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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Head pump
Ian Shepherd <ocean53@...>
Hi Mike,
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I have always had the same problem with the forward head only. I have changed the joker valve several times, but it makes little difference. I am told by Amel that the pump up pipe enters the holding tank via a swan neck, so there should not be any back flow unless the tank is faulty. The only way to test it might be to pour some dye into the tank and see if it finds its way back to the toilet bowl. I believe that in my case it is probably only what's in the pump up pipe that back flows. As the forward holding tank is situated higher above the bowl in the forward head than the aft, it may be the higher head of fluid that is causing my problem. The only way that I find to make the situation more pleasant is to make sure that the toilet is well flushed after use so that only sea water comes back into the bowl. Good Luck! Ian Shepherd SM 414 Crusader
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From: Mike Ondra Date: 9/15/2006 2:04:42 AM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Head pump We are persistently getting backflow of waste water through the check valves back into the toilet bowl, enough sometimes to fill the bowl. Besides being unpleasant at anchor, this can be a mess under sail. I would presume (and hope) this volume represents the waste water from the riser tube only and is not siphoning out of the holding tank somehow leaking back through the tricuspid check valve as well as the flapper valve in the pump assembly. New valve and flapper seemed to retard the problem for a short time only. Does anyone know what the riser tube looks like inside the holding tank. Does it simply extend to near the top of the holding tank with an open end inches below the top of the tank? Or perhaps there is a 180 deg elbow on top? Have other faced this and discovered the problem and solution? Mike Ondra Aletes - SM 2000 #240
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] SM chain counter
Ian Shepherd <ocean53@...>
Hello Mike,
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I have a problem with my chain counter too. When at anchor, the reading slowly counts down, though never up. I have contacted Pochon and they say that it is a fault in the circuit board in the display meter. They say they can fix it if I send the meter back to them. I would say that your problem is also on this board. My problem seems to be worse in high temperatures. I wonder where you are located right now? Also, can you tell me if the two 13 mm holes in the side of the sensor that is bolted to the left hand side of the windlass are uncovered, or are they fitted with rubber plugs to keep moisture out? Mine are open, which seems a a little odd. Regards Ian Shepherd SM 414 Crusader
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From: Mike Ondra Date: 9/15/2006 1:41:04 AM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] SM chain counter When turned on, our chain counter politely counts down, or up after pressing the Z, in apparent seconds, completely unaffected by what may be happening at the windlass. Have others experienced this and what is the culprit? Mike Ondra Aletes - SM 2000 #240
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Head pump
Mike Ondra <mondra@...>
We are persistently getting backflow of waste water through the check valves
back into the toilet bowl, enough sometimes to fill the bowl. Besides being unpleasant at anchor, this can be a mess under sail. I would presume (and hope) this volume represents the waste water from the riser tube only and is not siphoning out of the holding tank somehow leaking back through the tricuspid check valve as well as the flapper valve in the pump assembly. New valve and flapper seemed to retard the problem for a short time only. Does anyone know what the riser tube looks like inside the holding tank. Does it simply extend to near the top of the holding tank with an open end inches below the top of the tank? Or perhaps there is a 180 deg elbow on top? Have other faced this and discovered the problem and solution? Mike Ondra Aletes - SM 2000 #240
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SM chain counter
Mike Ondra <mondra@...>
When turned on, our chain counter politely counts down, or up after pressing
the Z, in apparent seconds, completely unaffected by what may be happening at the windlass. Have others experienced this and what is the culprit? Mike Ondra Aletes - SM 2000 #240
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Sulajon davits
jfolino901 <jfolino901@...>
The fabricator and installer was FKG rigging, KevinE-mail him at(kevin@fkg-marine-rigging.com). They are located in Simpson Bay Lagoon. Phone +599 544 4733 - Mobile +599 557 8502 - Fax +599 544 2171 info@fkg-marine-rigging.com FKG Marine Rigging & Fabrication 37 Wellington Road, Cole Bay, St Maarten, NA could you give me the name of the manufacturer of your Davits.
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Re: Sulajon davits
Enrico <ebraglia@...>
John,
could you give me the name of the manufacturer of your Davits. thank you Henry --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "jfolino901" <jfolino901@...> wrote: when I return to the BVI in November.
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Sulajon davits
jfolino901 <jfolino901@...>
I do not have any pictures, but will take several and post these when I
return to the BVI in November. John
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Sulajon
eric freedman
Tony,
Do you have any pictures of the install? Thanks Eric _____ From: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jfolino901 Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 3:12 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Sulajon Tony, I had FKG rigging of Simpson Bay St. Martin install davits. They ran a strut thru the transom to the inner blocking in the aft locker for strength. The cost was about $2,000.00. Sulajon is on the hard at Nanny Cay Marina in Road Town until November, then at F dock. John, Sulajon SM #347 --- In amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com, "agav8ter" <agav8ter@...> wrote:
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Sulajon
jfolino901 <jfolino901@...>
Tony,
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I had FKG rigging of Simpson Bay St. Martin install davits. They ran a strut thru the transom to the inner blocking in the aft locker for strength. The cost was about $2,000.00. Sulajon is on the hard at Nanny Cay Marina in Road Town until November, then at F dock. John, Sulajon SM #347
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What Davit do you have?
Ag Av8ter
I would like to install a set of Davits on our SM #266. I would sure
like to hear from people that have davits installed. Pro or Con let me know!! I saw a SM in Trellis Bay, Tortola that had a great set of davits, but I can not for the life of me remember the name of the boat. I do remember that there were partners owning her, and the owner/partner that was sailing her at that time was a retired airline pilot. Ring a bell, anyone??? Thanks for your help, Tony WORLD CITIZEN SM# 266
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Re: windlass up-down switch
Mark Pitt
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, amelliahona <no_reply@...> wrote:
Gary: Thanks. You have been a great help again. -- Mark
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Re: windlass up-down switch
amelliahona <no_reply@...>
Mark:
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As you have already discovered, the up-down switches on the Tigress windlass is an Amel installed feature. You access the switches by removing the screws that hold the aft windlass housing to the main body of the windlass. Turn off the power first!. Amel Supplied me with a new set of switches and new rubber covers. You can order just the rubber covers from Amel as well. I ordered several sets of covers as they go away after about 2 years in the tropics. My switches were ok even though the rubber cover had been torn for several months. The switch/cover assembly is held in place by a nut on the inside of the windlass cover and the rubber cover is best held in place with some RTV sealant since tightening the nut tends to extrude the rubber cover from the metal ring. Regards, Gary Silver SM2000 Liahona Hull # 335
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windlass up-down switch
Mark Pitt
One of the rubber boots covering one of the
up-down switches built into the Tigress windlass is torn. I am not sure how to get access to this switch and where to find a replacement for the boot. The US distributor, Imtra, says that do not put up-down switches on these windlasses and did not have a replacement boot. Also, does the round metal thing that holds the rubber boot unscrew from outside the windass, or do I have to open up the windlass motor housing? Mark Pitt "Sabbatical III" Amel Super Maramu #419
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Looking for SM
drew_gaffney <drew.gaffney@...>
My wife and I are looking for a well-maintained SM, 98-04 vintage. We
do not need VAT paid. Please send information to email above. Thanks, Drew
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: MaxiProp order form question
Roger Banks <roger.banks@...>
Good luck with the surgery Bob. I'll look forward to hearing from you
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in a week or two. Sounds like you have a manual to look at, which is more than my luck. Regards, Roger Message from Roger Banks Mobile: 0407 91 4601 Home: +61 2 6291 4601
On 11/09/2006, at 12:37 AM, tepestdoc wrote:
I havce the same set-up on Tempest, Mango hull 44. I'm having surgery
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Re: MaxiProp order form question
tepestdoc <tepestdoc@...>
I havce the same set-up on Tempest, Mango hull 44. I'm having surgery
tomorrow, but I'll look it up this week when I visit Tempest in the boatyard. Bob Tempest --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, Roger Banks <roger.banks@...> wrote: built in 1982. It has the Perkins 4.236 motor with Hurth HBW400-2Rgearbox. For the purpose of ordering a MaxiProp, can you please let me know
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Has anyone heard about a broken keel on a Super Maramu ?
Museum <museum@...>
I do not know the name of the boat.
I only have the quoted information. Regards Lars _____ Fra: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] På vegne af agav8ter Sendt: 7. september 2006 17:15 Til: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Emne: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Has anyone heard about a broken keel on a Super Maramu ? Hello Lars, What was the name of the boat? Thanks, Tony --- In amelyachtowners@ <mailto:amelyachtowners%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com, "hrkaptajn" <museum@...> wrote: Grenadines, sent me the following story via email:Super Maramu until last year, when the keel broke in the middle on thewanted them to bring the boat to La Rochelle which they refused to dowith the broken keel and after a year and a lot of pressure Amel finallygave in and shipped a keel to Trinidad !"and especially not on an Amel.
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Re: Has anyone heard about a broken keel on a Super Maramu ?
Ag Av8ter
Hello Lars,
What was the name of the boat? Thanks, Tony --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "hrkaptajn" <museum@...> wrote: Grenadines, sent me the following story via email:Super Maramu until last year, when the keel broke in the middle on thewanted them to bring the boat to La Rochelle which they refused to dowith the broken keel and after a year and a lot of pressure Amel finallygave in and shipped a keel to Trinidad !"and especially not on an Amel.
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Has anyone heard about a broken keel on a Super Maramu ?
hrkaptajn <museum@...>
A friend of mine, who is living aboard his catamaran in the Grenadines,
sent me the following story via email: "I have "rich" friends from Switzerland who were proud of their Super Maramu until last year, when the keel broke in the middle on the thickest part. The Amel station in Guadeloupe was no help, Amel wanted them to bring the boat to La Rochelle which they refused to do with the broken keel and after a year and a lot of pressure Amel finally gave in and shipped a keel to Trinidad !" Is that really true? I have never ever heard about a broken keel - and especially not on an Amel. Best regards Lars, Denmark
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MaxiProp order form question
Roger Banks <roger.banks@...>
I'm wondering if anyone can help me with a factoid please, having
tried Olivier without response unfortunately. I own Mango 28, built in 1982. It has the Perkins 4.236 motor with Hurth HBW400-2R gearbox. For the purpose of ordering a MaxiProp, can you please let me know what would be the reduction at the propellor? Regards, Roger, Mango 28, Zorba
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