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Fresh Water Pump
We would like to convert to a diaphragm type fresh water pump. We are looking two options right now. Shurflo Aqua King II 4.0 gpm (55 PSI sealed switch, shutoff at 3.8 bar, ) and Seaflo Series 54 5.0
We would like to convert to a diaphragm type fresh water pump. We are looking two options right now. Shurflo Aqua King II 4.0 gpm (55 PSI sealed switch, shutoff at 3.8 bar, ) and Seaflo Series 54 5.0
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Ian Townsend
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FEIT Freshwater Pump Troubleshooting
Our FEIT freshwater pump won’t stop cycling. I have tried: - adjusting cutin bolt spring - cleaning the diaphragm - changing out the D Squared switch - playing with contacts - sanding the brushes - sp
Our FEIT freshwater pump won’t stop cycling. I have tried: - adjusting cutin bolt spring - cleaning the diaphragm - changing out the D Squared switch - playing with contacts - sanding the brushes - sp
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Ian Townsend
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Foredeck dinghy cradle
I'd like to thank everyone for their generous and thoughtful responses. Your experience and various points-of-view have certainly helped my decision process. As with much of our boating lives, it has
I'd like to thank everyone for their generous and thoughtful responses. Your experience and various points-of-view have certainly helped my decision process. As with much of our boating lives, it has
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Ian Townsend
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Foredeck dinghy cradle
Merry Christmas/Joyeaux Noel/Buon Natale to all AMEL Owners. We are considering a new strategy for our dinghy and have a few questions for anyone that might be able to help. 1. Foredeck storage cradle
Merry Christmas/Joyeaux Noel/Buon Natale to all AMEL Owners. We are considering a new strategy for our dinghy and have a few questions for anyone that might be able to help. 1. Foredeck storage cradle
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Ian Townsend
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Hatch door repair
We did ours with African Mahagony veneer. Ordered thru Amazon. We did it in place, no door removal required. Ian Loca Lola II SM 153 US East Coast Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
We did ours with African Mahagony veneer. Ordered thru Amazon. We did it in place, no door removal required. Ian Loca Lola II SM 153 US East Coast Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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Ian Townsend
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C-Drive drain plug o-ring
Does anyone know the size of the SM c-drive drain plug o-ring? Ian SM153 Loca Lola II
Does anyone know the size of the SM c-drive drain plug o-ring? Ian SM153 Loca Lola II
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Ian Townsend
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Fusion Marine Stereo (24 volt?)
I replaced my previous Pioneer with Fusion AV-650. It is mounted in the open cabinet area in the main salon on portside. My biggest complaint is that the BT does not carry far. This could be a functio
I replaced my previous Pioneer with Fusion AV-650. It is mounted in the open cabinet area in the main salon on portside. My biggest complaint is that the BT does not carry far. This could be a functio
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Ian Townsend
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Registering an SM in Canada
Much depends on whether you wish to sail in Canadian waters. If not, there is no tax or duty issues involved. If so, then as others have suggested choose your jurisdiction wisely. Double check the dut
Much depends on whether you wish to sail in Canadian waters. If not, there is no tax or duty issues involved. If so, then as others have suggested choose your jurisdiction wisely. Double check the dut
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Ian Townsend
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Toilet Seawater Valves
Our 1996 SM153 has a seawater valve for each of the toilets. Has anyone with these ever had either the valve or the thruhull fail? A surveyor just told me that he has inspected the same valves/thruhul
Our 1996 SM153 has a seawater valve for each of the toilets. Has anyone with these ever had either the valve or the thruhull fail? A surveyor just told me that he has inspected the same valves/thruhul
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Ian Townsend
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AMEL orange boot stripe
I know that the orange boot stripe color is AMEL specific. But has anyone used an Awlgrip or Interlux Stock product that is close? I’ve search the site and can’t find anything. The closet I see is Awl
I know that the orange boot stripe color is AMEL specific. But has anyone used an Awlgrip or Interlux Stock product that is close? I’ve search the site and can’t find anything. The closet I see is Awl
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Ian Townsend
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Forward looking Sonar - Amel 54 - Furuno NavNet Plotter Network
Hi Ken. The FLS was on the boat when we bought it. We thought it was pretty cool and we could use it in areas where we were uncertain and therefore give us more confidence in exploring or anchoring ar
Hi Ken. The FLS was on the boat when we bought it. We thought it was pretty cool and we could use it in areas where we were uncertain and therefore give us more confidence in exploring or anchoring ar
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Forward looking Sonar - Amel 54 - Furuno NavNet Plotter Network
We had an EchoPilot on our SM until it died two years ago. We wanted to replace it and talked with all the major electronics manufacturers, none of whom seemed enthused by the technology. So we have b
We had an EchoPilot on our SM until it died two years ago. We wanted to replace it and talked with all the major electronics manufacturers, none of whom seemed enthused by the technology. So we have b
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Chesapeake Surveyor
Hi Alan. Apparently Mike is retiring in a couple weeks so we won’t be able to use him. Hope you, Laura and Ora Pai are well. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153
Hi Alan. Apparently Mike is retiring in a couple weeks so we won’t be able to use him. Hope you, Laura and Ora Pai are well. Ian & Margaret Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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Chesapeake Surveyor
Looking for a surveyor in the vicinity of Deltaville, VA for an insurance valuation. Any suggestions.contact details? Ian SM153 Loca Lola II
Looking for a surveyor in the vicinity of Deltaville, VA for an insurance valuation. Any suggestions.contact details? Ian SM153 Loca Lola II
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Ian Townsend
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Chesapeake Haul and Bottom Paint Recommendations
We are hauling out for paint, regular servicing and insurance survey at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville late October. We are using Trinidad Pro. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153
We are hauling out for paint, regular servicing and insurance survey at Chesapeake Boat Works in Deltaville late October. We are using Trinidad Pro. Ian Townsend Loca Lola II SM153
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Ian Townsend
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Main Sail Outhaul and Furling Gearbox Bonfiglioli VF44P1-70 P63 B14 B3
Contact: MITCH SILVERMAN DRIVETECH AUTOMATION, INC. 5401 NW 102ND AVE. #146 SUNRISE, FL. 33351 TEL: 954-746-9800 FAX: 954-746-5509 WEBSITE: WWW.DRIVETECHONLINE.COM Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM15
Contact: MITCH SILVERMAN DRIVETECH AUTOMATION, INC. 5401 NW 102ND AVE. #146 SUNRISE, FL. 33351 TEL: 954-746-9800 FAX: 954-746-5509 WEBSITE: WWW.DRIVETECHONLINE.COM Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM15
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Ian Townsend
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Volvo parts
Yes. Parts4engines.com is excellent for us Volvo owners anywhere in the world. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Yes. Parts4engines.com is excellent for us Volvo owners anywhere in the world. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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Ian Townsend
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TMD22 stainless steel muffler diagrams?
Same as that on LLII. But sorry, no specs. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
Same as that on LLII. But sorry, no specs. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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Ian Townsend
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unique Amel headstay turnbuckle
I talked with Roger a couple of days ago at the shop re: swageless fittings. Confirmed he has both metric and imperial sizes of Sta-Loks. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Fort Lauderdale, FL
I talked with Roger a couple of days ago at the shop re: swageless fittings. Confirmed he has both metric and imperial sizes of Sta-Loks. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Ian Townsend
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Switch on Bilge Float Tube
Best of luck to you Diego. Hope to meet you sometime. Let us know how your switch install goes. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Bahamas
Best of luck to you Diego. Hope to meet you sometime. Let us know how your switch install goes. Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153 Bahamas
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