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Amel's suggestion to run the Volvo D3-110 (A54) daily while on passage
Kristy (SM243) has a stainless steel mixing "box" instead of a Vetus muffler. Pic attached. Is there a flap valve here as well? If not, can one be added to the exhaust hose? If that's a bad idea, shou
Kristy (SM243) has a stainless steel mixing "box" instead of a Vetus muffler. Pic attached. Is there a flap valve here as well? If not, can one be added to the exhaust hose? If that's a bad idea, shou
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Replacement Corian for SM2K dishwasher lid
Hi Drew, Here are some pics of how I measured. It appears to be a 30mm radius when I use the calipers.
Hi Drew, Here are some pics of how I measured. It appears to be a 30mm radius when I use the calipers.
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karkauai
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Super Maramu 2000 - Water in bilge hall way compartment
Sorry to hear you’re having water in your bilge, Lucy&Chris. Tom is right on all counts, fortunately it has been rare for others to have the sink plumbing failures...here are a couple other tips: Ever
Sorry to hear you’re having water in your bilge, Lucy&Chris. Tom is right on all counts, fortunately it has been rare for others to have the sink plumbing failures...here are a couple other tips: Ever
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karkauai
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Water in far forward cubby in V berth
Thanks James and Bill. I’ll see where that cable goes and check it out. James, I’d hoped you’d have a magic potion that would take the salt right out. Maybe potatoes or rice? :-) Kent & Iris S/V Krist
Thanks James and Bill. I’ll see where that cable goes and check it out. James, I’d hoped you’d have a magic potion that would take the salt right out. Maybe potatoes or rice? :-) Kent & Iris S/V Krist
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karkauai
· #49673
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Water in far forward cubby in V berth
Hi everyone, hope you are all having a great holiday and sailing season. we have just discovered very damp carpeting in the open storage space all the way forward on the port side of the V Berth (next
Hi everyone, hope you are all having a great holiday and sailing season. we have just discovered very damp carpeting in the open storage space all the way forward on the port side of the V Berth (next
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karkauai
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Loose screws in portlight stainless trem
Hi Giovanni. On SM 243 the portlights were sealed with a LOT of clear silicone caulk. That made removing the wooden panels inside very difficult. If you use anything stronger than that you will never
Hi Giovanni. On SM 243 the portlights were sealed with a LOT of clear silicone caulk. That made removing the wooden panels inside very difficult. If you use anything stronger than that you will never
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karkauai
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Heaving-to experiences/advice, and Jordan series drogue use
Alexander, search this forum for Jordan Drogue and you will find detailed post from Eric on Kimberlite about using one in hurricane conditions. Kent S/V Kristy SM 243 Thanks Alan, Miles, I am happy t
Alexander, search this forum for Jordan Drogue and you will find detailed post from Eric on Kimberlite about using one in hurricane conditions. Kent S/V Kristy SM 243 Thanks Alan, Miles, I am happy t
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karkauai
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Important Update Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel
Nicely said, Antonio. Thank you. Et merci beaucoups Maud et al à SAV@Amel. fr Kent Robertson S/V Kristy karkauai@... USA cell: 828-234-6819 Hi guys , Hi owners, Hi Thierry and Maud, I particul
Nicely said, Antonio. Thank you. Et merci beaucoups Maud et al à SAV@Amel. fr Kent Robertson S/V Kristy karkauai@... USA cell: 828-234-6819 Hi guys , Hi owners, Hi Thierry and Maud, I particul
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karkauai
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new to Amel Owner Group
Welcome to the Amel Family, Volker and Michaela. You have made a choice that you won’t regret, and you will find all the help you will need getting to know Aquamarine right here. Please never hesitate
Welcome to the Amel Family, Volker and Michaela. You have made a choice that you won’t regret, and you will find all the help you will need getting to know Aquamarine right here. Please never hesitate
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karkauai
· #49255
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Heaving-to experiences/advice, and Jordan series drogue use
Hi Aldo, I have hove-to several times, usually waiting for light to sail into an unfamiliar port. Typically, I use whatever sails I have up for the current conditions. The worst conditions were hove -
Hi Aldo, I have hove-to several times, usually waiting for light to sail into an unfamiliar port. Typically, I use whatever sails I have up for the current conditions. The worst conditions were hove -
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karkauai
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Contract done..boat bought
Congratulations on your new baby, Volker. She will bring you much joy and adventure in a safe and comfortable way. Please post any questions here. It is helpful to everyone as many Amel models have si
Congratulations on your new baby, Volker. She will bring you much joy and adventure in a safe and comfortable way. Please post any questions here. It is helpful to everyone as many Amel models have si
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karkauai
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Important Update Re: No steering parts, rack & pinion, cables, from Amel
Thank you for doing this leg work Bill. My steering functions, feels, and sounds fine. Kristy is 19 years old and we are embarking on a planned Caribbean, S Pacific and Mediterranean cruise in a few w
Thank you for doing this leg work Bill. My steering functions, feels, and sounds fine. Kristy is 19 years old and we are embarking on a planned Caribbean, S Pacific and Mediterranean cruise in a few w
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karkauai
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3-D printing of furler motor parts
Hi Tom, I had new mounting discs made from 3/4” delrin by a machinist. They were about $125 US each plus material. I had to buy a 1 ft square of 3/4” delrin. Kent SM 243 Kristy My old furler motor (o
Hi Tom, I had new mounting discs made from 3/4” delrin by a machinist. They were about $125 US each plus material. I had to buy a 1 ft square of 3/4” delrin. Kent SM 243 Kristy My old furler motor (o
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karkauai
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Antal 120x18 Composite Fibre jib block
Oops, I just noticed that my iPhone changed a word. Correction: I RINSED my job blocks ( the large ones that lead to the winch) in warm water. Kent Kristy SM 243 You receive all messages sent to this
Oops, I just noticed that my iPhone changed a word. Correction: I RINSED my job blocks ( the large ones that lead to the winch) in warm water. Kent Kristy SM 243 You receive all messages sent to this
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karkauai
· #49113
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Antal 120x18 Composite Fibre jib block
Hi Duane, Mine have gotten stiff in the past, after long passages. They were just caked with salt. I Hi-Def them off well, then put them in warm fresh water and rinsed again...I’ve not taken them apar
Hi Duane, Mine have gotten stiff in the past, after long passages. They were just caked with salt. I Hi-Def them off well, then put them in warm fresh water and rinsed again...I’ve not taken them apar
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karkauai
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Leroy Somer Spare parts
I have had one of the “lids” for a year, and just got 2 more. Kent & Iris Kristy SM 243 Hi Kent and Ian. When we were in Shelter Bay marina Colon waiting to transit the Panama canal a staff member o
I have had one of the “lids” for a year, and just got 2 more. Kent & Iris Kristy SM 243 Hi Kent and Ian. When we were in Shelter Bay marina Colon waiting to transit the Panama canal a staff member o
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karkauai
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160l/hr Water-maker hp pump
I rebuilt the 20 year old high pressure pump on my 24V D60 a few years ago with parts I got through Dessalator guy in Maine (Mark Fruehoff-Balcen Marine Technical Setvices-(207) 522-6737-info@...
I rebuilt the 20 year old high pressure pump on my 24V D60 a few years ago with parts I got through Dessalator guy in Maine (Mark Fruehoff-Balcen Marine Technical Setvices-(207) 522-6737-info@...
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karkauai
· #49002
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Leroy Somer Spare parts
Hi Ian. I first had new cabinet pulls made. That worked out well, so when I had two good gear boxes with three broken covers (the plates on the top and bottom of the gear box), I had those printed, to
Hi Ian. I first had new cabinet pulls made. That worked out well, so when I had two good gear boxes with three broken covers (the plates on the top and bottom of the gear box), I had those printed, to
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karkauai
· #49000
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Leroy Somer Spare parts
No, Elja, just the top and bottom plates. The cast aluminum plates that are easily broken when servicing the gear boxes. In my experience, the gear boxes and gears are in good shape, but can’t be used
No, Elja, just the top and bottom plates. The cast aluminum plates that are easily broken when servicing the gear boxes. In my experience, the gear boxes and gears are in good shape, but can’t be used
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karkauai
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Leroy Somer Spare parts
I had some made by 3D printing in nylon that seem to be holding up. Contact Ronan at Pro 3D Printing Services +1 (410) 831-5891 http://www.pro3dservices.com/ They were $150 each with the cost of desig
I had some made by 3D printing in nylon that seem to be holding up. Contact Ronan at Pro 3D Printing Services +1 (410) 831-5891 http://www.pro3dservices.com/ They were $150 each with the cost of desig
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karkauai
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