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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Deck Grooves
Joel F. Potter <jfpottercys@...>
Hello Mr. Rossi,
The problem with the dark brown deck stripes is that they are made of gel coat. The darker the gel coat, the faster it oxidizes and fades away. You can preserve new gel coat with judicious applications of proper ultra violet inhibitors. It is nearly impossible to restore faded/missing dark brown gel coat. When you polish or clean it, you are removing it. The fix is tedious and time consuming if you do it yourself or rather expensive ($1500) if you hire it out. In twenty five years of preparing used Amels for the resale market, the only real solution is to paint these stripes on with two part polyurethane paint after scrupulous preparation of the surface as directed by the instructions on the paint can. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! It will save a lot of grief. Some automotive paint supply stores (wholesale level) sell very nice narrow gauge paint rollers with a self contained paint reservoir. I have used these to good effect. Otherwise, mask and use artist camel hair brushes. The results will please you if you carefully prepare and mask the surface and if you READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Good luck. Joel F. Potter SMM # 400
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Re: Crash bar/Bose speakers
scentstone <scentstone@...>
Dear Eric,
Could you give answers (small) online in the way to be seen by other members ? Many thanks Fred --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, kimberlite1212 <no_reply@y...> wrote: Vito,wrote: Hiexactly
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Deck Grooves
rossirossix4 <equinoxsolstice@...>
Does anyone have any good techniques for darkening the faded dark
grooves in the faux teak decks. I'm OK with the faded "teak" boards, but want to darken the gooves which have faded and disappeared in places. Bob Rossi, Santorin "Hanalei"
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Re: Crash bar/Bose speakers
kimberlite1212 <no_reply@...>
Vito,
i have both. give me a call 631-423-2000. eric --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, asm283 <no_reply@y...> wrote: Hiexactly sure of the best location to install it. Some of you have thisthe location and installation done by Amel. Better yet post a picture.my boat. Does anyone know if I need to install an amplifier or willthe standard radio work by itself.
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Crash bar/Bose speakers
asm283 <no_reply@...>
Hi
I purchased the crash bar to install on my SM #283. I am not exactly sure of the best location to install it. Some of you have this feature on your boats. It would be great if you can desribe to me the location and installation done by Amel. Better yet post a picture. On another subject, I want to install the Bose speaker system on my boat. Does anyone know if I need to install an amplifier or will the standard radio work by itself. Thank You Vito Ciaravino ASM 283 Wanderer
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Raymarine and laptops
edmund_steele
Paul,
I upgraded my boat SM331 to the Raymarine electronics. The chartplotter / radar display uses CMAP NT (or NT+) cartridges. In order to make my laptop software compatible, so I could plan routes "offline" so to speak, I bought the Raytech Navigator program from Raymarine, plus a USB port reader for the cartridges. You can also buy an NMEA to SEATALK converter box so that you can hook your laptop into your nav system. The documentation for the Raytech navigator program is amazingly poor but the interface is fairly intuitive and the on-line help is OK. I bought the software and cartridge reader from www.landfallnav.com. Ed Steele DoodleBug #SM331
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RayMarine and MaxSea software
Paul and Helen Camp <sv_red_red_wine@...>
I will be taking delivery of hull 418 late next month. I have the
new Raymarine electrontics package and MaxSea software on my laptop. Any suggestions as to which charts...cartridge or CD.. is there a chartridge reader available which would allow me to download off the computer to the plotter?? Don't want to duplicate the charts and $$$ Paul Camp Lady "H"
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Drogues, Parachutes and Spare Sails
Shann, Mark V <shannmv@...>
Ed, no info on drogues or parachutes, sorry. I do carry 150 m of leaded warp to trail, but as I am now sailing in coastal waters of Red Sea - Egypt, not likely to deploy.
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In terms of spare sails: I have a 1984 Maramu with: - Normal cruising Main, Mizzen and Genoa. To this is added a small jib flying off the inner forestay (with permanent roller reefing). This to be used in combination with second reef points fitted in the Mizzen, so that I can sail off a lee shore even in storm conditions. Both sails permanently deployed and ready to go. Down below I also carry a No 3 Genoa and a Storm Genoa (from Amel). Hope useful, Mark (Synnefoula - Maramu)
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From: Edmund Steele [mailto:edmundsteele@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 7:43 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Drogues, Parachutes and Spare Sails Does anyone have any experience with or comments regarding the use of drogues and parachutes for severe conditions? Several authors have stated their preference for drogues but the Pardeys in their book "Storm Tactics" seem to prefer a parachute off the bow. Hopefully none of us will ever need either but what do Amel users carry? My second question regards "spare sails". I do have an ATF storm jib for severe conditions but do Amel users carry any spare sails (Genoa, Main or Mizzen) on long passages or just rely on Amel to send a replacement of a non-repairable sail at the next port of call? Ed Steele "DoodleBug" #SM331 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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Drogues, parachutes and spare sails?
edmund_steele
Does anyone have any experience with or comments regarding the use of
drogues and parachutes for severe conditions? Several authors have stated their preference for drogues but the Pardeys in their book "Storm Tactics" seem to prefer a parachute off the bow. Hopefully none of us will ever need either but what do Amel users carry? My second question regards "spare sails". I do have an ATF storm jib for severe conditions but do Amel users carry any spare sails (Genoa, Main or Mizzen) on long passages or just rely on Amel to send a replacement of a non-repairable sail at the next port of call? Ed Steele "DoodleBug" #SM331
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(No subject)
Roy A. Duddy, Esq. <rduddy.duddylawoffices@...>
I purchased an Amel Sharki hull #123 last year. It has a Perkins 108 diesel
installed. The starboard upper alternator has worn out. It apparently had been rebuilt previously and needs to be replaced. What type/manufacturer would you suggest to replace it? I don't have any specifications and the identification plates have been painted. Thank you for your assistance. Roy Duddy Duddy Law Offices 175 Route 101 Bedford, NH 03110 603-472-8500 603-472-7333 Fax rduddy.duddylawoffices@verizon.net
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Insurance
Daniel R. Scoggin
Hi Bryon, wish I could help, you are ahead of us in the process. We are not
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taking delivery until Nov. and will be making our policy effective on the disposal date early in Oct. We were just happy to find coverage for the two of us at a reasonable price. If I learn more I will be sure and share it, Dan
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From: sailslady@aol.com [mailto:sailslady@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 9:05 AM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Insurance Hi DAn: Boy your email to the Amel group is timely for me. I am in the midst of renewing my policy that expires 9/24. I am negotiating with Al Golden and International Marine Insurance Services. What can you tell me about their service as regards getting binders quickly after you have sent in your deposit? How long before you got your typed policy after you sent in your deposit? Anything else you care to share might be helpful. Thanks Byron Henderson SAILSLADY Hull #340 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT <http://rd.yahoo.com/M=251812.3170658.4537139.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=17050657 92:HM/A=1693353/R=0/SIG=11t71ok4g/*http://www.netflix.com/Default?mqso=60178 294&partid=3170658> click here <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?M=251812.3170658.4537139.1261774/D=egroupmai l/S=:HM/A=1693353/rand=892643893> 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 <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> .
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Insurance
sailslady@...
Hi DAn:
Boy your email to the Amel group is timely for me. I am in the midst of renewing my policy that expires 9/24. I am negotiating with Al Golden and International Marine Insurance Services. What can you tell me about their service as regards getting binders quickly after you have sent in your deposit? How long before you got your typed policy after you sent in your deposit? Anything else you care to share might be helpful. Thanks Byron Henderson SAILSLADY Hull #340
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Hydraulic Leak in SM 2000 Alma Libre
Dimitris <dkra@...>
Dear All,
I faced a problem with the SM 2000 Alma Libre which I want to share with you just in case you have the same problem in the future. We were motor sailing with 8 Knots and suddenly the boat started to slow down and the motor started to increase rpm. Immediately I reduced the throttle and opened the engine room which was messed with red colour Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). The problem started from a leak between the hydraulic gear box and the valve of the shaft break. I was able to locate the leak and stop it but I could not use the motor as the quantity of ATF I had with me was not sufficient and I was afraid that by using the motor without enough ATF I could damage the hydraulic gear box . In the mean time I spoke with the Technical department in Amel and they advised me to unscrew the large screw in the back of the shaft break cylinder in order to disable the break as it needs a lot of hydraulic pressure to be disengaged when you start the engine and I continued by sails ( 9 hours) until the next port to find and fill the gear box ATF. So carry with you at least 3 Litters of ATF it may be necessary in case of a leak.
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Insurance
danscoggin <danscoggin@...>
I want to thank everyone who responded to my request for help. My
research discovered that Lloyds companies are expensive and more importantly had crew requirements that were problimatic for the cruising couple. The company in La Rochelle cannot insure U. S. flagged vessels due to our terrorism laws. Finally I found a company that will insure a crusing couple (crew of two) at a resonable price. Contact info: International Marine Insurance Services Phone 800 541-4647--410 643-8330 FAX 410 643-8331 E-Mail "mail@IMIScorp.net" I spoke with Al Golden. The underwriter is Markel American Insurance, a company that has had a good deal of success developing niche markets such as this one.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] standing rigging
amelforme
HI David,
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This is a perfect example of the "not invented here syndrome". If the critic didn't invent it, it can't possibly be of any good. With all of Amel's unique features, I see this a lot. Your surveyor and rigger are wrong, and perhaps shortsighted. Ten year old standing rigging that has spent most of it's life in the tropics is ripe for replacement. Use NEW everything including pins, turnbuckles, cotter pins..everything. Have a piece of the old rigging tested to destruction. The results may shock you. Use Norseman or Staloc end fittings.l The Amel pole system is delightful, safe, and easy to employ during trade wind sailing. The pole supports should be removed annually during your comprehensive annual rigging inspection (you do inspect every inch of your rig at least once a year, right?) and then re-installed carefully. Don't over tighten them and they won't cause a problem. Folks who have trouble with these pole supports usually don't remove them for inspection and just keep tightening them, eventually crushing the 1 x 19 stainless wire. My somewhat arrogant response to those who tell me a well proven Amel concept "just won't work" (not invented here) is to tell them thanks but no thanks in regard to their future services. There are over 1000 Amel boats sailing today with the Amel pole system. 'Nuff said I hope this is helpful Joel F. Potter, 53' Super Maramu Millennium #400 CC: Olivier Beaute
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From: davidlambertsen [mailto:no_reply@yahoogroups.com] Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 6:10 PM To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] standing rigging Dear Amel Group, I am considering replacing the standing rigging on my 1989 Maramu. My surveyor and rigger have advised me that the stainless steel brace for the genoa pole causes damage to the shrouds for the main mast. They say that the stainless steel brace should be eliminated and the Amel genoa pole should be replaced with a conventional whisker pole. This would prevent the crevice corrosion and bending of the shrouds. While it makes sense to keep the shrouds free of attachments, the Amel genoa pole is an excellent device and I like it. Have any of you experienced problems with this brace and the standing rigging. Deterioration of the shrouds? Bending of the shrouds? Failure? Has the stainless steel brace been improved to prevent problems? Have you eliminated this pole? How do you protect the shrouds? I would appreciate the thoughts of Amel owners, Chantiers Amel, and Joel Potter. Thank you. David Lambertsen, s/v Have Fun! Maramu 258 Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT 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.
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standing rigging
davidlambertsen <no_reply@...>
Dear Amel Group,
I am considering replacing the standing rigging on my 1989 Maramu. My surveyor and rigger have advised me that the stainless steel brace for the genoa pole causes damage to the shrouds for the main mast. They say that the stainless steel brace should be eliminated and the Amel genoa pole should be replaced with a conventional whisker pole. This would prevent the crevice corrosion and bending of the shrouds. While it makes sense to keep the shrouds free of attachments, the Amel genoa pole is an excellent device and I like it. Have any of you experienced problems with this brace and the standing rigging. Deterioration of the shrouds? Bending of the shrouds? Failure? Has the stainless steel brace been improved to prevent problems? Have you eliminated this pole? How do you protect the shrouds? I would appreciate the thoughts of Amel owners, Chantiers Amel, and Joel Potter. Thank you. David Lambertsen, s/v Have Fun! Maramu 258
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SeaTrial/Survey
rossirossix4 <equinoxsolstice@...>
I am in the process of buying a 1993 Amel Santorin and will have it
surveyed and seatrialed next week. Because it is over 10 years old I will probably also have a rigging survey conducted. Does anyone have any advice regarding any special systems or issues to check during this process? It has a Perkins Prima M-50 engine with 1700 hours. Thanks. Bob
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Re: [Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Insurance]
Jerry and Catherine Trimm <pfm53@...>
We recently brought our Amel to Antigua from the Med and had to find another
carrier, and found Offshore Risk Management to be the most cost effective. Haven't had a claim, so I can't say how they will be in the long run, but their rates are not too bad, and they cover us throughout the Caribbean and the US. Jerry Trimm "John Martin" <jjmartin24@hotmail.com> wrote: I recently contacted Allain de Lassee and they indicated they do not insureyachts flagged in the US. John Martincover without any crew restriction.http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ >
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Insurance
John Martin <jjmartin24@...>
I recently contacted Allain de Lassee and they indicated they do not insure yachts flagged in the US.
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John Martin
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From: Philippe Guyot To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 3:03 AM Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Insurance Jim, Try Allain de Lassee Assurances Martimes La Rochelle assmardelassee@wanadoo.fr Tel +33 5 46 45 46 45. They provide worlwide cover without any crew restriction. Philippe Baligand ----- Original Message ----- From: "jjwiggin02" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 7:18 PM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Insurance > --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "danscoggin" <danscoggin@y...> > wrote: > > Hi, I am taking delivery of hull #430 Nov. 17th. I am in the process > > of shopping for insurance. The Lauderdale broker Joel suggested says > > that his carriers require three or more crew for offshore passages. > > Does anyone know a good carrier that insures couples making offshore > > passages? > > > > Thanks, Dan > > You might want to try Offshore Risk Management at 305-743-7711 or > 800-773-0105. > I have heard of problems with Bluewater, but am not sure of their > present status. They did have an "affiliation" with SSCA which they > no longer have. > > Jim Wiggin > > > > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > amelyachtowners-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT 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.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Insurance
Philippe Guyot <baligand@...>
Jim,
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Try Allain de Lassee Assurances Martimes La Rochelle assmardelassee@wanadoo.fr Tel +33 5 46 45 46 45. They provide worlwide cover without any crew restriction. Philippe Baligand
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From: "jjwiggin02" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 7:18 PM Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Insurance --- In amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com, "danscoggin" <danscoggin@y...>
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