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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Windward Islands
bootlegger@...
Hi GaryI'm in Pointe-a-Pitre too at present and also planning to travel south to Trinidad from around March 10. We must keep in touch. Frank Newton Bootlegger of Mann #321 We are presently in Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Around March 1 we will start our trek to Trinidad expecting to arrive at Coral Cove around
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Windward Islands
Steve Leeds
Hi Gary,
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There are too many to mention in one letter. You (and all cruisers) should join the Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) an international group of cruising sailors who share their experiences in a monthly newsletter (either printed or on-line). It is possible for members to search the letter database for information on the area they are interested in (such as the Caribbean). You can join on-line at ssca.org. Two of the present Board members and the previous President, among others, are AMEL owners. Other available benefits such as SSCA's equipment survey, port guides, and international cruising stations are highly valuable to both active cruisers and those contemplating the cruising lifestyle. Steve Leeds Sharki #121 Circumnavigator's Yacht Service Fort Lauderdale http://bellsouthpwp2.net/l/e/leedss/
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From: gwollenberg <bozocinq@wollenberg.net> To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 3:45:31 PM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Windward Islands We are presently in Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Around March 1 we will start our trek to Trinidad expecting to arrive at Coral Cove around July 1, 2008. We would appreciate any and all suggestions as to great places to stop and visit along the way. Many thanks in advance to any suggestions and recommendations. Gary Wollenberg, Vessel "Bozo Cinq" <!-- #ygrp-mkp{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px 0px;padding:0px 14px;} #ygrp-mkp hr{ border:1px solid #d8d8d8;} #ygrp-mkp #hd{ color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line-height:122%;margin:10px 0px;} #ygrp-mkp #ads{ margin-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-mkp .ad{ padding:0 0;} #ygrp-mkp .ad a{ color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;} --> <!-- #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{ font-family:Arial;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{ margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{ margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;} --> <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0;} #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both;} #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px;} #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left;white-space:nowrap;} .bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px;} #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:uppercase;} #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0;margin:2px 0;} #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-right:.5em;} #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-vital a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} #ygrp-sponsor #nc{ background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline;} #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0;} o{font-size:0;} .MsoNormal{ margin:0 0 0 0;} #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%;} blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} .replbq{margin:4;} --> ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] AIS reception
eric freedman
I believe AIS is required on all ships over 150 tons world wide .
I find mine very helpful when I am sailing solo and at night. very cheap from all gadgets in England. Fair Winds, Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 Kimberlite _____ From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Christophe Langinieux Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 12:49 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] AIS reception Hello, Is an AIS receptor useful to cruise in French Polynesia ? I live there and I'm wandering if I should offer my Kirk such an equipment. Thanks ! Christophe
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Windward Islands
gwollenberg <bozocinq@...>
We are presently in Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Around March 1 we will
start our trek to Trinidad expecting to arrive at Coral Cove around July 1, 2008. We would appreciate any and all suggestions as to great places to stop and visit along the way. Many thanks in advance to any suggestions and recommendations. Gary Wollenberg, Vessel "Bozo Cinq"
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AIS reception
Christophe Langinieux <clgx@...>
Hello,
Is an AIS receptor useful to cruise in French Polynesia ? I live there and I'm wandering if I should offer my Kirk such an equipment. Thanks ! Christophe
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rigging
Robin Cooter <robincooter@...>
Hi,
We replaced our rigging on Santorin 004 after 15 years and there was no sign of deterioration. Your m ain concern may be with insurance. Some will require you to renew afer 10/12 years but more insidious is the practice of refusing to pay claims if the rig comes down and the rigging is "old" but they do not require you to replace rigging after any specified length of time. Check with your insurer. We got stay lengths from AMEL but fortunately I checked lengths of my rigging as I later found that AMEL's figures did not match reality! I got a really good deal from StaLok for my replacement rigging. Regards, Robin Cooter Santorin 004 - Belouga D VOKES <davidbvokes@btinternet.com> wrote: Hi Everybody, I have an amel Santorin no 119. I'm about to have the masts down for some work. It has been suggested that I should have the rigging tested/replaced. She's 1995 vintage. I wonder if any body has any knowledge of Amel recomendations on rigging , experience of Uk insurers or other useful information re rigging. Also does anybody have experience of tests on rigging, I presume ultra-sonic. Thanks, David Nomad --------------------------------- Sent from Yahoo! - a smarter inbox.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rigging
brgdebakker
Hi David,
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We own a Amel Kirk no 146 from 1974 with rigging from about 1995. Last month we had the rigger modify our backstay by cutting off the old terminal and inserting a backstay trimmer. Anyway, the strands looked fine inside. So we advise testing first! We once had the tensioners tested at Bart's employer (a jet engine overhaul centre) and that revealed a crack in one of them. In our experience with boat designs and as a technician you can trust the calculations of the designer. So meet the minimum requirements of your insurer or whatever make you feel at ease with and choose the highest level of maintenance from these two. Farewell, Sietske Cnossen and Bart de Bakker Amel Kirk 146 Folie à Deux The Netherlands
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From: D VOKES To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Rigging Hi Everybody, I have an amel Santorin no 119. I'm about to have the masts down for some work. It has been suggested that I should have the rigging tested/replaced. She's 1995 vintage. I wonder if any body has any knowledge of Amel recomendations on rigging , experience of Uk insurers or other useful information re rigging. Also does anybody have experience of tests on rigging, I presume ultra-sonic. Thanks, David Nomad [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -- Mijn Postvak In wordt beschermd door SPAMfighter. 831 spam-mails zijn er tot op heden geblokkeerd. Download de gratis SPAMfighter via deze link: http://www.spamfighter.com/lnl
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Rigging
D VOKES <davidbvokes@...>
Hi Everybody, I have an amel Santorin no 119. I'm about to have the masts down for some work. It has been suggested that I should have the rigging tested/replaced. She's 1995 vintage.
I wonder if any body has any knowledge of Amel recomendations on rigging , experience of Uk insurers or other useful information re rigging. Also does anybody have experience of tests on rigging, I presume ultra-sonic. Thanks, David Nomad
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Re: DANFORTH CONSTELLATION COMPASS - 1981 MARAMU
johnsking34957
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Alex Paquin" <alex.paquin@...>
wrote: cracked and the liquid evaporated.Hello, we are 1983 Maramu #124. We tried to rebuild our Constellation for the same reasons, but parts are no longer available. We installed a flushmount Ritchie Globemaster with no mounting problems, but steel chain and steel sprocket steering linkage underneath played "hell" for compensation/swinging. Had to reconfigure the compass for a black binnacle mount, to raise the distance away from the linkage. That did the trick; expensive but also looks good. Ritchie wanted $50+ for the plastic binnacle cover; we used one of our kids' knit skateboard beanies-perfect! Sail Fast John King s/v "Pura Vida"
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Re: Buying Euros.
Jose_Luis Isasi <jose.luis.isasi@...>
Hello Brian,
How much are they asking for it? I have restored my Euros (Always improving it). I can try to brief you in the process I followed, the rest is as with any other boat. The Hull: The keel has attached an iron keel for ballast. Sometimes you can see corrosion but it is not an issue. I peeled the paint on the hull to check if there was something hidden. Everything was fine so made it painted again with Epoxy before the usual painting. The boat has skeg so it is a rather strong design. The windscreen and windows: These need usually to be replaced I do not know if Amel can still provide you with them. I had to make them with molds and it was very expensive. You can consider the alternative of removing them and install a glass and metal windscreen. I have also changed window screens in the stern but this was cheap. The engine: Mine has a Volvo MD21A in very good condition so I keep it. The deck: Usually the non skidding surfaces are well so it is better not to paint the deck. Water system: I have easily changed most of the piping and I have installed a new water heater last weekend. Lots of things.... please send me an email if you need more detailed information. Regards Jose-Luis --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "thenbarazi" <thenbarazi@...> wrote: Amel. Any pointers and advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Stove Upgrade on SM
seastate9 <peacock@...>
We have the original Eno two-burner stove on SM #241; the oven has died; even when it
worked, it was never very hot. We have decided to purchase a new stove. Has anyone replace their stove? Any thoughts or suggestions? Which models did you consider. We have measured all dimensions, and are considering a Platismo 3000, which is 500 mm wide; it appears that it may fit perfectly into the gimbal/frame on the old stove, which is quite sturdy. Thanks, Tom Peacock SM 241
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] drawings
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
We are heading sea in a day or so and will not have
time to get the drawings copied to send via email.. I suggest that you ask Amel for a set. Hey they are most likely going to be in far better shape then what we have. If we do get a chance when we get to St. Maating we will get them done.. Sorry. Richard and Joan SM 209 --- amarsini <alberto.marsini@aspasiel.it> wrote: Dear Mr Piller, ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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Electric bilge pump float actuator removal
jonathan681684 <john.stonier@...>
I want to remove the float actuator mechanism assembly from the bilge,
to give me better access. As I am sure you all know, it consists of two sections of plastic drain pipe material with a float inside connected to a rod which actuates an electric switch. I cannot completly extract the assemby from the bilge, as it interfears with the engine room roof before I can fully pull it out. The two sections of pipe will slide inside each other when I loosen a screw, but that does not make the assembly any shorter as the rod just becomes more exposed. Can anyone help, there must be a simple way to do this ? Thanks, John stonier, Santorin Allegra.
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Buying Euros.
thenbarazi
Hello,
I'm a new member that is thinking of buying an older Amel (Euros,). What in particular do I need to look out for? I have knowledge of sailing boats in general, but no 'product knowledge' regarding Amel. Any pointers and advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Brian Gore.
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Re: DANFORTH CONSTELLATION COMPASS - 1981 MARAMU
amel46met
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "Alex Paquin"
<alex.paquin@...> wrote: Hello, we are Tom @ Mary Ellen on the 1983 Maramu "Aphrodite" #125. We had our compass rebuilt a few years ago, new dome, card, light & liquid for under $100 US in San Deigo. Just like new. Good luck....
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] drawings
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
To all I will see if we can get the drawings scaned
and then I will send them or at least have them available. Richard SM 209 --- amarsini <alberto.marsini@aspasiel.it> wrote: Dear Mr Piller, ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
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Re: Technical specs
camacfinancial <camacfinancial@...>
Dear Richard,
I am located in the south of France. would it be possible to get a digital copy of the drawings you have? Kind Regards Caspar --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, Richard Piller <richard03801@...> wrote: _____________________________________________________________________ _______________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page.
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drawings
amarsini <alberto.marsini@...>
Dear Mr Piller,
if it is easy for you to send your drawing via e-mail it would be very kind from you, but if you have any problems it is not so important, it is only my curiosity to see them. I'm in Italy. Thank you any way and good wind! Alberto Marsini
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Technical specs
Richard Piller <richard03801@...>
What we have is a set of drawings that we got with our
SM 209. What is your location? We are heading out of Annapolis in a few days and are set is being copied by another Amel ower that is naked. Fair winds from Challenge --- camacfinancial <camacfinancial@yahoo.com> wrote: Dear All, ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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Technical specs
camacfinancial <camacfinancial@...>
Dear All,
I am a new SM owner and I am looking for some technical information. Amel was so kind to send me a CD-Rom, however it contained information on SM2000, which is not exactly the same. I have seen technical schemes of the regular SM (wiring, plumming, layouts, etc...) that is normally provided on purchase, unfortunatly in my case I miss the majority of them. Does somebody have the (or any) softcopies available for me, or know where to obtain them? Kind Regards, Caspar
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