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[Amel Yacht Owners] performance differences
Hi Joel, I didn't ask the question but I enjoyed and appreciated your comprehensive and well thought out reply. Lots of good information. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
Hi Joel, I didn't ask the question but I enjoyed and appreciated your comprehensive and well thought out reply. Lots of good information. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Genoa sheet cars
Hi Miles, No problem. I would try the screws first, if they come out it is a very simple solution. If they wont come out try the other option. I would wait until needed because worn still functions an
Hi Miles, No problem. I would try the screws first, if they come out it is a very simple solution. If they wont come out try the other option. I would wait until needed because worn still functions an
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[Amel Yacht Owners] March Liquid cooled pump
Hi Mark, I haven,t had to replace these pumps but I commend to you regular spraying with a rust inhibitor/ penetrant/water displacer. I use CRC marine 66. I spray all electric motors, alternators, wir
Hi Mark, I haven,t had to replace these pumps but I commend to you regular spraying with a rust inhibitor/ penetrant/water displacer. I use CRC marine 66. I spray all electric motors, alternators, wir
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Head sail furling, Heading to S Pacific
Hi Kent, I know what you mean about the money. It was 8 and 9 years ago but we found everything in the US and the Caribbean very expensive. Central America was cheap so unless its changed I'd suggest
Hi Kent, I know what you mean about the money. It was 8 and 9 years ago but we found everything in the US and the Caribbean very expensive. Central America was cheap so unless its changed I'd suggest
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Head sail furling
Hi Kent, I haven't had to use it so can't answer the tension thing, but if you consider the posts on the mainsail out-haul it would seem that more tension would help.Likewise the type of rope could be
Hi Kent, I haven't had to use it so can't answer the tension thing, but if you consider the posts on the mainsail out-haul it would seem that more tension would help.Likewise the type of rope could be
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Christmas
Hi All Amelians where ever you are in the world. Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year. We look forward to another year sharing experiences and adventures with you, the Amel family D
Hi All Amelians where ever you are in the world. Wishing you all the best for Christmas and the New Year. We look forward to another year sharing experiences and adventures with you, the Amel family D
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Bottom job prior to the Panama Canal
Hi Tom, Urban myths abound. We transited with Micron 66. No issues. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
Hi Tom, Urban myths abound. We transited with Micron 66. No issues. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Onan Generator
Hi Heinz, It is the same way as your engine mounted alternators have to be excited. Properly wired it happens when you turn the start key on. I guess it should work the same with the gen set. With you
Hi Heinz, It is the same way as your engine mounted alternators have to be excited. Properly wired it happens when you turn the start key on. I guess it should work the same with the gen set. With you
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Genoa sheet sizing
Hi Miles, the big genoa is a lot of sail to drag around the stays. I use a technique to reduce this. As I swing into the tack and the sheet is released I begin to furl the sail. By the time I am head
Hi Miles, the big genoa is a lot of sail to drag around the stays. I use a technique to reduce this. As I swing into the tack and the sheet is released I begin to furl the sail. By the time I am head
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Main sheet boom slider broken
I always said the SM was the culmination of Henri's design work. Cheers Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
I always said the SM was the culmination of Henri's design work. Cheers Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Cockpit enclosure fittings
Hi Willem, Olivier told me the hook on the ends goes in the ring below the mizzen boom and the u shape clamps around the mizzen side stay. It was a system provided by Amel on later model SM Regards Da
Hi Willem, Olivier told me the hook on the ends goes in the ring below the mizzen boom and the u shape clamps around the mizzen side stay. It was a system provided by Amel on later model SM Regards Da
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Main sheet boom slider broken
Hi Bill. I would have to agree with you, your experience with Harmonie proves it. However Alan of Elyse has a point too, over use of the power of the mainsheet winch by inexperienced crew. By whatever
Hi Bill. I would have to agree with you, your experience with Harmonie proves it. However Alan of Elyse has a point too, over use of the power of the mainsheet winch by inexperienced crew. By whatever
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: mizzen furler failure
Hi Gary, I have no problem with my mizzen furler. Works perfectly. Just considering prevention rather than cure. Are you saying a water flush would go through and rinse salt out internally? The person
Hi Gary, I have no problem with my mizzen furler. Works perfectly. Just considering prevention rather than cure. Are you saying a water flush would go through and rinse salt out internally? The person
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Main outhaul rope
Wow Bill Kinney. that is a load of information. Thanks. It reveals a mine field. I.m going to print this and take it with me to my supplier. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
Wow Bill Kinney. that is a load of information. Thanks. It reveals a mine field. I.m going to print this and take it with me to my supplier. Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Main outhaul rope
Thanks Lior. Danny
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Main outhaul rope
Hi Bill, I would think mine is the dyneema sheath, it feels slippery. Strange they do that, I would think the polyester sheath would be cheaper. As to tightness causing damage. It wouldn't be the gear
Hi Bill, I would think mine is the dyneema sheath, it feels slippery. Strange they do that, I would think the polyester sheath would be cheaper. As to tightness causing damage. It wouldn't be the gear
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Main outhaul rope
Thanks Paul, I agree there may be a risk of damage by being too tight. I have tightened my dyneema 12mm to see if it stops the slipping but I dont want that much load on long term. I will try vectran
Thanks Paul, I agree there may be a risk of damage by being too tight. I have tightened my dyneema 12mm to see if it stops the slipping but I dont want that much load on long term. I will try vectran
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Main outhaul rope
Hi Bill, yes bar tight. And I couldn't believe how fast and far it slipped in 18 knots of wind Thanks for the page Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean pearl
Hi Bill, yes bar tight. And I couldn't believe how fast and far it slipped in 18 knots of wind Thanks for the page Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean pearl
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Main outhaul rope
Hi All, A little while ago a number of you posted on replacing the control line for the mainsail out haul. I remember dyneema was not successful. Can some one remind me of what type was the best. Rega
Hi All, A little while ago a number of you posted on replacing the control line for the mainsail out haul. I remember dyneema was not successful. Can some one remind me of what type was the best. Rega
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[Amel Yacht Owners] Re: Companionway ( washboard ) rubber seal replacement?
Hi, As I have said before My companionway slider is varnished and I use furniture polish on it. The polish I use is Neopol original cream polish and I have had no trouble re varnishing. My rubber stri
Hi, As I have said before My companionway slider is varnished and I use furniture polish on it. The polish I use is Neopol original cream polish and I have had no trouble re varnishing. My rubber stri
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