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Amel 55 - captain's seat
I am sure that Judy and I are not alone with what we did on passages. Most of the time we were not in the SM helm seat, rather we sat elsewhere in the cockpit. That said, we appreciated the design and
I am sure that Judy and I are not alone with what we did on passages. Most of the time we were not in the SM helm seat, rather we sat elsewhere in the cockpit. That said, we appreciated the design and
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CW Bill Rouse
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Hi Res SM drawing picture
These are the best that I have: Amel SM Line Drawing.jpg Amel SM Line Drawing2.jpg CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texa
These are the best that I have: Amel SM Line Drawing.jpg Amel SM Line Drawing2.jpg CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texa
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CW Bill Rouse
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Something for Electrical Engineers, Experts, and Wannabes like me
I really enjoyed this video. It explains how electricity works. Maybe you will enjoy it also. It was given to me by my grandson, an engineering student and junior at Texas A&M. https://www.youtube.com
I really enjoyed this video. It explains how electricity works. Maybe you will enjoy it also. It was given to me by my grandson, an engineering student and junior at Texas A&M. https://www.youtube.com
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CW Bill Rouse
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Frigoboat air conditioning manual
Maud's email is SAV@... Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com Vie
Maud's email is SAV@... Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com Vie
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CW Bill Rouse
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Super Maramu wall lamp shades
Richard, it is not uncommon to "re-cover" a lampshade. I think that you know Sailrite: https://www.sailrite.com/How-to-Recover-a-Lamp-Shade-with-Fabric-Video?gclid=CjwKCAiAvriMBhAuEiwA8Cs5lcIhuC2XKf4z
Richard, it is not uncommon to "re-cover" a lampshade. I think that you know Sailrite: https://www.sailrite.com/How-to-Recover-a-Lamp-Shade-with-Fabric-Video?gclid=CjwKCAiAvriMBhAuEiwA8Cs5lcIhuC2XKf4z
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CW Bill Rouse
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Where to buy Corrosion X
Denis, I do not know the difference for sure. I think it is "marketing." The original (classic) CorrosionX was originally developed to control corrosion for the airplane industry and found wide use be
Denis, I do not know the difference for sure. I think it is "marketing." The original (classic) CorrosionX was originally developed to control corrosion for the airplane industry and found wide use be
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CW Bill Rouse
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main sheet winch service
Eloi, thanks and done. Main Sheet Winch Remove SN SM 54 55.pdf CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www
Eloi, thanks and done. Main Sheet Winch Remove SN SM 54 55.pdf CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www
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CW Bill Rouse
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Boom vang on a Maramu
Bill, Extremely well explained. Thanks. I still want to know why the management of Amel decided to have nothing on the 54. It must have been a Henri vs Us situation. I think I know who won those argum
Bill, Extremely well explained. Thanks. I still want to know why the management of Amel decided to have nothing on the 54. It must have been a Henri vs Us situation. I think I know who won those argum
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CW Bill Rouse
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Boom vang on a Maramu
A lot of us call it a Boom Vang but is more accurately described as a downwind kicker. 20mm 3-strand nylon L = 145cm eye center to eye center CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | b
A lot of us call it a Boom Vang but is more accurately described as a downwind kicker. 20mm 3-strand nylon L = 145cm eye center to eye center CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | b
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CW Bill Rouse
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replacement rigging
Here is what I think: I choose ACMO. They are real quality. But use ACMO, if for no other reason the wire will be cut to exact OEM measurements and will be the last spec that Amel gave them. Some of y
Here is what I think: I choose ACMO. They are real quality. But use ACMO, if for no other reason the wire will be cut to exact OEM measurements and will be the last spec that Amel gave them. Some of y
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CW Bill Rouse
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SM Bow Thruster Motor bearing Snap Rings
Chris, I do not know the sizes, but I am betting you are talking about these: CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 775
Chris, I do not know the sizes, but I am betting you are talking about these: CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 775
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CW Bill Rouse
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Climma Heat
Stefan, Thanks for the detail CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View M
Stefan, Thanks for the detail CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 Website: www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com View M
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CW Bill Rouse
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Descaling the Seawater Lines
Mark, My exact experience with white vinegar and I let the chunks soak for 6 months...still nothing. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie,
Mark, My exact experience with white vinegar and I let the chunks soak for 6 months...still nothing. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Winnie,
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CW Bill Rouse
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Antifouling / Bottompaint
SM will be 20 liters with 3 coats at the waterline and front-facing surfaces, two coats everywhere else. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Win
SM will be 20 liters with 3 coats at the waterline and front-facing surfaces, two coats everywhere else. Bill CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... Address: 720 Win
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CW Bill Rouse
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Climma Heat
Stefan, Regarding the Climma 9 Compact unit, I have the value of the Klixon at RS 121, but I am not sure what RS 121 stands for. I do not have the value of the fuse. Do you have the values, and/or can
Stefan, Regarding the Climma 9 Compact unit, I have the value of the Klixon at RS 121, but I am not sure what RS 121 stands for. I do not have the value of the fuse. Do you have the values, and/or can
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CW Bill Rouse
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Climma Heat
Every time I experienced this on our SM or others the cause was poor air flow triggering the safety cutoff switch, and the most common causes are in this order: 1.) Fan capacitors out of spec. 2.) The
Every time I experienced this on our SM or others the cause was poor air flow triggering the safety cutoff switch, and the most common causes are in this order: 1.) Fan capacitors out of spec. 2.) The
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CW Bill Rouse
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Retractable bow thruster replacement
Paul, I do not think a late model SM bow thruster will fit. I have not seen a technical drawing for a Sharki Bow Thruster. Ask SAV@.... There is not an Amel graveyard that I am aware of. Bill CW B
Paul, I do not think a late model SM bow thruster will fit. I have not seen a technical drawing for a Sharki Bow Thruster. Ask SAV@.... There is not an Amel graveyard that I am aware of. Bill CW B
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CW Bill Rouse
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Antifouling / Bottompaint
I like Micron 66 because it reacts with saltwater to release biocide and is microscopically ablative. I think all of the Micron series is a hard paint that is microscopically ablative, each with diffe
I like Micron 66 because it reacts with saltwater to release biocide and is microscopically ablative. I think all of the Micron series is a hard paint that is microscopically ablative, each with diffe
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CW Bill Rouse
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Retractable bow thruster replacement
Paul, Probably none of the other members know that you own Amel Sharki with hull #19. I am guessing #19 was made in 1979. I am not sure which Amel retractable bow thrusters will match your Amel. Maybe
Paul, Probably none of the other members know that you own Amel Sharki with hull #19. I am guessing #19 was made in 1979. I am not sure which Amel retractable bow thrusters will match your Amel. Maybe
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CW Bill Rouse
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Older style C-Drive; oil type and temperature
Mike, I have always believed that heat in the C-drive is the result of heat transfer from the main engine. The main engine's operating temperature is 80C, and after around an hour of motoring in tropi
Mike, I have always believed that heat in the C-drive is the result of heat transfer from the main engine. The main engine's operating temperature is 80C, and after around an hour of motoring in tropi
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CW Bill Rouse
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