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Main sail halyard eye splice on both ends
I am in process of ordering new mainsail halyard and I am not sure what kind of eye splice is on the side where sail is connected. Is it eye splice with cover or schacle? I am not on the boat so info
I am in process of ordering new mainsail halyard and I am not sure what kind of eye splice is on the side where sail is connected. Is it eye splice with cover or schacle? I am not on the boat so info
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Slavko Despotovic
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Düsseldorf Boatshow
I will be at Dusseldorf show on 21 and 22 of January. Would be great to meet Amel owner at the show or after the show.
I will be at Dusseldorf show on 21 and 22 of January. Would be great to meet Amel owner at the show or after the show.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Re-flagging a boat
My SM was in Venice at the time I purchased her in July 2020. Was French flag boat. It took 2 month (due to Covid restrictions) to had her cleared from French boat registry and then 1 week in Slovenia
My SM was in Venice at the time I purchased her in July 2020. Was French flag boat. It took 2 month (due to Covid restrictions) to had her cleared from French boat registry and then 1 week in Slovenia
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Slavko Despotovic
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Placement of sails on headstay foil
Hi Leopold, it is bad photo I have attached. Sorry for that. Part needs painting. Other than that it is ok. Thank you for your offer.
Hi Leopold, it is bad photo I have attached. Sorry for that. Part needs painting. Other than that it is ok. Thank you for your offer.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Placement of sails on headstay foil
Hello, I hope I understood your question correctly. Attached is photo how is put together on my boat few weeks ago. If you need I have video as well that I can send.
Hello, I hope I understood your question correctly. Attached is photo how is put together on my boat few weeks ago. If you need I have video as well that I can send.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Vectran mainsail halyard
Hello, I am trying to find source in Europe for Vectran 10 mm rope. It is time to change mainsail halyard. Alternative is Dyneema but I would like to stay within Amel specifications.
Hello, I am trying to find source in Europe for Vectran 10 mm rope. It is time to change mainsail halyard. Alternative is Dyneema but I would like to stay within Amel specifications.
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Slavko Despotovic
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ACMO problem solving process
I have to report this as it is good experience. I am changing jib furler parts and cable and terminals as well. It is done by local rigger. I have ordered special parts from ACMO for furler and rigger
I have to report this as it is good experience. I am changing jib furler parts and cable and terminals as well. It is done by local rigger. I have ordered special parts from ACMO for furler and rigger
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Slavko Despotovic
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Changing old rivets with bolts on JIB electromotor
Hello, we are servicing jib furling system on my Amel. After drilling old rivets we have to replace it with bolts as per attached photo. I have asked Amel if they have on stock. But they do not. Is th
Hello, we are servicing jib furling system on my Amel. After drilling old rivets we have to replace it with bolts as per attached photo. I have asked Amel if they have on stock. But they do not. Is th
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Slavko Despotovic
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Iskra 24v 2kw motor for SM Genoa
Hello Bill, I am in Slovenia where originally is ISKRA from. I made a phone call to general distributor of Mahle DC electromotors, and I need a confirmation of the ISKRA code number as from photo I am
Hello Bill, I am in Slovenia where originally is ISKRA from. I made a phone call to general distributor of Mahle DC electromotors, and I need a confirmation of the ISKRA code number as from photo I am
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Slavko Despotovic
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Replacement of holder/case of deck floodlight
This is a link to 24V, but only black I think. https://www.seashop.be/13401003-en-aqua-signal-decklight-sealed-beam-lamp-kiel-24v50watt
This is a link to 24V, but only black I think. https://www.seashop.be/13401003-en-aqua-signal-decklight-sealed-beam-lamp-kiel-24v50watt
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Slavko Despotovic
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Main furler seal sizes
It is 30mm and 45mm on my Amel.
It is 30mm and 45mm on my Amel.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Currently drifting off the coast of Sicily!
Venting the fuel system can be poor in some cases. Volvo recommend to turn the engine so that the drive cam for the pump changes position. It happened to me in my pervious boat. one way or another you
Venting the fuel system can be poor in some cases. Volvo recommend to turn the engine so that the drive cam for the pump changes position. It happened to me in my pervious boat. one way or another you
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Slavko Despotovic
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Currently drifting off the coast of Sicily!
Hello, to me it sound like a diesel problem. Did you check water separator filter, if you have one?
Hello, to me it sound like a diesel problem. Did you check water separator filter, if you have one?
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Slavko Despotovic
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Solar panels stainless steel mounted vs soft panels
Hi Raul, I have it on port side about 1,4 m from the stern. Look good, no problem even under 30-40 kts of wind. Turns easily.
Hi Raul, I have it on port side about 1,4 m from the stern. Look good, no problem even under 30-40 kts of wind. Turns easily.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Genoa Furler Issue
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Slavko Despotovic
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Genoa Furler Issue
Finally I have put Genoa dawn, cleaned swivel with fresh water. When turning it I felt a little step at one point but no much. Then I put tension on swivel as it was with sail up and and step actually
Finally I have put Genoa dawn, cleaned swivel with fresh water. When turning it I felt a little step at one point but no much. Then I put tension on swivel as it was with sail up and and step actually
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Slavko Despotovic
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Genoa Furler Issue
Hello Helen, Kosta, thank you for reply. Didi you remove the Swivel from furler or you did without it? I have Bill-s book and there is the whole process of removing the swivel and performing the work
Hello Helen, Kosta, thank you for reply. Didi you remove the Swivel from furler or you did without it? I have Bill-s book and there is the whole process of removing the swivel and performing the work
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Slavko Despotovic
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Genoa Furler Issue
Few days ago when furling Genoa I have noticed that at the top it was turning with steps not continuously. I made a video that I am attaching to this post. My question is if this is something that I h
Few days ago when furling Genoa I have noticed that at the top it was turning with steps not continuously. I made a video that I am attaching to this post. My question is if this is something that I h
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Slavko Despotovic
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Aqua Signal 34 LED max voltage
Thank you all for your inputs. Nothing goes easy in this part of the world. What is the diameter of the aluminium stand where the old lamp is installed? And, what kind of the is bulb installed in the
Thank you all for your inputs. Nothing goes easy in this part of the world. What is the diameter of the aluminium stand where the old lamp is installed? And, what kind of the is bulb installed in the
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Slavko Despotovic
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Aqua Signal 34 LED max voltage
I just got delivered Aqua Signal 34 LED Tricolor plus anchor navigation light. Regarding voltage it is written 12/24V. I can not find the max voltage for this lamp. Should I convert 24V to 12V to be o
I just got delivered Aqua Signal 34 LED Tricolor plus anchor navigation light. Regarding voltage it is written 12/24V. I can not find the max voltage for this lamp. Should I convert 24V to 12V to be o
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Slavko Despotovic
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