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Anchor Q SM2000
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I do not know if a Rochna 55 will fit. I suggest that you make a cardboard pattern and bring it to the boat because not all SMs have the same bow system. One owner might say yes, another might say no,
I do not know if a Rochna 55 will fit. I suggest that you make a cardboard pattern and bring it to the boat because not all SMs have the same bow system. One owner might say yes, another might say no,
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Anchor Q SM2000
#replacement
Peter, I hope the following helps you: 1: I logged 40,000 miles around the world and over 400 anchor settings with the Wasi Anchor. It is as good as the others that copied Wasi. I would check your anc
Peter, I hope the following helps you: 1: I logged 40,000 miles around the world and over 400 anchor settings with the Wasi Anchor. It is as good as the others that copied Wasi. I would check your anc
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CW Bill Rouse
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tb/JORDAN DRGUE/AYOG
I only know one owner who has deployed a Jordon Drogue and he has done it more than one time. My plan (never tested in realistic conditions) was to deploy it from its duffel bag laying on the floor of
I only know one owner who has deployed a Jordon Drogue and he has done it more than one time. My plan (never tested in realistic conditions) was to deploy it from its duffel bag laying on the floor of
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CW Bill Rouse
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water pump not stopping
Christian, If you have the original Amel-installed pump, I believe it is very likely that the Pressure switch needs replacing. If you have any other pump, it is possible that the pressure switch needs
Christian, If you have the original Amel-installed pump, I believe it is very likely that the Pressure switch needs replacing. If you have any other pump, it is possible that the pressure switch needs
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CW Bill Rouse
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Freshwater pump doesn't stop running
Alex, Since you did not say which pump you have, I assume that you have the Amel-installed freshwater pump. The causes, in order of probability, can be: A tap or valve is open. Check all including the
Alex, Since you did not say which pump you have, I assume that you have the Amel-installed freshwater pump. The causes, in order of probability, can be: A tap or valve is open. Check all including the
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CW Bill Rouse
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Solution for rusted manual mail foil gearbox and torn foil.
Eric, The foil is long enough to trim that much off several times. Most of the time the foil fails at the collar caused by jamming the mainsail, usually because of batten jam. Yours appears to be a sl
Eric, The foil is long enough to trim that much off several times. Most of the time the foil fails at the collar caused by jamming the mainsail, usually because of batten jam. Yours appears to be a sl
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CW Bill Rouse
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Metal strip in bilge sump A54
Ruslan, I believe that there are several causes: Amel uses a thin copper foil The gray PVC Float Switch Pipe will chafe the foil Many owners choose to add chemicals caustic to copper to the gray water
Ruslan, I believe that there are several causes: Amel uses a thin copper foil The gray PVC Float Switch Pipe will chafe the foil Many owners choose to add chemicals caustic to copper to the gray water
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CW Bill Rouse
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tb/JORDAN DRGUE/AYOG
Teun, It doesn't necessarily need to be a chain. Don Jordan suggests 15 to 25-pound weight. So if you plan to use a chain which is what I used, I would use enough chain to equal between 20 and 25 poun
Teun, It doesn't necessarily need to be a chain. Don Jordan suggests 15 to 25-pound weight. So if you plan to use a chain which is what I used, I would use enough chain to equal between 20 and 25 poun
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CW Bill Rouse
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Amel 55 - Water in Aft Lazarette
Joerg, I believe that Amel installed a bilge pump with the last 55s produced. I have seen probably about a dozen 55s with a bilge pump installed by owners. I believe it is very important in a 55 becau
Joerg, I believe that Amel installed a bilge pump with the last 55s produced. I have seen probably about a dozen 55s with a bilge pump installed by owners. I believe it is very important in a 55 becau
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CW Bill Rouse
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Metal strip in bilge sump A54
Martin, That copper foil is part of the Amel Bonding system. It is a copper foil that is connected to a bundle of yellow/green bonding wires at the top of the gray water bilge and to the ballast stud
Martin, That copper foil is part of the Amel Bonding system. It is a copper foil that is connected to a bundle of yellow/green bonding wires at the top of the gray water bilge and to the ballast stud
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CW Bill Rouse
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Desalator motor does not stop
Paul, Is it possible the solenoid switch is stuck? These are susceptible to corrosion. CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 775
Paul, Is it possible the solenoid switch is stuck? These are susceptible to corrosion. CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 775
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CW Bill Rouse
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Onan quit
Trevor, Certainly, removing and inspecting the exhaust elbow is certainly something kent can do where he is. Kent, you want it to NOT look like this: You want it to be as clean as possible CW Bill Rou
Trevor, Certainly, removing and inspecting the exhaust elbow is certainly something kent can do where he is. Kent, you want it to NOT look like this: You want it to be as clean as possible CW Bill Rou
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CW Bill Rouse
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Onan quit
It sounds like you have a fuel problem which was exasperated when you replaced the secondary fuel filter, probably allowing air into the fuel system. It was running poorly before, now not at all. Bill
It sounds like you have a fuel problem which was exasperated when you replaced the secondary fuel filter, probably allowing air into the fuel system. It was running poorly before, now not at all. Bill
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Test
test received CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar
test received CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar
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CW Bill Rouse
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Foresail Halyard Wrapping and/or Jamming
Bill, Here is a photo of the top of a mast that likely needs constant surveillance regarding halyard wrap. And here is a photo of halyard wrap about to happen, although probably it already has. CW Bil
Bill, Here is a photo of the top of a mast that likely needs constant surveillance regarding halyard wrap. And here is a photo of halyard wrap about to happen, although probably it already has. CW Bil
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CW Bill Rouse
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DESSALATOR D60 gauge question - replacement gauge
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar
CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training Calendar
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CW Bill Rouse
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DESSALATOR D60 gauge question - replacement gauge
I would order the gauge from Contact@... CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www.AmelOwners
I would order the gauge from Contact@... CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www.AmelOwners
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Foresail Halyard Wrapping and/or Jamming
All, Recently there has been an Off-Group discussion between about 6 Amel owners regarding Foresail Halyard Wrapping and/or Jamming. All, except me, are A55 Owners, but this subject and discussion app
All, Recently there has been an Off-Group discussion between about 6 Amel owners regarding Foresail Halyard Wrapping and/or Jamming. All, except me, are A55 Owners, but this subject and discussion app
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CW Bill Rouse
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B&G Forward Scan Transducer Install
Juan, Does this sum up what you have? CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training
Juan, Does this sum up what you have? CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View My Training
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Qsails
All, I learned this today from a client who ordered HydraNet from Incidence Sails. BTW, his sails were delayed by Incidence Sails because of delivery issues from Dimension Polyant. Comment from Incide
All, I learned this today from a client who ordered HydraNet from Incidence Sails. BTW, his sails were delayed by Incidence Sails because of delivery issues from Dimension Polyant. Comment from Incide
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