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More than you ever wanted to know about Amel steering
amelforme
If you obtain any of the excellent "mail order" wheel leather kits, there were three distinctly different wheels on the Super Maramu. Two are stainless steel, one is composite. Not sure when the stainless one evolved but 1998 rings a bell but don't quote me. I believe the composite wheel on the 54 was the same on all.
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When I asked Jacques Carteau why the switch to composite, he said 'weight '. He explained the inertial loads on the chain drive autopilot are greatly reduced with the lighter wheel making it last much longer. Then he showed me linear drive to the rudder quadrant. At the end that is not attached to the rudder, the drive unit is through bolted with rubber squares about 1/4" thick. You have to look hard to see them. He explained that they absorb the 'pop' when the unit changes direction, again, making it last longer. There are so many little details that make Amel boats what they are. Many of you that I have sold a boat to are probably smiling as you recall how enthusiastic I get when showing many of these unique details to prospects for the first time. Nobody builds a boat like Amel does. JOEL F. POTTER CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST LLC THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY Office 954-462-5869
On Jul 5, 2019, at 8:38 PM, Porter McRoberts via Groups.Io <portermcroberts@...> wrote:
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Joerg Esdorn
No such issue on my boat.
Joerg Esdorn A55 #53 Kincsem
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Annsofie & Jonas Svanberg
This is how we did on Lady Annila.
This one is to mark ”0” And this is the other two Regards Ann-Sofie on S/Y Lady Annila, SM 232, 1998 Skickat från min iPhone
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Porter McRoberts
There is a leather upholstery gentleman near vista mar in Panama. He does surprisingly good work at a very reasonable price. We got steering wheel and new seat etc for 200us.
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After that then dinghy cover, winch covers etc. Arnulfo +507 6008 0629 Porter S/V Ibis A54-152
On Jul 5, 2019, at 1:38 PM, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Boat Leather is a Preferred Yacht School vendor and they have measurements for SM and 54. Contact Tom Armantrout at Tom"at"BoatLeather.com or 1-206-284-9110 Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 (If I do not have your number in My Contacts, you will go to VoiceMail. Text me in advance with your number and I'll white list it.)
On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 6:26 PM Alan Leslie <s.v.elyse@...> wrote: Hi Tom
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Paul, First I have seen it, but I only have 7 Amel 55 clients, Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 (If I do not have your number in My Contacts, you will go to VoiceMail. Text me in advance with your number and I'll white list it.)
On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 11:40 AM Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Hi Tom
We replaced ours with a kit from these guys http://boatleather.com/product/boatleather-wheel-covers/ You just need to measure your wheel as they show and order whatever colour you want. The kit comes with everything you need and instructions to sew it on. It is a slow job believe me, but worth it in the end. Good luck. Alan Elyse SM437
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Spinnaker Pole Strut Support
Roger Wilson
On my Sharki 127 I have the usual stainless tubing support for the strut for the spinnaker pole. The support has a clamp assembly (6 fasteners) on the cap shroud and hides a 120mm length of wire. The spport crimps onto the lowers with just one fastener.
I am curious if an owner has experienced a corrosion problem on the cap shroud where it it hidden within the support clamp assembly. This is a place to collect dirt and must be disassembled for inspection.
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Re: New Wheel Leather
Thomas,
Loco Lola II did a very nice job using leather paint and reconditioned their wheel cover. Or: https://youtu.be/rnf1EaOZsik
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama www.creampuff.us
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main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Thomas Peacock
After several years of appearing “fashionably distressed”,
our original wheel leather now just looks distressed. Does anyone have any tips
for replacing this? Where might I get leather that would fit, or be fitted? Any
shared experiences would be much valued.
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owner of SY Phantom
Hi,
Yesterday I saw SY Phantom in Jabin's Yacht Yard in Annapolis. If the owner is on this forum or if someone knows him, I would like to get in touch and discuss his experience with the watt&sea generator that the boat has installed. Fair winds, Alex Ramseyer SY NO STRESS AMEL54#15
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Re: Poor Anchor Chain Maintenance
Duane Siegfri
James,
The galvanizer I used said they would have to sandblast if there was paint on it, and they would have an extra charge. I would regalvanize every time if I could, I think my cost was about $250 if my memory serves. The last treatment lasted for 3 years (where we were anchored 75% of the time), but now needs attention. Duane
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New Wheel Leather
Thomas Peacock
After several years of appearing “fashionably distressed”, our original wheel leather now just looks distressed. Does anyone have any tips for replacing this? Where might I get leather that would fit, or be fitted? Any shared experiences would be much valued.
Tom Peacock SM Aletes 240 Off Cape May, New Jersey USA
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Thank you so much Bill, do you know if this is a common issue?
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Regards Paul
On 5 Jul 2019, at 6:27 pm, CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Paul, I think it is directly in the middle of the stern. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 (If I do not have your number in My Contacts, you will go to VoiceMail. Text me in advance with your number and I'll white list it.)
On Fri, Jul 5, 2019 at 10:31 AM Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Ok Hans, I understand now, I have just completed the bottom maintenance on my 55 and certainly didn’t see any such crack or signs of a such a thing
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Best of luck and of course hope it’s only in the gel coat layer. Regards Paul 55#17
On 5 Jul 2019, at 5:55 pm, Hans-Joerg Wildhagen <carpediemsail@...> wrote:
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Hans-Joerg Wildhagen
Hi Paul Actually I am in Germany and the boat is in Panama. It is between the rudder and the foldable bathing plattform with the ladder
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Re: Question to Amel 55 owners
Could you please send wider image it is difficult for me to see the reference area?
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Regards Paul 55#17
On 5 Jul 2019, at 3:57 pm, Hans-Joerg Wildhagen <carpediemsail@...> wrote:
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Question to Amel 55 owners
Hans-Joerg Wildhagen
Dear all Amel 55 Owners
does one of you have this „crack“ problems at the Stern above the rudder? Thank you Hans-Jörg Wildhagen SY WASABI hull 13
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Re: Poor Anchor Chain Maintenance
James Sterling
I haven't heard anything on temp affecting strength but it's a conceivable issue. I've also had mixed reviews on re-galvanizing. My chain as you can see was beyond help. Some shops also balk if the chain has been paint marked for depth.
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Re: electrical connector for Boxtron
Thank you both for the information,
Greetings from Annapolis, Alex
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