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Intake Strainers
We have Aloha hauled for a repower, and while we are out, we were thinking of adding strainers over the 3 below the waterline seawater intakes. I'm particularly concerned with the intake for the engin
We have Aloha hauled for a repower, and while we are out, we were thinking of adding strainers over the 3 below the waterline seawater intakes. I'm particularly concerned with the intake for the engin
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Intake Strainers
Sounds like good advice. Just an FYI...the older AMELs do not have the alarm on the sea chest, but I/m guessing it would not be to difficult to add. Good idea on the broom handle cleaner, and it sound
Sounds like good advice. Just an FYI...the older AMELs do not have the alarm on the sea chest, but I/m guessing it would not be to difficult to add. Good idea on the broom handle cleaner, and it sound
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Suction valve on the sea chest and the vetus muffler
Hi Gary, Thanks for the detailed explanation of how the suction sensor alarm works. I will see if I can source the part, and then retrofit Aloha with it. After the fire in the Vetus muffler, I can see
Hi Gary, Thanks for the detailed explanation of how the suction sensor alarm works. I will see if I can source the part, and then retrofit Aloha with it. After the fire in the Vetus muffler, I can see
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] LED deck lamps
Hi Eric, The info below is from the technical tab on the Marine Beam site. All of there bulbs will operate from 10 to 30 volts. I have this deck light, and it appears to be high quality. Regards, Stev
Hi Eric, The info below is from the technical tab on the Marine Beam site. All of there bulbs will operate from 10 to 30 volts. I have this deck light, and it appears to be high quality. Regards, Stev
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Fakir heater replacement
Hello Dan and welcome to the group. We also purchased a 1992 SM #72 last year, and are at the end of a year long refit prior to setting sail. We have updated and renewed much of the boat, and are just
Hello Dan and welcome to the group. We also purchased a 1992 SM #72 last year, and are at the end of a year long refit prior to setting sail. We have updated and renewed much of the boat, and are just
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] C Drive shaft seals and wear bearing - don't do what I did
Sorry you have the expense and hassle of another haul, but at least it is an easy fix. Thanks for the excellent reminder about doing our routine preventative maintenance. Steve and Liz Aloha SM 72
Sorry you have the expense and hassle of another haul, but at least it is an easy fix. Thanks for the excellent reminder about doing our routine preventative maintenance. Steve and Liz Aloha SM 72
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Stephen Davis
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C-Drive
Has anyone posted the photos Olivier referred to in part 17 of this thread? Sadly, we could certainly use them right now, but I can't seem to find them using the internal search engine in the photos s
Has anyone posted the photos Olivier referred to in part 17 of this thread? Sadly, we could certainly use them right now, but I can't seem to find them using the internal search engine in the photos s
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Stephen Davis
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Refrigerator replacement 1998 SM
We have a 2-drawer fridge we both love. It's made by Vitrifrigo, the RF series, but it didn't fit exactly into the available fridge hole. We had to alter the cabinetry a bit. Our boat is a 1992-vintag
We have a 2-drawer fridge we both love. It's made by Vitrifrigo, the RF series, but it didn't fit exactly into the available fridge hole. We had to alter the cabinetry a bit. Our boat is a 1992-vintag
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Stephen Davis
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Refrigerator replacement 1998 SM
Hi Kent, I just posted photos in a photo album called Vitifrigo Drawer Refrigerator. Liz S/V Aloha, SM72
Hi Kent, I just posted photos in a photo album called Vitifrigo Drawer Refrigerator. Liz S/V Aloha, SM72
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Bow thruster
Hi Rick and welcome to the group. We are currently at Cobbs boatyard and Marina at Little Creek in Norfolk having our C-Drive coupling repaired. They have serviced Amels before, and while not experts,
Hi Rick and welcome to the group. We are currently at Cobbs boatyard and Marina at Little Creek in Norfolk having our C-Drive coupling repaired. They have serviced Amels before, and while not experts,
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Stephen Davis
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Should seawater come out of big hose beneath C-Drive?
I'm talking about the really big diameter short hose that covers the vertical area of the C-drive and abuts the bottom of the interior of the hull. We loosened the hose clamps to adjust the height of
I'm talking about the really big diameter short hose that covers the vertical area of the C-drive and abuts the bottom of the interior of the hull. We loosened the hose clamps to adjust the height of
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Stephen Davis
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Should seawater come out of big hose beneath C-Drive?
Thanks for all the responses. You hit the nail on the head Joel, as Liz is an RN, and her post on the forum tend to be far more entertaining than mine. You have to admit, Liz gets her point across ver
Thanks for all the responses. You hit the nail on the head Joel, as Liz is an RN, and her post on the forum tend to be far more entertaining than mine. You have to admit, Liz gets her point across ver
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Should seawater come out of big hose beneath C-Drive?
Liz is actually more auburn colored, but I believe she got the full wiring schematic of a redhead. Fortunately, she is one of the smartest people I know, and I just let her takeover when my frustratio
Liz is actually more auburn colored, but I believe she got the full wiring schematic of a redhead. Fortunately, she is one of the smartest people I know, and I just let her takeover when my frustratio
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Stephen Davis
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What Should the temp of the C-drive be while running?
Hi Amel Gurus, Once again we come to you asking for words of wisdom. We'd like to know what temperature we should expect to see at the top of the C-drive while running. We're on a test run after havin
Hi Amel Gurus, Once again we come to you asking for words of wisdom. We'd like to know what temperature we should expect to see at the top of the C-drive while running. We're on a test run after havin
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Stephen Davis
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What Should the temp of the C-drive be while running?
One more piece of info: We're running at 2700 RPM because we're following Yanmar's instructions for the break-in period of the new engine. Apparently this new engine wants to be run at a higher RPM th
One more piece of info: We're running at 2700 RPM because we're following Yanmar's instructions for the break-in period of the new engine. Apparently this new engine wants to be run at a higher RPM th
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] What Should the temp of the C-drive be while running?
Whew, Joel, you just made our day! Thank you so much, not only for your answer, but for giving us the answer we were hoping for! Liz, Aloha
Whew, Joel, you just made our day! Thank you so much, not only for your answer, but for giving us the answer we were hoping for! Liz, Aloha
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Stephen Davis
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Interior Finish and brass lamp refreshing SM
Hi Tango2 Might be too late to help you, but for future readers, we had our Amel brass salon lamps re-laquered. They were really badly tarnished and also had big pitting black blops all over the metal
Hi Tango2 Might be too late to help you, but for future readers, we had our Amel brass salon lamps re-laquered. They were really badly tarnished and also had big pitting black blops all over the metal
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] SSB Radio
Hi Paul, I am certainly no expert on the subject, but we do have a SSB and Pactor modem on our Amel, and have had the same on a previous boat. I find this setup to be a good way to keep in touch with
Hi Paul, I am certainly no expert on the subject, but we do have a SSB and Pactor modem on our Amel, and have had the same on a previous boat. I find this setup to be a good way to keep in touch with
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Desalator D60
Hi Paul, I have a manual in English for my now replaced Dessalator D50. If you would like, I could scan it tonight and email it. It seems to cover models D25, D50, D75, D-40, and D180. I suspect your
Hi Paul, I have a manual in English for my now replaced Dessalator D50. If you would like, I could scan it tonight and email it. It seems to cover models D25, D50, D75, D-40, and D180. I suspect your
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Stephen Davis
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Maramu #105 - Cerulean Needing Davit Advice
JP....would you mind sending those pictures to us as well, as I'd like to find a way to add some lateral stability to our Emek arch as well. We are currently in Annapolis, and we have good resources t
JP....would you mind sending those pictures to us as well, as I'd like to find a way to add some lateral stability to our Emek arch as well. We are currently in Annapolis, and we have good resources t
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Stephen Davis
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