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Re: Heaving-to experiences/advice, and Jordan series drogue use
Thanks Miles,
Next time we're in over 50 knots, I'll duck down and have a look at that.... Seriously, I will Thanks Cheers Alan Elyse SM 437
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Re: Heaving-to experiences/advice, and Jordan series drogue use
Jes but will i know when it is more then 50 kn ???
Best Elja SM Balu 222 Von meinem iPhone gesendet
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Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat
Hi Duane,
when you install 2 of them you can also save the genset!! With this instrument the water pump belt, impeller, seawater filter and closed seacock are under control!! Arnold SY Zephyr SM203 Am 20.11.2019 um 14:51 schrieb Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io <carlylelk@...>: Hi Mark, The overheat was solved by a new impeller. I am going to install the exhaust hose alarm you recommended, thanks for that! Duane -- SY Zephyr SM203
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Re: Yanmar 4jh3-hte overheat
Duane Siegfri
Hi Mark,
The overheat was solved by a new impeller. I am going to install the exhaust hose alarm you recommended, thanks for that! Duane
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Re: Heaving-to experiences/advice, and Jordan series drogue use
Miles
Hi Alan,
Your B&G has a digital meter readout over the cart table that reads whatever speed the wind is.
Regards,
Miles s/y Ladybug, sm216 in Le Marin, Martinique
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Re: Victron Quattro charger/inverter installation
Scott SV Tengah
Apologies for the late response - we were doing the Chesapeake-Caribbean passage. Now here in Marigot Bay with two other 54s! It was getting a bit too cold on the US East Coast!
I can explain what was done conceptually but 220v frightens me, so I had the electrician do the actual wiring.
The Amel transfer switch is bypassed completely. The wires from the shore power plug go into AC2 while the wires from the genset go to AC1. Victron specifically states that you should have your genset have priority if both power sources exist. I’m not really sure why, but given that I see no harm in their way of doing it and moreover, I will be playing with the Quattro’s programmable relays, I abided by their recommendation. the generator is running the Quattro’s will use the generator. "
On the output side, there are two AC-Out outputs which go to the main panel switches. Sorry I am not sure how this is physically wired, just speaking conceptually here.These outputs are fed from either mains/genset power OR uninterrupted power (aka mains/genset/inverter). I have all but one item fed by AC-OUT-1, which is uninterrupted - runs on either shore/genset or inverter. Yes, the water heater, scuba compressor, aircon, washer/dryer, etc. are run from the inverter.
There’s AC-OUT-2 output, which is ONLY fed from shorepower/genset power and the only thing I have connected to that is my Skylla 80amp charger. This output is on, I believe, a 2 minute delay from when shore/genset power is detected.
I hope this helps somewhat. Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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New VHF antenna = newly discovered electrical leak!
Scott SV Tengah
I’ve had VHF reception and transmission problems and recently replaced my original VHF antenna with a Shakespeare 5215. The male connector threads fit perfectly where the old antenna sat on the masthead, obviating the need for drilling new holes for a mounting bracket. In addition to replacing the antenna, I replaced the outrageously thin RG-58U original coax to lower loss RG8X. There are even thicker and even lower loss cables out there but the thicker cables have minimum bend radii that I’d violate given the routing through the mast so RG8X was my compromise.
I’m not sure if it was the cable or antenna, but my VHF problems were solved and I can now hear and be heard from a much greater distance than before!
However a new issue came up. Because of the way the male connector threads contact the mast, the coax shield effectively connects the mast/rigging to the VHF head unit and the head unit grounding wire then connects it to the bonding system. With this connection made, the Mass- light lit up, indicating an electrical leak! If I disconnected the grounding wire from the VHF head unit body, the mass- goes away.
It turns out I had an electrical leak going through my rigging for a while now. The evidence was there - rust spots all over the rigging/liferails and some higher than expected (sacrificial?) corrosion on aluminum parts. Per Olivier, it turns out Amel started connecting the mast/rigging to the bonding system around 2009 for this exact reason - an undetected electrical leak in the rigging with boats that don’t get washed often could lead to electrolytic corrosion.
I would suggest those of you with pre-2009 Amels test for either negative or positive charge through your rigging. If you have a mass tester light and are pre-2009, it will NOT light up unless you make a connection between your rigging and green/yellow bonding system wires. I would think a simple way to make that connection is a temporary jumper wire between the rigging and say the green/yellow wire at your diesel fill-up.
I isolated the leak to my starboard Lewmar V4 windlass motor. It’s the primary one, so I presume age has resulted in carbon brush dust buildup. I assume cleaning it simply involves taking it apart and blowing/wiping away excess carbon dust? Any tips or warnings before I dig into it? Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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Re: Folding Prop
Daniel Frey
Check out message number 213 from 2002.
To find it, enter 213 into the field: Msg #
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Re: AMEL 54 watertank compartments - access to clean
Stefan Schaufert
Dear Ruedi,
no, I do not got all compartments open, not even tried it - assumed there would be more damage then benefits over all. I used YACHTICON PURATANK (it was available in La Rochelle) and a waterhose with a lot of pressure to clean the compartements as far as possible. The result was quite well. No problems so far. When we not use the water maker (what we mostly do), I do it like Arnold, using AquaClean (Yachticon). Have a nice winter! Best regards Stefan A54 119 Lady Charlyette - currently Lanzarote
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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
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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
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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