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Re: Headsail furler issues
Adam Body
An update on the headsail furler. The problem was a burnt out wire. The wire in question carried the current from one (FOC in) of the four solenoids (two for the FOC/Jib, two for the anchor winch) located in the forward port locker of the forward berth. The wire passes through conduits forward to the port bow deck compartment where there is a junction box. This is where the wire was burnt out. The insulation on the wire was cracked and the copper wires had corroded and gradually broke down as the remaining wires were required to carry the current, until they simply burnt out. Hopefully this experience will be helpful to others.
-- Adam Body "Flora" SM128 Annee 1994
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Re: Freshwater pump
Hi Eric, We've had good luck with the Jabsco Parmax Plus 4. 24v. $140. Good pressure won't strain the plumbing. Chuck Joy #388
On Mon, Oct 21, 2019 at 8:59 PM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Freshwater pump
eric freedman
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Freshwater pump
eric freedman
I was thinking of changing out my original fresh water pump for a Sureflo Aqua King.My only concern is that the shutoff pressure is 55 PSI, 3.8 Bar.It is an on demand pump and puts out 18 liters per minute. Has anyone installed this pump ? The pressure can be reduced however, I do not know how low it will go. Fair Winds, Eric SM 376 Kimberlite
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Karen Smith
Mark,
Based on your hull number, and the pictures of your exhaust elbow, I am guessing you have one of the newer, bigger gensets. I think that one is available as an OEM for ~$500 Ours (from a 6.5kW MDKD) looks rather different, the flange is basically the entire back end of the exhaust manifold, and incorporates the line carrying coolant to the raw water heat exchanger.
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Part Number and Drawing of Rack and Pinon steering
eric freedman
Hi, Attached please find the art number and page for the rack steering Fair Winds, eric SM 376 Kimberlite
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
eric freedman
Hi Ian,
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I saw your post and thought I should have a spare base as they do tend to break. Sooo I ordered one from Amazon. I left my office to go to kimberlite and looked in my pump locker area for something else and lo and behold I have a brand new one in the box. Tomorrow I will have 2. Would you like me to FedEx it to you or shall I return it to Amazon? You can send me an answer to Kimberlite. Fair Winds, Eric Sm 376 Kimberlite
On October 21, 2019 at 8:22 AM "ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@...>" <ianjudyjenkins@...> wrote:
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Hello Mark, Please note on NIKIMAT was the Onan MDKAL I don’t know if there is a difference with the MDKD mentioned. I would check the part number. On the MDKAL the exhaust mixing elbow was part: PN 155-3261-02 (E086) and I paid $475 for my spare http://nikimat.com/spare_parts_ONAN_MDKAL_B_Specs_12_volt.html (scroll, almost at the bottom). Sincerely, Alexandre
On Monday, October 21, 2019, 06:32:02 PM UTC, Mark McGovern <mfmcgovern@...> wrote:
Karen, I stand corrected! It looks like that there is a small water jacket in the Onan Exhaust elbow after all. Here is a picture that I found looking down the the back side of one on Alex from Nikimat's website: http://www.nikimat.com/parts_for_sale/onan_155_3261_02_mixer_elbow_exhaust_manifold.html It is a relatively simple part to fabricate. I will take mine off after we winterize the boat in the next few weeks and have a closer look at making a replacement from 316 Stainless. Mark -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
I had the same problem Ian. I did a “temporary” fix with a piece of 1/2” Starboard shaped to span the holes where the break is. To complicate matters further, one of the bolts was seized to the mild steel backing plate and I broke the head off trying to get it out. The backing plate is quite a bit below the surface, and drilling it out left a hole that was impossible to rethread. I used a Mr Toggle bolt which leaves a reusable female thread below the old backing plate. It has held up beautifully for ~4 years...we’ll, maybe not aesthetically, but pretty is as pretty does. Kent & Iris Kristy SM 243 karkauai@... USA cell: 828-234-6819 On Oct 21, 2019, at 12:55 PM, Paul Osterberg <osterberg.paul.l@...> wrote: Mark Well I have not yet bought the new head just decided, that is probably the best option. The reason for the inspection hatch was to get access to the bolt heads below the surface as one of the holes was "enlarged" and had no thread. But to no good for this time as the hole to fasten the head was down into a hollow beam so no access, but next time it will be easy to attache the new head with the hatch in place. Paul
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
My Onan exhaust manifold looked as on the picture above, blocked with carbon. I cleaned it in place on the Onan a rather uncomfortable tasks. Is there any benefit to remove the manifold? do one get access to the interior to clean out more carbon deposit? Or does it only give a lot of job to remove it looks a bit corroded? first time I loosen the elbow,, one of the bolts holding it broke of and I had some job to get it out, do not fancy that kind of job very much
Paul on SY Kerpa SM#259 Lagos, Portugal
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Hello all,
We used the copper ground trap from the company Druseidt in Remscheid, Germany. It costs around EUR 45 and it is protected by a PVC overmoulding and the copper strap ends strengthened with copper shells (see attached pic).
My last order is also attached if someone would like to order.
Fair winds Olaf
S/V Katchopine, SM2K 392 currently in Trinidad
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Randall Walker
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2019 3:35 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Ground strap in bilge
I had copied from an earlier post from Bills photo album I believe.
Randall A-54 #56 From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond via Groups.Io <southernadventurer@...>
Hi Mike,
Thanks for supplying the details of metelec. We are keen to replace our strap. Are you able to supply the dimensions and drawing that you forwarded to metelec when you had your copper strap manufactured.
Kind Regards
Ross SM2K #386 On Monday, October 21, 2019, 4:49 PM, Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Randall Walker
I had copied from an earlier post from Bills photo album I believe.
Randall
A-54 #56
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond via Groups.Io <southernadventurer@...>
Sent: October 21, 2019 3:31 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Ground strap in bilge Hi Mike,
Thanks for supplying the details of metelec. We are keen to replace our strap. Are you able to supply the dimensions and drawing that you forwarded to metelec when you had your copper strap manufactured.
Kind Regards
Ross
SM2K #386
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Monday, October 21, 2019, 4:49 PM, Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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Re: Ground strap in bilge
Ross Hickey & Donna Hammond
Hi Mike,
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Thanks for supplying the details of metelec. We are keen to replace our strap. Are you able to supply the dimensions and drawing that you forwarded to metelec when you had your copper strap manufactured. Kind Regards Ross
On Monday, October 21, 2019, 4:49 PM, Randall Walker <lladnarowen@...> wrote:
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Polytrol Marine Coating
Greetings All, There was some discussion of this product a while back. Does anyone know if this can be had in Trinidad. There are no Caribbean distributers officially. Thank you in advance. Chuck Joy #388
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Mark McGovern
Karen,
I stand corrected! It looks like that there is a small water jacket in the Onan Exhaust elbow after all. Here is a picture that I found looking down the the back side of one on Alex from Nikimat's website: http://www.nikimat.com/parts_for_sale/onan_155_3261_02_mixer_elbow_exhaust_manifold.html It is a relatively simple part to fabricate. I will take mine off after we winterize the boat in the next few weeks and have a closer look at making a replacement from 316 Stainless. Mark -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Fuel tank
sbmesasailor
Hi Tom, I also suspected a leak in my fuel tank but after removal to the passage area, I determined it was only the inspection plate leaking. If you can move it to the passage way and support it, check to see if it still leaks when only partially full (below the inspection plate). It's a pain to empty and then partially fill and then empty again, but it beats removing it. Dennis Johns Libertad Maramu #121
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
Mark
Well I have not yet bought the new head just decided, that is probably the best option. The reason for the inspection hatch was to get access to the bolt heads below the surface as one of the holes was "enlarged" and had no thread. But to no good for this time as the hole to fasten the head was down into a hollow beam so no access, but next time it will be easy to attache the new head with the hatch in place. Paul
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Re: Main furler and furler gear box
Mark McGovern
Paul,
Lot's of good information on the main furler in this thread: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/topic/29770769#43884 and in this Photo Album: https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main/album?id=84576 My furler was completely seized up so I just completely overhauled it. My gearbox, however, appeared to be fine so I just re-greased it and re-installed it. Mark -- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: Onan MDKD 6.5kW genset exhaust elbow
Mark McGovern
Karen, Thanks,
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Re: Electric heads on Supermaramu
Paul,
Did the holes align when you changed out the old style Jabsco toilet base for the new one.
Also, what is the purpose of the inspection hole?
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
From:
main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Paul Osterberg
Ian and Judy
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