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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

Wolfgang Weber <webercardio@...>
 






Hello to the group, 
I put 3m solarfilm on all hatches which reduces significant the cabin temperatures,  heat on the acrylic lens and rubberseals (tested with thermometer). If you use the internal sunprotection you produce a oven baking the seals. These films to fix with waterspray outside the acrylic lens is easy and can also be moved off very easy.
Stay healthy,  all the best from Wolfgang Weber SY Elise Amel 54#162
Re: Best location for solar panels

karkauai
 

Sorry for this late reply, Alin.I opted for an arch where I have 600 W in two pairs of 150 W panels, and two 1#5W panels (soft) on top of the bimini. Each pair has its own controller.
Unfortunately, there's almost always a shadow on one of the bimini pair and they produce almost nothing most days. If you go with bimini mounts, I suggest that you have separate controllers for each panel. I suspect that the same would be true of panels mounted on the cabin top just forward of the windscreen. If you are going to go Lithiumm and try to get by without running the generator most days, you will need more than 600W of solar power.
Good luck and let us know what you decide on.
Kent
SM 243
Kristy

On Apr 23, 2020 5:41 PM, "Alin SM 283 via groups.io" <sv.wanderer@...> wrote:
Thank you all for your help, ideas, videos and valuable advice. It is great to have the luxury to learn from others without doing mistakes and waste money. Thank you! I am in between rail mounting and bimini top mounting. Aiming for 400-500w hopefully...

On Friday, 24 April 2020, 09:16:53 am NZST, Alin SM 283 via groups.io <sv.wanderer@...> wrote:


Thank you. Where on the deck area do they think to mount them?

On Thursday, 23 April 2020, 05:49:35 pm NZST, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:


Hi Alin;

 

We have also looked for a while for a solution that does not include the Arch. We also intend on switching to Lithium batteries when our current Gel setup needs replacing in 2-3 years. So, we are making all upgrades that become necessary prior to the installation of the lithiums,. Our design concept is one that will be installed in stages but engineered for the final design. For example, our inverter gave out last season, so we are looking at installing the Victron 8000/220A Inverter/charger.

 

After many years of looking and analyzing, we have almost settled on a hardtop over the cockpit area. Solbian factory has designed the max wattage for the area, design, shading, etc. and has come up with about 900 Watts of deck mounted, flexible and walk on cells.

 

Our calculations show that after completion of the final concept and installation of the lithium batteries, we should be able to run the entire 24V and 220V systems on board (Not Simultaneously) on batteries and depending on sun conditions, minimal generator usage. We currently do not have solar and we have to run the generator twice per day at anchor.

 

This is a more costly approach than the Arch, but like you, we like the lines of 54 and wanted a complementary design that did not take away from her sleek lines.

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Alin SM 283 via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:43 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Best location for solar panels

 

Hi guys.
I know this subject must have been discussed before, I do not mind if you point me out to the right direction.
Anyway, I am seriously thinking solar panels for my Super Maramu.
The goal is to be able to at least run the fridges and sails and to minimize the use of the generator but I do not want to have an arch and do not one have Wanderer looking like a Xmas tree. I guess a little guidance to a minimum of power I should consider would be great
I really love the shape of my boat and the uncluttered and uncrowded lines.
My ideal of solar panels location would be on top of dog house or/and on the deck just in front of the windscreen. 
The question is, how much watts can I fit onto that area and how bad would be the shading from the boom. If someone has the time to send me some pictures of their setup, I would be most grateful.
Thank you.
Alin SV Wanderer


Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here

CW Bill Rouse
 

Thanks, Greg. BTW of all of the riggers in the world, Nicky is the best. I have known Nicky Sammut since 2015. Nicky knows Amels. He has inspected and worked on the rigging of all Amel models from the Maramu to the 64. He has sailed as crew on Amels. Nicky has installed upgraded Bamar furlers on 54s. Nicky is one of the best riggers for Amels in the Mediterranean. Malta is a great location for a haulout before an Atlantic Crossing. Regardless of the age of your rigging, every owner should have a complete rigging inspection before the crossing.

Nicky’s Rigging & Marine ServicesVat no. 1881-2224Mobile +356 79271668Email. nickysail@...
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 6:26 PM Gregory Shea <gmshea@...> wrote:
Bill, 
I think that everyone has their own "Exchange of Knowledge" takeaways from these general discussions, and I would not be overly concerned about ploughing old ground. For example, you (and others) knew about Nicki (sp?) in Malta. I didn't and he is exactly the type of person I have been looking for to help with a mast rehabbing project, in Greece. I have E mailed Mohammed privately, asking for more details. 
Maybe the participants didn't uncover any new technical insights but "knowledge" is a pretty broad term and who knows what other "aha" moments may have come out of the meeting.
Although this is just the first one, have you thought about how to prevent the meetings from becoming hot air balloons, personal soap boxes or platforms for inappropriate commentary. The moderators perform this function in the written forum and I would think a light touch should be enough but it is exponentially more difficult in a real time situation
 


Greg Shea
Sharki 133 Cap des iles





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Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 1:10 PM
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Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here
 
All,

In my opening remarks, I stated the purpose of our meeting should be 3-fold:
Social
Exchange of knowledge
Shakedown (Sea Trial) ZOOM for the future
I believe we accomplished 2 of the 3 goals, Social & Shakedown. Regarding my third goal, "Exchange of knowledge," there was not much new to me and longtime members of our Group because most of what was discussed in the two topics had already been discussed on the Group. However, for those new to Amel, the discussion on parts sourcing and standing rigging was possibly valuable. 

Over the coming weeks and as we get more input from members of our Group, we will be able to determine if we want to do this again and what changes we want to make to the structure of the meeting.  

A warm thank you to all that participated and to our ZOOM administrator Tilo Peters.

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar

Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here

Gregory Shea
 

Bill, 
I think that everyone has their own "Exchange of Knowledge" takeaways from these general discussions, and I would not be overly concerned about ploughing old ground. For example, you (and others) knew about Nicki (sp?) in Malta. I didn't and he is exactly the type of person I have been looking for to help with a mast rehabbing project, in Greece. I have E mailed Mohammed privately, asking for more details. 
Maybe the participants didn't uncover any new technical insights but "knowledge" is a pretty broad term and who knows what other "aha" moments may have come out of the meeting.
Although this is just the first one, have you thought about how to prevent the meetings from becoming hot air balloons, personal soap boxes or platforms for inappropriate commentary. The moderators perform this function in the written forum and I would think a light touch should be enough but it is exponentially more difficult in a real time situation
 


Greg Shea
Sharki 133 Cap des iles





From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...>
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 1:10 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io>
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here
 
All,

In my opening remarks, I stated the purpose of our meeting should be 3-fold:
Social
Exchange of knowledge
Shakedown (Sea Trial) ZOOM for the future
I believe we accomplished 2 of the 3 goals, Social & Shakedown. Regarding my third goal, "Exchange of knowledge," there was not much new to me and longtime members of our Group because most of what was discussed in the two topics had already been discussed on the Group. However, for those new to Amel, the discussion on parts sourcing and standing rigging was possibly valuable. 

Over the coming weeks and as we get more input from members of our Group, we will be able to determine if we want to do this again and what changes we want to make to the structure of the meeting.  

A warm thank you to all that participated and to our ZOOM administrator Tilo Peters.

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar

Re: would someone please explain how this works?

Scott Williams
 

Six muns ago, I couldn't even spell injuneering - now I are one…


rgds


Scott Williams
Future Amel Owner

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From: Robert Giroux
Sent: ‎Sunday‎, ‎26‎ ‎April‎ ‎2020 ‎11‎:‎16‎ ‎PM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turboencabulator Very old engineering joke. :)

Regards,

 

Robert Giroux

Future Amel Owner 


On Apr 26, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Patrick McAneny via groups.io <sailw32@...> wrote:


Eric, I think/hope that was SNL skit.
Pat 
SM#123


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Sent: Sat, Apr 25, 2020 9:24 pm
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] would someone please explain how this works?

https://biggeekdad.com/2010/11/turbo-encabulator/
 
Fair Winds
Eric
Amel Super Maramu #376
 
Comforting news

william reynolds
 

With all the trials and tribulations the world is  experiencing  perhaps a few notes from Amelians 
relating some positive notes on their lock-downs, and some positive notes would be refreshing.

Cloudstreet is locked down in Antigua. The local officials are very helpful. We have to be on our boats from 6 PM to 6 AM but can move freely
during the day as long as we mask up and maintain social distancing.  Fresh veggies and fish and  abundant and the boat store is fully stocked.
Great time to catch up on boat chores.
It is working no new cases in 3 weeks. 
Bill Reynolds
Cloudstreet
Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

Teun BAAS
 

Hi Barry,

 

I was told by Anthony (the French guy who fixed in NOUMEA) that it was caused by UV rays.

 

My boat had been laying idle on a mooring in NEW CALEDONIA for nearly 20 months and before that buried in a dirt-pit in FIJI for close to, at least, 8 months.

So in nearly 30 to 34 months she only sailed 10 days or so from FIJI to NEW CAL and the rest of the time stationary buried in a dirt pit (FIJI) and on a mooring in NEW CAL.

 

Just sitting in the sun without much different angles for 28/30 months is not good – I understand this also caused or at least exacerbated the delamination of ALL the brand-new QUANTUM carbon fiber sails.

 

Especially the 2 “vertical” hatches in the aft Master cabin were bad and I slept several nights on a soaking wet mattress. But the fix by Anthony was surprisingly easy, quick and economical and he told me that the special “high UV resistant sealant” was perfect and there should be no problem at all; and IF it happened again to repeat the procedure. I had him check & fix all other seals on every porthole on the boat in Q 1 2018 and never a leak again and it still looks great.

 

But pls realize he didn’t paste over the existing seal: he completely removed with a pen knife that part of the existing LEWMAR seal and then resealed with the black UV high resistant sealant and cut away the excess sealant when dry.

 

Another problem I had, and posted on this forum, that most of my OEM interior screens were in bad shape. When I ordered new ones (in NEW ZEALAND) and they arrived I optimistically removed all the old OEM screens and gave them away only to find out 2 or 3 days later that the new (LEWMAR) screens didn’t fit at all. Massive, massive headache as NEW ZEALAND sent new (OCEANAIR) screens and they also didn’t fit. Talking to LEWMAR USA directly didn’t help; AMEL SAV told me the screens were OCEANAIR; OCEANAIR was sold to DOMETIC etc. etc. Talking directly to DOMETIC didn’t help so, extremely frustrated, I gave up and had 7 external mosquito covers made while massively regretting that I had given away the OEM screens as it didn’t look good inside the boat.

 

Then in THE BOAT WORKS YARD in COOMERA (FANTASTIC place; expensive but, boy, all marine expertise concentrated on 50 acres) in December  2019 they told me they could fix it by using the replacement screens I had left in NEW CAL.

This replacement exercise started Q1 2018 in NEW CAL and it was just solved & fixed Q1 2020 by hatch specialists in THE BOAT WORKS YARD.

 

BTW this was when I had my first negative “YACHT IN TRANSIT” into AUSTRALIA experience when the hatch screens were re-shipped from NEW CAL to COOMERA and you helped me to connect to Bob WALLACE 😊)

 

Best Regards Teun

SV AMELIT  A54  #128

 

In hard storage in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA

April 26, 2020 14:18:07

 

USA cell: +1 832 477 8842

AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909

 

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 Barry Connor via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 13:47
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

 

Thanks Bill for the videos. I will definitely replace all pins and bits if I don't get complete hatches.

 

Hi Tuen and Mohammad,

 

Your 54's are #99 and #128. I am worried that you had to replace the seals. Mine is #17 one of the first and I have never had any problems with leaking. Do you know why they leaked? I have seen a little shrinkage in my seals but filled in the gap with some black gasket seal.

Did Lewmar change the rubber quality? What will new units be like! Already I now need to check the frame finish, is is a matt or polished finish frame. Sorry Arno for getting your name misspelled. (Uno).

 

Wish boating was not complicated. You do though need to know and understand what traders are about to do to your boat.

 

Best

 

Barry and Penny

"SV Lady Penelope II"

Amel 54.  #17

Sainte Anne anchorage Martinique

 

 

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, 4:03:01 PM EDT, Teun BAAS <teun@...> wrote:

 

 

When I took AMELIT over in NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA I had massive leaks in several of the LEWMAR hatches; clearly the seals had a problem and I needed to replace all the seals which were NOT in stock in NEW CAL.

 

I was referred to a local (French) hatch specialist (Anthony) and he cut out all the existing LEWMAR seal from the top of the hatch (without removing the frame etc.) with a pen knife; then he resealed with an UV resistant sealant (I don’t have the name here in USA but I have it on the boat) and I never had another leak since. It took him only 2 hours to do all the hatches and it looks & functions perfectly.

 

Best Regards Teun

SV AMELIT  A54  #128

 

Currently on the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA

April 26, 2020 12:59:45

 

USA cell: +1 832 477 8842

AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909

 

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 Mohammad Shirloo via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:11
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

 

We replaced all overhead hatch seals at the Manoel yard in Malta. Takes about one hour each.

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:07 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

 

Hinge pins on the Lewmar hatches 

image.png

 

This YouTube video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPSV8FXBKPY

 

CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School

+1 832-380-4970 | brouse@...

Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 

 

View My Training Calendar

 

 

On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 1:57 PM Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote:

Hi Oliver,

To replace the lens you need to split the two halves of the frame of the moving part. These are basically two C-shapes that are mirrored relative to each other. The eindpoints are connected with small screws and a connection part that slides in the frame. The split is across the length axis of the boat with one split between the hinges. To take it apart you must separate the moving part from the part screwed to the deck. Getting the screws out is a pain and is better to be done in a workshop.
But first you need to get the hinge-pins out, that can be a big problem as well. On our 54 they used a trick to break the hinge-pins to free the moving part. In the workshop they removed the remains and replace the rubbers. Back on the boat they used new pins and adequate quantities of anti-seize paste (Duralac/Tefgel).
I agree with a previous contributor that it may be cheaper to buy new hatches. The problem I saw was that Amel used a high-gloss frame and all the ones I saw had a matte frame.

Regards,
Arno Luijten
SV Luna,
A54-121

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Re: ZOOM Meeting #ZOOM

CW Bill Rouse
 

Ruedi,

It has been updated. it is attached for you and all Amel Owners:
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 3:32 PM Rudolf Waldispuehl <Rudolf@...> wrote:
Bill

After watching the recording I’d like to thank you agin for these great meeting you started. 
BTW:
 I would love to get your rigging tension instructions if not in the big Book I got last year. 

Best regards
Ruedi 
SY WASABI A54#55

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Betreff: [AmelYachtOwners] ZOOM Meeting #ZOOM

Between ZOOM and YouTube, we had about 75 participants during yesterday's meeting.

If you would like to see the ZOOM meeting you have two options:

The ZOOM link for the archive recording:
Access Password: 3p?B!91?

The YouTube link (Note the actual meeting on this YouTube video begins at 7:08:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wAs2lOQTtY&feature=youtu.be  
The YouTube channel recording switched between speaker and gallery view, so the Zoom version is likely to be better.   
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Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
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Re: Galley Stove Replacement #galley #stove

Germain Jean-Pierre
 

The Ocean Chef 3 fits superbly in an early SM and offers 3 burners instead of 2.

The old saw applies…. You get what you pay for! Buy one on the last day of a boat show; bet you’ll get a discount.

Good luck,

Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

On 27 Apr 2020, at 02:02, ngtnewington Newington via groups.io <ngtnewington=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:

On my last boat, before my Amel I bought a GN Espace…Fantastic cooker but as you say££££££. Worth it though.

Nick
S/Y Amelia AML 54-019 Ashore Kilada Greece

On 26 Apr 2020, at 09:13, Linda Melton <lindajmelton@gmail.com> wrote:

I reported this in the last post on this topic. Early on in our acquisition of our Amel we replaced the beautiful 19 year old ENO stove with a new ENO. We looked at the GN Espace which we were very attracted to bar the price. It is our biggest regret not spending the money on the GN!
We only live on the boat 6 months a year, but in 7 years have had to replace a number of items which have rusted or melted!
No disgrace to the stove, but ENO and others have a bigger market in the mass market of boat owners still at work who unfortunately can only use their boats at weekends and short holidays - probably dining ashore as it’s a holiday.
Our cooker is on the same level of need as our electricity charging system which is in constant use every day. Next time, lesson learnt, I will replace with a GN.
PS. Although I don’t do much of the cooking, I do get all of the cleaning and maintenance of the cooker!!

Good luck with your choice.

Ian and Linda.
Ocean Hobo SN96
Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here

CW Bill Rouse
 

Thanks, Rink & Tony. The credit for the smoothness goes to Tilo Peters.
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
View My Training Calendar


On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 3:21 PM Rink De Haan <rinkdehaan@...> wrote:
Thanks all, thanks Bill for the initiative.
I joined through YouTube and it was very good and smoothly operated. Good formula to extend.
Best regards
Rink
SY Razor’s Edge
Amel SM2K #330

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Paolo,

It was great that you attended...thanks
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On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 2:57 PM PAOLO CUNEO <pc43ge@...> wrote:
Thanks Bill, thanks Tilo . It was a pleasure to to see ,so to say,  in person, many members of the Amel community. Hope other will follow.
All the bests
Paolo Cuneo
SM 454 Whisper

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Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

Barry Connor
 

Thanks Bill for the videos. I will definitely replace all pins and bits if I don't get complete hatches.

Hi Tuen and Mohammad,

Your 54's are #99 and #128. I am worried that you had to replace the seals. Mine is #17 one of the first and I have never had any problems with leaking. Do you know why they leaked? I have seen a little shrinkage in my seals but filled in the gap with some black gasket seal.
Did Lewmar change the rubber quality? What will new units be like! Already I now need to check the frame finish, is is a matt or polished finish frame. Sorry Arno for getting your name misspelled. (Uno).

Wish boating was not complicated. You do though need to know and understand what traders are about to do to your boat.

Best

Barry and Penny
"SV Lady Penelope II"
Amel 54.  #17
Sainte Anne anchorage Martinique


On Sunday, April 26, 2020, 4:03:01 PM EDT, Teun BAAS <teun@...> wrote:


When I took AMELIT over in NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA I had massive leaks in several of the LEWMAR hatches; clearly the seals had a problem and I needed to replace all the seals which were NOT in stock in NEW CAL.

 

I was referred to a local (French) hatch specialist (Anthony) and he cut out all the existing LEWMAR seal from the top of the hatch (without removing the frame etc.) with a pen knife; then he resealed with an UV resistant sealant (I don’t have the name here in USA but I have it on the boat) and I never had another leak since. It took him only 2 hours to do all the hatches and it looks & functions perfectly.

 

Best Regards Teun

SV AMELIT  A54  #128

 

Currently on the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA

April 26, 2020 12:59:45

 

USA cell: +1 832 477 8842

AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909

 

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 Mohammad Shirloo via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:11
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

 

We replaced all overhead hatch seals at the Manoel yard in Malta. Takes about one hour each.

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2020 12:07 PM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Notification <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io>
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

 

Hinge pins on the Lewmar hatches 

image.png

 

This YouTube video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPSV8FXBKPY

 

CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School

Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 

 

View My Training Calendar

 

 

On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 1:57 PM Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote:

Hi Oliver,

To replace the lens you need to split the two halves of the frame of the moving part. These are basically two C-shapes that are mirrored relative to each other. The eindpoints are connected with small screws and a connection part that slides in the frame. The split is across the length axis of the boat with one split between the hinges. To take it apart you must separate the moving part from the part screwed to the deck. Getting the screws out is a pain and is better to be done in a workshop.
But first you need to get the hinge-pins out, that can be a big problem as well. On our 54 they used a trick to break the hinge-pins to free the moving part. In the workshop they removed the remains and replace the rubbers. Back on the boat they used new pins and adequate quantities of anti-seize paste (Duralac/Tefgel).
I agree with a previous contributor that it may be cheaper to buy new hatches. The problem I saw was that Amel used a high-gloss frame and all the ones I saw had a matte frame.

Regards,
Arno Luijten
SV Luna,
A54-121

Re: ZOOM Meeting #ZOOM

Rudolf Waldispuehl
 

Bill

After watching the recording I’d like to thank you agin for these great meeting you started. 
BTW:
 I would love to get your rigging tension instructions if not in the big Book I got last year. 

Best regards
Ruedi 
SY WASABI A54#55

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Between ZOOM and YouTube, we had about 75 participants during yesterday's meeting.

If you would like to see the ZOOM meeting you have two options:

The ZOOM link for the archive recording:
Access Password: 3p?B!91?

The YouTube link (Note the actual meeting on this YouTube video begins at 7:08:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wAs2lOQTtY&feature=youtu.be  
The YouTube channel recording switched between speaker and gallery view, so the Zoom version is likely to be better.   
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Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here

Rink De Haan
 

Thanks all, thanks Bill for the initiative.
I joined through YouTube and it was very good and smoothly operated. Good formula to extend.
Best regards
Rink
SY Razor’s Edge
Amel SM2K #330

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Paolo,

It was great that you attended...thanks
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
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On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 2:57 PM PAOLO CUNEO <pc43ge@...> wrote:
Thanks Bill, thanks Tilo . It was a pleasure to to see ,so to say,  in person, many members of the Amel community. Hope other will follow.
All the bests
Paolo Cuneo
SM 454 Whisper

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CW Bill Rouse
 

Paolo,

It was great that you attended...thanks
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 
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On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 2:57 PM PAOLO CUNEO <pc43ge@...> wrote:
Thanks Bill, thanks Tilo . It was a pleasure to to see ,so to say,  in person, many members of the Amel community. Hope other will follow.
All the bests
Paolo Cuneo
SM 454 Whisper

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CW Bill Rouse
 

Good idea...I will see if we can do that
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
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On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 2:45 PM Patrick McAneny via groups.io <sailw32=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Bill, The zoom meeting went well , I only knew a few of the owners personally , and recognized a few others names. I think it would be good to ask participants to include the name of their boat under their name. After all that is how most of us know each other ,by the name of their boat. When Diane and I talk about an owner ,we refer to them by the name of their boat.
Pat
SM Shenanigans


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All,

In my opening remarks, I stated the purpose of our meeting should be 3-fold:
Social
Exchange of knowledge
Shakedown (Sea Trial) ZOOM for the future
I believe we accomplished 2 of the 3 goals, Social & Shakedown. Regarding my third goal, "Exchange of knowledge," there was not much new to me and longtime members of our Group because most of what was discussed in the two topics had already been discussed on the Group. However, for those new to Amel, the discussion on parts sourcing and standing rigging was possibly valuable. 

Over the coming weeks and as we get more input from members of our Group, we will be able to determine if we want to do this again and what changes we want to make to the structure of the meeting.  

A warm thank you to all that participated and to our ZOOM administrator Tilo Peters.

Bill
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School
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Rudolf Waldispuehl
 

Hi Giovanni, Dieter and other’s who may interested,

I had to declare my boat as my domicile „CONFERMA DOMICILIO“ which was confirmed by the Marina where WASABI is moored. 
With these and some documents like the self declaration AUTODICHIARAZIONE“ from the Italian Government we where able to travel without an issue. 

The biggest problem was to get a reasonable air-ticket, which was finally the case with Alitalia. 

Hope these helps and best regards
Ruedi 
WASABI A54. #55
Marina di Ragusa 

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Hi Ruedi,
sorry, how was possible for you to travel through Italy or Sicily ?
 It is no possible for now to go across different Regions and to fly for turism, only for proven need, very limited
Where is Wasabi ? We are at home Venezia and we cant go out from our city, Venezia. Neither, obviously, to fly to Greek  to return on board as our Eutikia is at Preveza Marina on the hard.
Thanks for infos
Giovanni Testa
sv Eutikia SM2K
Preveza Marina
We at home Venezia.

Il 26/04/2020 17:41, Rudolf Waldispuehl ha scritto:
Bill and Tilo

Thanks a lot for the Zoom get together. 
Sorry not being able to attend because I was still traveling to SY WASABI in Sicily. With all the restrictions it took me 18 hours until I reached successfully our beloved AMEL. 
Best regards and stay save, hope for another Meeting if it was successfully. I will watch the youtube,… thanks agin.

Ruedi
WASABI A54. #55
 
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Bill,
Thanks for the Zoom get together. Great to see the AMEL Owner's gang!
Craig

Re: Lewmar acrylic lens replacement on Amel 54

Teun BAAS
 

When I took AMELIT over in NOUMEA NEW CALEDONIA I had massive leaks in several of the LEWMAR hatches; clearly the seals had a problem and I needed to replace all the seals which were NOT in stock in NEW CAL.

 

I was referred to a local (French) hatch specialist (Anthony) and he cut out all the existing LEWMAR seal from the top of the hatch (without removing the frame etc.) with a pen knife; then he resealed with an UV resistant sealant (I don’t have the name here in USA but I have it on the boat) and I never had another leak since. It took him only 2 hours to do all the hatches and it looks & functions perfectly.

 

Best Regards Teun

SV AMELIT  A54  #128

 

Currently on the hard in COOMERA (near BRISBANE) QLD AUSTRALIA

April 26, 2020 12:59:45

 

USA cell: +1 832 477 8842

AUSTRALIA cell: +61 5951 8909

 

You can follow AMELIT via this link: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/AMELIT

 

 

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We replaced all overhead hatch seals at the Manoel yard in Malta. Takes about one hour each.

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

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Hinge pins on the Lewmar hatches 

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This YouTube video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPSV8FXBKPY

 

CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School

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On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 1:57 PM Arno Luijten <arno.luijten@...> wrote:

Hi Oliver,

To replace the lens you need to split the two halves of the frame of the moving part. These are basically two C-shapes that are mirrored relative to each other. The eindpoints are connected with small screws and a connection part that slides in the frame. The split is across the length axis of the boat with one split between the hinges. To take it apart you must separate the moving part from the part screwed to the deck. Getting the screws out is a pain and is better to be done in a workshop.
But first you need to get the hinge-pins out, that can be a big problem as well. On our 54 they used a trick to break the hinge-pins to free the moving part. In the workshop they removed the remains and replace the rubbers. Back on the boat they used new pins and adequate quantities of anti-seize paste (Duralac/Tefgel).
I agree with a previous contributor that it may be cheaper to buy new hatches. The problem I saw was that Amel used a high-gloss frame and all the ones I saw had a matte frame.

Regards,
Arno Luijten
SV Luna,
A54-121

Re: ZOOM meeting follow up - comments welcome here

PAOLO CUNEO
 

Thanks Bill, thanks Tilo . It was a pleasure to to see ,so to say, in person, many members of the Amel community. Hope other will follow.
All the bests
Paolo Cuneo
SM 454 Whisper

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