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Re: Fuel polishing
eric freedman
Hi Kent, Here is the blurb from Howes—I use Meaner power cleaner. I have not noticed the mustache on my port side after using this and changing my injectors. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
At Howes we understand the science and importance of year round lubricity and protection and our Meaner Power Kleaner is the proof. Safely eliminating water and removing the environment that creates bacteria, Meaner Power Kleaner contains no alcohol or harmful solvents and eliminates injector deposits. The end result is a performance enhancing product that protects your engine and boosts MPGs…guaranteed
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of karkauai via Groups.Io
Hi Eric,
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Re: Fuel polishing
Hi Eric,
Yes, I use Howes and Biobor Jr. I didn’t think Howes did anything to prevent or kill microorganisms. I haven’t been able to confirm any increase in fuel efficiency with Howes, but I do think my exhaust ”mustache” on the port hull isn’t quite as bad as it used to be. What I’ve been doing seems to be working well, but if I start finding dirty fuel when I get to the Pacific, I may add a system like you have on Kimberlite. Kent SM 243 Kristy
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Re: Anchor Chain Size and Length
Thank you!
I hope the Ultra works as good as it looks. I wasn't looking for a SS anchor but Amel told me that anchors with bars wouldn't fit the A50. So, we'll see... I've used Manson Supreme and Rocna on previous boats and I was very pleased by them.
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Re: Dominican Republic
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Back in Feb 2016, I sailed from Turks & Caicos and also stayed in the Puerto Bahia Marina in Samana Bay.
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I had no problem. I read that there is a government law that when you check in a Marina, only 2 officials are allowed to board your boat. Only 2 did, they did not search the boat, was more to seat down and fill up the paperworks. One of the official was amused by a stuff monkey I had. The “Commandante” made his speech that he accepts donations, etc. I said thanks and didn’t give anything. Several weeks later when I checked out, 3 (instead of the 2 allowed came) but no issue either. I heard from many other sailors that did not check in a marina their horror stories… so I highly recommend checking in a Marina… Work done by the local at first was good (cleaning the stainless), but as they did more work the prices increased and the quality decreased… I remember the last job was an offer to clean the water line, I don’t remember the amount they ask, but it was insane and I said I would do it on other boats being paid for less. Sincerely, Alexandre Formerly SM2K #289 NIKIMAT --------------------------------------------
On Fri, 4/12/19, Wolfgang Weber via Groups.Io <webercardio=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Dominican Republic To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Date: Friday, April 12, 2019, 10:54 AM Hi to the group,I stayed 3 weeks in the Puerto Bahia Samana Bay. The marina has all you need for Immigration. No inspection on board, very safe, clean and secured marina in a resort,so I could leave the boat there for 2 weeks and fly to US. Nice restaurant at the resort.Still another world to the rest of DR.Www.puertobahiasamana.com . Thay have fuel and water. The marina is not on my C-map,But you will find it on the DR www.freecruisingguides.com Luperon is a safe bay, but immigration and all the officials are another stuff - but also not a big problem.you will find moorings for 2$ and helpful people, food for 3 $.Have save trip Wolfgang Weber SY Elise Amel 54 #162 Bahamas Georgetown heading north
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Re: Dominican Republic
Hi to the group, I stayed 3 weeks in the Puerto Bahia Samana Bay. The marina has all you need for Immigration. No inspection on board, very safe, clean and secured marina in a resort,so I could leave the boat there for 2 weeks and fly to US. Nice restaurant at the resort.Still another world to the rest of DR. Www.puertobahiasamana.com . Thay have fuel and water. The marina is not on my C-map, But you will find it on the DR www.freecruisingguides.com Luperon is a safe bay, but immigration and all the officials are another stuff - but also not a big problem.you will find moorings for 2$ and helpful people, food for 3 $. Have save trip Wolfgang Weber SY Elise Amel 54 #162 Bahamas Georgetown heading north
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Re: Fuel polishing
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It looks like the general consensus is that the Racor system fitted is good and that I am indeed seeing gremlins that do not exist. Like you pvc pipe idea. Will do that. I am launching in two weeks. Nick Amelia 54-019 La Palma
On 12 Apr 2019, at 02:14, karkauai via Groups.Io <karkauai=yahoo.com@groups.io> wrote:
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Re: Fuel polishing
eric freedman
Hi Kent,
Did you ever try Howes fuel treatment instead of Biobor? https://petroleumservicecompany.com/howes-meaner-power-kleaner-12-32-ounce-case/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx8LAkdHJ4QIViYrICh1MjQOZEAQYASABEgJr8fD_BwE. This product is guaranteed to give you 10% better fuel economy, will not allow the diesel to gel, and absorbs the water so it will be burned with the fuel, in addition to dissolving the bacteria in the tank. It is used by large fuel depots to store fuel. I thanks to PenAzen) had Amel install a 2 way valve in the fuel fill, The fuel goes to a pump, then through a racor truck fuel filter The filter itself is about 12 inches high and 6 inches in diameter. It then goes into the tank. I have never had any fuel problems and the fuel tank is spotless. I use a 2 micron fuel filter in the dual racor fuel filter before it goes into the engine fuel filters. I believe the problem with using Biobor is that it kills the bacteria and the dead bacteria accumulates and sits on the bottom of the tank. Most boats have a dip tube for the fuel so sludge on the tank bottom is normally no problem. Our tanks draw the fuel from the bottom so any crud in the tank goes directly to the Racor filters. I have close to 7000 hours on my yanmar with no problems so far, Fingers crossed. I would suggest you try it. You can get it at most auto supply stores. I bottle is good for 350 gallons. If you use it, the first time, I would double the recommended quantity. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 -=-=-=-=-=-=-
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Re: Updated Event: Amel Yacht Owners Rally - Martinique April 7 - April 13 - Sunday, 7 April 2019
#cal-invite
Yes, agreed. We are so pleased to have been able to make it. What a wonderful event and opportunity to meet Bill and so many other good folk we have been communicating with on the forum over the past 7 years from Australia. In addition Island Pearl II won the lucky dip draw for one of Bill's extremely comprehensive yacht school Manuals last night. What an excellent publication with such clear instructions and advice on every single aspect of maintaining and improving an Amel. Found it hard to put it down after dinner last night when I discovered it even covered so clearly a number of NMEA information accrdd tips we just happen to be grabling with right now in terms of linkage with OpenCPN. Well done Bill and thank you all. Colin & Lauren Streeter SV Island Pearl II, SM#332 Martinique.
On Thu, 11 Apr. 2019, 15:47 Joe Nance, <cloudstreet100@...> wrote: I would just like to say what a wonderful time Tracie & I had at last
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Re: Fuel polishing
eric freedman
Hi Nick,
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At the bottom of my fuel tank there is a valve that shuts off the fuel, it is connected to a rod on the shelf in my Mid-ships bunk that will turn off the fuel from outside the engine room if there is a problem in the engine room. FYI, behind the valve on Kimberlite there is a mesh screen that is factory installed to keep large stuff from getting into the fuel line. After my racor filter there are neoprene hoses that go to the genset and engine. If you wanted to put a valve in the line to polish your fuel this is where I would put the valve. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376 Hi Erik, I am not on the boat now. From memory the fuel exits the bottom of the tank directly to the Racors but There is no valve on a lower sump. I could drain off the Racor filter very easily. I suspect though that the pick up is just off the bottom of the tank. So the sludge will remain between the fuel pick up and the very bottom of the tank. There may not be any sludge. Maybe I am seeing gremlins where there are none! Nick Amelia AML 54 -019 La Palma
On 10 Apr 2019, at 07:08, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:
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Re: Amel SM 2000 in the UK
Hi Darren and Kelly,
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Met y’all in ShelterBay a couple of years ago, and brought you a pkg in SanBlas. You kept an eye on Kristy while I was gone for several weeks. Sorry to hear Kelly’s having back problems. I’ve got a bum back too, and raising the cockpit cover a few inches made a huge difference getting in and out. I’m back in Maryland for the Summer, or you’d certainly be welcome to visit Kristy. Best of luck with the back and finding your boat. My back is infinitely better since I started doing some gentle yoga.
On Apr 10, 2019, at 9:45 AM, Darren And Kel <dazmol13@...> wrote:
Hi All, we are also in a situation wanting to check out a Amel , We had to sell our last center cockpit boat due to my wifes back issues, and would love a opportunity for her to scramble around a SM and especialy try climing in and out of the cockpit, where she had the biggest problem on our last smaller boat. We are in in the San Blas, Panama at the moment. heading to San Andreas in a couple of weeks on our Nautitech. So, if is anyone passing through who would let us take a look it would be really appreciated
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Re: Fuel polishing
Hi Nick,
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Whenever Kristy has been sitting for a while, I put a 6 foot 1/2 inch PVC pipe down to the bottom of the tank and pump a gallon into a clear container. I let it sit for an hour or so, and if there’s any water or sludge, it will sink to the bottom and be clearly visible. I use BioborJr every time I buy fuel. So far after an initial professional cleaning 10 years ago, I’ve had only clear fuel. I didn’t change the Racors for the first 4 years and never had any water or sludge in them. Since then I change them once a year and they always look new. Kent Robertson S/V Kristy karkauai@yahoo.com USA cell: 828-234-6819
On Apr 10, 2019, at 2:46 AM, ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington=aol.com@groups.io> wrote:
Hi Erik, I am not on the boat now. From memory the fuel exits the bottom of the tank directly to the Racors but There is no valve on a lower sump. I could drain off the Racor filter very easily. I suspect though that the pick up is just off the bottom of the tank. So the sludge will remain between the fuel pick up and the very bottom of the tank. There may not be any sludge. Maybe I am seeing gremlins where there are none! Nick Amelia AML 54 -019 La Palma On 10 Apr 2019, at 07:08, eric freedman <kimberlite@optonline.net> wrote:
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Re: Anchor Chain Size and Length
Jose Venegas
Thank you guys, I was mistaken, My current chain length is 60 m. Clearly, 100m plus extra 30 of rope should be plenty.
Theo, congratulations on Paloma. The Ultra anchor is beautiful. Jose Ipanema
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Re: Dominican Republic
Rainer Huthmacher
Hi Duane, I had a very good time in La Bahia de Luperon in 2014. Officials were coming aboard but they were very friendly and professional. Compared to the rest of the Caribbean it’s rather cheap and you can buy fresh veggies which are locally grown and not imported from the US. Also a good place to get Trojan Batteries at a very low price. For me the DomRep was one of the best places in the Caribbean, but I do speak Spanish.... Fair winds Rainer Huthmacher
On 10. Apr 2019, at 18:38, Duane Siegfri via Groups.Io <carlylelk@...> wrote:
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Re: Updated Event: Amel Yacht Owners Rally - Martinique April 7 - April 13 - Sunday, 7 April 2019
#cal-invite
Joe Nance
I would just like to say what a wonderful time Tracie & I had at last
night's Amel Rally/Mango Bay dinner! Many thanks to Bill, Mango Bay & all of the sponsors who put on an incredible feast & handed out some wonderful gifts. I am only sorry that I did not get to meet everyone there. Tracie & I would like to make a trip to the L'Habitation Clement grounds in the next few days if any of you are interested in sharing a car with us. I think is was a huge success & would think this is the truly the 'First' of many Amel Rally gatherings. And it aint over yet! Joe On 3/19/19, main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Calendar <main@amelyachtowners.groups.io> wrote: Updated "Amel Yacht Owners Rally - Martinique April 7 - April 13" Event
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Re: The SM wearing out bearing vs the 55 Bearing.
The 55 also has a larger diameter shaft. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Wed, Apr 10, 2019, 10:32 PM eric freedman <kimberlite@...> wrote:
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SM Chain Counter
Thomas Peacock
I am in the process of trying to fix our chain counter, which has not worked since we purchased the boat several years ago.
Troubleshooting thus far points to a probable short in the sensor up by the windlass. I have purchased a nearly identical new sensor; the only difference is the old sensor is "normally closed", while the new sensor is "normally open". Anyone have any thoughts on whether the different open/closed setting will make a difference? Thanks as always to all on this invaluable forum. Tom Peacock SM #240 Aletes St Augustine, Florida, soon to depart for the Cheseapeake
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Re: Anchor Chain Size and Length
On my A50, Amel is installing 100m of 10mm G4 chain. I plan to splice 30m of 8-plait rode at the end of it, for the deeper anchorages, or stronger blows. The factory recommended the 35kg Ultra anchor, but I will have the Ultra 45kg. I know it's on the heavier side, but I like to sleep well at night.
Theo. s/v Paloma 2019 A50 #18, handover in 2 weeks
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Thanks, Mark - I'll check with Novamar. Their website lists an office in Sarasota, Fl, too.
Craig
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Craig,
I think the remarkable part of the Pantaenius requirements is the fact, in my opinion, it would be impossible to meet the requirements anywhere in the Carib. When I first read these changes as a part of our policy, I inquired as to where in the Carib they felt I could meet the requirements and wondered if they had specific boat yards in mind when they wrote the specs. I never heard back from them regarding this. It would seem logical to me if they are to have such specific regulations in terms of meeting the policy requirements they would have at least a couple of places in mind where they had done some reconnaissance to help their members comply. But, I guess not.
We have heard good things about Geico, however they coverage geography is limited. Look into Novamar. Novamar uses Geico as an underwriter, along with other big names. They are A-rated. They have an easy to read policy, reasonable rates and none of the stupidity of Pantaenius. Here is a broker who can help with a quote (or you can get one online):
Chris Boome Insurance Agency LIC# 0A99058 751 Laurel Street #216 San Carlos, CA 94070 O: 650-517-3160 C: 650-464-0728 E-mail: chris@...
https://www.novamarinsurance.com/
Hope this helps.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - San Blas Islands, Panama www.creampuff.us
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main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On
Behalf Of Craig Briggs via Groups.Io
Some recent posts discussed
Pantaenius coverage for east US and Bahamas with respect to the hurricane
season - here's an update (spoiler alert: no change).
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Re: Insurance update US East Coast & Bahamas- Pantaenius US
Ryan Meador
Given this topic is about ways to keep your boat further south, this is probably irrelevant, but I feel compelled to add it: I had BoatUS coverage on my old boat and dropped it when they switched to Geico as the underwriter. I keep my boat in the water year-round in Boston (when not cruising) and Geico requires the use of a bubbler to receive ice and freezing coverage, even if bubblers are not normal practice in your location (it's not in my marina). I think there were a couple other caveats as well, so read the policy carefully. For now, I'm still happy with my Pantaenius America coverage, but we'll see what happens when it renews. Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Southport, NC, USA
On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 10:15 AM Craig Briggs via Groups.Io <sangaris=aol.com@groups.io> wrote: Some recent posts discussed Pantaenius coverage for east US and Bahamas with respect to the hurricane season - here's an update (spoiler alert: no change).
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