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Re: Front furler Bamar MEJ upgrade to EJF? Is it worth it?
I just ordered last week the Reckmann furlers.
Did as good as possible research on both options and found out that even when the Reckmann are almost double the price compared to Bamar that Reckmann is probably the better choice. A 54 owner which has the new Bamars EJF for a few years on has boat found out that they having serious corrosion. It's difficult to find out how serious the corrosion is because only Bamar can open the units to service. After this came to my ear I made the decision for the Reckmann's. The quotation which I got from Bamar was € 16.846,= ex. VAT and from Reckmann 31.464,= ex. VAT On this prices comes VAT, the transportation and installation. Including all above prices are € 24.235,= and € 41.274,= If anyone is interested in my old Bamar MEJ furlers send me a mail. Laurens Vos A54 - Fun@Sea La Rochelle
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Thanks Dan what type of sailing are you comfortable with it there?
Cheers and many thanks
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Carlson <carlsdan61@...> To: main <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Sent: Wed, Mar 4, 2020 3:18 pm Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Iridium go external antenna location Courtney, here are some more photos of the engine bracket. I have seen it on other Amels. The wood is a real Marine laminate. There are two SS straps that giver the top rail and hold it all together, as well as the engine clamps. It straddles one of the verticle supports for the rail. And is positioned for easy lifting with the mizzen ballooner halyard or a line thru a block at the mizzen spreader.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Regards, Daniel
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020, 2:01 PM Courtney Gorman via Groups.Io <Itsfun1=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Dan We have an identical bracket on Ocean Pearl. I always thought it was an Amel standard fixture. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 05 March 2020 at 09:17 Dan Carlson <carlsdan61@...> wrote:
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Courtney, here are some more photos of the engine bracket. I have seen it on other Amels. The wood is a real Marine laminate. There are two SS straps that giver the top rail and hold it all together, as well as the engine clamps. It straddles one of the verticle supports for the rail. And is positioned for easy lifting with the mizzen ballooner halyard or a line thru a block at the mizzen spreader. Let me know if you have additional questions. Regards, Daniel
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020, 2:01 PM Courtney Gorman via Groups.Io <Itsfun1=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Parts for sale from Alex Uster formerly NIKIMAT
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Good afternoon Randall, Thank you so much, I am very flattered and extremely honored by your message. Today being my birthday, it is one of the nicest message I could receive. Sincerely, Alexandre
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 04:10:00 PM UTC, Randall Walker <sailingalbedo@...> wrote:
Alexandre, Nikimat was one of my inspirations for buying into the AMEL world. I remember seeing it after the Hurricane in a you tube video it was sad to see. I have wondered what became of her. Take care, Randall A54 #56 On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 2:41 PM Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster=rocketmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Important Q for electrical engineers: Covering solar panels for Panama Canal transit - possible damage?
Kelly Ran
Scott, I reread your message and saw you have your panels in parallel - do you have blocking diodes at each panel? These would be necessary to prevent current in your open-circuit situation. If you have blocking diodes (not the same as bypass diodes) then you are OK.
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 1:40 PM Kelly Ran <naryllek@...> wrote:
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Re: Important Q for electrical engineers: Covering solar panels for Panama Canal transit - possible damage?
Kelly Ran
Hi Scott, open circuiting the panels, as you said, means no current and no hotspots/damage. just wanted to clarify, the switches are between the panels and charge controllers, NOT between the controllers and the battery? (If the latter, you should make sure you shade the panels first before you open the switch. depending on topology, some charge controllers do not like getting their output open circuited under load.) Seems like the former so you're OK. now the bypass diode issue is different, in partial shading, bypass diodes should *bypass* shaded modules and reduce panel hotspots. the diodes should be sized to carry a lot of current & not get damaged. another issue for another time. happy crossing kelly + ryan SM233 Iteration Boston
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 8:58 AM Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote: All,
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Re: How to clean the hull from diesel soot
Dear Carina,
Also use additive in my fuel – don’t have (much) soot at all but that might be bcoz I have the D3 H version which apparently runs more efficient than the D3 C. The soot I do have is from the ONAN.
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA March 4, 2020 11:29:47
You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Peter Forbes via Groups.Io
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 01:57 To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] How to clean the hull from diesel soot
Dear Carina,
I’m glad you are still going well - just for interest we did not have the black exhaust spot problem so I wonder if it is your engine or fuel combination? We used additives many different types which we bought as we sailed around.
Peter Peter Forbes Carango 54 #035 La Rochelle 00447836 209730 07836 209730
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Scott,
I have the antenna on starboard side of solar arch. The NEW ZEALAND marine electrician ran the cable thru the starboard conduit to the nav station. Unit is in a IRIDIUM GO bracket at the NAV station but can easily be taken out of the bracket. Reception is fine – taking it out and having the unit on deck does NOT necessarily improve satellite reception.
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA March 4, 2020 11:24:18
You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Scott SV Tengah via Groups.Io
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 07:05 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Iridium go external antenna location
Hi all,
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Re: More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
Stephen Davis
Thanks Karen. Consider me interested, and let me know how things progress.
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Hi Dan would you mind sending me a picture of your outboard I like the way it is secured also did you add any reinforcement to the board it is attached to?
Cheers
Courtney
Trippin
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Carlson <carlsdan61@...> To: main <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> Sent: Wed, Mar 4, 2020 12:30 pm Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Iridium go external antenna location Hi Scott, here is a picture of my antenna mount, the wire pass thru the deck with compression fitting, and the inside mount by the nav station. I used an existing hole in edge of the deck. I also installed the same compression fitting in the hole through the bulkhead into the rear cabin. This allows the slightly oversized hole for the cable to pass. It took most of the cable length I had (probably the same as you) to reach the nav stations.
We are not are of any issues with the signal. Used it half of last season and the last few months if this season across the Caribbean from Panama to the DR.
We never touch the Iridium unit itself except to turn it off once in a while. We have a 5 USB port charging block there for keeping all of our other devices charged up as well.
It was not that difficult on an SM. Just a few tight turns around the aft hanging locker.
Best regards, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, SM#387
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020, 10:04 AM Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote:
Hi all,
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Re: tb/custom broker BRISBANE/COOMERA QLD AUSTRALIA/AYOGF
Hi Alan,
Thanks for the reply.
Agree that NEW CALEDONIA is NO problem at all. I sailed for about 18 months around NC (still own a mooring there 😊); during 2018 had a bunch of AMEL parts come in and even imported a complete new VOLVO D3 engine w/o the slightest problem. Even in VANUATU things went flawless when I imported parts from USA, all new sails from TURKEY as well as the OCTender from NEW ZEALAND, But, so far, AUSTRALIA is a complete different experience.
The frustrating part is that the AUSTRALIAN authorities (ABF) agree with the YACHT IN TRANSIT concept but I have yet to find a custom broker experienced with this procedure.
On another topic, but still related, if any foreign owned boat considers selling or even have the boat listed for sale (on the internet or overseas) when calling or sailing in AUSTRALIAN waters you will have to pay the import duty REGARDLESS if the boat will ultimately be sold to another non AUSTRALIAN and/or leaves AUSTRALIAN waters; and AUSTRALIA reinforces this vigorously and have officers checking websites for any boats for sale. ABF will ask you several times, when they come on board during clearance, if you plan to sell the vessel; this is also one of the reasons they want you to report the position of the boat every 3 months. I had heard this from other sailors in NEW CAL as well as in VANUATU and although I have no intention of selling AMELIT it was reconfirmed when a fellow A54 owner intended to sail to AUSTRALIA and sell his A54. We were planning to buddy boat to AUSTRALIA until I suggested him to verify this information; he did and then changed his destination to NEW ZEALAND.
Best Regards Teun SV AMELIT A54 #128
COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA March 4, 2020 10:50:04
You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Alan Leslie via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 22:42 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] tb/custom broker BRISBANE/COOMERA QLD AUSTRALIA/AYOGF
Hi Teun,
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Thomas Peacock
Tom Peacock SM Aletes #240 Carriacou
On Mar 4, 2020, at 1:38 PM, Thomas Peacock <peacock8491@...> wrote:
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Thomas Peacock
I mounted ours in a corner under the hard dodger. The little bit of fiberglass does not seem to interfere with reception.
On Mar 4, 2020, at 10:04 AM, Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote:
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Re: Iridium go external antenna location
Hi Scott, here is a picture of my antenna mount, the wire pass thru the deck with compression fitting, and the inside mount by the nav station. I used an existing hole in edge of the deck. I also installed the same compression fitting in the hole through the bulkhead into the rear cabin. This allows the slightly oversized hole for the cable to pass. It took most of the cable length I had (probably the same as you) to reach the nav stations. We are not are of any issues with the signal. Used it half of last season and the last few months if this season across the Caribbean from Panama to the DR. We never touch the Iridium unit itself except to turn it off once in a while. We have a 5 USB port charging block there for keeping all of our other devices charged up as well. It was not that difficult on an SM. Just a few tight turns around the aft hanging locker. Best regards, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, SM#387
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020, 10:04 AM Scott SV Tengah <Scott.nguyen@...> wrote: Hi all,
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Re: How to clean the hull from diesel soot
Jim Anderson
I use “Black Streak Remover”. Takes it right off with just a bit of hand-polishing. It works great. There are several brands available; I’ll be aboard on Saturday and will reply further with the brand that has worked well for me.
Jim SM384 Sirena Azul Seattle
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Re: Headliner fix
Chip Beaman
I know it has been done by many on this forum. Can you please chime in on what it cost to have your headliners professionally replaced. thank you
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Re: Parts for sale from Alex Uster formerly NIKIMAT
Randall Walker
Alexandre, Nikimat was one of my inspirations for buying into the AMEL world. I remember seeing it after the Hurricane in a you tube video it was sad to see. I have wondered what became of her. Take care, Randall A54 #56
On Wed, Mar 4, 2020 at 2:41 PM Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster=rocketmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Headliner fix
James Alton
Bob, Removal of the wood panels was one of my concerns as well. Fortunately there was some relatively recent discussion on the boards that indicated that the panels are fastened in with the bolts and screws holding the windows in place. In addition there is apparently some silicone bonding the wood to the cabin sides. Bill Kinney on SV Harmonie recently removed, refinished and reinstalled the panels on his SM. Perhaps you could send him an email to get the details. They may also be in his blog. I think that Amel solved the deteriorating foam problem with the felt backed vinyl but I am not clear on what adhesive is best to use. When I bought my boat there were many different kinds of solvent based adhesives aboard that apparently were used by the previous owner and none of them seem to work. A friend with another Maramu glued up his liner with a thick white glue that looks like a version of the water based Carpenters glue and it seems to be holding. I have glued a few test areas up with minimal preparation and it seems to be working but I would not do the whole boat without more research. One good thing about the water based white glue is water clean up, no damage to the vinyl, non toxic and easy removal from the front berglass when I take the liner down fully to do the whole boat. Best of luck to you with your project. These boats are well worth the effort to restore IMO. James SV Sueno Maramu #220
On Mar 4, 2020 5:40 AM, "Robert Linley via Groups.Io" <minaxibob@...> wrote:
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Iridium go external antenna location
Scott SV Tengah
Hi all,
We just scored a great deal on a used Iridium Go with the external antenna. It comes with 12m of antenna cable and the mount for steel tubes. https://www.predictwind.com/iridium-go/#purchase-options Any suggestions on where to mount the external antenna? I'd like to mine your collective knowledge before I start drilling any new holes. We have a large aft solar arch and assume putting it back there would degrade the signal. Additionally, how have you all run the thick antenna cable into the boat? I would like to put the Iridium Go at the nav station, but that's not a requirement. Thanks in advance! -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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