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Electronics: complete refit of hull 248, 1999 SM
We have SM#396 - Perigee, purchased late 2016. The previous owner had upgraded to FURUNO TZT chartplotter (version 1, which includes a rotary dial), DRS4 radar, new Furuno AIS (50 = Tx+Rx). And we are
We have SM#396 - Perigee, purchased late 2016. The previous owner had upgraded to FURUNO TZT chartplotter (version 1, which includes a rotary dial), DRS4 radar, new Furuno AIS (50 = Tx+Rx). And we are
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SV Perigee
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Yanmar starting problem
Hi Mark, Good to know that your found the cause. And a simple one at that. Whew. +++ All, I had a similar situation, no go on the YANMAR, for no apparent reason. It turned out to be the isolating sole
Hi Mark, Good to know that your found the cause. And a simple one at that. Whew. +++ All, I had a similar situation, no go on the YANMAR, for no apparent reason. It turned out to be the isolating sole
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SV Perigee
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At postage costs to have AIS receiver
Hi Arno, We'll take it (FA-30, RX only), We in Curacao, Curacao Marine marina, so we can save teh postage. BTW, haven't seen you around. We just splashed back after 10 days on the hard. Looking forwar
Hi Arno, We'll take it (FA-30, RX only), We in Curacao, Curacao Marine marina, so we can save teh postage. BTW, haven't seen you around. We just splashed back after 10 days on the hard. Looking forwar
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Raymarine ACU 400 AP
Hi Paul, We recently installed the RM EVO-400, installing also a new Linear Drive (servicing the old one and keeping it for spares). Like you, we were happy with the performance of the old unit. I als
Hi Paul, We recently installed the RM EVO-400, installing also a new Linear Drive (servicing the old one and keeping it for spares). Like you, we were happy with the performance of the old unit. I als
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Original Autopilot Integration With New Chartplotter
re: Vesper & B&G V50 VHF Great info, and insights. Thanks.
re: Vesper & B&G V50 VHF Great info, and insights. Thanks.
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Anchoring in deep water in the S Pacific.
re Danny's prior comment: "... tandem anchoring. Attach 10 m of chain to the hole in the leading edge of your primary anchor and add the second anchor to that. Then take 13 metes of floating line and
re Danny's prior comment: "... tandem anchoring. Attach 10 m of chain to the hole in the leading edge of your primary anchor and add the second anchor to that. Then take 13 metes of floating line and
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[Amel Yacht Owners] New ultrasonic DST sesnor from AIRMAR
Hi Bill, [sorry, the earlier message 'got away' from me before I could properly complete.] When our Sonic Speed failed, we regained Boat Speed by replacing the preexisting depth-only sensor in the und
Hi Bill, [sorry, the earlier message 'got away' from me before I could properly complete.] When our Sonic Speed failed, we regained Boat Speed by replacing the preexisting depth-only sensor in the und
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New ultrasonic DST sesnor from AIRMAR
UDST800 Ultrasonic Smart Sensor http://www.airmar.com/productdescription.html?id=208 UDST800 Ultrasonic Smart™ Sensor UDST800 Ultrasonic Smart™ Sensor
UDST800 Ultrasonic Smart Sensor http://www.airmar.com/productdescription.html?id=208 UDST800 Ultrasonic Smart™ Sensor UDST800 Ultrasonic Smart™ Sensor
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Original Autopilot Integration With New Chartplotter
Greetings all, Adding to thegroup gestalt on this one . . . New Chartplotter (existing A/P) When we acquiredour 2003 SM #396, then MOONSHOT, now PERIGEE, in Newport RI, Oct’16, theprevious owner had s
Greetings all, Adding to thegroup gestalt on this one . . . New Chartplotter (existing A/P) When we acquiredour 2003 SM #396, then MOONSHOT, now PERIGEE, in Newport RI, Oct’16, theprevious owner had s
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Onan Water Pump
Thanks Bill
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Onan Water Pump
Sorry for the delay in responding, you will know why - but our fit-out is now almost complete, so Ihhave some breathing space and spare time to go through the 700+ messages in backlog .... Here is a p
Sorry for the delay in responding, you will know why - but our fit-out is now almost complete, so Ihhave some breathing space and spare time to go through the 700+ messages in backlog .... Here is a p
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Finally a real forum member
Well done Arno, and we hope you revel in your steep earning curve to come. David & Leanne Perigee, SM#396, On anchor, Le Marin
Well done Arno, and we hope you revel in your steep earning curve to come. David & Leanne Perigee, SM#396, On anchor, Le Marin
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Slowing down in increasing winds
Christian, Ian, Bill (K), Kent, Danny, Firstly, belated thanks to you for all your input. The delay in my reply is due, in part, to the fact that I was putting it all into practice. Two legs, St Maart
Christian, Ian, Bill (K), Kent, Danny, Firstly, belated thanks to you for all your input. The delay in my reply is due, in part, to the fact that I was putting it all into practice. Two legs, St Maart
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: For Sale: B&G Hydra 2000, plus Instrument & Sensor suite
We replaced the sonic speed with B&G DST traducer – depth, speed & temperature. This uses the same through-hull as the depth, but with the disadvantage of a paddle wheel. So far, so good, Best, David
We replaced the sonic speed with B&G DST traducer – depth, speed & temperature. This uses the same through-hull as the depth, but with the disadvantage of a paddle wheel. So far, so good, Best, David
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Furuno Nav Gear for Sale (Hydra 2000 coming soon)
Hi Patrick, Sorry, I didn't see this until just now, and we were in the same anchorage only last week. With apologies, David On anchor, St Anne, Martinique
Hi Patrick, Sorry, I didn't see this until just now, and we were in the same anchorage only last week. With apologies, David On anchor, St Anne, Martinique
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Slowing down in increasing winds
Hi all, The greatest winds we have experienced on PERIGEE have been 35 knots sustained, gusting 42, estimated 6 meter seas, all on the beam. Even with fully reefed sails, it was a strong ride, but not
Hi all, The greatest winds we have experienced on PERIGEE have been 35 knots sustained, gusting 42, estimated 6 meter seas, all on the beam. Even with fully reefed sails, it was a strong ride, but not
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Steaming/Deck light Replacement
Greetings, Apols for the delay - been off-forum. I replaced the original Steaming/Downlight combo with the AquaSignal Series 41 light purchased from Budget Marine, here in Cole Bay, St Maarten. They d
Greetings, Apols for the delay - been off-forum. I replaced the original Steaming/Downlight combo with the AquaSignal Series 41 light purchased from Budget Marine, here in Cole Bay, St Maarten. They d
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For Sale: B&G Hydra 2000, plus Instrument & Sensor suite
For Sale: Due to systems upgrade; which was triggered by the B&G Sonic Speed sensors becoming unreliable. 1x B&G Hydra 2000 processor, original; with the optional additional expansion processor (enabl
For Sale: Due to systems upgrade; which was triggered by the B&G Sonic Speed sensors becoming unreliable. 1x B&G Hydra 2000 processor, original; with the optional additional expansion processor (enabl
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Amel logo
Hi All, We lowered our main this morning, and measured the horizontal length of our AMEL logo at 100cm, from the tip of the arrow to the rear-most of the feathers. Yours aye, David Perigee, SM#396 St
Hi All, We lowered our main this morning, and measured the horizontal length of our AMEL logo at 100cm, from the tip of the arrow to the rear-most of the feathers. Yours aye, David Perigee, SM#396 St
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Comment on an older AMEL that lost it’s rig in a series of squalls
Greetings all, PERIGEE was the SM that went to the assistance of the circa late-70s sloop-rigged AMEL (we thought it was an EURO, but now we're not really sure), that lost the top half of it's mast ab
Greetings all, PERIGEE was the SM that went to the assistance of the circa late-70s sloop-rigged AMEL (we thought it was an EURO, but now we're not really sure), that lost the top half of it's mast ab
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