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Main sail halyard eye splice on both ends
Thank you Bill. It is clear now.
Thank you Bill. It is clear now.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Main sail halyard eye splice on both ends
I am attaching photo of Genoa swivel with blue halyard. Is the some thing for main sail? So I do not need to order any eye splice on the sail side. Just use the knot on this side and that is it? Will
I am attaching photo of Genoa swivel with blue halyard. Is the some thing for main sail? So I do not need to order any eye splice on the sail side. Just use the knot on this side and that is it? Will
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Slavko Despotovic
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Main sail halyard eye splice on both ends
Bill, thank you. So if I understand it, the sail (swivel) side can bi a small eye and then schukle that connects to swivel? The same as it is for genoa. The other side of main halyard is without the c
Bill, thank you. So if I understand it, the sail (swivel) side can bi a small eye and then schukle that connects to swivel? The same as it is for genoa. The other side of main halyard is without the c
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Slavko Despotovic
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Main sail halyard eye splice on both ends
I am in process of ordering new mainsail halyard and I am not sure what kind of eye splice is on the side where sail is connected. Is it eye splice with cover or schacle? I am not on the boat so info
I am in process of ordering new mainsail halyard and I am not sure what kind of eye splice is on the side where sail is connected. Is it eye splice with cover or schacle? I am not on the boat so info
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Slavko Despotovic
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Düsseldorf Boatshow
I will be at Dusseldorf show on 21 and 22 of January. Would be great to meet Amel owner at the show or after the show.
I will be at Dusseldorf show on 21 and 22 of January. Would be great to meet Amel owner at the show or after the show.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Re-flagging a boat
My SM was in Venice at the time I purchased her in July 2020. Was French flag boat. It took 2 month (due to Covid restrictions) to had her cleared from French boat registry and then 1 week in Slovenia
My SM was in Venice at the time I purchased her in July 2020. Was French flag boat. It took 2 month (due to Covid restrictions) to had her cleared from French boat registry and then 1 week in Slovenia
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Slavko Despotovic
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Placement of sails on headstay foil
Hi Leopold, it is bad photo I have attached. Sorry for that. Part needs painting. Other than that it is ok. Thank you for your offer.
Hi Leopold, it is bad photo I have attached. Sorry for that. Part needs painting. Other than that it is ok. Thank you for your offer.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Placement of sails on headstay foil
Hello, I hope I understood your question correctly. Attached is photo how is put together on my boat few weeks ago. If you need I have video as well that I can send.
Hello, I hope I understood your question correctly. Attached is photo how is put together on my boat few weeks ago. If you need I have video as well that I can send.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Vectran mainsail halyard
Hello, I am trying to find source in Europe for Vectran 10 mm rope. It is time to change mainsail halyard. Alternative is Dyneema but I would like to stay within Amel specifications.
Hello, I am trying to find source in Europe for Vectran 10 mm rope. It is time to change mainsail halyard. Alternative is Dyneema but I would like to stay within Amel specifications.
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Slavko Despotovic
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ACMO problem solving process
I have to report this as it is good experience. I am changing jib furler parts and cable and terminals as well. It is done by local rigger. I have ordered special parts from ACMO for furler and rigger
I have to report this as it is good experience. I am changing jib furler parts and cable and terminals as well. It is done by local rigger. I have ordered special parts from ACMO for furler and rigger
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Slavko Despotovic
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Changing old rivets with bolts on JIB electromotor
Hello, we are servicing jib furling system on my Amel. After drilling old rivets we have to replace it with bolts as per attached photo. I have asked Amel if they have on stock. But they do not. Is th
Hello, we are servicing jib furling system on my Amel. After drilling old rivets we have to replace it with bolts as per attached photo. I have asked Amel if they have on stock. But they do not. Is th
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Slavko Despotovic
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Iskra 24v 2kw motor for SM Genoa
Hello Bill, I am in Slovenia where originally is ISKRA from. I made a phone call to general distributor of Mahle DC electromotors, and I need a confirmation of the ISKRA code number as from photo I am
Hello Bill, I am in Slovenia where originally is ISKRA from. I made a phone call to general distributor of Mahle DC electromotors, and I need a confirmation of the ISKRA code number as from photo I am
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Slavko Despotovic
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Replacement of holder/case of deck floodlight
This is a link to 24V, but only black I think. https://www.seashop.be/13401003-en-aqua-signal-decklight-sealed-beam-lamp-kiel-24v50watt
This is a link to 24V, but only black I think. https://www.seashop.be/13401003-en-aqua-signal-decklight-sealed-beam-lamp-kiel-24v50watt
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Slavko Despotovic
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Main furler seal sizes
It is 30mm and 45mm on my Amel.
It is 30mm and 45mm on my Amel.
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Slavko Despotovic
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Currently drifting off the coast of Sicily!
Venting the fuel system can be poor in some cases. Volvo recommend to turn the engine so that the drive cam for the pump changes position. It happened to me in my pervious boat. one way or another you
Venting the fuel system can be poor in some cases. Volvo recommend to turn the engine so that the drive cam for the pump changes position. It happened to me in my pervious boat. one way or another you
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Slavko Despotovic
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Currently drifting off the coast of Sicily!
Hello, to me it sound like a diesel problem. Did you check water separator filter, if you have one?
Hello, to me it sound like a diesel problem. Did you check water separator filter, if you have one?
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Slavko Despotovic
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Solar panels stainless steel mounted vs soft panels
Hi Raul, I have it on port side about 1,4 m from the stern. Look good, no problem even under 30-40 kts of wind. Turns easily.
Hi Raul, I have it on port side about 1,4 m from the stern. Look good, no problem even under 30-40 kts of wind. Turns easily.
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Slavko Despotovic
· #65338
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Genoa Furler Issue
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Slavko Despotovic
· #65316
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Genoa Furler Issue
Finally I have put Genoa dawn, cleaned swivel with fresh water. When turning it I felt a little step at one point but no much. Then I put tension on swivel as it was with sail up and and step actually
Finally I have put Genoa dawn, cleaned swivel with fresh water. When turning it I felt a little step at one point but no much. Then I put tension on swivel as it was with sail up and and step actually
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Slavko Despotovic
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Genoa Furler Issue
Hello Helen, Kosta, thank you for reply. Didi you remove the Swivel from furler or you did without it? I have Bill-s book and there is the whole process of removing the swivel and performing the work
Hello Helen, Kosta, thank you for reply. Didi you remove the Swivel from furler or you did without it? I have Bill-s book and there is the whole process of removing the swivel and performing the work
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Slavko Despotovic
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