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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
Kent, I believe the difference between what is available today in D profile gaskets and what was available to Amel when the SM was made is that gasket manufacturers have changed the density of the neoprene foam used to make the gasket, thereby lowering their material costs, which enables them to lower resale costs, which is the number one thing demanded by buyers. Get it? That said and assuming I am correct, 1-inch half round gaskets in the configuration of D with a 3/16 hole down the center may be the best solution. Direct me to the source, and I will investigate further. Does anyone know which of these profiles most closely resembles the originals? D Profile with a large hole in the center. Are the originals truly 1” half-round with 1 inch height? 25mmX25mm (25mm = 0.984252") What material are they? Neoprene? Something else? I think they are
neoprene foam What material was used to reinforce them at the corners? Amel inserted a round piece of solid neoprene foam about 10cm long and about Ø12-15mm inside the D gasket at the corners. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 11:51 AM karkauai via Groups.Io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote: I posted this s few weeks ago with no definitive answers, trying again. I want to replace my deck locker gaskets, and haven’t found a source for them other than Amel. Bill R’s post earlier indicated they are hollow and reinforced at the corners with something in the hollow. John was looking for a 1inch “half-round” gasket. Richard built up new gaskets out of neoprene layers. John and Anne found leaking spots with a hose test with her in the locker, and said Amel drilled small holes in the seals at those points and injected silicone which stopped the leaks.
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Bow locker seals
I posted this s few weeks ago with no definitive answers, trying again. I want to replace my deck locker gaskets, and haven’t found a source for them other than Amel. Bill R’s post earlier indicated they are hollow and reinforced at the corners with something in the hollow. John was looking for a 1inch “half-round” gasket. Richard built up new gaskets out of neoprene layers. John and Anne found leaking spots with a hose test with her in the locker, and said Amel drilled small holes in the seals at those points and injected silicone which stopped the leaks.
I have found 1-inch half round gaskets in three configurations: D with a large hollow, D with a 3/16 hole down the center, and Solid half round. Does anyone know which of these profiles most closely resembles the originals? Are the originals truly 1” half-round with 1inch height? What material are they? Neoprene? Something else? What material was used to reinforce them at the corners? John and Anne, is the Amel silicone injection repair holding up? Thanks for any advice/thoughts/sources/etc Kent SM243 Kristy
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
Eric, The rubber things that hold the ports open. They also hold the V berth doors open. Best, CW Bill Rouse Yacht School - Supporting Amel Owners www.YachtSchool.us 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Fri, Aug 2, 2019, 9:13 PM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: This should interest all members, especially Amel yacht owners
I forgot to add a shout out to Bill himself... I never had the scratch for the school, but the remote photography-based evaluation service was a god-send. I highly recommend it to any prospective buyers.
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Re: This should interest all members, especially Amel yacht owners
Mark McGovern
As a "new-ish" owner of an Amel at just over 2 years now, I could not agree with Brent more. The existence of this forum was a huge tick in the "Pro" column for buying an Amel when we were looking for a safe, comfortable, and affordable world cruising vessel. The amount of maintenance and technical information including part numbers, sources, methods, tips and tricks are simply amazing for a DIYer bent on exploring places where YOU and your spares are the main (only?) resource that you will rely on to keep your systems operational. The Amel Facebook group does a great job showing you all the beautiful places your Amel can take you. This group does a great job making sure you get there safe and sound, can take a hot shower when you arrive, can cook a nice meal on your stovetop or oven, and can enjoy the cold beverage of your choice in that beautiful place! Both are equally valuable to me.
-- Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size
Thanks Eric & Heinz!
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Kent Robertson S/V Kristy karkauai@yahoo.com USA cell: 828-234-6819
On Aug 3, 2019, at 7:35 AM, Heinz Stutenbaeumer <heinz@stutenbaeumer.berlin> wrote:
Hallo In the episodes 204 and 205 of the series Sv Delos on YouTube they show how they restored the hull of the Delos. In episode 205 after about 50 % you can see how the seal in the rudder is renewed. Fare Winds Heinz, SY Quetzal, Super Maramu 200, 292 -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Im Auftrag von karkauai via Groups.Io Gesendet: Samstag, 3. August 2019 05:05 An: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Betreff: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size Thanks Eric, any idea how long the packing material might last if kept in a vacuum sealed bag? Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM 243 On Aug 2, 2019, at 10:17 PM, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote: Hi , Here is a photo of a wrench that I made to tighten the nut. It is made from a piece of 6 mm aluminum stock and cut out with a band saw. You can also make a long "L" shaped piece of stainless steel the vertical part of the L will hold the nut in place and the horizontal section is drilled for screws and this screws into the base below the nut. I expanded the stuffing box and now have 5 pieces of packing in the stuffing box. I have kept the packing in a plastic zip lock bag taped with duct tape near the rudder stock along with a packing nut. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 -----Original Message----- From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Arno Luijten Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 9:54 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size As it happens I’ve just ordered a new nut together with the packing material for our boat. Regrettably the nut is not on stock at Amel, they just ordered new ones themselves but it will be September before they are back on stock. Looking at your picture you seem to have enough room to tighten the nut 1/6 or 1/3 turn. Be careful as the nut is made of nylon. A rudder gland should not leak at all. The packing material is grease saturated and should keep the water out. Use a good fitting wrench to tighten the nut and turn it slowly. Do 1/6th of a turn and first assess the result before turning it any more. If movement is extremely hard, the packing material needs to be replaced first. Regards, Arno SV Luna, A54-121 <20150625_093338.jpg>
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
Eric, I have them on Kristy. They hold open the portlites and double doors to the forward cabin
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Kent Robertson
On Aug 3, 2019, at 2:39 AM, Ian <parkianj@...> wrote:
I got some in a chandlery in Martinique made by Goiot. Ian Ocean Hobo
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Re: B & G Hydra System For Sale
Hi Elaine,
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I’m interested in the Hydra, and maybe some Onan parts. Specifically the control board for the Onan. Please contact me at email below.
On Aug 2, 2019, at 11:40 PM, Elaine Leishman via Groups.Io <leishman.elaine@...> wrote:
Selling B & G hydra system as removed from 1999 Super Maramu. Working, except for a fault with the wind transducer. Sonic speed sensors are brand new, never installed. Will package and post worldwide. Contact Elaine via the group. We also have a lot of spare parts for the Volvo Penta engine and the Onan genset. Elaine SM 251 Nebo
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size
Heinz Stutenbaeumer
Hallo
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In the episodes 204 and 205 of the series Sv Delos on YouTube they show how they restored the hull of the Delos. In episode 205 after about 50 % you can see how the seal in the rudder is renewed. Fare Winds Heinz, SY Quetzal, Super Maramu 200, 292 -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Im Auftrag von karkauai via Groups.Io Gesendet: Samstag, 3. August 2019 05:05 An: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Betreff: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size Thanks Eric, any idea how long the packing material might last if kept in a vacuum sealed bag? Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM 243
On Aug 2, 2019, at 10:17 PM, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:
Hi , Here is a photo of a wrench that I made to tighten the nut. It is made from a piece of 6 mm aluminum stock and cut out with a band saw. You can also make a long "L" shaped piece of stainless steel the vertical part of the L will hold the nut in place and the horizontal section is drilled for screws and this screws into the base below the nut. I expanded the stuffing box and now have 5 pieces of packing in the stuffing box. I have kept the packing in a plastic zip lock bag taped with duct tape near the rudder stock along with a packing nut. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 -----Original Message----- From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Arno Luijten Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 9:54 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size As it happens I’ve just ordered a new nut together with the packing material for our boat. Regrettably the nut is not on stock at Amel, they just ordered new ones themselves but it will be September before they are back on stock. Looking at your picture you seem to have enough room to tighten the nut 1/6 or 1/3 turn. Be careful as the nut is made of nylon. A rudder gland should not leak at all. The packing material is grease saturated and should keep the water out. Use a good fitting wrench to tighten the nut and turn it slowly. Do 1/6th of a turn and first assess the result before turning it any more. If movement is extremely hard, the packing material needs to be replaced first. Regards, Arno SV Luna, A54-121 <20150625_093338.jpg>
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Bow thruster carbon brushes size
Hi, everybady
Here in Turkey I asked to Amel Emek marine/Gocek to purchase carbon brushes for my SM 247 as spare part. They asked me size of brushes because they have different size of brushes in their stock. May I asked your advices about this issue, otherwise I will disassemble motor to check brushes size. Thanks for your help and wish safe sailings. Ahmet
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Spinniker or parasailor
hello all, I am inquiring for some advice on purchasing a symmetrical spinniker or parasail to sail directly down wind by using the Genoa pole.
does owners have experience with a suitable unit for this purpose and the pros and cons and performance gained? all advice is very much appreciated kind regards Paul 55#17 Fortuna II
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
Ian Park
I got some in a chandlery in Martinique made by Goiot.
Ian Ocean Hobo
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
eric freedman
Thanks John, I wondered why I did not know of them they are not on the sm
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of JOHN HAYES
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 11:18 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Port and Door Holders...
Snap
If anyone can find a source I’d like to buy a couple
Eric they are rubber mushrooms screwed into the inside back wall of a Santorin into which the toilet door clicks and can be held open.
John Hayes Nga Waka
Sn41
Currently in Vava’u
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size
eric freedman
Kent,
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I have had packing in a zip lock bag by the rudder for 5 years and when I used it was like new. I installed it with molykote. 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 karkauai via Groups.Io Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 11:05 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size Thanks Eric, any idea how long the packing material might last if kept in a vacuum sealed bag? Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM 243 On Aug 2, 2019, at 10:17 PM, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote: Hi , Here is a photo of a wrench that I made to tighten the nut. It is made from a piece of 6 mm aluminum stock and cut out with a band saw. You can also make a long "L" shaped piece of stainless steel the vertical part of the L will hold the nut in place and the horizontal section is drilled for screws and this screws into the base below the nut. I expanded the stuffing box and now have 5 pieces of packing in the stuffing box. I have kept the packing in a plastic zip lock bag taped with duct tape near the rudder stock along with a packing nut. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 -----Original Message----- From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Arno Luijten Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 9:54 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size As it happens I’ve just ordered a new nut together with the packing material for our boat. Regrettably the nut is not on stock at Amel, they just ordered new ones themselves but it will be September before they are back on stock. Looking at your picture you seem to have enough room to tighten the nut 1/6 or 1/3 turn. Be careful as the nut is made of nylon. A rudder gland should not leak at all. The packing material is grease saturated and should keep the water out. Use a good fitting wrench to tighten the nut and turn it slowly. Do 1/6th of a turn and first assess the result before turning it any more. If movement is extremely hard, the packing material needs to be replaced first. Regards, Arno SV Luna, A54-121 <20150625_093338.jpg>
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B & G Hydra System For Sale
Selling B & G hydra system as removed from 1999 Super Maramu. Working, except for a fault with the wind transducer. Sonic speed sensors are brand new, never installed. Will package and post worldwide. Contact Elaine via the group. We also have a lot of spare parts for the Volvo Penta engine and the Onan genset.
Elaine SM 251 Nebo
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Re: Shore power contactor burnt out
Hallo
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I changed my switch last year in a Philippi Lau 340 with 3 inputs. 1st shore power 2nd generator 3. battery cable. The generator always has priority. This gives you the possibility to have 220 v permanently on the sockets in the ship. Works great. 520 Euro Fare winds Heinz Sy Quetzal, Super Marabu 2000, 292 Mit freundlichen Grüßen Heinz Stutenbāumer Dachdeckermeister
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Re: Port and Door Holders...
JOHN HAYES
Snap
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If anyone can find a source I’d like to buy a couple Eric they are rubber mushrooms screwed into the inside back wall of a Santorin into which the toilet door clicks and can be held open. John Hayes Nga Waka Sn41 Currently in Vava’u
On 3/08/2019, at 3:11 PM, eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size
Thanks Eric, any idea how long the packing material might last if kept in a vacuum sealed bag?
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Kent Robertson S/V Kristy SM 243
On Aug 2, 2019, at 10:17 PM, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:
Hi , Here is a photo of a wrench that I made to tighten the nut. It is made from a piece of 6 mm aluminum stock and cut out with a band saw. You can also make a long "L" shaped piece of stainless steel the vertical part of the L will hold the nut in place and the horizontal section is drilled for screws and this screws into the base below the nut. I expanded the stuffing box and now have 5 pieces of packing in the stuffing box. I have kept the packing in a plastic zip lock bag taped with duct tape near the rudder stock along with a packing nut. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 -----Original Message----- From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Arno Luijten Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 9:54 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size As it happens I’ve just ordered a new nut together with the packing material for our boat. Regrettably the nut is not on stock at Amel, they just ordered new ones themselves but it will be September before they are back on stock. Looking at your picture you seem to have enough room to tighten the nut 1/6 or 1/3 turn. Be careful as the nut is made of nylon. A rudder gland should not leak at all. The packing material is grease saturated and should keep the water out. Use a good fitting wrench to tighten the nut and turn it slowly. Do 1/6th of a turn and first assess the result before turning it any more. If movement is extremely hard, the packing material needs to be replaced first. Regards, Arno SV Luna, A54-121 <20150625_093338.jpg>
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Re: Pilot Lights
seagasm <seagasm@...>
All good, it is a
Generic Indicator 24 VDC Lamp T5 5mm, commonly used in the
automotive industry. 5 cost $9, hate to know what it cost to run
around town trying to look for the whole unit, ridiculous. Kind
Regards
On 03/08/19 09:22, Mark Erdos wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size
eric freedman
Hi ,
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Here is a photo of a wrench that I made to tighten the nut. It is made from a piece of 6 mm aluminum stock and cut out with a band saw. You can also make a long "L" shaped piece of stainless steel the vertical part of the L will hold the nut in place and the horizontal section is drilled for screws and this screws into the base below the nut. I expanded the stuffing box and now have 5 pieces of packing in the stuffing box. I have kept the packing in a plastic zip lock bag taped with duct tape near the rudder stock along with a packing nut. 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 Arno Luijten Sent: Friday, August 02, 2019 9:54 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] [Amel Yacht Owners] rudder post packing nut size As it happens I’ve just ordered a new nut together with the packing material for our boat. Regrettably the nut is not on stock at Amel, they just ordered new ones themselves but it will be September before they are back on stock. Looking at your picture you seem to have enough room to tighten the nut 1/6 or 1/3 turn. Be careful as the nut is made of nylon. A rudder gland should not leak at all. The packing material is grease saturated and should keep the water out. Use a good fitting wrench to tighten the nut and turn it slowly. Do 1/6th of a turn and first assess the result before turning it any more. If movement is extremely hard, the packing material needs to be replaced first. Regards, Arno SV Luna, A54-121
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