I recently a 53 SM 1998. The previous owner used a canopy produced by
"Shade Tree" [http://www.intheshd.com/]. It comes in 3 sections to
cover the entire boat. Some of the sections and tent pole pieces are
quite worn, and in need of repair, which makes assembly and
disassembly quite difficult. The middle section and poles are in very
good shape, and even though thats the biggest section, it goes on the
easiest. It has taken me about 1-2 hours to set up and to break down,
but each time I do it it goes faster. It provides great sun
protection. I plan to get the worn sections repaired as well as get
some new pole sections, and that should make the assembly/disassembly
process much easier and faster.

--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "gwollenberg" <bozocinq@...>
wrote:

Our vessel is presently moored in Spanish Waters,Curacao and will be
there thru November/December. We would like to have a canopy made to
cover the vessel and us from the hot sun. Plus it would help keep the
interior cooler. So we are looking for recommendations & names of
businesses we could contact in Curacao to make a portable canopy.

Hi

Dear All

When I tried to furl the mizen sail into the mast using a winch
handle in the hole on the front of the mizen mast, after a few turns
the sail would no longer furl and the winch handle turned freely as
though the gear box at the bottom of the furling foil had broken. I
disconnected the gear box from the mast and discovered that the
drive shaft that goes through the mast into the gear box had become
unscrewed from the gear box. I screwed the drive shaft back into the
gear box and tried the system again but it continues to become
unscrewed and you can't furl the sail.

How do I get this drive shaft to remain screwed into the gear box? Is
there a pin that has perhaps sheared? or do I just put epoxy glu on
the screw threads and hope it holds?

I look forward to your help and advice with this problem,

Graham G Boyd
SM 140 SULA

Bill & Judy,
We did purchase a Sharp R-228H Microwave Oven on-line at http://www.western-international.com. The price and shipping were very reasonable. It is smaller than the original, white which does brighten up the galley, it does not have the grill which didn't matter as we would most likely not use the grill much. It works great. Thank you for your information.
Diane & Pat
s/v Shenanigans SM123

Our vessel is presently moored in Spanish Waters,Curacao and will be
there thru November/December. We would like to have a canopy made to
cover the vessel and us from the hot sun. Plus it would help keep the
interior cooler. So we are looking for recommendations & names of
businesses we could contact in Curacao to make a portable canopy.

Diane,

Our "repaired" microwave failed again. We had Caroline at Amel in
Guadeloupe purchase the same microwave that Gary describes below. She
is holding it until we arrive in Bonaire and will ship it to us there.

Her email address is amel.caraibes "at" wanadoo.fr..substitute the
"at" with @.

Best,

Bill & Judy Rouse
s/v BeBe
SM2 #387



- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, amelliahona <no_reply@...> wrote:

Diane:

We just replaced our microwave on our SM 2000 , hull #335 while we

were in Guadeloupe

for a few weeks. We measured the cabinetry space and bracket

available, including the

recess' in the the wood base into which the microwave rubber feet

fit, and found a near

perfect fit with a Samsung 82 W -X 23L purchased from the Conforma

store on the road

to the airport. It is a 220 volt, 50 Hertz model, white in color so

that it lightens the galley

up a little bit and does not have the browning element. It isn't

quite as tall as the original

Amel provided microwave but measures the same in all other

dimensions. I utilized a

piece of dark colored closed cell foam padding under the hold down

bracket to make up

for the height and it is barely visible in the rather dark recesses

where the hold down

bracket is located. I considered purchasing a 110 volt 60 hertz

unit and running it off my

inverter but in the end decided to stick with a 50 hertz unit.

Regards, Gary Silver

According to the Racor information supplied with the adapters, the
rubber spacer is required for those units which have a "flat top
surface" on the cross bar at the base of the standpipe. This
description is not very clear to me yet as I have not looked inside
the filter unit.

I believe that the primary source of the confusion is that Racor
decided to change the filter unit and then change the filter elements
without changing the element part number. I have been told that
complete information is on their website, but buried deeply. I have
searched their website and have not been able to locate the
information. You may be able to get more information if you can call
their 800 number at 800-344-3286.

One thing that troubles me is that I met a Beneteau owner yesterday.
He ordered and received delivery of a new Beneteau including a factory
installed dual Racor in 2004. He says that his dual Racor is the
older model and he has to use the adapters. This worries me.
Fortunately, I have obtained some adapters from another cruiser and I
still have a supply of the older red/orange filters, so I will not
have an issue until that supply depletes.

Regards,

Bill Rouse
s/v BeBe anchored Isla Margarita, VZ
SM2 #387


--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, svmalaika@... wrote:

Thanks for the Racor filter information. Our dual Racor was

installed by

AMEL in 2005, but I am not sure when it was built. The brown 2

micron filters we

use do not appear to go down below the standpipe hole. Is it obvious

from

visual inspection when the filter slides too low, or is it more

subtle?

Regards,

Charlie & Ruth
MALAIKA II, SM 336



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Thanks for the Racor filter information. Our dual Racor was installed by
AMEL in 2005, but I am not sure when it was built. The brown 2 micron filters we
use do not appear to go down below the standpipe hole. Is it obvious from
visual inspection when the filter slides too low, or is it more subtle?

Regards,

Charlie & Ruth
MALAIKA II, SM 336



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We found some information on the adapter...here it is:
Racor 500 Series Built about 1996 or 1997 and before may need a Spacer
if using the new Racor element 2010 S T or P. This Filter can be
easy identified by the recess at the bottom of the filter.

If not used the filter may go far down into the housing past the hole
in the suction pipe and the filter will be bypassed. Racor Part # 15424

Racor will provide the spacer at no cost - not even a
shipping/handling fee - or you can cut your own from 5/16" i.d. flex
fuel hose, 1 inch in length. Call this number to get your free
spacers: (800-344-3286)

Cheers,

Bill & Judy Rouse
s/v BeBe
SM2 #387

We recently purchased a new supply of Racor filters and noticed that
the color of the plastic on the Racor brand 2 micron filter was now
beige/brown, whereas the previous Racor brand 2 micron filter was
red/orange.

We were discussing this someone else who insisted that the new
redesigned 2 micron filter would not work properly in a Dual Racor 500
that was manufactured prior to 2006. He said that you had to get an
adapter from Racor which was placed on the standpipe prior to
inserting a new filter. He said the adapter looked like a small piece
of PVC pipe that fit over the standpipe. He said if you did not use
the adapter, fuel would bypass the new beige/brown filter and make the
dual Racor inoperable.

I found nothing at the Racor website at
http://www.parker.com/ead/cm1.asp?cmid=392

Is this Fact or Myth?

Does anyone have any knowledge of this?

Regards,

Bill & Judy Rouse
s/v BeBe
SM2 #387

Our SM is no 302, launched in June 2000.I need another chart chip for the Geonav plotter but I am in London and the boat is in Uruguay.Some of the new Navionics cahrt chips use an updated software and I cannot remember which software I have. From memory the software number comes up when you first switch on the plotter.
Is there anyone out there on a SM numbered between 297and 307 who can tell me what software number they have? Thanks, Ian and Judy Jenkins, Pen Azen

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I can't seem to find the switch to the motoring lantern on my 1993
Santorin. And I can't see the lantern on the front mast...
Does the Santorin have a motoring light/lantern (white) at all, where
is it placed and how do I switch it on?
Help greatly appreciated!

Best Regards
Lars, Denmark
Santorin #79

Hi, I was owner of "Kavanga" (# 69, sloop)for 10 years. We had the
motorlight on top of the mast and the switch was on top of the front
door leading from the saloon to the bathroom, next to the switch of the
navigation lights. If it is switched on, you cannot see the light
standing on deck of your own yacht, because the cover of the mast ist
wider than the mast itself. So as you need it - one can see it only
from distance.

Best regards Wolfgang

My Santorin, 004, was not fitted with a "motoring" light. I understand that for some reason Amel would not fit them. I had to put on a bi-colour on the pulpit and a steaming light on the mast!

Robin Cooter,
Belouga, Santorin 004

Lars Knudsen <museum@mail.tele.dk> wrote:
Yes, I have found this panel which has switches for all other but the
steaming lights.

And I doesn't seem to see them on the front mast either.

Best regards

Lars

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Sent: 17. juni 2007 18:12
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Santorin motoring light?

Hi Lars,
This may or not help but on our Maramu the Motoring
(steaming) light, and other mast head light switches
are located just above the cabin door inside the
forward bulkhead between the main saloon and forward
heads (toilets) If you never look up you would never
find them. Let me know if that is where they are
hiding......

Regards John & Deb Orion1
--- hrkaptajn <museum@mail.tele.dk <mailto:museum%40mail.tele.dk> > wrote:

I can't seem to find the switch to the motoring
lantern on my 1993
Santorin. And I can't see the lantern on the front
mast...
Does the Santorin have a motoring light/lantern
(white) at all, where
is it placed and how do I switch it on?
Help greatly appreciated!

Best Regards
Lars, Denmark
Santorin #79

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Yes, I have found this panel which has switches for all other but the
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And I doesn't seem to see them on the front mast either.



Best regards

Lars



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Sent: 17. juni 2007 18:12
To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Santorin motoring light?



Hi Lars,
This may or not help but on our Maramu the Motoring
(steaming) light, and other mast head light switches
are located just above the cabin door inside the
forward bulkhead between the main saloon and forward
heads (toilets) If you never look up you would never
find them. Let me know if that is where they are
hiding......

Regards John & Deb Orion1
--- hrkaptajn <museum@mail.tele.dk <mailto:museum%40mail.tele.dk> > wrote:

I can't seem to find the switch to the motoring
lantern on my 1993
Santorin. And I can't see the lantern on the front
mast...
Does the Santorin have a motoring light/lantern
(white) at all, where
is it placed and how do I switch it on?
Help greatly appreciated!

Best Regards
Lars, Denmark
Santorin #79

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Hi Lars,
This may or not help but on our Maramu the Motoring
(steaming) light, and other mast head light switches
are located just above the cabin door inside the
forward bulkhead between the main saloon and forward
heads (toilets) If you never look up you would never
find them. Let me know if that is where they are
hiding......

Regards John & Deb Orion1
--- hrkaptajn <museum@mail.tele.dk> wrote:

I can't seem to find the switch to the motoring
lantern on my 1993
Santorin. And I can't see the lantern on the front
mast...
Does the Santorin have a motoring light/lantern
(white) at all, where
is it placed and how do I switch it on?
Help greatly appreciated!

Best Regards
Lars, Denmark
Santorin #79

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Hi Gary/Joel

Having read your note on new windshield. There are
only two things that will delay the onset of crazing
in plastics, keep the sun off(when possible) and DO
NOT USE any chemicals clean only with fresh water. I
would also request a copy of the 'definitive'
procedure for epoxy repairs to keel if possible please
Joel.
I have recently become an Amel owner Maramu46 - ORION1
and will no doubt have lots of questions to follow! A
previous posting mentioned hull bubbles we have a few
but the boat is a 79 build. Does anyone have any
useful tips for dealing with minor osmosis?

Regards
John and Deb (ORION1)
--- amelliahona <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

Hi Joel:

I hope all is well with you and yours. We just
finished hauling Liahona in Jolly Harbor Antigua
for the hurricane season.

I too would like to know the "definitive procedure"
for priming on the keel.

Also, I just had Laurant replace the starboard
windshield due to crazing, do you have any
thoughts on prevention?

Thanks, Gary Silver

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I can't seem to find the switch to the motoring lantern on my 1993
Santorin. And I can't see the lantern on the front mast...
Does the Santorin have a motoring light/lantern (white) at all, where
is it placed and how do I switch it on?
Help greatly appreciated!

Best Regards
Lars, Denmark
Santorin #79

I do not know much about the Mango but in case it is any help write
"cockpit table" in the search box and then read my messages 1781,2205
and 2490 and look in the photos section at "Changes to Bali Hai" where
there are pics of my cockpit seat and table.I reused half the original
table but can refix the other half when we have more than four to dine.

Best wishes Anne and John SM319

Hello everybody, I'm a new member of the group and owner of an Euros 41
hull #166 (built 1975). The boat doesn't have a cockpit table and I'm
studying some new installation possibilities. Do anybody had solved the
same problem? Are ideas, suggestions and pictures avalaible? Thanks for
any help.
Mauro
Karyan Euros #166

Thanks Gary,
Nice write-up.
Have you heard anything about Desalinator making a correct circuit board
that actually detects bad water?
Fair winds,
Eric
Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite

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