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"Popeye" & Questions
Hi Richard, in reply to your questions may I offer a couple of solutions? Question 1, the light on mine has three screws, not two. Question 2, it is not necessary to remove the masts to replace the ri
Hi Richard, in reply to your questions may I offer a couple of solutions? Question 1, the light on mine has three screws, not two. Question 2, it is not necessary to remove the masts to replace the ri
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[Amel] Re: 4154 Perkins - Maramu - Temperature sensors
I have uploaded the wiring diagram to the files folder. The numbered boxes in the component sketch represent the plug connection pins found behind the panel. The corresponding numbers in wiring circui
I have uploaded the wiring diagram to the files folder. The numbered boxes in the component sketch represent the plug connection pins found behind the panel. The corresponding numbers in wiring circui
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4154 Perkins - Maramu - Temperature sensors
I am not sure whether you received information about this but I have been through the exercise myself after a bit of a scare the cooling intake became blocked. I decided to add analogue gauges so I co
I am not sure whether you received information about this but I have been through the exercise myself after a bit of a scare the cooling intake became blocked. I decided to add analogue gauges so I co
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{Disarmed} [Amel] Bowthuster propellor and oil seals
Yes Jean-Luc, I understand what you are saying. The Bronze ring was in reasonable condition without any sign of concerning wear. I will be monitoring this as having had a similar experience with seals
Yes Jean-Luc, I understand what you are saying. The Bronze ring was in reasonable condition without any sign of concerning wear. I will be monitoring this as having had a similar experience with seals
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{Disarmed} [Amel] Bowthuster propellor and oil seals
Hello John and Anne, we have managed to remove the bow thruster, change the seals, replenished the oil and reinstalled the unit back into the vessel without any difficulty. I have ordered two props fr
Hello John and Anne, we have managed to remove the bow thruster, change the seals, replenished the oil and reinstalled the unit back into the vessel without any difficulty. I have ordered two props fr
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Bowthuster manufacturer
Thankyou for your prompt reply of assistance. I took your advise and have requested a price for two units at the address you provided. It's quite airy how many people know our boat. There is only a sp
Thankyou for your prompt reply of assistance. I took your advise and have requested a price for two units at the address you provided. It's quite airy how many people know our boat. There is only a sp
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Bowthuster manufacturer
Our SM is out currently being serviced on the hard. I have discovered one blade is missing on our bowthruster and obviously needs to be replaced. Where and whom in Australia am I able to get a replace
Our SM is out currently being serviced on the hard. I have discovered one blade is missing on our bowthruster and obviously needs to be replaced. Where and whom in Australia am I able to get a replace
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Battery Replacement
Unfortunately, it would appear I need to replace my battery bank (ouch!). I have sourced a Chinese brand 12v 120ah from Fullriver and another, an USA brand 12v 110ah from Power-sonic (yes American). I
Unfortunately, it would appear I need to replace my battery bank (ouch!). I have sourced a Chinese brand 12v 120ah from Fullriver and another, an USA brand 12v 110ah from Power-sonic (yes American). I
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Life Raft Location
Hi Everyone,we are preparing our SM for a Pacific cruise and have changed the 6 man Zodiac liferaft from a soft pack to a canister that I would prefer to mount on the deck/cabin top. Before I get carr
Hi Everyone,we are preparing our SM for a Pacific cruise and have changed the 6 man Zodiac liferaft from a soft pack to a canister that I would prefer to mount on the deck/cabin top. Before I get carr
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Gelcoat color? and Davit suggestions for SM2000
Drew, I have posted in the photos section under Tradewinds an example of the davits installed on our SM there is a solar panel included on the top of the davits. The davits have an electric winch wher
Drew, I have posted in the photos section under Tradewinds an example of the davits installed on our SM there is a solar panel included on the top of the davits. The davits have an electric winch wher
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Genoa Replacement
I am considering replacing the Genoa. Does anyone know the original LPG of J measurements for the Roller Furling Headsail of the Super Maramu. I have not had a reply from the Amel address I used at am
I am considering replacing the Genoa. Does anyone know the original LPG of J measurements for the Roller Furling Headsail of the Super Maramu. I have not had a reply from the Amel address I used at am
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outhaul
I had a chat to the chandler here at Scarborough Mark, he does not have Kevlar. He says this has very poor UV resistance. He suggests that Spectra of which he stocks, has less than 5% stretch and demo
I had a chat to the chandler here at Scarborough Mark, he does not have Kevlar. He says this has very poor UV resistance. He suggests that Spectra of which he stocks, has less than 5% stretch and demo
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Ballooners
Thank you guys, I downloaded the file and translated it using google translate as follows: <--------------------------------------------------------------> Listening to great sailing GV: diameter 14,
Thank you guys, I downloaded the file and translated it using google translate as follows: <--------------------------------------------------------------> Listening to great sailing GV: diameter 14,
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Ballooners
I would appreciate if someone can advise me the recommended size and length for the sheets and halyards of both the ballooners please. What is the size and length for the blue, yellow and red lines? C
I would appreciate if someone can advise me the recommended size and length for the sheets and halyards of both the ballooners please. What is the size and length for the blue, yellow and red lines? C
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Cleansing fresh water tanks
Hi John, we are still in the marina berth having work done on the boat. This being the case, we are unable to flush the tank out since it is classed as a marine sanctuary. We are having Tradewinds re-
Hi John, we are still in the marina berth having work done on the boat. This being the case, we are unable to flush the tank out since it is classed as a marine sanctuary. We are having Tradewinds re-
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Cleansing fresh water tanks
Thankyou for your assistance, I have read the post and will give it the shock treatment recommended. John, our SM is Tradewinds III and not Fairwinds. We purchased her from Ron and Heather Brown whose
Thankyou for your assistance, I have read the post and will give it the shock treatment recommended. John, our SM is Tradewinds III and not Fairwinds. We purchased her from Ron and Heather Brown whose
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Flushing the fresh water tank
Hello, Robyn and I are now the proud owners of a SM, hull # 171 called Tradewinds III. Is there any information available on how to flush the fresh water tank while the vessel is in the berth? Thankyo
Hello, Robyn and I are now the proud owners of a SM, hull # 171 called Tradewinds III. Is there any information available on how to flush the fresh water tank while the vessel is in the berth? Thankyo
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