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Parasailor on A54
Wow, Scott, quite the setup. Certainty an interesting solution to use the pole to prevent the swinging if there is significant swell. The much simpler alternative is the ATN Tacker over the furled up
Wow, Scott, quite the setup. Certainty an interesting solution to use the pole to prevent the swinging if there is significant swell. The much simpler alternative is the ATN Tacker over the furled up
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B&G H3000 & B&G H5000 Amel 54 and Amel 55
Airmar makes sonic speed sensors and one is installed on my A55, most recently replaced in 2018. I would ask them what the right sensor is - they make sensors that work via NMEA 2000, for example. Let
Airmar makes sonic speed sensors and one is installed on my A55, most recently replaced in 2018. I would ask them what the right sensor is - they make sensors that work via NMEA 2000, for example. Let
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Joerg Esdorn
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Beam IV : A55 # 9 rudder gland access
Hi Stuart, on my boat you can turn the large nut with the Amel spanner without removing the quadrant. The plate on my boat (circled in red) is just to lock the nut in place - it presses against one of
Hi Stuart, on my boat you can turn the large nut with the Amel spanner without removing the quadrant. The plate on my boat (circled in red) is just to lock the nut in place - it presses against one of
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Joerg Esdorn
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Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
In my experience, the nut is very tight at all times so turning "until tight" doesn't necessarily work. You don't want to over tighten this because it will shorten the period to a complete repacking o
In my experience, the nut is very tight at all times so turning "until tight" doesn't necessarily work. You don't want to over tighten this because it will shorten the period to a complete repacking o
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Joerg Esdorn
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Forward Looking Sonar
I have purchased an Echopilot 2D and now the question is where to install it. Amel advises it needs to be installed 1.5 m away from the sonic speed transducer. They are suggesting 1.5 m forward of tha
I have purchased an Echopilot 2D and now the question is where to install it. Amel advises it needs to be installed 1.5 m away from the sonic speed transducer. They are suggesting 1.5 m forward of tha
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Joerg Esdorn
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Beam IV : A55 ; Shelter Bay , rudder assembly
You need to remove the plate circled in red. You will then have access to a large plastic nut which can be tightened clockwise in 1/6 revolution increments. AMEL provides a large custom wrench to turn
You need to remove the plate circled in red. You will then have access to a large plastic nut which can be tightened clockwise in 1/6 revolution increments. AMEL provides a large custom wrench to turn
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Joerg Esdorn
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Hardstand storage Greece
Hi Paul, another vote for Basimakopoulos. Kincsem overwintered there 2017-2018. They are very competent at hauling & launching and have a good team of outside contractors who do excellent work for a g
Hi Paul, another vote for Basimakopoulos. Kincsem overwintered there 2017-2018. They are very competent at hauling & launching and have a good team of outside contractors who do excellent work for a g
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Joerg Esdorn
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A55: fresh water pump system : Beam IV on passage from Bonaire towards Santa Marta / Carthagena
Sorry, Stuart. Pumping up the tank fixed the problem of continuous running for me. Stupid question, sorry: Do you have water in the tank? Cheers. Joerg
Sorry, Stuart. Pumping up the tank fixed the problem of continuous running for me. Stupid question, sorry: Do you have water in the tank? Cheers. Joerg
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Joerg Esdorn
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Headsets
#solution
Kent, it sounds like the Sena is a better option then. I never looked at Sena when I bought my Eartec since I had experience with them before and my friend had used them for over a year without a prob
Kent, it sounds like the Sena is a better option then. I never looked at Sena when I bought my Eartec since I had experience with them before and my friend had used them for over a year without a prob
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Joerg Esdorn
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Headsets
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I have had the Eartec headsets for one season and they work great - no issues. A friend of mine has had them for 3 years - again, no issues. The only draw back is that you have to remove the batteries
I have had the Eartec headsets for one season and they work great - no issues. A friend of mine has had them for 3 years - again, no issues. The only draw back is that you have to remove the batteries
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Joerg Esdorn
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A55: fresh water pump system
In my experience, there has to be nothing wrong to create this condition. I’ve had this happen on my boat when I get back after many months away. Or if the tank was run very low. Pump up the tank and
In my experience, there has to be nothing wrong to create this condition. I’ve had this happen on my boat when I get back after many months away. Or if the tank was run very low. Pump up the tank and
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Joerg Esdorn
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A55: fresh water pump system
Stuart, I would try the following if the pump runs continuously. The cause is likely a lack of pressure in the Accumulator tank. At the tank, there is a blue cover which you can remove and where you c
Stuart, I would try the following if the pump runs continuously. The cause is likely a lack of pressure in the Accumulator tank. At the tank, there is a blue cover which you can remove and where you c
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Joerg Esdorn
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Recommended solar panel brand
The Amel installation includes a Victron 150/35 MPPT controller. I have observed that shading is definitely an issue. As the sun makes its way around, there are always times when the mizzen boom, mizz
The Amel installation includes a Victron 150/35 MPPT controller. I have observed that shading is definitely an issue. As the sun makes its way around, there are always times when the mizzen boom, mizz
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Joerg Esdorn
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Lock downs on floor boards
I have been wondering how to install lock downs on the floor boards of my 55 so they cannot open in extreme conditions. Has anyone installed them and could share a picture and make and model fittings
I have been wondering how to install lock downs on the floor boards of my 55 so they cannot open in extreme conditions. Has anyone installed them and could share a picture and make and model fittings
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Joerg Esdorn
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Carrying Tender on Davits while crossing
Here are some responses to Mohammad's questions: 1. I have a Honda 20HP outboard, which is quite heavy (but the same weight as the 15HP). The boat behaves well with it - no issues. 2. I can plane with
Here are some responses to Mohammad's questions: 1. I have a Honda 20HP outboard, which is quite heavy (but the same weight as the 15HP). The boat behaves well with it - no issues. 2. I can plane with
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Joerg Esdorn
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Carrying Tender on Davits while crossing
Hi Mohammad, I have the CL 340 in Hypalon and it's in good shape after 4 seasons in the Med. The French dealer in La Rochelle convinced me that Hypalon is the way to go for the Med/Caribbean. I have t
Hi Mohammad, I have the CL 340 in Hypalon and it's in good shape after 4 seasons in the Med. The French dealer in La Rochelle convinced me that Hypalon is the way to go for the Med/Caribbean. I have t
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Joerg Esdorn
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Recommended solar panel brand
Amel installed Victron panels on the A55 as an option. I have 400W which work well. Those panels have blocking diodes which are supposed to improve performance in shaded locations. This is a potential
Amel installed Victron panels on the A55 as an option. I have 400W which work well. Those panels have blocking diodes which are supposed to improve performance in shaded locations. This is a potential
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Joerg Esdorn
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Amel 55 Steering Cable Information and Supplier
Bill, they went to hydraulic steering somewhere around #50 - mine was one of the first boats with hydraulic steering. Paul, sorry but I have no information on your request. Joerg Esdorn A55 #53 Kincse
Bill, they went to hydraulic steering somewhere around #50 - mine was one of the first boats with hydraulic steering. Paul, sorry but I have no information on your request. Joerg Esdorn A55 #53 Kincse
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Joerg Esdorn
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SSB Ground
Standoffs are at least 10 cms at both top and bottom. And both the manufacturer of the antenna and a SSB expert said it’s ok. I only try to transmit while at anchor. Thanks guys! Cheers. Joerg
Standoffs are at least 10 cms at both top and bottom. And both the manufacturer of the antenna and a SSB expert said it’s ok. I only try to transmit while at anchor. Thanks guys! Cheers. Joerg
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Joerg Esdorn
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SSB Ground
Thank you, Herbert. I will clean the dynaplates next. I have had the tuner and the transmitter tested twice and I do hear the tuner clicking. My antenna is installed next to the davits but I asked the
Thank you, Herbert. I will clean the dynaplates next. I have had the tuner and the transmitter tested twice and I do hear the tuner clicking. My antenna is installed next to the davits but I asked the
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