Hi Chrisitian:

Sorry but I don't have a clew. Have you contact Joel Potter Amel's rep in
Fort Lauderdale? Or look up Amel@... on the web.

Good Luck.

Byron Henderson
sailslady@...

Hello,

I plan to buy a Santorin ketch in the near future and would try to
get the drawings of it and general arrangement plans if available.
Do you know if and where I could find them ?

Thank you very much for your help

christian

The Link 10 on my boat also failed. It is not worth repairing as a
new one is about $200.00 and it is easy to replace. The replacement
unit has worked fine for the past two years. Check your wiring and
try a reset of the unit.

Vito

ASm # 283


--- In amelyachtowners@..., "baligand2001"
<baligand@h...> wrote:

Hello to all,

I'm facing problems with the ampmeter functions of the
Link 10 and wonder if any of you has already faced and solve the
same. My link 10 still provide a proper voltage measure but all

amps

indications have suddenly quit. It no longer provides either the
immediate amps consumption (A) which is stuck to a permanently
displayed number 509,or total amps consumed (AH) which actually

keep

increasing as opposed to the reverse and the related T function
which is stuck to 100 %. I checked the fuses which are all right,
disconnected the batteries to shut off the Link 10 and then switch
it on again but all to no avail.
I guess the Link 10 itself must be the culprit. Has
someone already taken the step of removing the Link 10 to bring it
in for repair ?
Amel have kindly mailed me a copy of the manual but

not

offered a solution.

Thank you.

Philippe GUYOT
Baligand SM 245

Thank you Dimitri

I would be very intrested in seing these pictures. Can you post them
on this site. If I can improve ventilation without cutting a hole in
on the deck that would be preffeble.

Thank you

Vito




--- In amelyachtowners@..., Krassopoulos Dimitris
<dkra@p...> wrote:

Vito,

I have two hatches that can be open on the sides of the aft cabin.

This

creates excellent ventilation. Amel has installed for me these two

hatches

that are the normal side hatches that are in the galley and in the

aft bath.

I do not believe that it is very difficult to install. I can send

photos if

you wish. By doing that you do not need to saw into the aftdeck.

Dimitris
SM Alma Libre

_____

From: Naegels Patrick [mailto:naegels@t...]
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 10:34 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Improved ventilation


Hi Vito,

there are no real problems to install 1 or 2 aft cabin hatches, and
it's a good idea to increase ventilation.

Aft cabin deck (in bed part only)is free of wiring, you can make a
hole in where you need. The only tip is to place a wood frame
instead of foam between 2 GRP hides (external and internal deck
side). Just scrape foam deep enough to be sure that scews or bolts
fixing hatch will be into wooden frame.

Think maybe to put 2 hatches in opposite opening (bow to and stern
to), but avoid to put them in starboard to and port to. This is
really less efficient.

Another problem is to have enough courage to saw into your nice and
fautless aft deck ...

Patrick

http://www.chez.com/amelcaramel/index.php
<http://www.chez.com/amelcaramel/index.php>
------------------------------------------------

I would like to ask if anyone has found a way to improve

ventilation

to the aft cabin. I am thinking of installing 2 hatches on the
overhead in the aft cabin. Has anyone done this? What are some of

the

problems or issues that I may face.

Thank You

Vito Ciaravino
Wanderer
ASM# 283

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Hi,
I hve bought AmelS.M. #53 in France and taken out of French register. I wish to register in Norway. Can any of the Amel owners advise me with the following:

To register in Norway the Maritime Directorate need the gross ton figure messured after the International convention of 1969. In that case I need a line drawing. The gross ton figure Amel give is 30,14, but the French messure after another Convention.
Do any of the owners hve a gross ton figure messured after 1969 Convention ? - or hve any solution to this problem. Fyi, in Norway they wl charge approx 1000 Euro to messure after a line drawings.
The boat is in South France.

Rgds Ivar

Vito,

I have two hatches that can be open on the sides of the aft cabin. This
creates excellent ventilation. Amel has installed for me these two hatches
that are the normal side hatches that are in the galley and in the aft bath.
I do not believe that it is very difficult to install. I can send photos if
you wish. By doing that you do not need to saw into the aftdeck.

Dimitris
SM Alma Libre

_____

From: Naegels Patrick [mailto:naegels@...]
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 10:34 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Improved ventilation


Hi Vito,

there are no real problems to install 1 or 2 aft cabin hatches, and
it's a good idea to increase ventilation.

Aft cabin deck (in bed part only)is free of wiring, you can make a
hole in where you need. The only tip is to place a wood frame
instead of foam between 2 GRP hides (external and internal deck
side). Just scrape foam deep enough to be sure that scews or bolts
fixing hatch will be into wooden frame.

Think maybe to put 2 hatches in opposite opening (bow to and stern
to), but avoid to put them in starboard to and port to. This is
really less efficient.

Another problem is to have enough courage to saw into your nice and
fautless aft deck ...

Patrick

http://www.chez.com/amelcaramel/index.php
<http://www.chez.com/amelcaramel/index.php>
------------------------------------------------

I would like to ask if anyone has found a way to improve

ventilation

to the aft cabin. I am thinking of installing 2 hatches on the
overhead in the aft cabin. Has anyone done this? What are some of

the

problems or issues that I may face.

Thank You

Vito Ciaravino
Wanderer
ASM# 283

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Hi Vito,

there are no real problems to install 1 or 2 aft cabin hatches, and
it's a good idea to increase ventilation.

Aft cabin deck (in bed part only)is free of wiring, you can make a
hole in where you need. The only tip is to place a wood frame
instead of foam between 2 GRP hides (external and internal deck
side). Just scrape foam deep enough to be sure that scews or bolts
fixing hatch will be into wooden frame.

Think maybe to put 2 hatches in opposite opening (bow to and stern
to), but avoid to put them in starboard to and port to. This is
really less efficient.

Another problem is to have enough courage to saw into your nice and
fautless aft deck ...

Patrick

http://www.chez.com/amelcaramel/index.php
------------------------------------------------

I would like to ask if anyone has found a way to improve

ventilation

to the aft cabin. I am thinking of installing 2 hatches on the
overhead in the aft cabin. Has anyone done this? What are some of

the

problems or issues that I may face.

Thank You

Vito Ciaravino
Wanderer
ASM# 283

I am looking at used Sharis and Maramus. I may be in need of a survey in Fort Lauderdale,
USA soon. Can anyone recomend a Surveyor that is familiar with Amels and can judge one
more fairly than the usal "That's not how it is supposed to be done..".

North Pitney
"Shamrock"
Oakland, CA
USA

I'm happy to hear about the success with the Trojan Batteries. I'm
about to replace my 5 house batteries, Delco Voyagers, which are
sealed, with deep cycle batteries. I keep hearing about the dangers
of hydrogen gas build up with non-sealed batteries. Trojans have are
wet batteries with caps. Can anyone tell me whether this is a
significant risk? Any steps to minimize the risk? (I have a
Santorin with an engine layout very similar to the Super Maramu).

Bob, Hanalei

--- In amelyachtowners@..., "David Wallace"
<svairops@h...> wrote:

We replaced the 5 12v gel cell batteries on our Maramu (hull #104)

last

September with Trojan 6v wet cells. The Trojan website
(www.trojanbattery.com) is filled with useful information

including a

"battery picker" which gives amp-hr capacities and physical

dimensions so

you can choose models that fit in your available space. We were

able to fit

4 LH-16 6v models in our boat giving us 890 amp-hr capacity at 12

volts,

about double what the previous owner had installed. After

selecting the

model that we wanted, we were able to buy them locally (in SF).

We've only

had them a year, but no complaints after a season of cruising in

the Sea of

Cortez.
Dave and Merry Wallace
s/v Air Ops

From: Anne-Sophie Schmitt <nearlynothing@y...>
Reply-To: amelyachtowners@...
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] New Batteries for SM 2000 /Help

Please!

Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 05:29:10 -0700 (PDT)

Dear Mr. Glass,
My baterries failed after 2 years. You actually can
get the Delcos in the USA, I believe to the identical
layout as OEM. Try Ed's Batteries in Westbrook, Maine.
However, upon researching the matter, I found that the
Delcos are only medium quality. A batterymaker with,
it seems, a top reputation for traditional lead-acid
batteries is Trojan. They have more capacity and
longer life (it is said 5 years). These only cost
about $10. more per battery. You do have to cut off
the plastic handles which are molded on Trojan cases
(no big deal) and re-do the cables, also quite
straightforward. I looked into gel batteries (thumbs
down it seems for many reasons) and AGM, the newest
thing. Conclusion on AGM: twice the price of good lead
acid, same life expectancy. So, no go. If you wanted
the exact Trojan battery model you could call Ed's
Batteries. I bought 8 from them in May '02. They
delivered them to Lyman-Morse Boats in Maine. They
would probably have the record. They cost $90. each.
Hope this helps.
Best regards,
Claude Roessiger
--- mcgosprey2000 <no_reply@...> wrote:

Listmates: I own an SM 2000. As predicted by Amel,
the battery bank
is failing as I approach the 3 year mark. The
battery replacement
problem is as follows: The original batteries are AC
DELCO, but an AC
Delco European model not available in the US. The US
model (Group
27) is close but the battery posts are located
differently and I
will likely have to change the battery cables if I
use the US Delcos.
I would like to replace the batteries, if possible,
without changing
the battery compartment or lengthening the cables to
accomodate new
batteries. Is there anyone out there who has
changed the batteries
on the SM, and if so, what make/model did you
install? Thank you
Michael Glass
Second Call

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Hello everyone from the sunny, hot and beatifull Grenedines.

I would like to ask if anyone has found a way to improve ventilation
to the aft cabin. I am thinking of installing 2 hatches on the
overhead in the aft cabin. Has anyone done this? What are some of the
problems or issues that I may face.

Thank You

Vito Ciaravino
Wanderer
ASM# 283

Hi Philippe
Dont bother getting this instrument repared. Not worth the money; Get the Mastervolt Ampmeter instead which is what I did . Pas de comparaison....... It came actually first in a survey made by Voiles et Voiliers
Best Regards
Erick MEJEAN


----Original Message Follows----
From: "baligand2001" <baligand@...>
Reply-To: amelyachtowners@...
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Link 10
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 17:24:22 -0000

Hello to all,

I'm facing problems with the ampmeter functions of the
Link 10 and wonder if any of you has already faced and solve the
same. My link 10 still provide a proper voltage measure but all amps
indications have suddenly quit. It no longer provides either the
immediate amps consumption (A) which is stuck to a permanently
displayed number 509,or total amps consumed (AH) which actually keep
increasing as opposed to the reverse and the related T function
which is stuck to 100 %. I checked the fuses which are all right,
disconnected the batteries to shut off the Link 10 and then switch
it on again but all to no avail.
I guess the Link 10 itself must be the culprit. Has
someone already taken the step of removing the Link 10 to bring it
in for repair ?
Amel have kindly mailed me a copy of the manual but not
offered a solution.

Thank you.

Philippe GUYOT
Baligand SM 245

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Hello to all,

I'm facing problems with the ampmeter functions of the
Link 10 and wonder if any of you has already faced and solve the
same. My link 10 still provide a proper voltage measure but all amps
indications have suddenly quit. It no longer provides either the
immediate amps consumption (A) which is stuck to a permanently
displayed number 509,or total amps consumed (AH) which actually keep
increasing as opposed to the reverse and the related T function
which is stuck to 100 %. I checked the fuses which are all right,
disconnected the batteries to shut off the Link 10 and then switch
it on again but all to no avail.
I guess the Link 10 itself must be the culprit. Has
someone already taken the step of removing the Link 10 to bring it
in for repair ?
Amel have kindly mailed me a copy of the manual but not
offered a solution.

Thank you.

Philippe GUYOT
Baligand SM 245

Hello to all,

I'm facing problems with the ampmeter functions of the
Link 10 and wonder if any of you has already faced and solve the
same. My link 10 still provide a proper voltage measure but all amps
indications have suddenly quit. It no longer provides either the
immediate amps consumption (A) which is stuck to a permanently
displayed number 509,or total amps consumed (AH) which actually keep
increasing as opposed to the reverse and the related T function
which is stuck to 100 %. I checked the fuses which are all right,
disconnected the batteries to shut off the Link 10 and then switch
it on again but all to no avail.
I guess the Link 10 itself must be the culprit. Has
someone already taken the step of removing the Link 10 to bring it
in for repair ?
Amel have kindly mailed me a copy of the manual but not
offered a solution.

Thank you.

Philippe GUYOT
Baligand SM 245

We had difficulty with this type of indication for 2 years. After
having the experts check it out, we finally reread the manual.
There are many wires in the control box inside the locker on the
starboard side-under the catch all shelf. One was actually totally
loose. Resecuring this solved the problem. Of course we did check
all the other connections as well. But we did not realize that
there are around 12 wires inside the box. Lots of margin for error,
corrosion, and dislocation. Noelia-

-- In amelyachtowners@..., "assistanttoblackdog"
<assistanttoblackdog@y...> wrote:

Hello Everybody,

I am wondering if anyone could provide me with information

regarding

the system that measurers the SM 2000's speed through the water.

The

boat was recently out of the water for the regular maintenance and

I

am now getting erratic readings on the knotmeter. Some times it

seems

to be working just fine and then all of a sudden it will jump to an
unrealisticly high indication. Would you have any wisdom to share

with

me on this system/problem? I would be most grateful,

Jim

Most people make sure thaat all their ground floor doors and windows
are locked over night.
Most people are not so careful when sleeping on a boat and hatches
and more importantly the companionway is left wide open.
An Oyster was boarded by two West Indians in Marigot Bay,St Lucia,
on 14 February 2004 whilst the owners were asleep. The luckless
couple were beaten up, tied up and threatened with knives.
Fortunately they had enough cash on board to satisfy the assailants
who then left stealing the dinghy so they did not have to swim
ashore. The police commented that one should be wary of "boat boys"
going around on surf boards with a few bananas as they are not
always selling bananas.
The owners were severely traumatised by the experience but they were
relatively lucky compared with another couple who were murdered in
Antigua last year or so I am told.
Hearing this tale reminds me of a Swiss couple I met in the Azores
over ten years ago who were sleeping on their boat with all the
hatches etc shut at night as they had been severely beaten and
robbed in the Caribbean. They also were severely shaken and were
returning to Europe to sell their boat. It also reminds me of a
couple who were luckier in a marina in Puerto la Cruz in Venezuela.
They had locked their dinghy on to their boat and put the keys on
the chart table before retiring to bed. The next morning the keys
and their dinghy were missing.
The Amel companionway could easily be secured with a strong mesh
dropin screen to sit on top of the wash board thus providing air
with security. Similarly it would be easy to arrange some way in
which the hatches cannot be opened far enough to permit access.
The mesh screen could easily be made up by any local firm dealing in
security.

Sweet dreams, Anne and John Bali Hai, SM319

I was wondering if anybody among amelyachtowners has made this or any part of this
passage. I will be leaving Cork at the end of June heading for La Rochelle and so I believe
that it makes sense to pass W of the TSZ off The Scilly Isles and the TSZ off Isle d'Ouessant
and thence down towards La Rochelle. if anyone has any information to pass on this
proposed passage it would be most welcome.

Regards,

Rob Kyle

Santorin No 54 Khamsin
Fango No 24 Ebbrezza
rob.molly@...

Like any SM owner sailing in warm area (mediterranean) I have been suffering from the heat inside the SM as the aft cabin lacks proper ventilation. Things get even worst when motoring or sailing with a rough sea as we need to keep all the hatches closed. To overcome this problem I fixed on the two deck hatches as well as the aft cabin hatches some Nicro solar fan used to extract air.(the bigger model). The result is far above my initial expectation. It removes the hot air from inside and maintain an acceptable temperature within the boat. It kills the stuffy feeling that ones have during such conditions of navigation. You may wonder what will happen when a big wave land on the deck? I went through that and no need to say that I was expecting the worst. Surprisingly although it has happened to me several time in some pretty rough sea condition, not a single drop of water managed to make its way inside. No need to mention that I'm using the Hella fan as well (7 Units in total). Last but not the least I'm using a tailor made wind scoop which fits the aft cabin hatches. I use it while motoring as it is attached on to the boom and while mooring. Ever since we have to use a light polar blanket as there is always a bit of air breeze blowing right on the bed.
Regards to all
Erick MEJEAN

----Original Message Follows----
From: Krassopoulos Dimitris <dkra@...>
Reply-To: amelyachtowners@...
To: "'amelyachtowners@...'" <amelyachtowners@...>
Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Hot cockpit
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 09:27:43 +0300

With this explanation all the hatches should not open as always is a
possibility that a wave comes on board or that rain falls. It is obvious to
me that Amel didn't thought that this is usefull which is for sure. The Amel
attitude is that they are most of the time right so this is what we believe.
Even on an excellent boat like the SM2000 is always room for improvements. I
just learned that on the new SM the passarelle is wider than on the
previous boats is that an improvement or not? The opening of the aft cabin
hatches on the side is an improvement but nobody knows about it as an
option.

Regards

_____

From: assistanttoblackdog [mailto:assistanttoblackdog@...]
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 8:58 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Hot cockpit

I do not understand why the right window has not the opening

capability as well.<

Dimitris,

It was explained to me by Amel's representative that the reason that
the right windshield doesn't open is to prevent the possibility that
any seawater could go down the companionway hatch. Considering this,
when underway it
does seem that one good wave over the bow with the right windshield
open could certainly go straight down the companionway hatch and in to
the cabin.

Best to all,

Jim



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With this explanation all the hatches should not open as always is a
possibility that a wave comes on board or that rain falls. It is obvious to
me that Amel didn't thought that this is usefull which is for sure. The Amel
attitude is that they are most of the time right so this is what we believe.
Even on an excellent boat like the SM2000 is always room for improvements. I
just learned that on the new SM the passarelle is wider than on the
previous boats is that an improvement or not? The opening of the aft cabin
hatches on the side is an improvement but nobody knows about it as an
option.

Regards

_____

From: assistanttoblackdog [mailto:assistanttoblackdog@...]
Sent: Friday, June 11, 2004 8:58 AM
To: amelyachtowners@...
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Hot cockpit

I do not understand why the right window has not the opening

capability as well.<

Dimitris,

It was explained to me by Amel's representative that the reason that
the right windshield doesn't open is to prevent the possibility that
any seawater could go down the companionway hatch. Considering this,
when underway it
does seem that one good wave over the bow with the right windshield
open could certainly go straight down the companionway hatch and in to
the cabin.

Best to all,

Jim



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I do not understand why the right window has not the opening

capability as well.<

Dimitris,

It was explained to me by Amel's representative that the reason that
the right windshield doesn't open is to prevent the possibility that
any seawater could go down the companionway hatch. Considering this,
when underway it
does seem that one good wave over the bow with the right windshield
open could certainly go straight down the companionway hatch and in to
the cabin.

Best to all,

Jim

Hello Everybody,

I am wondering if anyone could provide me with information regarding
the system that measurers the SM 2000's speed through the water. The
boat was recently out of the water for the regular maintenance and I
am now getting erratic readings on the knotmeter. Some times it seems
to be working just fine and then all of a sudden it will jump to an
unrealisticly high indication. Would you have any wisdom to share with
me on this system/problem? I would be most grateful,

Jim