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Re: Additional solar location?
ericmeury <ericmeury@...>
Amel Santorin.
We are finishing up our arch and have a hydrovane. 600 Watts of Solar on the ARCH. 200 on a new hard bimini. (Also have a solar hot water panel)...if i didn't have that i could probably fit 400 Watts here. and 200 Watts in sunpower flexible panels behind the mast. Amp air half way up the mizzen (been there since first owner in 1993) and might install a fourwinds at the top of the mizzen
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Re: Prop shaft bearing
I have been using the shaft alternator for 30 years on my Sharki (#1 - 1980) and I've never had vibrations, just a little bit of belt noise. In 2008 I replaced the Perkins 4108 with a Yanmar 54 hp and I also changed the propeller shaft and adapted the alternator that continues to go very well despite its 40 years of life Maybe yours is an alignment problem.
Il Ven 1 Mar 2019, 15:05 James Alton via Groups.Io <lokiyawl2=aol.com@groups.io> ha scritto:
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Re: Window reveals refurb?
smiles bernard
Thanks James
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I’ll stick to just varnish I like to avoid mixing up epoxy when I can anyhow. 👍 At the very edges of some of the reveals there are areas where the veneer is peeling I presume a good wood glue and clamping (somehow!) would be as good as anything and most likely leave a clear finish I’ll look out for some epifanes. I believe the interior of the maramus is teak. Not sure how you choose to match but am presuming as clear as possible will be less visible vs darker will provide better UV protection ( for the reveals at least ) Many thanks all Miles Maramu 162 Grenada
On 1 Mar 2019, at 14:35, James Alton via Groups.Io <lokiyawl2@...> wrote:
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Re: Prop shaft bearing
James Alton
Hello,
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To those that have used the Amel shaft generator on their straight shaft Maramu or Sharki, do these tend to cause shaft vibration or was there just some problem with Yin Yang? The shaft drive pulley was removed from my boat before I bought it and I have been planning to reinstall it this summer. Thanks, James SV Sueno Maramu #220
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Re: Window reveals refurb?
James Alton
Joel,
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Selling the Loki was a difficult decision for us. This will be our fourth season with the Amel and we are both quite happy with the boat. Thanks to you, the two Bills and the many others that helped us in making our decision to purchase an Amel. I am glad to make a contribution where I can. James and Joann SV Sueno Maramu #220
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Re: Prop shaft bearing
Steve Leeds
You may want to check your shaft alignment. Steve Leeds Yacht MACCABEE Sharki #121
On Friday, March 1, 2019, 6:06:47 AM EST, Rainer Huthmacher via Groups.Io <thelastoneever@...> wrote:
Hello Captains of Amels, I have to change the cutless bearing of my Sharki, because of vibrations under engine wich occurred after I was installing a shaft alternator... How do I pull the propshaft? Do I really have to lift the engine? Any suggestions of a Sharki, Maramu or Mango owner would be greatly appreciated.... Rainer Huthmacher Former owner of SM#69 “Yin Yang”,now owner of Sharki#83 “Rock’n Roll”,currently in Teneriffe... It feels good to back in this great forum
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Re: Prop shaft bearing
Steve Leeds
HI Rainer, I've changed my cutlass bearing many times in the past (the previous owner was using a 1 3/8" cutlass bearing when he should have used 35mm! I did the same for several years until I changed the shaft to 1 3/8". I think I've only changed it once since then. I have 6800 hours on the original Perkins). My cutlass bearing extends back from the boat enough to be able to "grab" it with a puller with the shaft still in place. After removing the propeller, first remove the set screws, drill dimples in the cutlass bearing for the puller to hold onto and pull it out. I have a custom puller the previous owner of my boat made up from a steel plumbing pipe that just fit over the cutlass bearing. I'll try to remember to take a photo of it on my next visit to MACCABEE. To remove the shaft, you must lift the engine high enough to bring the shaft under the engine. Other than the coupling, You probably don't need to disconnect anything else from the engine. I lay a 6" x 6" wood beam across the seats on each side of the engine compartment, with a piece of 2" x 6" board under each end of the 6 x 6 to spread the load and use a chain lift chained to the 6 x 6 to raise the engine. I may have removed the engine cover for clearance -- I can't remember. I have only done it once in the mid 90's. Regards, Steve Leeds Yacht MACCABEE Sharki #121
On Friday, March 1, 2019, 8:28:02 AM EST, Warren Traill <trailz@...> wrote:
Hi Rainer. Although I haven’t replace my cutlass bearing yet, my understanding is that you remove the propeller, undo the alum key on the shaft and pull off the cutlass bearing. Hope this helps. Regards, Warren Manon2 Sharki #15 -----Original Message----- From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Rainer Huthmacher via Groups.Io Sent: Friday, 1 March 2019 7:07 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Prop shaft bearing Hello Captains of Amels, I have to change the cutless bearing of my Sharki, because of vibrations under engine wich occurred after I was installing a shaft alternator... How do I pull the propshaft? Do I really have to lift the engine? Any suggestions of a Sharki, Maramu or Mango owner would be greatly appreciated.... Rainer Huthmacher Former owner of SM#69 “Yin Yang”,now owner of Sharki#83 “Rock’n Roll”,currently in Teneriffe... It feels good to back in this great forum
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Re: Prop shaft bearing
Rainer Huthmacher
Thank you gentlemen....
On 1. Mar 2019, at 15:43, amelforme <jfpottercys@...> wrote:
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Re: CAT pump mechanics needed in FLA
Mark & Debbie Mueller
A friend recommended Watermakers, Inc, website is www.watermakers.com in Ft. Lauderdale 954-937-2415. They would be good for general repairs i.e. the Cat Pump, membrane replacement, etc. however, they are not specifically familiar with the Dessalator.
Mark Mueller Brass Ring A54
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Re: Window reveals refurb?
amelforme
All good advice James. No wonder you got an Amel after 40 years of varnishing wooden yachts. Loki’s are a treat for the eyes and deserve varnish. I can relate as the last big boat I owned with my brother before my first Amel was a Cheoy Lee Rhodes Reliant/Offshore 40 with about ten acres of varnish. That boat only leaked when it got wet…
Another negative thing about using a base coat of epoxy is that epoxy is much harder/stiffer/more brittle than most oil based varnish. Dropping a winch handle or the like usually results in the epoxy un-attaching itself from the wood. Also, where it gets really cold, I have seen all the epoxy base coat fracture which at best is unsightly and at worse means stripping it all to bare wood. You need tactical nuclear weapons to get epoxy off teak.
JOEL F. POTTER-CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST~L.L.C. THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY UNSURPASSED AMEL MARKETING EXPERIENCE AND PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE Office 954-462-5869 Cell 954-812-2485
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of James Alton via Groups.Io
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2019 9:37 AM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] Window reveals refurb?
My wife and I have restored and refinished wooden boats with lots of varnish over the past 40+ years. We have removed a lot of varnish was applied over epoxy by someone else. If your base coat fails, any finish applied on top also fails no matter how many coats of varnish you apply. The failure of the epoxy base coating starts by going milkly/opaque looking so even if the varnish is not peeling it begins to look bad enough that it should be stripped. My advice would be to never use epoxy under a clear finish since it does poorly with UV as compared a high quality marine varnish such as Epifanes. The longest lasting varnish that we found is the Epifanes though there could be others the we have not tried. The most critical part of a long lasting varnish job are the initial base coats. Cut your first coat 50% with thinner, the second 25% to get good penetration into the wood for the best bond. Varnish in good conditions so that the varnish cures properly, don’t rush the overcoating. Finally, always add your maintenance coats before the varnish looks like it needs it. Once the crazing starts, you have waited too long and the varnish will never look as nice or hold up as well. We stripped the exterior mahogany on our 1953 Loki Yawl in 1999 and refinished with Epifanes. The varnish has been recoated with two coats per season when the boat was North in Maine and Nova Scotia and 2-3 times per year when used in the tropics. The varnish work on the boat still looked amazing in 2018 when we sold the boat. Best of luck.
James SV Sueno, Maramu #220
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Re: Prop shaft bearing
amelforme
On the Sharki, you must undo the motor mounts and lift the engine up about 20"/inches 50 cm in order to remove the propeller shaft as it is too long to fit as it hits the rudder skeg. It is an easy 6 hour job if nothing is badly rusted. To remove the prop shaft/cutless bearing, remove the propeller, un-tighten the bolt holding the bearing in place on the side of the stern tube and use a pipe wrench or a chain wrench to rotate the cutless out. Easy one hour job.
All The Best, Joel
JOEL F. POTTER-CRUISING YACHT SPECIALIST~L.L.C. THE EXPERIENCED AMEL GUY UNSURPASSED AMEL MARKETING EXPERIENCE AND PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE Office 954-462-5869 Cell 954-812-2485
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Hello Captains of Amels, I have to change the cutless bearing of my Sharki, because of vibrations under engine wich occurred after I was installing a shaft alternator... How do I pull the propshaft? Do I really have to lift the engine? Any suggestions of a Sharki, Maramu or Mango owner would be greatly appreciated.... Rainer Huthmacher Former owner of SM#69 “Yin Yang”,now owner of Sharki#83 “Rock’n Roll”,currently in Teneriffe... It feels good to back in this great forum
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Re: Window reveals refurb?
James Alton
My wife and I have restored and refinished wooden boats with lots of varnish over the past 40+ years. We have removed a lot of varnish was applied over epoxy by someone else. If your base coat fails, any finish applied on top also fails no matter how many coats of varnish you apply. The failure of the epoxy base coating starts by going milkly/opaque looking so even if the varnish is not peeling it begins to look bad enough that it should be stripped. My advice would be to never use epoxy under a clear finish since it does poorly with UV as compared a high quality marine varnish such as Epifanes. The longest lasting varnish that we found is the Epifanes though there could be others the we have not tried. The most critical part of a long lasting varnish job are the initial base coats. Cut your first coat 50% with thinner, the second 25% to get good penetration into the wood for the best bond. Varnish in good conditions so that the varnish cures properly, don’t rush the overcoating. Finally, always add your maintenance coats before the varnish looks like it needs it. Once the crazing starts, you have waited too long and the varnish will never look as nice or hold up as well. We stripped the exterior mahogany on our 1953 Loki Yawl in 1999 and refinished with Epifanes. The varnish has been recoated with two coats per season when the boat was North in Maine and Nova Scotia and 2-3 times per year when used in the tropics. The varnish work on the boat still looked amazing in 2018 when we sold the boat. Best of luck.
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Re: Prop shaft bearing
Hi Rainer. Although I haven’t replace my cutlass bearing yet, my understanding is that you remove the propeller, undo the alum key on the shaft and pull off the cutlass bearing.
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Hope this helps. Regards, Warren Manon2 Sharki #15
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of Rainer Huthmacher via Groups.Io Sent: Friday, 1 March 2019 7:07 PM To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Prop shaft bearing Hello Captains of Amels, I have to change the cutless bearing of my Sharki, because of vibrations under engine wich occurred after I was installing a shaft alternator... How do I pull the propshaft? Do I really have to lift the engine? Any suggestions of a Sharki, Maramu or Mango owner would be greatly appreciated.... Rainer Huthmacher Former owner of SM#69 “Yin Yang”,now owner of Sharki#83 “Rock’n Roll”,currently in Teneriffe... It feels good to back in this great forum
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Re: Window reveals refurb?
smiles bernard
Thanks very much guys
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Yes I’ve been wondering whether to epoxy 1st or just the simpler direct varnish approach All the very best
On 1 Mar 2019, at 06:45, Gerhard Mueller via Groups.Io <carcode@...> wrote:
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Prop shaft bearing
Rainer Huthmacher
Hello Captains of Amels,
I have to change the cutless bearing of my Sharki, because of vibrations under engine wich occurred after I was installing a shaft alternator... How do I pull the propshaft? Do I really have to lift the engine? Any suggestions of a Sharki, Maramu or Mango owner would be greatly appreciated.... Rainer Huthmacher Former owner of SM#69 “Yin Yang”,now owner of Sharki#83 “Rock’n Roll”,currently in Teneriffe... It feels good to back in this great forum
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Re: Window reveals refurb?
Gerhard Mueller
Miles
Same here with a 1982 Sharki. I sanded and cleaned it and varnished the area. First varnish was very diluted to move the varnish deep into the dry wood. Might be done again after some time. Best Regards -- Gerhard Mueller Amel Sharki #60 Currently Kalamata, Greece
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Re: Window reveals refurb?
Miles,
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On our previous boat, a Cheoy Lee, we had a lot of teak. The best thing I found was to strip the wood down and apply West System epoxy, then a few coats of varnish with UV protection. This works well and will last about 4-5 year before needing to be recoated again with varnish (no need to do the epoxy again). Hpe this helps. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Santa Marta, Colombia www.creampuff.us
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From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io [mailto:main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io] On Behalf Of smiles bernard via Groups.Io Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:47 PM To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Window reveals refurb? Hello
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Painting deck stripes - how much paint is needed??
John Clark
Gary, I used the single step Interlux,. I put photos of the cans on the forum...or maybe the FB group. It works fine even in summer. The paint is contained inside the Bugler tool so it doesn't dry out vlike it would in an open can. I added a small amount of brush extender solvent to the mixing cup which gave me all day to work with the cup. Once on the deck it dried in 30 min John SV Annie. SM 37 ...missing the Amel Caribbean Ralley...
On Thu, Feb 28, 2019, 2:02 PM CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: Insurance updates.
John Clark
Hi All, Yes, I think everyone is paying more now. My insurance went from $2600 to $4200, after switching companies when my insurer lost any underwriters for US boats in the Caribbean.
On Thu, Feb 28, 2019, 3:38 PM Alexandre Uster von Baar via Groups.Io <uster=rocketmail.com@groups.io> wrote: Good afternoon Gary,
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Window reveals refurb?
smiles bernard
Hello
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