Here is an Excel maintenance log we’ve used on Aletes. The pluses and minuses used to expand and contract the individual system components. Mike Former caretaker of Aletes sm240 Twenty years from now

I have seen a number of posts on Climma unit heat cutting off 10 to 15 seconds after being turned on, but no solutions. Sounds like overheat protection control failure. This even when filter is remove

We did the white silicone on Aletes as well. Due to silicone’s shrinkage, we found it necessary to overfill with a good crown to the surface of the silicone. Then, after curing, slice it off flush wit

Hi Eric. I’m not sure if our bolt was stainless nor if the area behind it was filled in by lead. In any case it looks solid and the bolt is now galvanized. Mike Twenty years from now you will be more

Ian, Not sure where this “spade” anchor came from. We were the 3rd owners of Aletes and it came with our purchase. So probably 20 years in service, so far. Anybody ever consider filling the voids that

During the haul out for purchase survey, we saw clearly that a portion of the anchor had rusted away. Could see the sky through the hole! Repaired it for the new owner. After cutting out and replacing

During the haul out for purchase survey, we saw clearly that a portion of the anchor had rusted away. From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ross Hickey & D

Amel Friends, The time has come, the Walrus said, to talk of many things: Of shoes-and ships–and sealing-wax–of cabbages–and kings– And why the sea is boiling hot–and whether pigs have wings. Indeed,

The dark striping is virtually gone from the tan deck areas. But the tan is still pretty much in place. Even so, it is rather hot underfoot. Mike Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by

Hi Pat. Just got back from a month cruising in Maine. We are back at Northpoint and hope to get over to the Annapolis Boat Show in October. Will you be in the water then? Mike Aletes

Hi Pat, We have thought about painting/striping the deck. One consideration is the temperature the tan deck reaches in the sun compared to the white deck areas…tough on bare feet and a contributor to

Kevin and Kristen, ust arrived in Rockland this afternoon. Would be interested in meeting tomorrow, Saturday.. Where are you located in the Harbor? We’re on the schooner dock near the ferry terminal.

Thanks Danny. Did you replace the seals with the gearbox in place above the pilot birth or did you remove it so you could do the work in the more humane position? If removed what did you get into in s

I couldn’t help myself. Pulled the motor apart. Indeed there are four brushes. Here’s some pics for anyone who’s interested. Small amount of oil in the bottom of the motor housing that dripped out whe

It would appear that removing to service the motor/gearbox assembly for the winch may be challenging. I am reticent to disturb the bedding and other sealant damages that could occur with removal when

Our starboard foresail winch has started to complain. After servicing the above deck hardware it sounded better but still a bit more growly than normal. Suspecting the motor brushes. Not having had ex

Hi Darren, The fix you referenced we did a year ago and have had no problem since. What I like with this solution is the continuous sanitary hose all the way from the toilet to the top of the holding

Eric, We had both the outhaul and furling motor for the main shear several years ago. Mike

Picking up on a thread from last year re shearing of the motor shafts on the furling motors between the motor and gear box. Happened to SV Delos as shown in Episode 317 around the 10 min. mark. Others

With the frustration of not finding a urethane foam backed broadloom carpet (apparently available in Canada, but not the US) I am considering a thick carpet without backing. My concern was about tract