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Re: Down wind pole corrosion damage

John Clark
 

Hi Thomas,
   Good catch!    I noticed Annie's short poles collect water inside.   I have toyed with the idea of drilling a small drain hole to let it drain.     Letting them stand upright in the sun for a week or so drains them but I can't always do that.  (Admittedly sometimes just lazy and leave them out...)
         John
SV Annie SM 37
Brunswick GA

On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 11:54 AM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@...> wrote:
A small crack emerged from under the black cover on the inner down wind pole. I drilled out the cover's retaining rivets and saw the full damage. Visiting the local welder to discuss options. Glad I found this prior to February's Panama City to Marquesas passage. 

Tom and Kirstin 
SM2K 422
SV L'ORIENT
Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

John Clark
 

Hi Duane,
  I had a similar experience right after I purchased Anne,  first indication of issue with the impeller was as you said a different sound. We had no overheat alarms just a much more pronounced exhaust sound.   This was with the TMD-22.     Lesson for all is to listen to your vessel...she will tell you is something isn't right.
                                
                            John
SV Annie SM 37
Brunswick GA

On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 8:58 AM Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io <carlylelk=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
We had an overheat condition on our engine (Yanmar 4JH3-HTE) and the alarm light or buzzer did not sound.  I checked the parts manual and the temperature sensor is a 100 oC sensor.  I noticed the gauge was over 80 but close to 100 oC and quickly anchored and shut down the engine.  

My concern is that the gauge read close to 100 oC and now I'm concerned about the sensor.  The lights and buzzer on the panel test ok.  Is there a way to test the sensor?

Just for background, the boat had been hauled out in Grenada for three months.  When we put the boat back in the water the engine sounded not quite normal and so I was watching the gauges closely.  It turned out that the impeller had shed all of the vanes!  I had checked the water in the exhaust when we first started up and it appeared normal so the impeller must have died after that.  Luckily the vanes were all in the hose between the water pump to the turbocharger cooler.

Duane
Wanderer, SM#477

Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

Mark Erdos
 

Duane,

 

I am a little confused (normal for me). Is the engine fixed? Did you resolve the overheat issue or are you still experiencing hot temperatures at higher RPMs?

 

 

With best regards,

 

Mark

 

Skipper

Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff

www.creampuff.us

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 9:59 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

 

We had an overheat condition on our engine (Yanmar 4JH3-HTE) and the alarm light or buzzer did not sound.  I checked the parts manual and the temperature sensor is a 100 oC sensor.  I noticed the gauge was over 80 but close to 100 oC and quickly anchored and shut down the engine.  

My concern is that the gauge read close to 100 oC and now I'm concerned about the sensor.  The lights and buzzer on the panel test ok.  Is there a way to test the sensor?

Just for background, the boat had been hauled out in Grenada for three months.  When we put the boat back in the water the engine sounded not quite normal and so I was watching the gauges closely.  It turned out that the impeller had shed all of the vanes!  I had checked the water in the exhaust when we first started up and it appeared normal so the impeller must have died after that.  Luckily the vanes were all in the hose between the water pump to the turbocharger cooler.

Duane
Wanderer, SM#477

Re: Deck Repairs to Amel Mango

Charles Bell
 

Hello Ian,

We are resurfacing the decks of Mango #29 right now.

We sanded off the loose "molded-teak" and have sealed with a 2-part high-build sealant. Then we will top with some sort of a surface treatment / non-slip. 

The contractor we are using has done several boats with the same technique. 

I will dig up more information about the steps and materials we are using. Feel free to reach out to me if I don't get back to you quickly enough.


Charles
Re: Lens-shaped bolt nuts

Porter McRoberts
 

They’re used securing hatch lids on the A54. 
Porter
A54-152


Excuse the errors.  
Sent from my IPhone 
Www.fouribis.com

On Nov 13, 2019, at 4:28 AM, Ryan Meador <ryan.d.meador@...> wrote:


These are used in a few places on our Super Maramu, most notably on the cockpit table.  Amel replaced one for us in Martinique and I'm pretty sure they just called it a "special nut".  Google translates that name as "lentil nut", which is a very apt description.  Thanks for the source!

Ryan and Kelly
SM 233 Iteration
Boston, MA, USA


On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 8:09 AM James Alton via Groups.Io <lokiyawl2=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Gerhard,

   These same nuts are used all over my Maramu, many thanks for posting a source.  I will add this to my file.

James
SV Sueno
Maramu #220

On Nov 12, 2019, at 6:46 AM, Gerhard Mueller via Groups.Io <carcode@...> wrote:

I don't know if Amel has used these lens-shaped bolt nuts for their other or later boats but I have them found at several places in my Sharki.
After searching for a long time I have found them at this seller and they sell them in small quantities also: See attachment.

--
Gerhard Mueller
Amel Sharki #60
Currently Kalamata, Greece <Linsenmutter-VS8453.PDF>
Re: Wave slap / banging under the stern

Matt Salatino
 

Hahahahahahaha!

~~~⛵️~~~Matt

On Nov 12, 2019, at 10:50 AM, Ryan Meador <ryan.d.meador@...> wrote:

When Kelly and I first got out SM, we were bothered by this sound, too.  I think I even noted it during the sea trial.  I remember it keeping us up the first night we stayed on the boat.  But shortly thereafter, it went away, and I don't think it was simply that we got used to it -- a few times I've remembered it and listened for it, and I just don't hear it anymore.  My best guess is that when the boat was really empty, it was sitting higher in the water and had lots of space for the sound to reverberate in.  We've now got it loaded up with so much crap it sits lower in the stern.  The aft locker and space beneath the aft berth are jammed with stuff.  I bet that does a lot to dampen the sound.

Ryan and Kelly
SM 233 Iteration
Boston, MA, USA



On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 9:11 PM Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:

Hi Matt;

 

We’re not on board. Will look through photos to see if I have one to post.

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Matt Salatino via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 8:48 AM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern

 

Mohammed, photos?

~~~⛵️~~~Matt


On Nov 11, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:

Hello Stefan;

 

After the first season aboard Kokomo about 5 years ago, we started looking for a solution for the “banging” you refer to. After a few iterations of trying different solutions, we came up with our final solution that we affectionately refer to as the “slap slap device”.

 

It basically consists of two layers of mesh fabric (the same material cargo straps are made of), strengthened by 1 inch mesh straps sewed in both directions every 18 inches. The two layers are then sewed together forming several pockets that we have inserted 2 mm waterproof foam for floatation and sound insulation. This is custom made to fit the entire stern from the trailing edge of the rudder to the back of the transom and all the way to the sides about 12 inches above the water line. It has several long straps for attachment to the lifelines/stanchions.

 

We simply deploy from the stern and slip it under the stern from the sides. We just attach four of the straps to the lifelines (just at the forward/rudder end) and let the rest happily float and move up and down with the water movement, under the stern. This provides an insulated barrier between the water line and the hull, where the hull rises out of the water at the stern and the sound originates from.

 

It takes one person about 5 minutes to deploy and retrieve. We simply fold and hang on the life lines, after retrieval, to dry.

 

This will handle almost all conditions that we typically anchor in, where the boat is facing the wind and waves. It does not do as well when larger waves are coming from the stern, but does help to dampen the sound (this is not a common condition). We also deploy her at marinas/harbors where small wavelets are present. As soon as deployed, it transforms the master cabin from a drum machine, into a quiet place to rest and relax. It is on extremely rare occasions that we have to move to the forward cabin due to sound.

 

We have now utilized our slap slap device for 5 seasons in the Med. It has been used in all conditions from 2-3 knot currents to 35-40 knot winds. She is almost like new and should last for a few more years. It has made a huge difference for us, as the master cabin was one of the major selling points of the 54 and we could not imagine, not being to utilize it.

 

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Stefan Schaufert via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 5:48 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern

 

Hello to all,

today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?

Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo

Re: Wave slap / banging under the stern

Ryan Meador
 

When Kelly and I first got out SM, we were bothered by this sound, too.  I think I even noted it during the sea trial.  I remember it keeping us up the first night we stayed on the boat.  But shortly thereafter, it went away, and I don't think it was simply that we got used to it -- a few times I've remembered it and listened for it, and I just don't hear it anymore.  My best guess is that when the boat was really empty, it was sitting higher in the water and had lots of space for the sound to reverberate in.  We've now got it loaded up with so much crap it sits lower in the stern.  The aft locker and space beneath the aft berth are jammed with stuff.  I bet that does a lot to dampen the sound.

Ryan and Kelly
SM 233 Iteration
Boston, MA, USA



On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 9:11 PM Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:

Hi Matt;

 

We’re not on board. Will look through photos to see if I have one to post.

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Matt Salatino via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 8:48 AM
To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern

 

Mohammed, photos?

~~~⛵️~~~Matt


On Nov 11, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:

Hello Stefan;

 

After the first season aboard Kokomo about 5 years ago, we started looking for a solution for the “banging” you refer to. After a few iterations of trying different solutions, we came up with our final solution that we affectionately refer to as the “slap slap device”.

 

It basically consists of two layers of mesh fabric (the same material cargo straps are made of), strengthened by 1 inch mesh straps sewed in both directions every 18 inches. The two layers are then sewed together forming several pockets that we have inserted 2 mm waterproof foam for floatation and sound insulation. This is custom made to fit the entire stern from the trailing edge of the rudder to the back of the transom and all the way to the sides about 12 inches above the water line. It has several long straps for attachment to the lifelines/stanchions.

 

We simply deploy from the stern and slip it under the stern from the sides. We just attach four of the straps to the lifelines (just at the forward/rudder end) and let the rest happily float and move up and down with the water movement, under the stern. This provides an insulated barrier between the water line and the hull, where the hull rises out of the water at the stern and the sound originates from.

 

It takes one person about 5 minutes to deploy and retrieve. We simply fold and hang on the life lines, after retrieval, to dry.

 

This will handle almost all conditions that we typically anchor in, where the boat is facing the wind and waves. It does not do as well when larger waves are coming from the stern, but does help to dampen the sound (this is not a common condition). We also deploy her at marinas/harbors where small wavelets are present. As soon as deployed, it transforms the master cabin from a drum machine, into a quiet place to rest and relax. It is on extremely rare occasions that we have to move to the forward cabin due to sound.

 

We have now utilized our slap slap device for 5 seasons in the Med. It has been used in all conditions from 2-3 knot currents to 35-40 knot winds. She is almost like new and should last for a few more years. It has made a huge difference for us, as the master cabin was one of the major selling points of the 54 and we could not imagine, not being to utilize it.

 

 

Happy Sailing;

 

 

Mohammad and Aty

B&B Kokomo

AMEL 54 #099

 

From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Stefan Schaufert via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 5:48 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern

 

Hello to all,

today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?

Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo

Re: Lens-shaped bolt nuts

Ryan Meador
 

These are used in a few places on our Super Maramu, most notably on the cockpit table.  Amel replaced one for us in Martinique and I'm pretty sure they just called it a "special nut".  Google translates that name as "lentil nut", which is a very apt description.  Thanks for the source!

Ryan and Kelly
SM 233 Iteration
Boston, MA, USA


On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 8:09 AM James Alton via Groups.Io <lokiyawl2=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Gerhard,

   These same nuts are used all over my Maramu, many thanks for posting a source.  I will add this to my file.

James
SV Sueno
Maramu #220

On Nov 12, 2019, at 6:46 AM, Gerhard Mueller via Groups.Io <carcode@...> wrote:

I don't know if Amel has used these lens-shaped bolt nuts for their other or later boats but I have them found at several places in my Sharki.
After searching for a long time I have found them at this seller and they sell them in small quantities also: See attachment.

--
Gerhard Mueller
Amel Sharki #60
Currently Kalamata, Greece <Linsenmutter-VS8453.PDF>
Regalvanizing Old Anchors!

mr_hermanns
 
Edited

I just dropped off all my anchors at a industrial galvanizing shop.

Also included the emergency Tiller attachment that was stored below for 30yrs!

Will post results next week!
--
Jeremy Hermanns - "Jer"
SVCerulean.com
Maramu #105
Marina Del Rey, CA
Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

Arnold Mente
 

Hi, 

after experience in dirty harbors with running the aircon and full sea water filter, overheating of engine friend ones SM I decide to install the attached instrument. It get installed after water injection in the exhaust and acts much faster then the engine temp control. The temperature of the exhaust increasing much faster then the engine himself. With this you can control the sea water filter and the impeller!!!

Best

Arnold
SY Zephyr
SM 203



Anleitung

Am 12.11.2019 um 15:29 schrieb Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io <carlylelk@...>:

Bill,

I'll check the transmission cooler, good advice.  That wasn't the primary cause though, as I noted, the engine seawater pump had shed all of its vanes.

Duane



--
SY Zephyr SM203
Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

Mark McGovern
 

Duane,

Generally, temp sensors work off of resistance with high resistance when cold and much lower resistance as the medium gets hotter.  You can use a cup of room temperature water and boiling water and measure the resistance across the wires of the sensor and see if there is any difference.  However, you would need the actual specifications on the Yanmar temperature sending unit to test it definitively and make sure it is working properly.  I suppose you could buy a new sensor, test it the same way and compare the results to the old sensor.  If the results are similar you could assume that the old sensor is working properly.

A few Amel owners have taken to installing a secondary separate Exhaust Temperature sensor and alarm.  You can read about it here:  https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/message/17290?p=,,,20,0,0,0::Created,,muffler+melt,20,2,0,29759579
  
--
Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

Duane Siegfri
 

Bill,

I'll check the transmission cooler, good advice.  That wasn't the primary cause though, as I noted, the engine seawater pump had shed all of its vanes.

Duane
Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

CW Bill Rouse
 

Check the sea chest side of the transmission oil cooler. This should be cleaned every 2 years. Small pieces of debris that get past the sea chest strainer will block water from flowing through this cooler to the engine. Overheating happens because water flow is restricted at higher rpm. 

Best,

CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School - www.AmelYachtOwnersSchool.com
720 Winnie St
Galveston Island, TX 77550
+1(832) 380-4970

On Tue, Nov 12, 2019, 7:58 AM Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io <carlylelk=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
We had an overheat condition on our engine (Yanmar 4JH3-HTE) and the alarm light or buzzer did not sound.  I checked the parts manual and the temperature sensor is a 100 oC sensor.  I noticed the gauge was over 80 but close to 100 oC and quickly anchored and shut down the engine.  

My concern is that the gauge read close to 100 oC and now I'm concerned about the sensor.  The lights and buzzer on the panel test ok.  Is there a way to test the sensor?

Just for background, the boat had been hauled out in Grenada for three months.  When we put the boat back in the water the engine sounded not quite normal and so I was watching the gauges closely.  It turned out that the impeller had shed all of the vanes!  I had checked the water in the exhaust when we first started up and it appeared normal so the impeller must have died after that.  Luckily the vanes were all in the hose between the water pump to the turbocharger cooler.

Duane
Wanderer, SM#477

Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat

Duane Siegfri
 

We had an overheat condition on our engine (Yanmar 4JH3-HTE) and the alarm light or buzzer did not sound.  I checked the parts manual and the temperature sensor is a 100 oC sensor.  I noticed the gauge was over 80 but close to 100 oC and quickly anchored and shut down the engine.  

My concern is that the gauge read close to 100 oC and now I'm concerned about the sensor.  The lights and buzzer on the panel test ok.  Is there a way to test the sensor?

Just for background, the boat had been hauled out in Grenada for three months.  When we put the boat back in the water the engine sounded not quite normal and so I was watching the gauges closely.  It turned out that the impeller had shed all of the vanes!  I had checked the water in the exhaust when we first started up and it appeared normal so the impeller must have died after that.  Luckily the vanes were all in the hose between the water pump to the turbocharger cooler.

Duane
Wanderer, SM#477
Re: Lens-shaped bolt nuts

James Alton
 

Gerhard,

   These same nuts are used all over my Maramu, many thanks for posting a source.  I will add this to my file.

James
SV Sueno
Maramu #220

On Nov 12, 2019, at 6:46 AM, Gerhard Mueller via Groups.Io <carcode@...> wrote:

I don't know if Amel has used these lens-shaped bolt nuts for their other or later boats but I have them found at several places in my Sharki.
After searching for a long time I have found them at this seller and they sell them in small quantities also: See attachment.

--
Gerhard Mueller
Amel Sharki #60
Currently Kalamata, Greece <Linsenmutter-VS8453.PDF>
Re: Cracks on bow sprit

Jarek Zemlo
 

Thank you very much for all feedback re. crack at the bow. Once I get feedback from AMEL will share with all.

Best regards

--
Jarek Zemlo
Re: Desperate plea for an alternator/charging problem - Amel Euros 41, 1976, MD21a engine

Andrew Eaves <andyeaves@...>
 

Good to know on that also re the 24V.
Re: Down wind pole corrosion damage

Thomas Kleman
 

Bill- thanks as always for your info and speculation. The rivets all over the pole are quite brittle with heads falling out so I'm concerned water ingress and corrosion played a large part. I found the damage as I was preparing to fix several broken rivets. When the welder and I do the autopsy we will know the cause.  The pole been rigged correctly the handful of times I've had occasion to use them. Not sure how long this damage has been here as it was mostly under the wear guard and thus hidden. The pole is of simple 3 part construction so no big deal.....but I might add some corrosion protection or sealant to the joint and rivet areas.

Tom and Kirstin
SV L'ORIENT
SM2K 422
Deck Repairs to Amel Mango

Ian Bone
 

Hello all,
I am contemplating the repair of the decks of my Amel Mango. The cracks seem to go down some way.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with repairs of this nature and what process and products they used for the job.
Any advice and insights would be gratefully received.
Ian Bone
Amel Mango Hull #63


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VID_20190806_141546991~2.mp4

Lens-shaped bolt nuts

Gerhard Mueller
 

I don't know if Amel has used these lens-shaped bolt nuts for their other or later boats but I have them found at several places in my Sharki.
After searching for a long time I have found them at this seller and they sell them in small quantities also: See attachment.

--
Gerhard Mueller
Amel Sharki #60
Currently Kalamata, Greece

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