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Re: Saint Maarten
Terrible!
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We went in there for fuel. It seemed like a great hurricane hole! I guess the best protection from a CAT 4 or 5 hurricane is about 100 NM............ ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Jan 26, 2020, at 8:24 PM, Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: Hi Alexandre,
Alexandre Uster von Baar
will do! Haven't decided how long I will stay... minimum 1 week, but if I find a reasonable place, longer to sell the rest of the boat parts...
On Monday, January 27, 2020, 12:41:57 AM UTC, eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
Please drop by Kimberlite, possibly Betty and I will be on island at that time. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Courtney Gorman via Groups.Io
Thanks so much for the information Alexandre I will be there near the end of March Cheers Courtney On Jan 26, 2020, at 3:27 PM, Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: Saint Maarten
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Not sure the attachment will show, here are a few pictures post Irma. You can see how destroyed what this marina. Reminder: Irma was a Category 5 and it was a direct hit.
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 08:49:39 PM UTC, Matt Salatino via Groups.Io <helmsmatt@...> wrote:
Good to know. I’m surprised they had much damage. The place is down a long canal, and completely surrounded..... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt _._,_._,_
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Hi Alexandre,
eric freedman
Please drop by Kimberlite, possibly Betty and I will be on island at that time. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Courtney Gorman via Groups.Io
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2020 4:14 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Saint Maarten
Thanks so much for the information Alexandre I will be there near the end of March Cheers Courtney On Jan 26, 2020, at 3:27 PM, Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: Saint Maarten
eric freedman
Hi,
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I am very happy leaving Kimberlite at Island Water World marina. It is inexpensive compared to other marinas, Currently there are 2 Amel's there. Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Courtney Gorman via Groups.Io Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2020 2:50 PM To: Amel Yacht Owners Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Saint Maarten Hi All I would love a recommendation on where to leave my boat for a month in Saint Martin (Dockage) Cheers Courtney svTrippin 54 #101 Secret Harbour
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Generator monitoring
william reynolds
Being new to my SM2000 I was surprised at the lack of instrumentation
for the generator. Having had 2 generator equipped boats that had oil pressure, temp. and A/C load I am curious if all SM are missing these vital instruments. They give advance warning of an oil leak, bad impeller or A/C overload. I'm also a commercial pilot and would not fly without this instrumentation. Is this the norm for these boats? Bill Reynolds Cloudstreet SM #331
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Re: From Polynesia west: Fiji-Vanuatu-Solomons_PNG-Indonesia-Singapore: A request for information and advice.
Jean-Pierre Massicotte
Hello, excuse my poor spelling in English! We took the Indonesian rally but didn't really follow since we where 60 boats register and for safety reasons seperate from the group since many many anchorages can't accomodate so many yachts at the same time securely! All Vanuatu and Fidji is great, a must! We skip PNG for the lack of clearing facility. Grand Barrier sailing in Australia is fantastic. Contrary to many reports clearing in Australia is not any harder than in New Zealand. You will have wind from Thursday Island to Bali than expect to motor a LOT from there to Singapour and Malaysia. Be sure all your system's are all in good shape, very little assistances before Malaysia and Singapour. Indonesian are nice people and helpfull. Keep your eye open for fishing net near PNG and first third of Indonesia, there a lot of them and not always light properly. Fantastic culture, beautiful places, nice foods you will encounter. For Indonesia stock well before if you enjoy whines or any specific, supply are basic. Security wise we never felt treaten . The only deception we had was the lack of wind from Bali to Thailand, since we had to motor most of the time...... More than 60 percent! You will need light air sails...... And diesel! Have a great time Regards, jean-Pierre Massicotte S/V Vanille, Santorin #51
On Sun., Jan. 26, 2020, 19:02 Porter McRoberts via Groups.Io, <portermcroberts=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: I write as IBIS is on the hard in Opua, we’re back in the USA for a spell and then back to Opua and to Fiji then west in May-June.
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Re: Grounding for solar panels / solar arch
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
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On Jan 26, 2020, at 4:32 PM, SV Trilogy <svtrilogy53@...> wrote:
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Re: Grounding for solar panels / solar arch
Hi Mike,
We too have an aluminum arch. It is not bonded since it is not in constant contact with saltwater.
IMO – the MPPT should not be connected to anything other than the solar panels and the batteries. This is consistent with the “floating ground” design of Amel.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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Hi Everyone,
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From Polynesia west: Fiji-Vanuatu-Solomons_PNG-Indonesia-Singapore: A request for information and advice.
Porter McRoberts
I write as IBIS is on the hard in Opua, we’re back in the USA for a spell and then back to Opua and to Fiji then west in May-June.
My principle request to other Amelians is were looking for any resources re the next leg of our voyage as stated in the subject line, and for suggestions re: our route Were getting ready, in every way but also downloading GE Kap files for openCE, getting visas and talking to the local guy Raymond who runs the Indonesia rally etc. Questions if any of you might be so kind: 1. PNG. Enticing! and dangerous. Any suggestions for a safe route? We've read the US and UK state dept advisories, We know Totem fairly well and have read a fair amount of blogs, the noonsite articles etc. There appears to be no cruising guide. Anyone know of Amelians or others who have recently sailed this way? 2. Great spots, suggestions in Vanuatu? 3. Great spots, suggestions, places to avoid in Solomons? 4. To head through the Torres strait or north of Guinea island? South route would include Darwin before heading north up to Raja Ampat, Going north seems quite a bit more direct to Raja Ampat, but then with some check-in difficulties and possible unrest near PNG main island:guinea. Trades likely stronger south route? 5. Well be running late for the typical July start dates for the indonesia rallies. Ive communicated with Raymond Lesmana, seems like a great guy and assures me he can handle any needed paperwork. Any security concerns for Indonesia to singapore for sailing yachts. He says “none.” 6. What are we missing? As always, were so indebted to this group and the Gurus we find here! You know who you are!! Thanks for any intel. Porter and Helen McRoberts S/V IBIS A54-152
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Re: Saint Maarten
Hi Courtney,
We have been living in the marina of Fort Louis, Marigot for several months now. Last year we lived for 8 months here as well. Although the marina is a bit of a mess, as location it is the best. They did start renovations since a few months now but the speed is amazingly slow. If you are talking about unattended docking I don’t recommend Fort Louis. Island water world is to be preferred. Do make reservations! We are currently St Maarten residents living aboard our Amel during the boating season. Alex Ramseyer with his Amel is in Island waterworld at least until February. Anse Marcel is still a dump, nobody knows when they will start repairs there. Oyster Pond the same. Bobby’s Marina is a complicated story (don’t ask). IGY marina is expensive, just like Port the Plaisance. Be aware the Heineken regatta is early March so berths are difficult/expensive to get. Let me know if you need more info. Regards, Arno Luijten, SV Luna, A54-121
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Re: Grounding for solar panels / solar arch
Hi Mike,
We have a stainless arch with 3 solar panels on it and none of it is grounded. You may know also that the masts and rigging on an SM are not grounded either. The only ground (Bonding) connections on our boat are metal items that are in continuous contact with salt water i.e. the main engine, generator, head pumps, salt water manifold. The reason for this is corrosion prevention, nothing to do with electrical protection. I don't think it's necessary to "ground" the solar controller; it's not in contact with salt water and therefore bonding is unnecessary. Remember this "ground" is only for corrosion protection, it's not like the ground you have in hour home electrical supply...which really is ground (stake in the earth). Cheers Alan Elyse SM437 G21 Opua NZ
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Grounding for solar panels / solar arch
Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
Hi Everyone,
I've done some searching but haven't found a definitive answer. I'm curious for those of you with solar panels mounted on an aft arch (mine is aluminum)... do you have any grounding in place? My panels and arch have been in place for roughly two years and I haven't noticed any problems. No other equipment on the arch at this point. Does grounding just protect in the event of a panel failure/short/leak? The MPPT controller is grounded to the generator. Is this OK? Can anyone recommend some tests I could perform with the voltmeter to make sure everything is OK? Thanks, Mike SV Trilogy - SM23 Opua, NZ
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Re: Saint Maarten
Thanks so much for the information
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Alexandre I will be there near the end of March Cheers Courtney
On Jan 26, 2020, at 3:27 PM, Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: Saint Maarten
Good to know. I’m surprised they had much damage. The place is down a long canal, and completely surrounded.....
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On Jan 26, 2020, at 3:40 PM, Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster@...> wrote:
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Re: SM leaking ATF fluid
#solution
Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
Sorry Leo, somehow I missed your earlier response about the seal dimensions (SD 20x26x4 radial). Thanks!
Bill - can you or anyone else out there confirm that the basic procedure and seal size is the same for the HBW250? I suppose I could get my hands dirty and find out... I'm just a bit shy when it comes to messing around with the transmission. Thanks! Mike SV Trilogy - SM23 Opua, NZ
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Re: Suggestions for Annapolis Sailboat Show 2020
Brian Riggs
Pat and Jay, Thank you so much for the input! We'll look closely at the offerings, and we hope to see you, and others in the group, at and around the show. Cheers! Brian
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Re: Saint Maarten
Alexandre Uster von Baar
6 weeks ago, Anse Marcel was still not repaired (from the Hurricane damages)
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 08:33:09 PM UTC, Matt Salatino via Groups.Io <helmsmatt@...> wrote:
There are several good marinas. Both on the Dutch side, in Simpson Bay, and on the French side, on the north. Anse Marcel Marina, on the French side, is very protected. ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
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Re: Saint Maarten
There are several good marinas. Both on the Dutch side, in Simpson Bay, and on the French side, on the north. Anse Marcel Marina, on the French side, is very protected.
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On Jan 26, 2020, at 2:50 PM, Courtney Gorman via Groups.Io <Itsfun1@...> wrote:
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Re: Saint Maarten
Alexandre Uster von Baar
I was just there a 6 weeks ago. I would NOT recommend the French side. On the Dutch side, I recommend first: Island Water World, they have the best price, I stayed there 3 months in 2017 and there was several other SM2K. Just when you go to the dock, stay in the middle of the channel. The other options are Simpson Bay Marina, but it is quite more expensive and unjustified in my opinion if just storing the boat. I should back Mid-Fev, may be we meet. Sincerely, Alexandre
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, 07:50:15 PM UTC, Courtney Gorman via Groups.Io <itsfun1@...> wrote:
Hi All I would love a recommendation on where to leave my boat for a month in Saint Martin (Dockage) Cheers Courtney svTrippin 54 #101 Secret Harbour
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