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Grounding
rogerhbanks <roger.banks@...>
For my 1982 Mango I'm trying to establish a clear set of groundings for AC, DC, RF and
lightening, following an excellent primer on the subject at SailMail. Can anyone please advise what is the copper terminal which is located between the transom and the deeper aft storage space in the aft cabin, or just to starboard of the lazarette? Nothing is connected to it in my boat and it disappears into the fibreglass of the hull. I'm wondering if might be the access to an RF ground laid into the original fibreglass layers. Also, I can't see a lightening ground system. Can anyone help? Regards
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Grounding
silkair@...
Tom
What happened when you were struck? Were you damaged, lose your electronics? SV Eshamy Mango #15
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Sharki, Hallelujah
wmgiesecke <wmgiesecke@...>
I am not now an Amel owner but am possibly interested in the Sharki,
Hallelujah. Some members may know the boat. She was dismasted in a roll off the coast of Colombia in late 2000 (I believe). I believe the owner affected repairs himself in Panama and continued on the voyage. The boat is for sale in Annapolis, and I am trying to learn whether anyone knows of the quality of the repairs - masts, rigging, hard dodger, etc. - that were made and of the overall integrity of the boat. Thusfar, I am unable to gain any information on the boat through the listing brokerage. Additionally, the owners are in Canada and apparently unavailable for assistance.
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Re: Anti Siphon Valve
Michael,
I have posted three pics showing how the vented loop has been installed on my Perkins in my Super Maramu. Look for them in the "Super Maramu - interior" photos folder on this site. I recommend Nigel Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual". He has a good write up on pages 258-259 (with drawings) on siphon breaks for engine installations both above- and below- the waterline. All the best, Richard Tate SM#5 "Spice"
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Bow Thruster Oil
Ian Shepherd <g4ljf@...>
Hi Randy,
I confirm it's 90 weight oil for the bow thruster. The regular engine oil goes in the transmission keel box and the water maker high pressure pump. Glad to hear that you still have your great boat! All is well here and itching to get going again. Many improvements have been done over the winter Regards to Alex. Ian SM 414 Crusader (still in Cyprus)
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RE : [Amel Yacht Owners] bow-thruster oil
Patrick Naegels <naegels@...>
Hi Randy,
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oil be te used is 90 type Patrick Caramel (SM 2000 #329)
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De : amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com [mailto:amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com] De la part de Randy Kilmon Envoyé : mercredi 18 mai 2005 19:24 À : amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Objet : [Amel Yacht Owners] bow-thruster oil I am in the process of changing the oil in the bow thruster of my SM 2000, #240. However, since performing this maintenance a couple of years ago, I have forgottgen whether to use 90 weight gear oil, or plain old 30 or 40 weight motor oil. (I think it's the latter.) Can anyone advise me? Many thanks, Randy Kilmon "Drifter" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _____ Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com <mailto:amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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bow-thruster oil
Randy Kilmon <drifter01us@...>
I am in the process of changing the oil in the bow
thruster of my SM 2000, #240. However, since performing this maintenance a couple of years ago, I have forgottgen whether to use 90 weight gear oil, or plain old 30 or 40 weight motor oil. (I think it's the latter.) Can anyone advise me? Many thanks, Randy Kilmon "Drifter" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Mango wiring diagram
Roger Banks <roger.banks@...>
Hi. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the Mango? Mine is a 1982 and
I'm having some trouble understanding some of the bits & pieces. Regards, Roger Message from Roger Banks Mobile: 0407 91 4601 Home: +61 2 6291 4601
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Anti Siphon Valve
silkair@...
I have a Mango with a M-92 Perkins installed. I am looking for ideas on the
correct way to install an anti siphon valve or loop. The old engine had a valve installed between the seacock and a refrigeration condenser which was part of the raw water system. I am not sure if this is OK though the boat travelled 1000s of miles in this manner. SV Eshamy Mango#15 Michael P. McCarthy
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] MARAMU BATTERY CHARGER - HELP
Steve Leeds
Alex,
I have a 1985 Sharki with a Scheiber CJ 400 C charger which charges 30 amp hour max to charge our 450 amp hours of batteries. We had an electrical short in the wiring to the charger a few days after we purchased MACCABEE in 1990 which melted all the wires to the charger from the batteries (we were saved from a fire by a 400 amp smart charger shunt melting as the charger had no fuse at that time!) My electrician had the charger open to inspect and test and rewire. The charger was unhurt and has been working well 20 years now. It is a pretty basic unit and I believe if you want to keep it, it should be fairly easy to repair -- no high tech electronics. While I know the newer models can do all sorts of tricks such as equalizing and can be safely left on all the time, we have been happy with the old Scheiber. The 110/220 option has been a big help on our circumnavigation and we appreciate the reliability of the old unit. I have noticed a lot of repairs and replacements with some of the newer models! I would strongly suggest installing an in-line fuse with whatever option you decide on. Good luck either way! Steve Leeds Yacht MACCABEE Sharki 121 Circumnavigator's Yacht Service Fort Lauderdale, Florida Alejandro Paquin <alex.paquin@usa.net> wrote: Simpatico is a 1981 Maramu hull no. 94. The original Scheiber S.A.charger/transformer (type C1400A) stopped working over the weekend. I have four acid lead deep cycle batteries with aprox 780 amp/h capacity. The unit is 400VA and runs on 100/220V to charge 12V/24 DC. The serial number is 1/7/81. Does anyone have any experience servicing this unit and understand how the wiring is set up? It is still the original arrangement and has never been modified. i would appreciate any feedback regarding repairs or replacement options. I do not have a diesel generator onboard. Alex Paquin s/v SIMPATICO --------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/amelyachtowners/ To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Amel owners websites
Rob Brennan <brennan@...>
Steve what a great suggestion!
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We've just, or just in the process ,of finalising the purchase of our Super Maramu, and believe me that in itself is an adventure. Might I suggest that a list of Recommendations for SM Owners is also developed, so that we might all share in the benefits of the 'pain of learning' . Best Wishes Rob and Glen - 'Serena Azul' (our new baby!)
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From: "hns154es" <hns154es@yahoo.com> To: <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 1:29 AM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Amel owners websites SM #158 = http://nathape.sailingsite.org :-))
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MARAMU BATTERY CHARGER - HELP
Simpatico is a 1981 Maramu hull no. 94. The original Scheiber
S.A.charger/transformer (type C1400A) stopped working over the weekend. I have four acid lead deep cycle batteries with aprox 780 amp/h capacity. The unit is 400VA and runs on 100/220V to charge 12V/24 DC. The serial number is 1/7/81. Does anyone have any experience servicing this unit and understand how the wiring is set up? It is still the original arrangement and has never been modified. i would appreciate any feedback regarding repairs or replacement options. I do not have a diesel generator onboard. Alex Paquin s/v SIMPATICO
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Re: Amel owners websites
hns154es <hns154es@...>
SM #158 = http://nathape.sailingsite.org :-))
--- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "bearvision2000" <CaptMunro@c...> wrote: Is there anywhere in the Yahoo groups where we can see where the Amelbe fun to read their adventures.
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Amel owners websites
bearvision2000 <CaptMunro@...>
Is there anywhere in the Yahoo groups where we can see where the Amel
owners websites are if they have public websites? I think it would be fun to read their adventures. Steve
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] SM for Sale
PFM53 <pfm53@...>
Hi Mark
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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. We were out of the country and I was unable to check email. Are there specific details you would like to know? We are asking $350,000 if we sell her before bringing her back to the US and lising with Joel Potter. I am not sure what price he will put on it. I do have some pictures and I will locate them and send them to you. Jerry Trimm
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Received: Thu, 12 May 2005 06:38:12 AM PDT From: "Shann, Mark V" <shannmv@bp.com> To: <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [Amel Yacht Owners] SM for Sale Hi Jerry, I have an 1984 Maramu and am looking to move up. Based in Med,
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] ICW and mast height
amelliahona <no_reply@...>
We just sailed from Ft. Lauderdale to Charleston South Carolina. We
went outside except for a short span from Beufort, SC northward. I echo what Joel has said. In addition to all the anxiety about depth, narrow shallow areas, and bridges be aware that the water will stain your hull brown. I spent a couple of hours washing (buffing) just 16 hours worth of brown water travel stain from the bow area of the boat. That said I would highly recommend a trip up the rivers to Svannah, Georgia and Beufort, South Carolina. There is a 65 ft fixed bridge coming north up the river towards Beufort but it can be safely negotiated as long as at least 5 1/2 boards are seen on the bridge dolphin (per the Port Royal Marina that lies alongside the bridge). The tide here is about 7 feet. Beufort was worth the effort. We enjoyed both of these places immensely. Regards, Gary Silver Liahona SM 2000 Hull # 335
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Re: Chain Counter
Alain dHYLAS
Hi Yves,
Unfortunately I don't have the solution to repair your chain meter counter in Panama... but, until it will be repaired, may I suggest a small and inexpensive product called " Chain Rainbow" manufactured by an Italian company "Osculati" (www.osculati.com) They are small plastic "diabolos" (8 of each color) of very bright colors, inserted inside each chain link, every 5 meters and this will allow you to see how much chain you had paid out.. They are very efficient and as a liveaboard sailor, I've been using them continuously since 4 years now.. Fair winds and peaceful anchorages, Alain
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Heat exchangers
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Dear Olivier and John, Thank you for your useful comments.I do know that Onan rather pride themselves on looking after their customers way after the warranty period, so I will have another go with the UK branch this summer. Who knows, between all of us we might get them to change.In all other respects the Onan has proved totally reliable. Ian
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] SM for Sale
Randy Kilmon <drifter01us@...>
Just a reminder. "Drifter" is also for sale. She is a
1999 SM 2000, hull # 240. The boat has just had a professional wax job and two coats of bottom paint. Also, a new Garmin chartplotter has been installed in the cockpit. She is ready for cruising anywhere. Asking price: $455,000. See photos and all the details at: sydrifter.home.comcast.net (don't put "www" before the address) Call Randy Kilmon (804) 436-9410 --- "Shann, Mark V" <shannmv@bp.com> wrote: Hi Jerry, I have an 1984 Maramu and am looking to__________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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Onan electrolysis
John and Anne on Bali Hai <hollamby@...>
Hi Ian,
I had a problem after 30 months. I had overlooked replacing the anode in the heat exchanger and it had disintegrated.My unit was grounded when I got delivery in January 2001. The electrolysis had not damaged the unit itself so far as I could see BUT the bronze end plates had become dezincified and the outboard one had cracked right across. Only the neoprene gasket had saved me from a potentially disastrous leak.Also the paint was peeling off the unit. I repainted it and fitted new endplates from Onan. Strangely enough I have recently replaced the anode after a further 18 months and found it to be in good shape being only about 30-40 percent wasted and the paint was also perfect. The easiest way to check the condition of the unit is to take it off completely, also the remains of the old zinc can be unscrewed from the holder and replaced with a new zinc at much less cost. I have no idea why the elecrolysis appears to have stopped. It might have something to do with the fact that I replaced the magnesium anode in the hot water heater a year ago and this resulted in the hot water being 'fizzy' for a couple of months during which time I assume the new anode disolved. Earlier on the mild steel 5 litre pressure vessel behind the gen set failed becausse of electrolysis and when I replaced it I used plastic fittings to connect it and that seems to have solved that problem (at least the tap water has not started looking rusty red yet). Best wishes from Malta, Anne and John Hollamby, Bali Hai No 319
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