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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Changing Dessalator membranes
James,
You’re welcome. I also failed to mention Gary Silver did a very detailed pdf about changing membranes. I do not recall where it is on the forum (perhaps someone else can provide a link/location). He includes very detailed pictures. I like pictures.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Santa Marta, Colombia www.creampuff.us
From:
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Thanks Mark! I did not realize the extent of the online library on the owners group!
-James
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Changing Dessalator membranes
James Cromie
Thanks Mark! I did not realize the extent of the online library on the owners group!
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-James
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
mfmcgovern@...
Mike,
No problem. I plan to keep a few sets of completed pulleys "in stock" so if those don't work out I will have some. And just to be clear my machine shop is actually MY machine shop. I own a company that makes automotive parts. Mark McGovern SM #440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Changing Dessalator membranes
James Cromie
Hello Friends - I am about to embark on changing the two membranes in my Dessalator Duo 60 (160L/hr). I have Super Maramu 2000, #347. I am interested to hear of the experience others have had changing the membranes, any tips, difficulties, etc. I cannot seem to find any step by step instructions for membrane change elsewhere. Thank you! James SV Soteria SM2K 347
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Changing Dessalator membranes
James,
In the FILES section of the forum there are very detailed instructions. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/amelyachtowners/files/Dessalator%20Technical%20Info/
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff www.creampuff.us
From:
amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Hello Friends -
I am about to embark on changing the two membranes in my Dessalator Duo 60 (160L/hr). I have Super Maramu 2000, #347.
I am interested to hear of the experience others have had changing the membranes, any tips, difficulties, etc. I cannot seem to find any step by step instructions for membrane change elsewhere.
Thank you!
James SV Soteria SM2K 347
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!986 Amel Sharki 'JOSS' for sale
Willem Kroes
For those visiting this website looking for an older model Amel, I uploaded a file with all the details and pictures of a 1986 Sharki named JOSS. I am helping the owner (not commercially) to sell his boat. If interested, don't hesitate to contact me. Willem Kroes SM # 351 KAVANGA
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] How to remove the Mainsail furling motor on a 54? [2 Attachments]
Sv Garulfo
Hi Porter It will come out, just a bit shoehorned. Make sure you protect the mast paint to avoid chipping. I used a single layer if sunbrella and it went ok. Mohammad is right that the spacers between the mast and the furling motor need to be removed. Having said that, you may be disappointed with the inspection. Opening that box is a bit of a challenge. Amel told me it couldn’t be repaired. But we didn’t really have a choice and a ‘Guy’ in Morocco helped us out regluing the permanent magnets. I also had to readjust the clutch, but it never felt quite right. Bought a spare clutch (a nightmare to source) and eventually coughed up for a new furler from Amel in Martinique. Thomas GARULFO A54-122 San Blas, Panama, on a miracle mobile internet connection.
On Sat, 29 Dec 2018 at 19:16, Porter McRoberts portermcroberts@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: what's the best line for my mainsail boom?
I agree with Bill K, I have a 12 mm Vectran line, works very well.
Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259 now in Culebra
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Re: Rough engine at idle
.... annnnd... I forgot my signature ;) Gary W. S/V Adagio, SM #209 Virgin Gorda
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Re: Rough engine at idle
I can't say about the actual rough idle, but I ~thought~ I had a rough idle. Turned out that the metal exhaust muffler was just touching, and therefore rattling, on the engine room floor. A new piece of insulating pad solved that. Second, I just had the visually 'ok' looking motor mounts on Adagio changed out in Martinique. The mechanic threw everything ounce of his weight into the motor to check the mounts, and I was surprised how far he got the engine to wiggle. After that, he said 'the mounts are good' so, it takes heroic effort to get the motor to move around :). We did find one point that was weeping a tiny bit of oil, so I opted to swap them all (6). Also changed out the donuts in the coupler and the vibration dampener on the flywheel. The results, while I wouldn't say 'dramatic', were quite noticeable at idle and it really does run more smoothly overall now. I have to learn the new sounds :)
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
Hi Mark, I am going to hold off on ordering the stainless sheaves for now since I already have Bernard’s PETP pulleys and his additional explanation below which I will test out and perhaps modify if necessary. In the event this doesn’t work do you think your machine shop would take orders at a later date? For those who have ordered or are using Bernard’s PETP sheaves, what have been the success or failure results? His updated installation instructions are attached. Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 St. Augustine, FL Home port: Rock Hall, MD
Hi Mike I was away with a daughter to country skiing in mountains... I had a phone call with Jean-Luc Mertz who installed first these pulleys with me and I looked at the message of Peter you join.
Peter used ropes with too small diameter 3/8" equals 9.52 mm, and according to Jean-Luc and I, did not pull enough on the rope (which is probably too soft and extensible). I would advice him to use a rope compatible with the wedge principle.
The principle of wedge contact of a cable or a rope is universally used in elevators, electric motors,..., and needs a minimum of pairing between the pulley and the rope.
A good pairing needs : - a tight rope of aramid fibers with diameter of minimum 10 mm, never less, - a rope with a maximum extension of 2% at half load and - a rope tension above a few kN.
Due to the mechanical thinning of the rope when tensioned (Poisson coefficient) the rope must be tight enough to not reduce its transversal dimension too much. Outside these rules good working is only chance.
I have joined the updated manual.
Wish you an Happy New Year. Bernard _._,___
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Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
mfmcgovern@...
Paul, Vladimir, and Ian,
You guys are good. I will send you emails offline. Thanks to you all for the support on this project. Mark McGovern SM#440 Cara Deale, MD USA
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Re: what's the best line for my mainsail boom?
greatketch@...
Alex,
New England Ropes makes a Vectran cored line called "V-100" that has very low stretch, a high friction polyester cover, is available in 12 mm, is very tolerant of going around the small diameter sheaves in the mainsheet system, and is easy to splice. It is a very "solid" line with no tendency to squash down under load. There are other lines that are also suitable, but this is the one I have been using with good success on the Amel outhauls and travelers. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie North Bimini, Bahamas
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] what's the best line for my mainsail boom?
Alex, Originally on early 54s the line was 10mm kevlar core, polyester sheath. Amel now recommends 12mm. You probably will not find kevlar. Use a core fiber that has the less stretch. Do you know how to correctly rig the outhaul? Do you have my procedures? Best, CW Bill Rouse Admiral, Texas Navy Commander Emeritus Amel School www.amelschool.com 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970
On Sun, Jan 6, 2019, 10:51 Alex Ramseyer alexramseyer@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@... wrote:
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what's the best line for my mainsail boom?
Alex Ramseyer <alexramseyer@...>
Dear Amelians, I had all lines of my 54 replaced two years ago in Florida. It turns out that the line in the boom which is pulling the mainsail ,doesn't hold the sail in its position, even if the sail is under normal pressure. In relatively light winds already, the line slides around the pullies and the sail looses the desired shape. Can anyone tell me what the original line was that AMEL used or what your best practices and experience is in case you also replaced that line? Fair winds, Alex SY NO STRESS AMEL54 #15
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
Mark, I'd be interested if it's still possible. Thx. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
On Jan 4, 2019, at 10:19 AM, mfmcgovern@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
VLADIMIR SONSEV
I am also interested. SM 345 "Life is Good" Vladimir Sonsev 202 258 1916
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Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
Hi Mark,
I would be interested in two pulleys too, if you still have a couple available! Shipping to France or US if easier. I will write to your email. Mine is carpathia3 at yahoo dot com. Many thanks for your help on this! Guillaume s/v Carpathia III SM2K #293
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Re: Toe pulley (headsail)
Paul Stascavage
Mark, I would like a pair as well if they are not all spoken for. Thank you for all your efforts on this one. Please shoot me an email when you have a chance (paul dot stascavage at icloud dot com) All the best, Paul Stascavage SM #466 - s/v Rita Kathryn Cruising St Augustine, FL www.RitaKathryn.com
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Re: Head sail furling, Heading to S Pacific
Miles
HI Kent,
I don’t remember if I added another outboard block back near the winch. I don’t think so. There should not be much force on the line and I usually pulled it in manually—at least after the initial furling. The loops over the winch keep it from unfurling again when you stop pulling. If you are sailing partly furled, you will want to use the small winch.
Miles
s/y Ladybug
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