't have adequate outhaul tension / good boom angle.
The day I have to get new sails I'll consider going without battens and hence no roach and lower performance. My racing days are over but then you know how it is when another boat is sailing close by, the old twitch and tweak kicks in..... :-) Seriously, I'll not leapt to conclusions until I've got a lot more miles under my belt. It is probably a case of building good habits. I have faith in Amel design. -- David Crisp SV Wilna Grace Amel 54 #58
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