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Re: Genoa Swivel - position + binding connection to the genoa top loop - Amel 54
Laurens, Very few 54s had the second pole + ballooner option, although I believe all of the 54s had the genoa foil and swivel needed for the twin pole/ballooner. This video of a SM may help you visualize the system. The 54 poles are full length rather than 2-part SM poles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqNF1ggKGRw Bill
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 3:19 AM Laurens Vos <laurensrineke@...> wrote: Hi Arno,
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Re: SM Anodes especification
#replacement
eric freedman
SORRY R6
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On June 2, 2020 at 11:05 AM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: SM Anodes especification
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eric freedman
I have been using the R^.
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Fair Winds, Eric sm Kimberlite
On June 2, 2020 at 10:55 AM Ryan Meador <ryan.d.meador@...> wrote:
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Re: Amel decal
I had these vinyl decals made last week at a boat lettering shop near Palm Beach, Fl and they came out great.
If anyone still needs them I can send them to you at $65 for a set of two (port and starboard) plus $8.05 for USPS Priority Legal Flat Rate Envelop (2-day). Call it $75 total. I just checked with sav and they do have them in stock at 90€ for a set of two plus their estimate of 40€ for Fedex to USA. 130€ is about $145US. If interested DO NOT REPLY HERE - send a private email to CraigBriggs001@... (that's CraigBriggs001 at gmail dot com) and I'll put the order together. Here's a picture of mine.
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Re: Bonding Strap
eric freedman
If you search back in the archives about 15 years ago there was a post of the measurements and bends of the strap. The thicker the better for that strap.
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I cut off the top of the corroded strap with wires connected and soldered and bolted the top of the old strap to the new one. It has been good now for 15 years. It is easiest to use blue tape to connect the extension bars for the socket wrench and also tape the nut of the keel bolt to the 30 mm socket. Eric SM Kimberlite
On June 2, 2020 at 10:12 AM "Patrick McAneny via groups.io" <sailw32@...> wrote:
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Re: SM Anodes especification
#replacement
Ryan Meador
Hi Jose, If yours are the same as ours, they're 125 mm diameter with a hole for an M10 bolt (11 mm hole). In the US, they're available from BoatZincs, where for some reason they're marketed specifically for Azimut boats, but they're the perfect size for us. The R5 is almost the right size as well, but being imperial, the hole is slightly too small and must be drilled out -- lots of people do this, but it's a pain when you can just get the right ones. Ryan and Kelly
SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 6:47 AM JOSE PRIETO <prietomd11@...> wrote: Hi Amelians,
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Re: Bonding Strap
Patrick McAneny
Oliver, I found a 2" x 1./8" X 60 " long flat copper bar at McMaster Carr for like $85 ,which should do the job nicely.
Thanks,
Pat
SM Shenanigans
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From: Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica <oliver.henrichsen@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 9:14 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Bonding Strap Hello,
It might be better to oversize the new strap.
A flattened 1" plumming copper pipe will do the job.
I would also install the upper end where you fix the bonding cables 10" higher so that they are less likly touched by any water.
Oliver from Vela Nautica Amel54#39
Martinique
I would like to purchase a copper strap to replace the original bonding strap. I looked in the files but could not find the original size used by Amel. Could someone provide me the width ,thickness and length of the strap.
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Re: Bonding Strap
Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica
Hello, It might be better to oversize the new strap. A flattened 1" plumming copper pipe will do the job. I would also install the upper end where you fix the bonding cables 10" higher so that they are less likly touched by any water. Oliver from Vela Nautica Amel54#39 Martinique
I would like to purchase a copper strap to replace the original bonding strap. I looked in the files but could not find the original size used by Amel. Could someone provide me the width ,thickness and length of the strap.
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Re: Bonding Strap
Patrick McAneny
Mark, That is just what I needed ,I did not think to look in the photo section.
Much Thanks,
Pat
SM Shenanigans
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From: Mark McGovern <mfmcgovern@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 8:35 am Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Bonding Strap Pat,
I think the picture that you are looking for is in the Photos section of the forum, not the Files section. Look in the folder called "Bonding System - Bilge Ground Strap" and you will find the pictures that Judy Rouse uploaded years ago including the one with the dimensions. Here is a direct link to that album: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/album?id=84439 Make sure you have some long extensions and a 30mm socket to undo the top nut on the keel bolt that secure the strap. -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Bonding Strap
Pat,
I think the picture that you are looking for is in the Photos section of the forum, not the Files section. Look in the folder called "Bonding System - Bilge Ground Strap" and you will find the pictures that Judy Rouse uploaded years ago including the one with the dimensions. Here is a direct link to that album: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/album?id=84439 Make sure you have some long extensions and a 30mm socket to undo the top nut on the keel bolt that secure the strap. I made my replacement strap from a 2" wide x 1/8" thick x 48" long piece of copper. You can get the copper at www.onlinemetals.com or www.speedymetals.com. Mark -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Cleaning Water Heater
Gerhard Mueller
Kent
See the picture of a new heater for a Quick boiler. There is an U-shaped pipe with the heater element, a straight pipe for the thermostat and the thicker item is the zinc element. I do not see any zinc element at your picture. Probabely you will need a hew one. -- Gerhard Mueller Amel Sharki #60 Currently Kalamata, Greece
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Bonding Strap
Patrick McAneny
I would like to purchase a copper strap to replace the original bonding strap. I looked in the files but could not find the original size used by Amel. Could someone provide me the width ,thickness and length of the strap.
Thank You, Pat SM Shenanigans
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SM Anodes especification
#replacement
JOSE PRIETO
Hi Amelians,
It's my first time to change the anodes in my SM. I couldn't find the specification on Amel manual. Any suggestion? -- Jose Prieto SV Wayag, SM 323 Currently Alicante, Spain
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Re: Genoa Swivel - position + binding connection to the genoa top loop - Amel 54
Hi Arno,
You mean that on can rise and lower the ballooner separate from the genoa ? Which mean that when the genoa is up and flying. On our Mango we used the ballooner on ocean crossings but we used the same halyard so needed to rise and bring them down together. I only can't figure out how the way you describe it. Best regards Laurens Amel 54 - Fun@Sea
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Re: IALA buoy system warning
Jean Boucharlat
The French Carribean islands, as well as French Polynesia, are under the American buoyage system. It's a legacy of the American "occupation" of these French territories during the Second World War.
Jean Boucharlat 1-22-3-704 Nishi Waseda Shinjuku-ku ₸169-0051 Tokyo - Japan Fixed line +81 (0)3 64 57 35 03 Cell phone : +81 (0)80 78 56 09 86 (Formerly SM 232)
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Sent: lundi 1 juin 2020 19:58 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] IALA buoy system warning
I thought red right return was only in America. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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Re: Cleaning Water Heater
Former housekeeper's lemma, "If you can't see it, it's clean."
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Re: Cleaning Water Heater
The isotemp unit is supposed to be the best. I didn’t want to spend the money on my previous boat, so installed a new superstore hot water heater. 19 years later, it’s still working fine, with its new owner. I’m amazed.
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On Jun 1, 2020, at 10:04 PM, Thomas Peacock <peacock8491@...> wrote:
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Re: Dessalator DUO 100 - Watermaker HP hose/pipe
Sv Garulfo
Hello
Thanks for your responses. We managed to source an equivalent of the pipe locally. The one sold and installed by dessalator is made by zec. Full specs below www.zecspa.com Best Soraya
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Re: Cleaning Water Heater
Mohammad Shirloo
I second Tom’s opinion. When our element went out in 2016 (8 year old water heater), we decided to change for new. It was a 4 hour job, but hopefully don’t have to deal with this issue for another 8. There were signs of rust on other electrical components on the old tank.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Thomas Peacock via groups.io
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2020 1:04 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Cleaning Water Heater
Hi Kent,
I would not pursue things further. Just “Google” pictures of what the inside of most water heaters look like after a few years. As my kids say, “Don’t go there”.
That’s one reason why it is recommend not to drink or cook from the hot water tap. Lots of minerals, but obviously sterile. Most water heaters, marine or domestic, only last several years.
All in all, if your tank is old, I would just consider replacing it. Or let it go kaput in the middle of nowhere.
Tom Peacock SM #240 Aletes Chesapeake Bay
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Re: Cleaning Water Heater
Thomas Peacock
Hi Kent, That’s one reason why it is recommend not to drink or cook from the hot water tap. Lots of minerals, but obviously sterile. Most water heaters, marine or domestic, only last several years. All in all, if your tank is old, I would just consider replacing it. Or let it go kaput in the middle of nowhere. Tom Peacock SM #240 Aletes Chesapeake Bay
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