New Engine alignment in a SM
Graham Boyd
I have just had a new Beta 60 fitted to my SM no 140. Everything is just great, performance exactly the same if not better than the old Volvo, with one exception.
There is a very slight vibration present which was not there before. This is the sort of vibration like a very small bit of rope on the prop, that only someone who has sailed a SM for many miles is going to detect. Visually the C drive would appear to have slightly more movement than before.
Unfortunately my engineer failed to take accurate measurements before disassembly of the old engine, so Amel have sent me their basic instructions for aligning the engine and C drive, what my engineer doesn't understand though is the following
1 What is the weight of the C drive
2 Where is the weight of the C drive supported on the boat?
Does it
a. "hang" from the metal frame inside the boat supported by its 2 rubber mounts. (The positioning of the main engine mounts under the metal frame would suggest this may be the case so that weight is equally distributed between front and back mounts.)
OR
b. Is all its weight supported by its attachment at its base to the cast iron part of the keel?
Once we know this, alignment can be rechecked, perhaps a new coupling fitted and even slightly stiffer mounts fitted under the metal frame. the new engine is 80 kg heavier than the old.
If you have the time I look forward to your comments on this matter,
Best wishes Graham SM140 Sula Hong Kong
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Re: Plastic Bins for Heads
Thanks for that recco Thomas. We are in the market for replacements also. It looks like a simple decision to me, unless the challenge was trying to agree on which finish Henri would have chosen versus which finish Kirsten wanted. Best regards, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, SM #387
On Wed, Apr 17, 2019, 8:58 AM Thomas Kleman <lorient422@... wrote: This was probably the most difficult sourcing project ever for me on SM 422. I spent hours and hours but settled on the simplehuman 4.5 liter round waste bin. It looks nicer than the old plastic one (it's metal) and so far has been durable. And it fits perfectly. Hope this helps.
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Re: Plastic Bins for Heads
Thomas Kleman
This was probably the most difficult sourcing project ever for me on SM 422. I spent hours and hours but settled on the simplehuman 4.5 liter round waste bin. It looks nicer than the old plastic one (it's metal) and so far has been durable. And it fits perfectly. Hope this helps.
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Re: Plastic Bins for Heads
David!
I too have this problem, and unable to source the originals. Does anyone know of a good replacement brand/model? #seekingnewtrashbinsforOGAmel -Jer -- Jeremy Hermanns - "Jer" SVCerulean.com Maramu #105 Marina Del Rey, CA
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Re: Amel SM 2000 in the UK
Mark Barter
Hi Andrew,
We have booked 8 days in Girona from the 27th April to the 5th May. We would love to come and see your Amel at your convenience. This really is very kind of you. Many thanks Mark
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Gary Silver
Hi Duane:
Any chance you received a premium quote from Novamar if the boat was inside the hurricane box? (i.e. in Puerto Rico or elsewhere in the Caribbean). I will be hauling here in Puerto Rico June 26th. They have a reinforced cement grid network for tying boats down and those boats tied to this grid had no damage during the Cat IV Maria. Gary S. Silver s/v Liahona Amel SM 2000 #335 Puerto Rico
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Re: Greasing autoprop
David, This only applies to the H6 AutoProp designed to be greased. The older H6 version does not take grease.
On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 10:45 AM David Vogel <david.vogel@...> wrote: Hi all,
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Re: Greasing autoprop
Mohammad Shirloo
This is the same advice we received from Bruntons UK.
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Happy Sailing; Mohammad and Aty B&B Kokomo AMEL 54 #099
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of David Vogel via Groups.Io Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 8:46 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Greasing autoprop Hi all, Whenever hauling your AMEL fitted with a BRUNTONS AutoProp, one of the first things on the To Do list should be to grease the autoprop. This is because, especially for longer haul-outs, any water that is already/remaining in the grease channels and bearing races will dry out and leave residual salt crystals, thereby restricting the channels and potentiality also contaminating the grease in the bearing areas. Making it harder to later apply grease to all areas, and increasing the likelihood gunky grease, friction and excess wear. Applying grease early on straight after leaving the water introduces fresh grease to the area, thereby displacing any salt water that may be in the prop lube channels. This was personal advice received from Rod Sampson, who is the US guy for Bruntons; we met him at the Annapolis Boat Show 2017; www.kingpropulsion.com. David SM#396, Perigee Panama
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Re: Greasing autoprop
David Vogel
Hi all,
Whenever hauling your AMEL fitted with a BRUNTONS AutoProp, one of the first things on the To Do list should be to grease the autoprop. This is because, especially for longer haul-outs, any water that is already/remaining in the grease channels and bearing races will dry out and leave residual salt crystals, thereby restricting the channels and potentiality also contaminating the grease in the bearing areas. Making it harder to later apply grease to all areas, and increasing the likelihood gunky grease, friction and excess wear. Applying grease early on straight after leaving the water introduces fresh grease to the area, thereby displacing any salt water that may be in the prop lube channels. This was personal advice received from Rod Sampson, who is the US guy for Bruntons; we met him at the Annapolis Boat Show 2017; www.kingpropulsion.com. David SM#396, Perigee Panama
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Plastic Bins for Heads
David Vogel
Greetings all,
Our plastic bin in the forward head is starting to show signs of deterioration, cracking and the foot-pedal fractured. We have looked high and low for a suitable replacement, but to no avail. Does anyone know where to source these, or a suitable replacement? Thanks, David SM#396, Perigee La Playita, Panama
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Re: Eno Stove Electronic Ignitor
greg greg
Yes. Battery connection is the often problem.
I’ve experienced the same and changed the compartment.
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Re: wind data to Raymarine ST 6000
Hi Nick
I will check on Friday, then I will be on the boat. best Peter
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Re: Eno Stove Electronic Ignitor
Dan, CorrosionX. Enough said.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 5:18 PM Dan Carlson <carlsdan61@...> wrote:
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Re: Eno Stove Electronic Ignitor
Thanks Bill, It turns out that it was just poor contacts with the battery. The battery was the first thing that I checked, and then I also tried to check the contact in the battery case, but it was in fact delivering too low of a voltage due to low contact. Some dielectric grease on the ends of the battery solved the problem. When I get back the boat I will take a look for the spare. I saw all of your clear notations on the different wires, so I knew that you had done some trouble shooting in there at some time.
Best regards, Dan
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of CW Bill Rouse
Dan,
I think that you have a spare. When the first one died, I remember I bought 2. I also relocated it to behind the stove to be able to replace easily. Look behind the stove and find a spare that looks like it. I believe I found ignitors at https://www.espares.co.uk
On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 10:56 AM Dan Carlson <carlsdan61@...> wrote:
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Re: Eno Stove Electronic Ignitor
Dan, I think that you have a spare. When the first one died, I remember I bought 2. I also relocated it to behind the stove to be able to replace easily. Look behind the stove and find a spare that looks like it. I believe I found ignitors at https://www.espares.co.uk
On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 10:56 AM Dan Carlson <carlsdan61@...> wrote:
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Re: Eno Stove Electronic Ignitor
Thanks for the prompt Stephen, that got me tearing into things a bit more. Continuity thru the switch was good (infinate resistance when off, zero resistance when pressed), so that was not the problem. However, after I had reassembled the front panel, I then retested the voltage thru the switch at the point where the leads connect to the Igniter module at the back of the stove. This was in fact less than 1 volt. I had already checked the battery, and also the positive lead from the battery box to the Igniter module, but this was the first time testing the complete loop. The reduced continuity was in the battery ensemble. I put some dielectric grease on each end of the battery and also on the contact points on the spring at the cap. This gave me 1.5 volts and the ignitor works again. Thanks for the thoughtful reply. It gave me a new direction to pursue which eventually led me to the solution. Best regards, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, SM# 387
On Mon, Apr 15, 2019, 11:50 AM Stephen Hancock via Groups.Io <sammie.whammie=yahoo.com@groups.io wrote:
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Re: Eno Stove Electronic Ignitor
Stephen Hancock
Contacts on the start switch needs cleaning maybe. Use multimeter to check continuity.
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Eno Stove Electronic Ignitor
Hello all,. I have the original ENO 4 Burner stove/oven. The electronic ignitor has stopped sparking. The battery is good. I have cleaned around the ignitors on each burner on the stove and in the oven. I have checked for any obviously loose wires or connections. Can anyone give further troubleshooting advice for this. Thanks and regards, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, SM#387
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
James Cromie
Thank you Duane!
On Apr 14, 2019 17:55, "Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io" <carlylelk@...> wrote:
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Re: Troubleshooting SSB
Ian Park
I also replaced the tuner to aerial wire, and I dropped the antenna to the deck to clean the screw joint in the middle.
Made a difference. Ian Ocean Hobo SN96
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