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Re: [Amel] Battery Replacement
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
We got a new set last year at Wall Mart that were 125 amp hour at the a very good price. We could not find that level of power at the auto stores and the boat supply places were out of sight. We did not choose AMG or Gels in that if we had to replace a battery outside the US the lead acid batteries can be found any place in the world.
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Be sure to check the cables as you go. Good luck and fair winds. Richard on SM 209
--- On Wed, 3/11/09, kimberlite <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:
From: kimberlite <kimberlite@optonline.net> Subject: RE: [Amel] Battery Replacement To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 4:48 AM Barry, Are your batteries group 31 batteries? I replaced mine with interstate batteries cost about $80- each. Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of seagasm Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:52 AM To: amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com Subject: [Amel] Battery Replacement Unfortunately, it would appear I need to replace my battery bank (ouch!). I have sourced a Chinese brand 12v 120ah from Fullriver and another, an USA brand 12v 110ah from Power-sonic (yes American). Is there anyone using either of these brands since I would be looking at replacing eight of them which are my main 24v supply. I don't seem to be having a problem with the ninth that supplies my 12v supply. Thank you Best Regards Barry and Robyn Tradewinds III SM 171 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Re: Life Raft Location
Don Henderson <maramu48@...>
Hi ALL,
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Attached are (4) photos of our solution to the liferaft dilemma. The cradle is made with 1/4" x 2" 316-stainless. This design may not work for Super Maramu's. Retaining strap is 1/8" x 1-1/2" stainless. Weight of 119lb raft rests on the aft deck. Upon releasing the pelican hook, one merely tips the raft over. No lifting. 10 second deployment. Very sturdy. This keeps the mizzen dance deck clear. Don and Pam s/v MINERVA
--- On Wed, 3/11/09, joemac4sail <joemac4sail@yahoo.ie> wrote:
From: joemac4sail <joemac4sail@yahoo.ie> Subject: [Amel] Re: Life Raft Location To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009, 4:26 AM Hi Barry and Robin I raised this subject in the past, you can find the results through the search engine. I still think the locker is fine for the storage of your liferaft. Just one thing suggested by another member and that was to raise the liferaft to sit just below the lip of the locker, (we used plastic beer crates cut to size for the job). the technique is now to lift the liferaft partially out of the locker, use the lip as a fulcrum and roll the raft on to the deck. There is considerably less effort required using this method and as you are working beside the cockpit, you are less exposed to the elements. Our raft is a 10 man canister (we do day trips for club members so require a large raft)so a lot heavier. Regards Joe McDonnell --- In amelyachtowners@ yahoogroups. com, "seagasm" <seagasm@... > wrote:
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Re: {Disarmed} [Amel] Life Raft Location
John and Anne Hollamby <annejohn@...>
Hello Barry and Robyn,
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My solution was to mount a cradle on new rail on the transom as manhandling a heavy liferaft in rough seas would be too difficult for me. You can see pics in the photos section...it is in the last section under the heading SM319 Changes to Bali Hai. Good luck on your cruise, we wish we could do it again. Best wishes, Anne and John,
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From: seagasm To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:42 AM Subject: {Disarmed} [Amel] Life Raft Location Hi Everyone,we are preparing our SM for a Pacific cruise and have changed the 6 man Zodiac liferaft from a soft pack to a canister that I would prefer to mount on the deck/cabin top. Before I get carried away with my trusty Ryobi drill, does anyone have any suggestions for a most suitable location and WHY? Best Regards Barry and Robyn Tradewinds III SM171 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.10/1994 - Release Date: 03/10/09 19:51:00
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Re: Life Raft Location
joseph mc donnell
Hi Barry and Robin
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I raised this subject in the past, you can find the results through the search engine. I still think the locker is fine for the storage of your liferaft. Just one thing suggested by another member and that was to raise the liferaft to sit just below the lip of the locker, (we used plastic beer crates cut to size for the job). the technique is now to lift the liferaft partially out of the locker, use the lip as a fulcrum and roll the raft on to the deck. There is considerably less effort required using this method and as you are working beside the cockpit, you are less exposed to the elements. Our raft is a 10 man canister (we do day trips for club members so require a large raft)so a lot heavier. Regards Joe McDonnell
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "seagasm" <seagasm@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel] Battery Replacement
eric freedman
Barry,
Are your batteries group 31 batteries? I replaced mine with interstate batteries cost about $80- each. Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of seagasm Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:52 AM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel] Battery Replacement Unfortunately, it would appear I need to replace my battery bank (ouch!). I have sourced a Chinese brand 12v 120ah from Fullriver and another, an USA brand 12v 110ah from Power-sonic (yes American). Is there anyone using either of these brands since I would be looking at replacing eight of them which are my main 24v supply. I don't seem to be having a problem with the ninth that supplies my 12v supply. Thank you Best Regards Barry and Robyn Tradewinds III SM 171
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Re: Battery Replacement
MERTZ <jlmertz@...>
No,
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but I use TROJAN BATTERIES it's made in the US is cheep AND very goog ! jluc CottonBay
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "seagasm" <seagasm@...> wrote:
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Battery Replacement
seagasm <seagasm@...>
Unfortunately, it would appear I need to replace my battery bank (ouch!). I have sourced a Chinese brand 12v 120ah from Fullriver and another, an USA brand 12v 110ah from Power-sonic (yes American). Is there anyone using either of these brands since I would be looking at replacing eight of them which are my main 24v supply. I don't seem to be having a problem with the ninth that supplies my 12v supply.
Thank you Best Regards Barry and Robyn Tradewinds III SM 171
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Life Raft Location
seagasm <seagasm@...>
Hi Everyone,we are preparing our SM for a Pacific cruise and have changed the 6 man Zodiac liferaft from a soft pack to a canister that I would prefer to mount on the deck/cabin top. Before I get carried away with my trusty Ryobi drill, does anyone have any suggestions for a most suitable location and WHY?
Best Regards Barry and Robyn Tradewinds III SM171
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New link uploaded to amelyachtowners
MERTZ <jlmertz@...>
New link uploaded to amelyachtowners
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a link has been uploaded to the LINK area of the amelyachtowners group. Link to : Slideshow : Oceanis 46 entering in Zumaia Harburg in Spain You can access this file at the URL: http://www.voilesetvoiliers.com/items/remote_diaporama/1486/ Regards, j-luc CottonBay
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Re: [Amel] Re:Water Loss
Thanks, Bob,
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I wasn't going to tackle the watermaker until I get to Ft. Lauderdale in May...now thinking I'll go there instead of the Bahamas and leave it with Ray for whatever I need to have done. I haven't run it since I got the boat, and have now flushed all the unfiltered water out of the tank and refilled with filtered water. I opened the fresh water valve to the desalinator and let it flush for about an hour with the filtered water. I'm finding a lot of things that haven't been maintained for quite a while and I seriously doubt that the watermaker is an exception. I'm assuming I'll have to have it serviced before it can be used. Kent "Kristy" SM 243
--- On Sun, 3/8/09, Bob Fritz <sailboatdelivery@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Bob Fritz <sailboatdelivery@yahoo.com> Subject: [Amel] Re:Water Loss To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009, 9:23 PM Kent, Do not operate your watermaker at the dock. Harbor water is usually quite dirty and frequently polluted making this a bad idea. Also, if there is any oil in the water, you can severely compromise the membranes. A watermaker should be operated only in seawater that is free of such contaminates. As others have stated, dockwater should be filtered to remove chlorine before adding it to your tank. Bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Re: Sharki interior refitting
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
joe the seals that we used were screwed into place there were 9 or 10 of them.
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Richard SM 209
--- On Mon, 3/9/09, joemac4sail <joemac4sail@yahoo.ie> wrote:
From: joemac4sail <joemac4sail@yahoo.ie> Subject: [Amel] Re: Sharki interior refitting To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 5:53 AM Hi there quick question do you intend doing the job yourself or getting someone in to do it for you. I sourced the 3mm foam required at an automotive refurbishment shop. Most of the panels on an Amel are small enough, that you can use their off-cuts. Also they will have ample supplies of the right glue. It worked out at a fraction of the cost and while admittedly not as good as a professionals work, after a practice panel or two, easy enough to figure out. The head cloth can be used as a template or just reattached to the new foam. Regards Joe [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Amel] Standing Rigging Replacement Interval & Techniques
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
Gary, we have SM 209 with most of the original rigging in place. We did replace on of the lowers last year in France as it had started to pull out. After having Amel look at the rest of the rig they determine that it was in good conditions. In speaking with them it was explained to us that most rigs go at least 15 years. Our last Amel Maramu had the upper replaced after 18 year the rest was in good shape. Now that said. If you are worried about your rig:
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1- get and old pair of stockings a 10 power glass and go up the masts and check each fitting if you find lots of rust it is time. 2- as you go down the mast take the stocking while wearing gloves and wipe the stays with the stocking. If you find ANY broken wire it is time to change. (I like to spray some WD 40 on the stocking to protect from rust. Yes SS will rust when there is no oxygen present.) 3- Now inspect the stays on deck the same way check each for heavy rust and for cracks. 4- the hardest to check is the triact between the mizzen and main. Check the fitting in any case. If you have to replace the stays all of the fitting you spoke of will work just fine. When using "screw" type fitting be sure to put them on your to do list as they can loosen with time. Make sure you use good quality SS wire. There are lots out there I'd stay with 306 or 316. Remember that is not the strongest stuff in the world. Good luck Richard and Joan in Corsica heading for Annapolis in April SM 209
--- On Mon, 3/9/09, amelliahona <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
From: amelliahona <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> Subject: [Amel] Standing Rigging Replacement Interval & Techniques To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, March 9, 2009, 12:03 AM As my boat is now 8 years old I am beginning to think about standing rigging replacement. I have heard various opinions about when to do that, (e.g. at ten years, depends on miles and types of sailing, depends on where the boat is etc). My boat has spent 6 years in the Caribbean and 2 years on the east coast of the US. We have sailed only about six months of each year due to hurricane storage on the hard. Total sea miles is about 15,000. My boat has the original Amel supplied standing rigging with swaged fittings. I consider my boat in the class of driven only by a little old lady to church on Sundays yet it lives in a harsh environment and has weather some serious sailing. I would be interested in hearing others opinions. Do you just replace the swaged fittings and cable or do you need to replace the turnbuckles and other attaching fittings? Do you do this on condition or based on calendar years, or some other factor? Any preference for Staylock or Norseman fittings as opposed to swaged fittings? Is our Amel cable and fittings metric or can we get compatible replacements here in the USA. All opinions welcome and will be considered. Regards, Gary Silver Amel Super Maramu Hull #335 Delivered July 2001
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Re: Sharki interior refitting
joseph mc donnell
Hi there quick question do you intend doing the job yourself or getting someone in to do it for you. I sourced the 3mm foam required at an automotive refurbishment shop. Most of the panels on an Amel are small enough, that you can use their off-cuts. Also they will have ample supplies of the right glue. It worked out at a fraction of the cost and while admittedly not as good as a professionals work, after a practice panel or two, easy enough to figure out. The head cloth can be used as a template or just reattached to the new foam.
Regards Joe
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Re: [Amel] Rubber companionway seal
joseph mc donnell
Hi All
Same problem with the seal can anyone give me the name of the best glue for the job. bonding the seal to the teak seems to be a bit of a problem Regards Joe McDonnell
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New file uploaded to amelyachtowners
amelyachtowners@...
Hello,
This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amelyachtowners group. File : /Amel Sharki plans/Furler motor restoration Sharki 104.pdf Uploaded by : etske <amel.sharki.charmedii@gmail.com> Description : Description of the restoration of my furler gearbox on sharki104 (Charmed II) You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/files/Amel%20Sharki%20plans/Furler%20motor%20restoration%20Sharki%20104.pdf To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles Regards, etske <amel.sharki.charmedii@gmail.com>
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Standing Rigging Replacement Interval & Techniques
amelliahona <no_reply@...>
As my boat is now 8 years old I am beginning to think about standing rigging replacement. I have heard various opinions about when to do that, (e.g. at ten years, depends on miles and types of sailing, depends on where the boat is etc). My boat has spent 6 years in the Caribbean and 2 years on the east coast of the US. We have sailed only about six months of each year due to hurricane storage on the hard. Total sea miles is about 15,000. My boat has the original Amel supplied standing rigging with swaged fittings. I consider my boat in the class of driven only by a little old lady to church on Sundays yet it lives in a harsh environment and has weather some serious sailing.
I would be interested in hearing others opinions. Do you just replace the swaged fittings and cable or do you need to replace the turnbuckles and other attaching fittings? Do you do this on condition or based on calendar years, or some other factor? Any preference for Staylock or Norseman fittings as opposed to swaged fittings? Is our Amel cable and fittings metric or can we get compatible replacements here in the USA. All opinions welcome and will be considered. Regards, Gary Silver Amel Super Maramu Hull #335 Delivered July 2001
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New file uploaded to amelyachtowners
amelyachtowners@...
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This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amelyachtowners group. File : /Onan Genset Information/OnanTroubleShooting2.PDF Uploaded by : amelliahona Description : Onan Service Manual: Running Troubleshooting You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/files/Onan%20Genset%20Information/OnanTroubleShooting2.PDF To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles Regards, amelliahona
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New file uploaded to amelyachtowners
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This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amelyachtowners group. File : /Onan Genset Information/OnanTroubleShooting.PDF Uploaded by : amelliahona Description : Onan Service Manual: Starting Troubleshooting You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/files/Onan%20Genset%20Information/OnanTroubleShooting.PDF To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles Regards, amelliahona
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This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amelyachtowners group. File : /Onan Genset Information/OnanFuelStopAdjust.PDF Uploaded by : amelliahona Description : Onan Service Manual: Fuel Stop Adjustment - Spec A, B, C Engines You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/files/Onan%20Genset%20Information/OnanFuelStopAdjust.PDF To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles Regards, amelliahona
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This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the amelyachtowners group. File : /Onan Genset Information/OnanDCControl.PDF Uploaded by : amelliahona Description : Onan Service Manual: DC Control & Start Sequence You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/files/Onan%20Genset%20Information/OnanDCControl.PDF To learn more about file sharing for your group, please visit: http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/web/index.htmlfiles Regards, amelliahona
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