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SM 2000 head backflow and holding tank leak -second attempt
Thanks James. This is good information. Epoxying in a fiberglass tube riser will be my next/third attempt… if the sanitary hose solution doesn’t hold up. Regards, Mike ALETES SM#240
Thanks James. This is good information. Epoxying in a fiberglass tube riser will be my next/third attempt… if the sanitary hose solution doesn’t hold up. Regards, Mike ALETES SM#240
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SM 2000 head backflow and holding tank leak -second attempt
High Woody. Can’t say I know much about composting toilets in boats. I can say that I was in the composting toilet business (Clivus Multrum) for probably 10 years back in the 70’s with hundreds instal
High Woody. Can’t say I know much about composting toilets in boats. I can say that I was in the composting toilet business (Clivus Multrum) for probably 10 years back in the 70’s with hundreds instal
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Microwave oven on Amel 54
Hi Nick, If it’s the same round microwave rack since 1999 we have a extra one on Aletes that we persistently need to find places to store. You are welcome to it, that is if we can remember where we st
Hi Nick, If it’s the same round microwave rack since 1999 we have a extra one on Aletes that we persistently need to find places to store. You are welcome to it, that is if we can remember where we st
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Mike Ondra
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SM 2000 head backflow and holding tank leak -second attempt
From ALETES, SM#240 1999 with Jabsco manual pump: Head backflow and Holding Tanks We have persistently had issues with holding tank backflow to the toilet requiring frequent cleaning or replacement of
From ALETES, SM#240 1999 with Jabsco manual pump: Head backflow and Holding Tanks We have persistently had issues with holding tank backflow to the toilet requiring frequent cleaning or replacement of
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SM 2000 head backflow and holding tank leak
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Parts or replacements for Antal 120x18 genoa sheet blocks
Hi Ryan, We replaced our cars in 2016, exactly as original as custom made for Amel by Antal Italy. US distributor Euro Marine Trading in Newport, RI. Very good to work with. Hope they are still availa
Hi Ryan, We replaced our cars in 2016, exactly as original as custom made for Amel by Antal Italy. US distributor Euro Marine Trading in Newport, RI. Very good to work with. Hope they are still availa
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More Options for Rub Rail Inserts
With all the talk about rubrail replacement, I am curious as to why? Ours certainly is chalky, but I wonder if there is a treatment to remove a thin layer of the material down to a “new” surface. Or a
With all the talk about rubrail replacement, I am curious as to why? Ours certainly is chalky, but I wonder if there is a treatment to remove a thin layer of the material down to a “new” surface. Or a
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rub rail insert
Hi Pat, Haven Harbor pulled out the gutter to paint the rub rail and then re-inserted the old one. It was part of the overall job and not a broken out line item. I don’t think it was a significant ele
Hi Pat, Haven Harbor pulled out the gutter to paint the rub rail and then re-inserted the old one. It was part of the overall job and not a broken out line item. I don’t think it was a significant ele
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ringbolt in stbd bulward for ballooner halyard
Hi Duane, I initially replaced with a standard bolt temporarily, and then replaced that with the eye-bolt much later. And as I have been remembering, I believe one of these I couldn’t even get out wit
Hi Duane, I initially replaced with a standard bolt temporarily, and then replaced that with the eye-bolt much later. And as I have been remembering, I believe one of these I couldn’t even get out wit
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ringbolt in stbd bulward for ballooner halyard
Hi Duane, We had a similar experience with this bolt on Aletes. The stbd eye bolt spun but would not extract. As I recall we contrived an assembly (leverage) to exert considerable upward force on the
Hi Duane, We had a similar experience with this bolt on Aletes. The stbd eye bolt spun but would not extract. As I recall we contrived an assembly (leverage) to exert considerable upward force on the
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SM holding tank internal details
Hi Mark. Thanks. And this is for others who may have a configuration nearer to ours. I believe the pumpout riser is probably the same. However In our hull #240, with manual pump, the riser from the to
Hi Mark. Thanks. And this is for others who may have a configuration nearer to ours. I believe the pumpout riser is probably the same. However In our hull #240, with manual pump, the riser from the to
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SM holding tank internal details
After years of various issues with the metal parts of the holding tank assembly, it seems we are now facing their complete failure. Pumpout now does not remove contents, indicative potentially of a br
After years of various issues with the metal parts of the holding tank assembly, it seems we are now facing their complete failure. Pumpout now does not remove contents, indicative potentially of a br
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Needed: Amel Experienced Surveyor - North East USA
Hello Jer, This gentleman did an insurance survey on Aletes. And I know he did at least one other Amel. We found him thorough, easy to work with, and good quality report. Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 Mart
Hello Jer, This gentleman did an insurance survey on Aletes. And I know he did at least one other Amel. We found him thorough, easy to work with, and good quality report. Mike Ondra Aletes SM#240 Mart
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Auto pilot gear bolt
Here’s what it looks like on SM#240. Washer and Allen headed bolt. Mike
Here’s what it looks like on SM#240. Washer and Allen headed bolt. Mike
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Lip Seals Amel SM
Thanks Paul. I appreciate the updates to the list. Mike
Thanks Paul. I appreciate the updates to the list. Mike
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Leroy Somer Spare parts
I wonder how many of Kents parts he has had replicated. Mike Aletes SM#240
I wonder how many of Kents parts he has had replicated. Mike Aletes SM#240
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Lip Seals Amel SM
Paul, I had put this list together to help reference all the seals on Aletes. I cannot guarantee its exhaustiveness nor 100% accuracy, but it may be a start for you. If anyone has corrections or addit
Paul, I had put this list together to help reference all the seals on Aletes. I cannot guarantee its exhaustiveness nor 100% accuracy, but it may be a start for you. If anyone has corrections or addit
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Tips for the passage from Chesapeake to St. Maarten?
Hi Scott. I think my approach would be to take a look at PredictWind, their departure scenarios. Then look at the forecast and conditions out 2 to 3 days and pick the departure day based on the most c
Hi Scott. I think my approach would be to take a look at PredictWind, their departure scenarios. Then look at the forecast and conditions out 2 to 3 days and pick the departure day based on the most c
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Tips for the passage from Chesapeake to St. Maarten?
Hi Scott. Sounds like you’ve got a decent plan started there. Aletes has made this trip twice before and planning departing Norfolk morning of November 4 pending final weather check. Taking pretty muc
Hi Scott. Sounds like you’ve got a decent plan started there. Aletes has made this trip twice before and planning departing Norfolk morning of November 4 pending final weather check. Taking pretty muc
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Ground strap in bilge
A most interesting observation. Your thoughts?
A most interesting observation. Your thoughts?
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