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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi John, 7 days hand steering is not much fun, I feel for you. My ray marine auto helm stopped functioning once when we were transiting French Polynesia and there was limited help available. All those technicians I could find advised all sorts of expensive replacements. A wise long time cruiser said check the electrical connections to the linear drive. He was right, they were wrong. There was a corroded wire joint. I had wasted two weeks waiting for parts to be delivered. Although two weeks in Raeatea isn't too painful. My fist lesson. Many many faults on our boats systems are caused by simple connection corrosion.
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Kind Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
On 20 July 2019 at 20:22 JOHN HAYES <johnhayes862@...> wrote:
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
Hi John,
Sorry, but I'm still not clear about your situation. An autopilot system basically has three components; 1. a control unit, 2. an ACU (processor) with a heading sensor, and 3. a drive unit (rotary, linear, etc.) It sounds like you have an original ST6002 control head that doesn't work and alongside that a second ST6002 control head that now also doesn't work. You don't mention what ACU(s) you have or if they work but the original was likely a Raymarine ACU400. Does it work? If you have a second ACU, does it work? Then it sounds like you've got an original Raymarine Type 2 Rotary drive actuator but you didn't note if it works or not, plus an added linear drive of unspecified origin that doesn't work (maybe). It sounds like someone added a redundant system with a linear drive. Does this have it's own ST6002 control unit AND it's own ACU (making it totally redundant)? Is the linear drive back at the quadrant? We can only guess at the configurations you have, but it sounds like you would have little or no re-engineering to simply replace the failed component(s) of either the original rotary system or the added linear system. Fix the one with the least broken parts :-) if you don't want the redundancy. Cheers, Craig
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Re: Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Porter McRoberts
It would be easy to enjoy the San Blas where there is “less” crime then head to shelter bay marina. We liked the Portobello anchorage, but I have to admit the eyes felt hungry there. And Colon? I’ve been to a lot of places and never felt the way I felt in Colon.
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Just skip Portobello. Cool cannons. Really amazing history. Very sad monkey in a cage. A few Chinese quickmarts. My 2 cents. Don’t miss the San Blas! Porter McRoberts S/V IBIS. A54-152
On Jul 20, 2019, at 2:45 AM, Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
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Re: Spade Anchor
ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
Hi Paul,
We have had a 33kg stainless Spade for the past 19 years in countless anchorages and conditions. Alain Poireaud , the inventor, became a friend though alas has since died.
When we set off in 2002 on a 7 year circumnavigation of South America we had three Spades on board. One was a galvanised 33kg, in case we lost our stainless one and we also had one the same size in aluminium, weighing 15k kg. The galvanised one never met
the sea and is now on board Eamonn Washington's SM, Travel Bug. The aluminium one we used about 5 times to tandem anchor when we first arrived in Chile, where we had been assured it would be needed. It wasn't. Each time we used it in tandem ( as the first
down anchor, attached to the main anchor by 10 feet of chain ) it was clear that the main anchor had done all the work on its own, so from then on we have happily relied on just the stainless.
The aluminium one has remained in the locker ever since except when we used in it to pull a French boat off the beach in Itaparica in Brazil after he gone ashore in a storm. We laid the anchor out with about 300 meters of line and he winched himself off.
The anchor didn't budge.
From what I have heard the rocna is also a fine anchor but the dialogue between the owners of the rocna and Alain when it came to a Wikipedia entry was pretty unhappy. There is room for both anchors--and others--in the boating world. However, I think Alain
might have a wry smile on his face as he looks down from his celestial cruising ground and sees the Vulcan, a development of the original rocna. Notice any similarity ?
Ian and Judy, Pen Azen SM 302 Greece
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Rudolf Waldispuehl <Rudolf@...>
Sent: 20 July 2019 07:40 To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Spade Anchor Hello Paul
Sorry to hear that you are not happy with Rocna. I have changed from Original Buegel, (which is now BB on second Roller), to Rocna 40kg and using it the second season now. Never dragged since then. I’m very happy with it and had several occasions recently with 180-degree shifts. I observed and dived the Anchor after a shift and discovered it may drag 0.5m or 1m (but not more) for resetting. I had many troubles with the Buegel in the Agean Sea, especially when the bottom was partly covered by weed the holding was poor. Ruedi & Sabina Waldispuehl
"SY WASABI"
Amel 54. #55
MMSI: 269322000
Call Sign: HBY3811
Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Germain Jean-Pierre <jp.germain45@...>
Antworten an: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Datum: Freitag, 19. Juli 2019 um 22:16 An: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Betreff: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Spade Anchor Hello Paul,
I am a bit surprised your Rocna is not working as you expect; ours was brilliant (on our previous boat) even with a 180 degree wind shift. Does yours have the roll over bar?
I had a CQR before on Eleuthera and this was pretty bad so having found a ULTRA dealer who gave me a big discount, I went for it. If you do ULTRA, the 35Kg has worked perfectly for us. The 45KG should also fit. Ensure you get the ULTRA swivel
and chain claw. Both are great kit esp the swivel which always brings the anchor aboard right side up.
GL
Jean-Pierre Germain
SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Fiji
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
JOHN HAYES
Thanks Craig
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I took over the boat with a dead auto helm as you describe Along side that the newer Raymarine st6002 unit (now failed) had been installed It is a linear drive and might be repairable What I’m trying to do is to identify a new system to purchase and install as close as possible to the present system so I don’t have to get into a lot of re-engineering Can’t get to wifi before midday after clearing customs (who don’t work on sat and Sunday!) Best John
On 21/07/2019, at 4:33 AM, Craig Briggs via Groups.Io <sangaris@...> wrote:
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
Hi John,
Don't you have the standard Santorin insallation of a Raymarine Type 2 Rotary drive (not a linear drive) with a chain turning the wheel? And is that controlled by the ST6002? It's not clear from your posting what the problem is - has the rotary drive failed or has the autopilot controller failed. If it's the rotary drive and that was the original on your boat, Raymarine no longer supports that and it's likely it's more than just brushes. You'll be far better served by getting a new one (about $1,500). You can either control it with your old ST6002 or with a modern unit like the EVO or a B&G NAC3, etc. Good luck with it, Craig SN68 Sangaris
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
JOHN HAYES
Many thanks Elja
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On 20/07/2019, at 9:34 PM, Elja Röllinghoff Balu SM 222 <Bijorka@...> wrote:
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Re: A.M.F.A fresh water pump on A54
Beaute Olivier
Hello all, I confirm the original chain wash pump on the AMEL 54 is an AMFA 66 without pressure tank. The freshwater pump being an AMFA 88B with pressure tank. For all AMFA 66 and 88 fresh water pumps, one of the causes of the pressure switch not to cut-off, is when the small hole for water leading to the rubber membrane is clogged from scaling.Then, the water pressure is not strong enough to move the springed switch. To get access to it, you need to remove the plumbing fitting of the pressure switch from the pump. A good cleaning will improve this. The common causes are too low battery voltage or worn out brushes. Happy sailing. Olivier
On Saturday, July 20, 2019, 02:12:50 PM GMT+2, Lior Keydar via Groups.Io <sharona246@...> wrote:
Bill, It would be nice to have the S40 installed like on your pictures but on my A54 #18 AMEL is the 66B the Anchor wash pump. I rarely use it and it still working perfect. I am not the original owner but I am sure that this is the original AMEL Installation. Lior
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Re: Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Eric,
This is also true. One of the vessel’s EPRIB was found but there was no sign of wreckage.
The crime on the Caribe side of Panama this year has now reach an alarming level. Besides the recent armed robberies, there has be acts of piracy and murder. This includes only the crimes reported on CSSN. The regular crimes against tourist in Colon go mostly unreported and uninvestigated.
Thankfully the Pacific side of Panama and Panama City is a completely different story. It hard to believe this is the same country.
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 eric freedman
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 1:29 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Mark, I understand that in the last few weeks 2 sailboats have disappeared and no word has been heard from them. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
[mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mark Erdos
Heads up to owners in the Panama area on the Caribbean side. There has been a serious rash of armed robberies between Shelter Bay Marina and the San Blas Islands. Linton Bay is especially volatile at this time. Several boats anchored in various bays were boarded by armed thieves. Details of the robberies can be found on CSSN https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/. At this point no arrest have been made and the robberies are expected to continue.
Please be extra vigilant if your plans include sailing in these waters anytime soon.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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Re: A.M.F.A fresh water pump on A54
Lior Keydar <sharona246@...>
Bill,
It would be nice to have the S40 installed like on your pictures but on my A54 #18 AMEL is the 66B the Anchor wash pump. I rarely use it and it still working perfect. I am not the original owner but I am sure that this is the original AMEL Installation. Lior
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Re: Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
I’m reading that one of those boats decided not to go to Trinidad, and sailed to the Canaries, instead. I haven’t corroborated that source, but at least for me, the jury is out.....
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~~~⛵️~~~Matt
On Jul 20, 2019, at 1:29 AM, eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
eric freedman
Hi John,
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It is easy to test the linear drive. Just put voltage on the two heavy wires mine is 24 volts yours might be 12 volts. The apply voltage to the thin 2 wires the clutch, always 12 volts. If the drive doesn’t work, just take it apart it is very simple . It might be the gears inside or you might have to clean out the dust from the brushes or replace them. It is a very strong drive and is still used by Raymarine. The planetary gears and the drive belt are also available. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of JOHN HAYES Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2019 4:23 AM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Auto pilot for a Santorin 46 Hi all Nga Waka reached Nuku’alofa this afternoon after a slow head wind slog from Wellington; the last 7 days hand steered The system on the yacht is a Raymarine ST6002 and has been very satisfactory.......until now! It’s a Non hydraulic system and we guess the problem may be brushes in the linear actuator. Whether or not we can do a repair here in Nuku’alofa I’d like to purchase a second system to install so we might avoid the situation over the past week. In that context has any one out there purchased an auto helm they find satisfactory and could you please provide a brand and model number. Thanks for any help or advice anyone might supply John Hayes sn 41
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
Red1 Stella SM359
I would suggest Hudson marine in the UK for the electronics, best prices I could find.
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Re: Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
He John
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We take a new one from Raymarine it works well the old one we repair and hold in Stock Look at this link Best wishes Elja
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Auto pilot for a Santorin 46
JOHN HAYES
Hi all
Nga Waka reached Nuku’alofa this afternoon after a slow head wind slog from Wellington; the last 7 days hand steered The system on the yacht is a Raymarine ST6002 and has been very satisfactory.......until now! It’s a Non hydraulic system and we guess the problem may be brushes in the linear actuator. Whether or not we can do a repair here in Nuku’alofa I’d like to purchase a second system to install so we might avoid the situation over the past week. In that context has any one out there purchased an auto helm they find satisfactory and could you please provide a brand and model number. Thanks for any help or advice anyone might supply John Hayes sn 41
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Re: Spade Anchor
Hello Paul
Sorry to hear that you are not happy with Rocna. I have changed from Original Buegel, (which is now BB on second Roller), to Rocna 40kg and using it the second season now. Never dragged since then. I’m very happy with it and had several occasions recently with 180-degree shifts. I observed and dived the Anchor after a shift and discovered it may drag 0.5m or 1m (but not more) for resetting. I had many troubles with the Buegel in the Agean Sea, especially when the bottom was partly covered by weed the holding was poor. Ruedi & Sabina Waldispuehl "SY WASABI" Amel 54. #55 MMSI: 269322000 Call Sign: HBY3811 Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> on behalf of Germain Jean-Pierre <jp.germain45@...> Antworten an: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Datum: Freitag, 19. Juli 2019 um 22:16 An: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Betreff: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Spade Anchor Hello Paul, I am a bit surprised your Rocna is not working as you expect; ours was brilliant (on our previous boat) even with a 180 degree wind shift. Does yours have the roll over bar? I had a CQR before on Eleuthera and this was pretty bad so having found a ULTRA dealer who gave me a big discount, I went for it. If you do ULTRA, the 35Kg has worked perfectly for us. The 45KG should also fit. Ensure you get the ULTRA swivel and chain claw. Both are great kit esp the swivel which always brings the anchor aboard right side up. GL Jean-Pierre Germain SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Fiji
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Re: Spade Anchor
Gary Silver
Paul: I fitted an Aluminum Spade Anchor - Model # 1294552 - (?? weight I am guessing about 55 lbs) in 2008. It has set the first time every time since and the only time it dragged was when I had hooked an underwater cable and it slid along it. Sets in every type of seabed I have encountered in the last 11 years. I now notice I have some pitting in the tip of the aluminum where the lead is but still seems structurally sound, have had no shank bending and other than the two pitts in the tip there is no other corrosion noticeable. Fits perfectly on my boat. Highly recommended.
Gary S. Silver s/v Liahona Amel SM 2000 # 335 On the hard in Puerto Del Rey Marina, Puerto Rico
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Re: Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
eric freedman
Mark, I understand that in the last few weeks 2 sailboats have disappeared and no word has been heard from them. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mark Erdos
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2019 5:51 PM To: AmelYachtOwners@groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Heads up to owners in the Panama area on the Caribbean side. There has been a serious rash of armed robberies between Shelter Bay Marina and the San Blas Islands. Linton Bay is especially volatile at this time. Several boats anchored in various bays were boarded by armed thieves. Details of the robberies can be found on CSSN https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/. At this point no arrest have been made and the robberies are expected to continue.
Please be extra vigilant if your plans include sailing in these waters anytime soon.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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Panama Crime on the Caribe Side
Heads up to owners in the Panama area on the Caribbean side. There has been a serious rash of armed robberies between Shelter Bay Marina and the San Blas Islands. Linton Bay is especially volatile at this time. Several boats anchored in various bays were boarded by armed thieves. Details of the robberies can be found on CSSN https://safetyandsecuritynet.org/. At this point no arrest have been made and the robberies are expected to continue.
Please be extra vigilant if your plans include sailing in these waters anytime soon.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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Re: Broker/ Vessel Purchase Experience
Martin, Although I feel sorry for you and your experience, the Amel Yacht Owners Group is a not place to post one side of what is at least a 4 or 5 sided situation (you, owner, broker, Amel, and VAT officials). Buying the right Amel under the right terms can be daunting for anyone, even the most experienced. If I can be of personal assistance, you have my email address and phone number, as you have contacted me multiple times. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Fri, Jul 19, 2019 at 4:35 PM Martin Bentham <mbentham@...> wrote: Hello to All,
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