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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
Sarah & Trevor McIlwaine
Thanks for the information Ian. Thats interesting to know that you can have them installed without ripping the heads apart. Kind regards, Sarah
On Tue, 12 Jan 2021, 08:36 Ian Park, <parkianj@...> wrote: We have a holding tank in both heads, around 75 litres each. They were fitted by the first owner when the boat was fairly new. Go to photos and search Santorin holding tanks and you will see the installation there.
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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
Ian Park
We have a holding tank in both heads, around 75 litres each. They were fitted by the first owner when the boat was fairly new. Go to photos and search Santorin holding tanks and you will see the installation there.
I am not familiar with the interior of the Maramu, but the Santorin looks the same as the Super Maramu. We've lost the clothes hanging drying area as the tanks fit that space and the pipework does fill most of the alert side storage areas. The tanks are visible but not unsightly. The pros are that all maintenance is easy, access to valves, macerator pump tank interior access ( not pleasant but useful!) and of course the tank level reader. I haven't spotted it yet, but somewhere there is a schematic of the pipework and tank dimensions. In my previous boat I had stainless steel tanks. Avoid s/s for holding tanks!! Ian Ocean Hobo SN96 North Wales (UK!)
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Re: Eumenia Mini 5500 Dishwasher Parts
Ken Powers SV Aquarius
Thanks ALL,
I will be heading back to Lithuania in a few weeks, and will try to contact him from there. If not I am going to try to find the closest pump and retrofit! All the best! Ken Aquarius SM2K262
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Re: Antigua riggers
Hi Nick,
That you've got a spare with you suggests you can easily do this yourself. With a couple of dock-mates you can likely do it in half a day - it is not rocket science. There are several posts on this DB, including from the big "OB" about how to do this - don't forget the split cylindrical Delrin spacer you'll encounter when you dissemble it. Get a small tub of grease and have fun! -- Craig, SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
Andy Croney
Hi Sarah , hi Trev,
We have an older Maramu (#79) and installed a holding tank in the forward head - the boat does not need go come out of the water for this work , as it uses the same sea cock with a Y valve fitting - all the other necessary holes ( breather and pump out ) are above water . I can send you some images if you want. They are great boats for cruising and voyaging . All the best Andy and Fifi SV Paladin Sent from my iPhone
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Re: Standing rigging
Hi Bernd,
This is one of those questions that sits on the border of engineering and philosophy, with no clear winner. Much like "What is the "best" anchor". I'd encourage you to read the many past posts on this discussion board and make up your own mind. There are too many variables for anyone to give you a definitive answer and those who do are often not unbiased, like the insurance company who wants 7 years so they reduce their risk of a claim - or a rigger who will profit from you replacing now. Your SN #119 is maybe a year or two younger than my 1992 SN #68. I had a mizzen aft lower break in 2010 on a power reach flying the foc d'artimon. That was at 18 years old and after about 25,000 miles of passage-making. I repaired it but then replaced all the next year - an easy do-it-yourself-in-the-water job for about $5000 from ACMO, duplicating the original (except for right-hand, not left-hand turn-buckles (bottle-screws)). So my "new" rig is now 10 years old, but my sailing is now pretty much just a couple of thousand miles of coastal/near-offshore cruising a year, my insurer doesn't have any requirements and I certainly won't be getting new any time soon. So, how old is your rig; where has the boat been sailed (tropics vs. cooler climes); how hard has she been sailed; what is your personal risk tolerance; are you comfortable and capable sailing with a spare shroud should one fail; are you doing weekend sailing from a marina, or seasonal coastal cruising; perhaps a slow circumnavigation; or maybe the Vendee Globe? Hope this helps your decision process. -- Cheers, Craig, SN68 Sangaris, Tropic Isle Harbor, FL
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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
Alain Blanchard
Hello Sarah & Trevor,
I Just acquired a SM from 1995. There was no holding tank installed. I am currently in the process Of installing one based on a tuto (here attached)
Mine is the same but a 85 L. Here is a picture
It just fit in (47.5 cm large).
I will come back to you if any issue
Regards Alain
SM 146 - Gruissan (France)
Envoyé de mon iPhone
Le 11 janv. 2021 à 19:21, James Watkins via groups.io <ewatk49734@...> a écrit :
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Re: Antigua riggers
Nick, There are options in Antigua, but none in the entire Caribbean are better than Caraibe Marine Greement (Rigging) in Martinique. They are a Preferred Vendor and have rerigged at least 50 SMs & 54s that I am aware of.
On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 2:46 PM Nick Fowle SM 404 Rascal via groups.io <svrascal=protonmail.com@groups.io> wrote: Hi, can anyone please recommend a rigger here in Antigua who has experience in replacing a forestay on my SM please?
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Antigua riggers
Hi, can anyone please recommend a rigger here in Antigua who has experience in replacing a forestay on my SM please?
I have the ACMO forestay with me, but looking for someone who has done this successfully here in Antigua many thanks
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Re: Onan group on SM number 32
Juan, Over the years of production, some Onan generators have Normally Closed (NC) sensors and other Onans have Normally Open sensors (NO). Just because some other Super Maramu had NC sensors does not mean that your SM has the same. Attached is a page from my Amel Book that explains some of this.
On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 1:03 PM Juan de Zulueta <jdezulue@...> wrote:
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Re: Onan group on SM number 32
Hi Kent,
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Thanks for your advise. Next time my Onan will shut down i will try to short circuit the exhaust sensor or the coolant sensor to identify the origin of the pb. Best regards Juan de Zulueta Ophelie X SM 32 Envoyé de mon iPhone
Le 11 janv. 2021 à 14:53, karkauai via groups.io <karkauai@...> a écrit :
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Re: Onan group on SM number 32
Hi Juan, Thank you for answering my post about transmission . I had a similar issue with my ONAN shutting down and found that the sensor on the exhaust elbow was faulty. I had a spare and was back underway in a short time. Some Onans have a normally closed temp switch that opens when the temp is too high. If you have that kind, and don't have a spare, short the two sensor wires and it should start. If you have the normally open switch that closed when the temp gets too high, you can disconnect the sensor and it should start. In either case, regularly check the temps at your oil filter and exhaust whenever running it until you can get a replacement. Hope that's the problem on your Onan, easy fix. Kent SM 243 Kristy -- Kent & Iris KRISTY
SM243
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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
James Watkins
It required removing nearly
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All of the forward head trim. A plastic unit that fit behind the panels which were replaced. I think I may Have some Pictures and will try To find them Best regards Jim Watkins Ps. Probably best to do this on direct email feather than the forum unless Others are interested.
On Monday, January 11, 2021, 7:13 PM, Sarah & Trevor McIlwaine <Ourbigboatyadventure@...> wrote:
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Re: Eumenia Mini 5500 Dishwasher Parts
I have purchased parts from him in the past but had a German owner contact him for me. He is a dealer/repair shop and has limited parts. Your email matches the one I have and I also have this: Gerhard Huber Ersatzteilverkauf Schabauer Service & Vertrieb GmbH IZ NÖ Süd, Str. 2a, Obj.M39/1 A-2355 Wr. Neudorf Tel.: 02236 8120 73 Fax.: 02236 8120 14 Bill
On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 11:05 AM Mark Erdos <mcerdos@...> wrote:
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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
Sarah & Trevor McIlwaine
Hi James, Ahhh, no the boat is in the UK & we're currently in Portugal. Can I ask if it was timely, costly, and/or involved ripping the boat apart? We're heading back to the UK & will be living on board, so wondering how much of a headache it would be. Thanks, Sarah Sea Love, Hull 161
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Re: Heater
Karen Smith
Paul,
Our boat came to us equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning units. They work well keeping the boat comfortable down to about 0C. Something to be aware of with this kind of unit, it that it does not work when the water temperatures drop below about 5C. They are quite energy efficient, actually using a bit less power than they do when cooling. They each deliver about 2,000 Watts of heat while using a bit less than 900 Watts of electricity. Amel also equipped our boat with resistance heaters, one in each cabin. They draw a lot of power, if they were all running about 20 Amps, more than the shore power connection could support. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie The boat is in Charleston, we are finishing up a delivery job in Jolly Harbor, Antigua
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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
Dennis Johns
Hello Sarah & Trevor, I have a 35 gallon holding tank installed in the port/aft cockpit lazarette
(pretty sure you'll need to get it custom made). Here are a couple of hints: 1) I have runs from the forward and aft heads done in PVC. Using a few 22 degree fittings, it is not too difficult to make the runs and you will never need to replace the very expensive "sanitary" hose when the stink becomes too much. While you are at it, I suggest you run PVC in the anti-siphon loop as well. These two actions will keep your heads and saloon from becoming an embarrassment. 2) If you can heel the boat over in a slip (mast halyard to a cleat), the thru hull can be installed just above the water line. 3) Be sure to install the macerator at the level of the drain. Don't make the macerator draw the waste up from the bottom of the tank as it will quit on you before its time and replacing it is not fun if you aren't near a clean out station (ask me how I know this). 4) Don't be cheap on the deck clean out cap. The plastic cap will be exposed to UV rays for long periods of time and eventually will degrade to the point where you have to break it to do a clean out. Good Luck Dennis Johns Libertad Maramu #121
On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 9:18 AM Sarah & Trevor McIlwaine <Ourbigboatyadventure@...> wrote:
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Re: Headsail roller furling replacement motors
Rod, You may want to take the current motor to this place in Antigua: Bill
On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 2:40 PM Rod Glassford <rod@...> wrote: Hello all Amel owners! I’m new to the site, and too our Amel . We own a 1986 Amel Maramu and need too get a replacement (spare) headsail furling motor. Does anyone know what is available?
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Re: Onan group on SM number 32
Juan, Also, Bill Kinney may still be there in Jolly Harbour aboard an Amel Super Maramu RASCAL. Bill Kinney may be able to help you before he leaves. +1415-488-6755 greatketch@.... Bill will be the best person with the most experience. If Bill & Karen have left, David Walter in my previous email. Bill
On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 11:25 AM Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
James Watkins
I have Maramu hull 185 and while there was no holding tank in the forward head there was one in the aft head. I had it done by a knowledgeable Amel person and can recommend hs contact. I assume you are in the US?
Best Regards Jim Watkins Owner Act II Maramu hull 185
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Sarah & Trevor McIlwaine
Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 6:18 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Installing a holding tank Amel Maramu
Hi everyone,
We're in the process of buying a 1985 Amel Maramu & were surprised to find there is no holding tank on it.
Has anyone installed one in a Maramu? Did you do it yourselves or get a professional? We're looking at costs, in the water or (I'm presuming it needs to be done whilst out of the water for a through hull)?
Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Sarah & Trev Sea Love, Hull 161
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