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Re: Heaving-to experiences/advice, and Jordan series drogue use
Our B&G wind speed meter only goes to 50 knots. I'd be interested to know what meter there is that goes to 70 knots or more as folk are saying.
However, heaving to : Elyse has an inner forestay, so we heave to with the staysail and the mizzen (jib and jigger). They balance each other well and provide an easy controllable way to heave to. Sailing to windward, we just tack and don't touch the sheets, then find the rudder angle that keeps us forereaching and tie off the wheel to the stainless thingy that's next to the companion way ...it's for the companion way lock down, burglar proof system (which we have never used). We have done this successfully a number of times when the wind and sea was just getting too much...eg from NZ to Tahiti we were hit by a fast moving depression which made BIG seas and winds 50+, we hove to over night, had a meal, hot shower and a good sleep. In the am the breeze was down to a much more reasonable 40 knots so we loosened the helm, the breeze blew us around and out of the hove to position, and off we went again...under staysail and mizzen until the breeze came down enough to unfurl the main. We have a Shark drogue in the lazarette set up to go, but have never had the need to use it, apart from testing it out...but then we seem to spend a lot of time sailing upwind in weather, not downwind. Such is life in the south of the South Pacific. Cheers Alan Elyse SM437
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Re: Windshield and Port Window Update
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Jer,
Mine is the starboard wind shield for Amel 54 – do they have the template for this? Maybe you could put me directly in touch with the suppliers?
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of mr_hermanns
Hi everyone, my model is original Maramu Hull #105 - not sure it will fit a Sharki. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Windshield and Port Window Update
Hi everyone, my model is original Maramu Hull #105 - not sure it will fit a Sharki.
Yes - they can tint the acrylic (windshield) if needed and the polycarbonate (hatches and portholes). lmk and I can request another quote for quantities. -Jer -- Jeremy Hermanns - "Jer" SVCerulean.com Maramu #105 Marina Del Rey, CA
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Re: AMEL 54 watertank compartments - access to clean
Hi,
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I am using Yachticon Aqua Clean since 20 years! Never had any problem!! Once I also stay in winter in Sicily and there is no freezing problem, put it inside,fill the tank, be happy😎 SY Zephyr SM203 now in Italy, Grado Am 19.11.2019 um 16:51 schrieb Matt Salatino via Groups.Io <helmsmatt@...>: Also, you can flush with Sodium Metabisulfite, used for pickling watermakers. It must be flushed out of the system in the spring, and used with an RV antifreeze if you are in a freezing climate..... ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Nov 19, 2019, at 9:37 AM, Rudolf Waldispuehl <Rudolf@...> wrote:
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Re: AMEL 54 watertank compartments - access to clean
Also, you can flush with Sodium Metabisulfite, used for pickling watermakers. It must be flushed out of the system in the spring, and used with an RV antifreeze if you are in a freezing climate.....
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On Nov 19, 2019, at 9:37 AM, Rudolf Waldispuehl <Rudolf@...> wrote:
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Re: AMEL 54 watertank compartments - access to clean
You can use Hydrogen Peroxide. It converts to water over a short time.
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On Nov 19, 2019, at 9:37 AM, Rudolf Waldispuehl <Rudolf@...> wrote:
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Re: Down wind pole corrosion/replacement
Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond
I also have about 6 small (2mm dia) holes that are right through one of our baby poles. All these are within about 50cm, but are not located in the vicinity of the pole attachments. It looks like these have occurred with the baby pole resting in the same position for an extended period of time. Will look at rotating and flushing with fresh water in future.
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May have to replace pole next winter in Turkey. Ross and Donna SV INTREPID KIWI SM2K 356
On Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 3:06 PM, Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
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Re: AMEL 54 watertank compartments - access to clean
Annsofie & Jonas Svanberg
Hi Ruedi
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There is no need to clean the water tank if you keep it filled if you leave the boat for the winter. The water will not go bad for such a short time, and keeping it filled makes it more or less impossible for algaes to grove. We bought our SM 2006 and have only kleened the tank once, and that was when just had bought the boat since the previous owner had left the boat with half empty tanks. Regards Ann-Sofie S/Y Lady Annila, SM232, 1998
19 nov. 2019 kl. 15:38 skrev Rudolf Waldispuehl <Rudolf@...>:
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Re: AMEL 54 watertank compartments - access to clean
Dear Amel Group, hi Stefan
After having a wonderful season we are now cleaning and make WASABI ready for the winter. I have followed the tread about cleaning the water tank compartments last summer and I’m curious if you where successful opening all the 4 compartment access. Olivier is right there are 4 access points on the AMEL-54. From aft to bow: 1. Under the Galley door opening Fridge 2. Under the Galley floor 3. Under the Galley top load Freezer 4. Under the Salon Seat (2nd Freezer). The 2 in the aft (Fridge and Galley floor) are easy to access, but the other 2 are nearly impossible unless dismantle the Galley-Freezer/Saloon seating completely. Therefore I’m searching for the best way of cleaning without using Chlorine. I tried to get Aquasafe
from Microlene which Alan Leslie recommended but I can’t
get it in Europe. https://www.microlene.com.au/products/acquasafe-liquid-disinfectant Any more experience with cleaning and disinfection? Maybe there are more options?
Thanks and best regards Ruedi SY WASABI AMEL-54 #55 / Marina di Ragusa Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Stefan Schaufert <mail@...> Antworten an: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Datum: Montag, 8. Juli 2019 um 08:29 An: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Betreff: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] AMEL 54 watertank compartments - access to clean No news so far.
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Re: Down wind pole corrosion/replacement
Thomas Kleman
Wow- thanks Alan; Maud told me just now the ends are available but it didn't occur to me that there might be different SM pole configurations.
Tom and Kirstin SM2K 422
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Re: Bimini detail
Thomas Kleman
Kirstin just completed our new bimini- she kept the frame bars the same length but moved the forward bar 4 inches higher in the channel. The result is a zip down window (40 gauge stratoglass) above the dodger that allows airflow to both sides of the cockpit, and great forward standing visibility. It's made of Sunbrella SeaMark, a two ply leakproof fabric.
Tom and Kirstin SV L'ORIENT SM2K 422
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Re: Bimini detail
JOSE PRIETO
Hi Paul!
I'm looking for a Bimini exactly like you did. Could you tell me where did you made it? If you have more details, I'll appreciate. Jose Prieto SY Wayag SM323
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Re: Down wind pole corrosion/replacement
Hi J-P,
I noticed that your poles are quite different to ours...not surprising SM007 cf SM437 Ours, as probably SM422 are quite a lot bigger in diamtre and the end fittings are quite different. We had also this probleme with corrosion of the Al caste end. We managed to get it out and grind it down to fit the tube, cleaned out the tube end, coated it with lanocote before reassembling, and it has been fine ever since. Cheers from Gulf Harbour...antifoul done today, propspeed tomorrow, relaunch Thursday Alan Elyse SM437
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Re: Windshield and Port Window Update
Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
Hi Jer,
I have had an unfortunate mishap resulting in my starboard wind shield being neatly broken in two. So I am interested in getting a replacement, which Amel do not have. One possible complication is that the shields are slightly tinted, so would you know if your supplier would be able to do that? And if so, I would have no idea of how to gauge how much they are tinted. I guess if the price is not too much I could just replace both. Also, they seem to have a very slight curve, which may or may not be a factor. I guess I could check how much by removing it.
Cheers, Paul S/Y Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of mr_hermanns
Hi All! -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98
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Re: Down wind pole corrosion/replacement
Germain Jean-Pierre
Hi Tom and Kristin,
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I broke one of my baby poles on Pacific passage and lost the end fitting overboard. I used the other one as a model and had a copy made in NZ. The pole itself is available at any good rigger. GL Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Opua, NZ
On 19 Nov 2019, at 10:46, Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
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Down wind pole corrosion/replacement
Thomas Kleman
As I mentioned in an earlier post, a large bulging crack emerged from under the black collar on my inner down wind pole. My welder confirmed that the inner end sleeves are corroded and burst through the aluminum tube. I've contacted Maud to see if the ends are in stock or where they came from. Any sourcing suggestions would be appreciated, as the welder says he can't make a long term fix given the situation. If I can salvage the ends or source them, not sure where to source the tube...
Tom and Kirstin SV L'ORIENT SM2K 422
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Re: Wave slap / banging under the stern
Stefan Schaufert
Thx to all of you for the experiences and good hints!
We also tried it with a blanket and the noodles. Now we continue with learning to ignore the noises. In the last 5 days I already realized some progress :-) But it may be that is only the waves becoming smaller/ smoother. Sunny greetings from Graciosa Stefan A54 119 Lady Charlyette
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Re: Folding Prop
Ian Park
Arnold
I have no experience with an auto prop. I don’t know if it folds up if you leave the throttle lever in neutral. For the prop shaft alternator to work you must: Switch off the engine and take out the ignition key Put the gear lever in neutral (You should hear the prop shaft turning quite fast) Put the other key attached to the ignition key in the prop shaft lock (on the 12v panel above the galley) and turn it on The prop shaft revolutions slow down and a green light comes on to show the alternator is charging ( both keys are on a welded key ring so you cannot have the engine running with the prop shaft alternator) To turn off: Put the gear lever in REVERSE, never in forward. (This stops the prop alternator and the green light goes out) Remove keys Put gear lever in neutral Start engine again. As I say, I have no experience of the autoprop so you may need advice from SM owners. I am guessing your boat originally had a fixed propellor and this was changed. The previous owner probably wanted to leave the original equipment on the boat. Ian Ocean Hobo SN 96 (Wintering in Caernarfon, North Wales)
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Re: Folding Prop
Volker Hasenauer <volker.hasenauer@...>
Hello All, yes, my boat having the shaft alternator and I am happy that I posted the question...otherwise I would have overlooked this matter that the folding prob may be counterproductive. I am curious to read what reply to Arnold's email will come up..... - I will be soon offline for 2 weeks - no Internet, no mobile for 2 weeks. Volker SY Aquamarine Santorin 027 Malaysia
On Sun, Nov 17, 2019 at 10:38 PM Arnold Mente via Groups.Io <Arnold.mente=me.com@groups.io> wrote: Hi,
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Re: new to Amel Owner Group
Volker Hasenauer <volker.hasenauer@...>
Hi Kent, hi Iris, many thanks for the welcome note! Volker SY Aquamarine Santorin 027 Malaysia
On Sun, Nov 17, 2019 at 9:35 PM karkauai via Groups.Io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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