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Anchor sizing
On my 54 Amel provided a 33kg Wasi, that I feel is slightly undersized for such a vessel. I also think the WASI, although a good anchor, is now out of date and has limited holding power. On board, whe
On my 54 Amel provided a 33kg Wasi, that I feel is slightly undersized for such a vessel. I also think the WASI, although a good anchor, is now out of date and has limited holding power. On board, whe
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ngtnewington Newington
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Volvo D3 intercooler
Yesterday I discovered a pin hole in the intercooler. That is it was blowing out air from this tiny hole, to be clear the turbo blows hot compressed air through the intercooler to cool it on its way t
Yesterday I discovered a pin hole in the intercooler. That is it was blowing out air from this tiny hole, to be clear the turbo blows hot compressed air through the intercooler to cool it on its way t
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ngtnewington Newington
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Water maker Questions
Hi Porter, When I bought Amelia, the 160 litre per hour 220v watermaker produced a fine mist of salt water. It turned out to be that Brass Elbow between the CAT pump and the pressure bulb that you ref
Hi Porter, When I bought Amelia, the 160 litre per hour 220v watermaker produced a fine mist of salt water. It turned out to be that Brass Elbow between the CAT pump and the pressure bulb that you ref
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ngtnewington Newington
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Main furling motor and gear on 54
Hi Bill, Yes that is the one. It must have been a typo to sign off 55 sorry. So I have dissembled the gear box. The shaft that runs vertically through the gearbox and connects to the sail foil has the
Hi Bill, Yes that is the one. It must have been a typo to sign off 55 sorry. So I have dissembled the gear box. The shaft that runs vertically through the gearbox and connects to the sail foil has the
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ngtnewington Newington
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Main furling motor and gear on 54
Hi guys, I am leaving it overnight soaking in diesel. I tried a puller earlier to push out the shaft but nada. Tomorrow I will apply heat and the puller. If that fails I guess it will need a press. I
Hi guys, I am leaving it overnight soaking in diesel. I tried a puller earlier to push out the shaft but nada. Tomorrow I will apply heat and the puller. If that fails I guess it will need a press. I
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ngtnewington Newington
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Main furling motor and gear on 54
I know this has come up before, but I am servicing the main sail furling motor and worm drive. It is all well but the top shaft seal should be replaced. Problem; Shaft into the worm gear is very tight
I know this has come up before, but I am servicing the main sail furling motor and worm drive. It is all well but the top shaft seal should be replaced. Problem; Shaft into the worm gear is very tight
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ngtnewington Newington
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Electric shock from the windlass
Hi Paulo, You really need to make sure this is not a 240v AC problem as that is dangerous. Turn off the inverter Disconnect the shore power Do not run the generator Then see if you still have the prob
Hi Paulo, You really need to make sure this is not a 240v AC problem as that is dangerous. Turn off the inverter Disconnect the shore power Do not run the generator Then see if you still have the prob
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ngtnewington Newington
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Mainsail outhaul on 54
Now I know this idea will be criticised by many but.... I have found that the electric motor for the outhaul on the mainsail is less powerful than I would like. It is fine in light winds but in heavy
Now I know this idea will be criticised by many but.... I have found that the electric motor for the outhaul on the mainsail is less powerful than I would like. It is fine in light winds but in heavy
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ngtnewington Newington
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Mainsail jammed when furling on A54
I have found that there is a tendency for the top batten to jam when unfurling. That is setting the sail. I have also noted that having the kicker on hard, ie tension on the leech really helps. To tha
I have found that there is a tendency for the top batten to jam when unfurling. That is setting the sail. I have also noted that having the kicker on hard, ie tension on the leech really helps. To tha
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ngtnewington Newington
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175A alternator belts
I have adjusted the alignment and it is spot on. My theory is that I have been using B section belts (17mm) and the alt pulley has 84mm diameter. (This was what was on the boat when I bought her in 20
I have adjusted the alignment and it is spot on. My theory is that I have been using B section belts (17mm) and the alt pulley has 84mm diameter. (This was what was on the boat when I bought her in 20
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ngtnewington Newington
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175A alternator belts
The saga goes on. The belts for my 24v Leece Neville 175a alternator do not last and produce dust. So I have been scratching my head....and coming to some conclusions.... But before I go on can someon
The saga goes on. The belts for my 24v Leece Neville 175a alternator do not last and produce dust. So I have been scratching my head....and coming to some conclusions.... But before I go on can someon
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse Negative Leak solved
Thank you all for the excellent advice. I have found and solved the problem... It was the Bowthruster after all. A build up of carbon dust from the brushes on top of the commutator bridged up to the t
Thank you all for the excellent advice. I have found and solved the problem... It was the Bowthruster after all. A build up of carbon dust from the brushes on top of the commutator bridged up to the t
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
Thanks everyone for your advice. I am anchored of Mikanos and it is cranking up to 40kn. My spade anchor is holding but I am reluctant to start taking cables off the battery switch. However I have mad
Thanks everyone for your advice. I am anchored of Mikanos and it is cranking up to 40kn. My spade anchor is holding but I am reluctant to start taking cables off the battery switch. However I have mad
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
Yes I removed all of them from that post you circled. Anyhow not to worry I will just have to work at it. On a positive note I snorkelled the anodes and they are not dissolving before my eyes... Nick
Yes I removed all of them from that post you circled. Anyhow not to worry I will just have to work at it. On a positive note I snorkelled the anodes and they are not dissolving before my eyes... Nick
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
Hi Bill, So I took off the negative cables from the master switch one by one and checked the Masse indicator. Fault turns out to be on the biggest cable which is 95mm square. This is the cable that ru
Hi Bill, So I took off the negative cables from the master switch one by one and checked the Masse indicator. Fault turns out to be on the biggest cable which is 95mm square. This is the cable that ru
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
I have been playing around at trying to identify the leak to no avail. So the next step will be as you suggest. I will disconnect the battery positive cables and the remove all the negative cables fro
I have been playing around at trying to identify the leak to no avail. So the next step will be as you suggest. I will disconnect the battery positive cables and the remove all the negative cables fro
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
Thanks Bill, Alas it is not the Macerators. I hate working in the space for the main battery on/off as it is so easy to short out the positive to negative with a ratchet handle... maybe I can cover th
Thanks Bill, Alas it is not the Macerators. I hate working in the space for the main battery on/off as it is so easy to short out the positive to negative with a ratchet handle... maybe I can cover th
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
Hi Arno, I checked to bowthruster, I took off the bonding wire but alas no problem there. Tomorrow I will have a check of the windlasses but I did not see a bonding (green/yellow) cable to them. Anyho
Hi Arno, I checked to bowthruster, I took off the bonding wire but alas no problem there. Tomorrow I will have a check of the windlasses but I did not see a bonding (green/yellow) cable to them. Anyho
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
Hi Paul, I checked that just now, alas it is not the speaker jack. But thanks Nick Amelia 54-019 in Siros
Hi Paul, I checked that just now, alas it is not the speaker jack. But thanks Nick Amelia 54-019 in Siros
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ngtnewington Newington
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Masse negative leak
Back sailing and all well aboard Amelia here in the windy Cyclades. Since launching a few days ago I have found that the “ Masse” leak to the bonding system lights up on the negative side. So far I ha
Back sailing and all well aboard Amelia here in the windy Cyclades. Since launching a few days ago I have found that the “ Masse” leak to the bonding system lights up on the negative side. So far I ha
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ngtnewington Newington
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