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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel owner saying goodbye
Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
I too have been raped by insurers in the past. I now have a policy with an "agreed Value" . I hope that would help in the case of a write off. Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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Re: Condensation on bottom of freezer?
greatketch@...
Duane,
The problem is that Amel was no better than other boat builders when it came to insulating cold boxes. You have two choices. You either live with it, or rip things apart and properly insulate it and end up with a box with a smaller interior volume. A proper freezer should have, as a minimum, 4 inches of insulation. Six would be better. Most boat builders would never consider this because it makes the inside of the box look too small at the boat show. My Amel installed box has no more than 2 inches. It will sweat. The real problem is that all that condensation is wasted energy. There is no substitute for real, effective insulation. And there is certainly no easy way to retrofit this. We live with the minimally effective insulation that came with our boat. But, every time I feel the see condensation, or feel the cold on the exterior of the box, I grit my teeth and wish for better. Bill Kinney SM160, Harmonie Freeport, Bahamas
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Re: Condensation on bottom of freezer?
Duane Siegfri
Hi Eric,
Thanks for your reply. I meant to say the outside bottom of the freezer. You can reach underneath it from the deck locker to stbd. The seals are in good-enough condition, they are on my long term maintenance list to replace though. Duane
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Re: Condensation on bottom of freezer?
Duane Siegfri
Hi Bill,
It's on the outside bottom of the freezer that is just forward of the washing machine. I have tools in the below deck locker (between the washing machine and the drawers on the aft end of the love seat) and the tool bags were wet. I stuck my hand in that deck locker and under the freezer and the outside bottom of the freezer was soaking wet. There is no water pooled in the aforementioned deck locker, but the tool bags were wet. The freezer is operating normally, and the condensor and compressor are free of ice or dust. The food in the freezer is frozen and the "floor" of the freezer is clear of ice so I don't think it went through a thaw and refroze. We had just defrosted the refrigerator but there was no water on the top of the water tank between the freezer and the washing machine, so it doesn't seem to have come from there. It seems likely that it's condensation. We had some water near the rudder quadrant from condensation, and some in the pan of the forward air conditioning unit. I thought the freezer insulated well enough that it wouldn't condense water but it's been extremely humid and cool. Add to that two humans breathing out water vapor and I guess it's not surprising. Thanks for your thoughts Bill! Duane
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Condensation on bottom of freezer?
eric freedman
Hi, Did does the freezer evaporator also Ice up? Did you do the dollar bill check on the seals? It seems unusual that there would be water and not ice on the inside bottom of your freezer Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 5:07 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Condensation on bottom of freezer?
I'm having a lot of condensation on the bottom of the freezer. It's winter here in Georgia with humidity in the 60 to 85% range, and temperatures in the 50's and 60's. Water temp is right there as well.
Is this normal for the conditions or is there something else I should look for? We're not running the air conditioning so it's not the condensate pan.
Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel owner saying goodbye
eric freedman
Dear Rafael, I am so sorry that the insurance company raped you. I was hoping they would honor their obligation and pay .you what you fairly expected.
We will miss you. You are always welcome on Kimberlite. Please keep in touch via private email.
We are heading north to New York nonstop from Martinique the end of May. If you would like to make the passage please let me know. Fair Winds Eric Kimberlite Amel Super Maramu #376
From: amelyachtowners@... [mailto:amelyachtowners@...] On Behalf Of rcavie
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 2:57 PM To: amelyachtowners@... Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel owner saying goodbye
Dear friends AMEL owners Probably this will be the last email that I send and I will withdraw from the group. The reason is that Hurricane Irma destroyed my Amel SM2k and it will be impossible for me to recover it. The insurance will only pay a fraction of what it would cost me to buy an equal one. Deductibles and other reasons. This situation not only destroyed my ship but my dreams. My dreams of living on board with my wife, my dreams of crossing the Atlantic to the East, my dreams of sailing the Mediterranean and perhaps other seas and finally returning to the beautiful South of Chile. In this group I gained friends and knowledge and for that, I thank each and every one of you, especially Eric and Alexandre who from the beginning helped me with their advice. If you sail to Chile you will have a friend here. Greetings to all
Fair winds Rafael SM2k 246
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: An update on our Firefly Batteries.
James Alton
Bill, Thanks for the link to the informative update on your Firefly batteries. These batteries certainly sound promising. James Alton SV Sueño Maramu #220
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Condensation on bottom of freezer?
Bill & Judy Rouse <yahoogroups@...>
Can you better describe which freezer and exactly where...inside or outside? 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 Feb 14, 2018 16:07, "sailor63109@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel owner saying goodbye
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Dear Rafael,
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I think you need to tell the Group “your” story about the insurance. We have the same insurance Helvetia contracted through de Lassee and I really think every Amel owner should know the ridiculous excuses they used to remove 30% of the value of your boat. It is not “my” place to tell everybody the way they treated “you”, but I will write mine with all the details when it will be settled. I am definitely sorry that your vessel was destroy soon after you purchased her and did not had the joy of sailing her. Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------
On Wed, 2/14/18, rcavie <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Amel owner saying goodbye To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 1:57 PM Dear friends AMEL ownersProbably this will be the last email that I send and I will withdraw from the group. The reason is that Hurricane Irma destroyed my Amel SM2k and it will be impossible for me to recover it.The insurance will only pay a fraction of what it would cost me to buy an equal one. Deductibles and other reasons.This situation not only destroyed my ship but my dreams. My dreams of living on board with my wife, my dreams of crossing the Atlantic to the East, my dreams of sailing the Mediterranean and perhaps other seas and finally returning to the beautiful South of Chile. In this group I gained friends and knowledge and for that, I thank each and every one of you, especially Eric and Alexandre who from the beginning helped me with their advice. If you sail to Chile you will have a friend here.Greetings to all Fair windsRafaelSM2k 246
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Bow Thruster won't come up
Way to go! I admire your tenacity. Even though I would have liked to see you in March. I wouldn't have like to see you in March. Get going already. Best of luck and safe sailing. Chuck
On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 3:04 PM, sailor63109@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Condensation on bottom of freezer?
Duane Siegfri
I'm having a lot of condensation on the bottom of the freezer. It's winter here in Georgia with humidity in the 60 to 85% range, and temperatures in the 50's and 60's. Water temp is right there as well. Is this normal for the conditions or is there something else I should look for? We're not running the air conditioning so it's not the condensate pan. Thanks, Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Re: Bow Thruster won't come up
Duane Siegfri
After taking the control box apart and tracing all the wires down, I finally figured out that we had two problems. First the "UP" limit switch was dead.
But then after replacing it the actuator that raises and lowers the BT motor would work intermittently. While testing it Peg and I discovered the positive battery connection to the Helm "ON" switch was corroded. We replaced that crimp on connector and shined up the switch contact and "Voila!" we're in business again. Duane Wanderer, SM#477
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Re: Amel owner saying goodbye
Very sad story, I hope you find an other deram to live.
Paul on SY Kerpa SM 259
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Re: Spurs Line cutter
Alexandre Wish I was in the Caribbean, but stuck in Lagos Portugal.Not to bad but longing back to Kerpa and sailing again Paul
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] NIKIMAT Illustrations & Parts for sale (SWIM LADDER)
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Good afternoon Eamonn,
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No worry about making a ladder in Greece! Mine is only interesting for people that are in the Caribbean! Definitely agree with you on the choice of aluminum! I know about the 2 length available 2.9 or like mine 3.1 meter, but I did not know about the width! Mine is 40 cm, I wonder if all 3.1 meter are 40 cm! Also thanks for letting me know the price! Enjoy your trip!!! Let me know if you come this side of the Atlantic, would love to meet you! Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------
On Wed, 2/14/18, eamonn.washington@yahoo.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] NIKIMAT Illustrations & Parts for sale (SWIM LADDER) To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 5:45 AM Hi Alexander I commissioned the fabrication of an aluminum copy in Greece in January, sorry about that. I have seen some SM with stainless steel replacement ladders, which are cheaper to make but 3 times heavier, so I am sure other SM owners would be interested in a lightweight original. Also note, I discovered that there are 2 different widths; older SM like mine are 35cm wide, while newer ones are wider (40cm maybe)? By the way, it costs 1050 euro plus VAT including anodising. They cannibalized the stainless steel parts from the damaged swim ladder. Eamonn Washington Travel Bug SM 151 Cleopatra Marina
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Spurs Line cutter
Alexandre Uster von Baar
Hello Paul,
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Here is the invoice for mine: http://www.nikimat.com/factures/2015_03_18_spurs_2.jpg Size “B” 1 1/2 “ (1.5 inch) If you were in the Caribbean, you could purchase my spare for 80% of a new one, also have 5 annual service kit left. Sincerely, Alexandre --------------------------------------------
On Wed, 2/14/18, osterberg.paul.l@gmail.com [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [Amel Yacht Owners] Spurs Line cutter To: amelyachtowners@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 10:39 AM Hello!My Spurs Line cutter is broken. I'm not on the boat and need to know the measurement for ordering a new one, probably enough with the shaft diameter. Does anyone know that? Or if anyone know the article number of the line cutter? Paul on SY Kerpa SAM#259
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Spurs Line cutter
Thank you Pat
Got the info 35 mm size B Paul
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Re: SM stern bumper paint
eljaroellinghoff@...
I try it in spring with folie
When it is reddy i will recomande Best Elja SM Balu 222
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Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] Spurs Line cutter
eljaroellinghoff@...
On SM Balu 222 the diameter is 35 mm
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Amel owner saying goodbye
rcavie <no_reply@...>
Dear friends AMEL owners Probably this will be the last email that I send and I will withdraw from the group. The reason is that Hurricane Irma destroyed my Amel SM2k and it will be impossible for me to recover it. The insurance will only pay a fraction of what it would cost me to buy an equal one. Deductibles and other reasons. This situation not only destroyed my ship but my dreams. My dreams of living on board with my wife, my dreams of crossing the Atlantic to the East, my dreams of sailing the Mediterranean and perhaps other seas and finally returning to the beautiful South of Chile. In this group I gained friends and knowledge and for that, I thank each and every one of you, especially Eric and Alexandre who from the beginning helped me with their advice. If you sail to Chile you will have a friend here. Greetings to all Fair winds Rafael SM2k 246
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