Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here
PAOLO CUNEO
Thanks Bill, thanks Tilo . It was a pleasure to to see ,so to say, in person, many members of the Amel community. Hope other will follow.
All the bests Paolo Cuneo SM 454 Whisper Inviato da iPad
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Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here
Patrick McAneny
Bill, The zoom meeting went well , I only knew a few of the owners personally , and recognized a few others names. I think it would be good to ask participants to include the name of their boat under their name. After all that is how most of us know each other ,by the name of their boat. When Diane and I talk about an owner ,we refer to them by the name of their boat.
Pat
SM Shenanigans
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From: CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Sent: Sun, Apr 26, 2020 1:10 pm Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here All,
In my opening remarks, I stated the purpose of our meeting should be 3-fold:
I believe we accomplished 2 of the 3 goals, Social & Shakedown. Regarding my third goal, "Exchange of knowledge," there was not much new to me and longtime members of our Group because most of what was discussed in the two topics had already been discussed on the Group. However, for those new to Amel, the discussion on parts sourcing and standing rigging was possibly valuable.
Over the coming weeks and as we get more input from members of our Group, we will be able to determine if we want to do this again and what changes we want to make to the structure of the meeting.
A warm thank you to all that participated and to our ZOOM administrator Tilo Peters.
Bill
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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Hi Oliver and Uno, I am searching online the prices and availability for repair and replacement. I have onboard and always use Duralac as any S/S with Aluminum is a problem. I can see already the problem of separating these hatches. I have not found any "PINK" Lewmar lenses for the MK2 medium profile hatches, only clear and grey.The Lewmar Ocean series hatches appear to be pink. Did Amel have a special color lens made? Did Amel have a special order hatch made by Lewmar? All the Goiot port lights are smoked grey. The windscreens and side acrylics are clear. Can any members advise me about getting shipments from the US cleared in Martinique? Thanks in advance Best Barry and Penny "SV Lady Penelope II" Amel 54. #17 Sainte Anne anchorage Martinique
On Sunday, April 26, 2020, 2:58:28 PM EDT, Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote:
Hi Oliver, To replace the lens you need to split the two halves of the frame of the moving part. These are basically two C-shapes that are mirrored relative to each other. The eindpoints are connected with small screws and a connection part that slides in the frame. The split is across the length axis of the boat with one split between the hinges. To take it apart you must separate the moving part from the part screwed to the deck. Getting the screws out is a pain and is better to be done in a workshop. But first you need to get the hinge-pins out, that can be a big problem as well. On our 54 they used a trick to break the hinge-pins to free the moving part. In the workshop they removed the remains and replace the rubbers. Back on the boat they used new pins and adequate quantities of anti-seize paste (Duralac/Tefgel). I agree with a previous contributor that it may be cheaper to buy new hatches. The problem I saw was that Amel used a high-gloss frame and all the ones I saw had a matte frame. Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna, A54-121
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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Maybe this Lewmar video is better:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh0Xn8WsG9w
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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Mohammad Shirloo
We replaced all overhead hatch seals at the Manoel yard in Malta. Takes about one hour each.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:07 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Hinge pins on the Lewmar hatches
This YouTube video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPSV8FXBKPY
On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 1:57 PM Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote:
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Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here
Porter McRoberts
Thanks Bill.
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I just finished watching the meeting on YouTube. Great job everyone. Topics of particular importance for us would be insurance and lithium conversion and power issues. Thanks again Porter and Helen Ibis 54-152 Opua.
On Apr 26, 2020, at 1:11 PM, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Hinge pins on the Lewmar hatches This YouTube video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPSV8FXBKPY
On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 1:57 PM Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote: Hi Oliver,
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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Hi Oliver,
To replace the lens you need to split the two halves of the frame of the moving part. These are basically two C-shapes that are mirrored relative to each other. The eindpoints are connected with small screws and a connection part that slides in the frame. The split is across the length axis of the boat with one split between the hinges. To take it apart you must separate the moving part from the part screwed to the deck. Getting the screws out is a pain and is better to be done in a workshop. But first you need to get the hinge-pins out, that can be a big problem as well. On our 54 they used a trick to break the hinge-pins to free the moving part. In the workshop they removed the remains and replace the rubbers. Back on the boat they used new pins and adequate quantities of anti-seize paste (Duralac/Tefgel). I agree with a previous contributor that it may be cheaper to buy new hatches. The problem I saw was that Amel used a high-gloss frame and all the ones I saw had a matte frame. Regards, Arno Luijten SV Luna, A54-121
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Re: Dessalator DUO 100 - Watermaker HP hose/pipe
Hi Soraya and Thomas,
The hoses are rated for 5,000 psi. They need to be stainless steel braid. Most hydraulic shops will have them. You will want food quality hoses. We are in Tahiti and plan to replace ours here. We have found online several places but due to restrictions, we haven’t been there yet. We had a failure in one of the fittings, the nut cracked. Epoxy putty has solved the problem, short-term.
I have attached the instructions for the fittings (thanks Eric).
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff www.creampuff.us
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main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Sv Garulfo
Hello,
We are looking for the specs (type, inner/outer size, max pressure etc) of the high pressure hose HP between the HP pump and the 'pressostat' (pressure regulator?).
We have checked online, the dessalator website only shows the fittings without the HP hose, and the company is currently closed due to COVID.
We have the stainless steel fittings that can be reused, and are running Dessalator DUO 100.
Has anyone gone through the exercise of sourcing the HP hose and reusing their own fittings? Any recommendations appreciated.
Thanks for your help Best,
Soraya GARULFO A54-122 Tahuata, Marquesas, Frech Polynesia on very scarce email but available on Wapp +689 8779 0326
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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Barry,
We’re stuck in the UK at the moment. I suggest you contact Stepan at driftwood, Driftwood Ltd driftwoodgrenada@....
The awning looks good but I would not use the same person again on account of cost and quality of service. I can recommend Sunshine Canvas in Grenada who have just made a replacement dodger for a very good price. You should contact Michael, Michael Scott sunshinecanvas2003@....
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98 - Grenada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Barry Connor via groups.io
Sent: 26 April 2020 12:59 To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
Hi Paul, Yes, that’s who I have on my list to contact when they open. Are you near Clarke’s Court Boatyard, can you let me know when they reopen? I am having new brackets made here in Le Marin so as to convert the opening windscreens to double hydraulic pistons. I need to get my Bimini recovered also. Where did you have the shade cover made, it looks good and efficient in your photo? Best Barry
-- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54
James Alton
Barry,
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If I understand correctly, the plexiglass on your boat is relatively new and you think the current damage is due to some chemical or coating while in a boatyard rather than UV damage? If the structure (no crazing or cracks) of the material is still sound, it should be possible to wet sand and then polish to remove the coating and restore at least most of the clarity. If you want to give this a try I would suggest trying this is in a spot that is not critical for viewing such as a hatch lens to insure that the process works before doing the windshield. It is best to use clean or filtered water for the wet sanding and have calm conditions that won’t stir up grit. How coarse to start with depends on how much material that you need to remove but I would start with around 600G for the initial test and adjust as needed. Using a softish rubber pad can help for the sanding , you want to sand evenly. Work your way up to at least 2000 grit then use a medium polish followed by a super fine such as Finesse. Use a soft lambs wool pad with a variable speed buffer and avoid building up too much heat by moving the pad around and not applying too much pressure. For the test you could do this by hand but the results will not be as good. We then used the Mequiars #50 cleaner wax and continue to use this on the new plexiglass for a bit of protection and to polish out micro scratches. When we bought our Amel, the original 29 year old windshield was almost opaque and we brought it back enough to being able to use the boat for a few seasons until we could replace the plexiglass. Best of luck, James SV Sueno Maramu #220
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Re: Dessalator DUO 100 - Watermaker HP hose/pipe
Oliver Henrichsen, SV Vela Nautica
Hello Guys, I got these hoses from Desalator in 7/2019,specifications are: E740100 SAE100R7 5/16" MAX W. P. 253 BAR These hoses work with resusable connectors. I am not sure its its wise to use ordenary hydaulic hoses, they might not be food grade. The Dairy hoses someone mentions seam more safe. Oliver from Vela Nautica Amel54 #39 Martinique
On Fri, Apr 24, 2020, 21:06 Sv Garulfo <svgarulfo@...> wrote:
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Re: Thanks for the ZOOM!
Thanks Bill,
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We have limited internet, we could not join. So glad I will be able to see the meeting online. Best Barry and Penny “SV Lady Penelope II” Amel 54. #17 Sainte Anne anchorage Martinique
On Apr 26, 2020, at 13:13, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: ZOOM Meeting
#ZOOM
Hi Everyone!
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I’ve trimmed the Zoom conference recording and added subtitles to it. It has the “Speaker View” function, so it’s better than the Youtube Live recording was. I’ve uploaded it to YouTube and you can find it here: Best, Tilo
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Re: Thanks for the ZOOM!
Micky, If you would like to see the ZOOM meeting you have two options: The ZOOM link for the archive recording: Access Password: 3p?B!91? The YouTube link (Note the actual meeting on this YouTube video begins at 7:08: The YouTube channel recording switched between speaker and gallery view, so the Zoom version is likely to be better.
On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 11:58 AM Micky Ball <mik-ball@...> wrote: Drat I missed it I have been a few days out of Internet range , is there a recording anywhere of the meeting please . Ta in advance Micky
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ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here
All, In my opening remarks, I stated the purpose of our meeting should be 3-fold:
I believe we accomplished 2 of the 3 goals, Social & Shakedown. Regarding my third goal, "Exchange of knowledge," there was not much new to me and longtime members of our Group because most of what was discussed in the two topics had already been discussed on the Group. However, for those new to Amel, the discussion on parts sourcing and standing rigging was possibly valuable. Over the coming weeks and as we get more input from members of our Group, we will be able to determine if we want to do this again and what changes we want to make to the structure of the meeting. A warm thank you to all that participated and to our ZOOM administrator Tilo Peters. Bill
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Re: Thanks for the ZOOM!
Drat I missed it I have been a few days out of Internet range , is there a recording anywhere of the meeting please . Ta in advance Micky
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Re: ZOOM Meeting
#ZOOM
Mohammad Shirloo
Thanks to Bill and everyone else that put in the time and effort to set this up.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 8:26 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] ZOOM Meeting #ZOOM
Between ZOOM and YouTube, we had about 75 participants during yesterday's meeting.
If you would like to see the ZOOM meeting you have two options:
The ZOOM link for the archive recording: Access Password: 3p?B!91?
The YouTube link (Note the actual meeting on this YouTube video begins at 7:08: The YouTube channel recording switched between speaker and gallery view, so the Zoom version is likely to be better.
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Re: Thanks for the ZOOM!
Hi Ruedi, Il 26/04/2020 17:41, Rudolf Waldispuehl
ha scritto:
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ZOOM Meeting
#ZOOM
Between ZOOM and YouTube, we had about 75 participants during yesterday's meeting. If you would like to see the ZOOM meeting you have two options: The ZOOM link for the archive recording: Access Password: 3p?B!91? The YouTube link (Note the actual meeting on this YouTube video begins at 7:08: The YouTube channel recording switched between speaker and gallery view, so the Zoom version is likely to be better.
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