Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Joerg Esdorn
Hi Paul, another vote for Basimakopoulos. Kincsem overwintered there 2017-2018. They are very competent at hauling & launching and have a good team of outside contractors who do excellent work for a good value. You're also father away from the red Sahara dust than in Sicily, for example. Good luck!
Joerg Esdorn A55 Kincsem Vigo, Spain
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Re: How to clean the hull from diesel soot
Duane Siegfri
Eric,
what product do you use? I don't see one in your post. Duane Wanderer #477
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SSB Ground Plane - Advice?
Duane Siegfri
We're having issues with our ICOM M802. It won't transmit at all. Another cruiser (electronics engineer) checked it with an SWR meter and said the antenna reflectance was off the charts. I understood that to mean the ground plane (counterpoise) was not "present" to the radio.
We are receiving Chris Parker, with a lot of static, between FL and the Turks & Caicos. We could not get him in Sint Maarten. We checked the conductivity of the ground wire and it was fine, so apparently that's not an issue. We also checked the mic on another set and it was fine. We checked all the connections, and they were fine, no corrosion, shiny and tight. We opened the antenna tuner and it looked good, no corrosion. We could hear the tuner tuning. I'm wondering if the lack of a counterpoise could have shorted something in the radio that is causing the lack of transmission? What could be causing the extreme reflectance on the SWR meter? Any recommendations for a radio tech in Ft Lauderdale? ICOM's manual said absolutely not to use round wire for the ground connections, which is what is on my boat. If you have an Amel installed SSB, is the ground wire flat copper ribbon or is it round wire? Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Randall Walker
Paul, Well there is an MDL marina in San Carles de la Rapita Spain. You pay one price for your 6 months or year, to be hauled out, they then power spray the bottom, supply stands, strap you down to concrete, complete flat yard, with electical and water supplied in that price then put you back in the water. And the main bonus is if you want is, you can stay/live on the boat, while you work. The town has all you need for provisions, they have one of the best Volvo Dealer/Service shops in the world. Not the cheapest. But really a good, safe marina. Randall, A54 #56
On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 10:58 PM Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote: Dear Amel Owners Group,
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Re: Harmonie's new windows
Patrick McAneny
Bill & Karen, You guys have really been making a huge investment of time and money into your boat this year , I am sure it will pay dividends in pleasure as well as resale value. Your description of this window job was very detailed ,got to give you credit for taking it on. Its amazing how many hours it takes to complete a job like this. Its in my bucket list,but I can't find it because of all the other jobs piled on top of it.
Take it easier,
Pat
SM#123
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From: Karen Smith via Groups.Io <karenharmonie@...> To: main <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Sent: Wed, Mar 11, 2020 10:06 pm Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Harmonie's new windows Hi Amelians,
We are just about finished with installing the new windows on Harmonie, there are just a couple of pieces of trim left to put back. It was a major project! Here is a link for the details! https://fetchinketch.net/a-new-clearer-view-of-the-world/
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Re: Harmonie's new windows
marklesparkle59
That is a splendid description. Our windows are a project-in-waiting, now we know what we are letting ourselves in for Thanks, Mark Porter Sea Hobo Sharki #96 Sent from my Samsung device
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Re: Harmonie's new windows
Germain Jean-Pierre
Hello Karen, Did the same earlier this season.. looks good and totally water tight. :-) Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM 007, NZ
On 12 Mar 2020, at 15:06, Karen Smith via Groups.Io <karenharmonie@...> wrote:
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Germain Jean-Pierre
Consider in water at Marina Di Ragusa in Sicily. Little to no fouling as there are many fresh water sources within the perimeter. We lived aboard for 6 months... Jean-Pierre Germain,SY Eleuthera, SM 007, NZ
On 12 Mar 2020, at 10:58, Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Harmonie's new windows
Karen Smith
Hi Amelians,
We are just about finished with installing the new windows on Harmonie, there are just a couple of pieces of trim left to put back. It was a major project! Here is a link for the details! https://fetchinketch.net/a-new-clearer-view-of-the-world/
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Paul, If location is not a factor, I can highly recommend the Basimakopoulos shipyard in Kilada. I have been using them for 14 years and they have grown and modernized with each and every year. Very boat friendly staff and Kilada is a hidden gem.
Steve Hoefel s/v Trident Star Maramu #25
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Re: Hatch handle seat (corners) for Goiot tradition series
Hello Mike,
Thank you for the kind words on the parts I made. Yes, I am in the US. It took me 5 or 6 weeks to make the batch of parts you see in the pictures. The steps are:
Without a sample of the original part in hand, there is a really high probability of surprises. Maybe we can find somebody in the group who has a broken one they could part with temporarily? Let's find a way to do this, I enjoy these sorts of challenges. Charles
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Hi Dave,
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thank you, I will inquire. I did hard stand there many years ago and found it reliable and efficient Kind regards, Paul - Fortuna II 55#17
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Hi Paul,
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I can unreservedly recommend Cleopatra in Preveza, it s the cleanest, most well organized marina I have seen and have heard same from several world cruisers. Average prices, not a steal but not outrageous. There are 4-5 Amels within a heaving line throw of us. Close to airport and there is a daily launch to Preveza town to do shopping and paperwork. Staff friendly and efficient. Best, Dave Liesse SN006
On Mar 11, 2020, at 3:28 PM, Peter Forbes <ppsforbes@...> wrote:
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Thank you Peter, I know where that marina is and will make an inquiry.
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Kind regards, Paul - Fortuna II 55#17
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
We stored in Gouvia marina on Corfu - excellent and good Amel familiar German guy there who I can introduce you too if you like.
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Peter Forbes Carango Amel 54#035 07836 209730
On 11 Mar 2020, at 21:58, Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Jose Alegria
Paul hi Cleopatra Marina- Preveza Nice yard service - contact Grigoris Psofakis at techdep@... Merit is at Cleopatra Marina dry dock from last September- they do all kind of jobs very attentively Regards José Alegria A55#003MERIT
On Wed, 11 Mar 2020 at 22:18, Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
Thanks Ian and Judy, I will check them out
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Regards, Paul... Sent from my iPhone
On 12 Mar 2020, at 09:16, ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...> <ianjudyjenkins@...> wrote:
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Re: Hardstand storage Greece
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Hi Paul,
We have had good experiences at both Cleopatra Marina , Preveza in the Ionian and Basimapokoulos Shipyard in Kilada in the Aegean.
Lots of Amels in both. Good range of services in the former, adequate in the latter. We have heard of good services at Lavrion, the nearest to Athens airport, but pricey.
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen, SM 302, Kilada
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...>
Sent: 11 March 2020 21:58 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Hardstand storage Greece Dear Amel Owners Group,
I am considering storing my Amel on the hardstand for 8-12 months from August this year and inquiring for any recommendations from the group for value and good service available, preferably Greece or Italy but happy to consider other locations in the MED. Please reply with any assistant and thank you very much in advance. Kind regards, Paul - FORTUNA II 55#17
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Hardstand storage Greece
Dear Amel Owners Group,
I am considering storing my Amel on the hardstand for 8-12 months from August this year and inquiring for any recommendations from the group for value and good service available, preferably Greece or Italy but happy to consider other locations in the MED. Please reply with any assistant and thank you very much in advance. Kind regards, Paul - FORTUNA II 55#17
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Re: In mast Furler - A simple precaution for the (occasionally) inattentive skipper
PAOLO CUNEO
Sorry, a cut and paste mishap, second paragraph of my previous message should obviously read “heath first before drilling.....”
Paolo Cuneo Whisper Inviato da iPad
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