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Maintenance spreadsheet or software
Here's the spreadsheet I used on my 1995 Amel SM. Once you set up all the parameters (e.g. engine hrs or calendar time between oil changes) it automatically tells you the next scheduled check. It work
Here's the spreadsheet I used on my 1995 Amel SM. Once you set up all the parameters (e.g. engine hrs or calendar time between oil changes) it automatically tells you the next scheduled check. It work
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Bill Shaproski
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Installing a diesel heater
Forgot to mention my heater is an Eberspracher. Bill Shaproski
Forgot to mention my heater is an Eberspracher. Bill Shaproski
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Bill Shaproski
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Installing a diesel heater
I had a diesel air heater on my 1995 SM before I sold it recently. It is installed in the cockpit main port locker tucked up under the top of the locker. It is difficult to access once installed since
I had a diesel air heater on my 1995 SM before I sold it recently. It is installed in the cockpit main port locker tucked up under the top of the locker. It is difficult to access once installed since
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Bill Shaproski
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New gearboxes - painted or bare alloy?
I agree with Ian about removing the outhaul gearbox shaft regularly to keep it free. However, I recommend once a year minimum. I had to replace the outhaul gearbox after two years of ocean sailing and
I agree with Ian about removing the outhaul gearbox shaft regularly to keep it free. However, I recommend once a year minimum. I had to replace the outhaul gearbox after two years of ocean sailing and
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Bill Shaproski
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New gearboxes - painted or bare alloy?
I've ordered several sets of these gearboxes from Bonfiglioli and they all were delivered with no finish. I finished them the same or similar way I would have finished an aluminum part at Boeing. That
I've ordered several sets of these gearboxes from Bonfiglioli and they all were delivered with no finish. I finished them the same or similar way I would have finished an aluminum part at Boeing. That
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Thierry from Amel's support office advised me last week that the manual gearbox furler is filled with grease from the factory, not oil. He also said he was not aware of anyone having installed a greas
Thierry from Amel's support office advised me last week that the manual gearbox furler is filled with grease from the factory, not oil. He also said he was not aware of anyone having installed a greas
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Bill Shaproski
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Original wall lights A54
Hi Arno, I have two broken lamps as shown in your email. If you have any left I'll take two. Please let me know how I can send you the postage and any other costs associated with the shipping. Thanks
Hi Arno, I have two broken lamps as shown in your email. If you have any left I'll take two. Please let me know how I can send you the postage and any other costs associated with the shipping. Thanks
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Bill Shaproski
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Table of running rig
Hi Roman, I have three different sources for the data you requested. You can choose which one is best for you. Probably the 1 Meg file with pictures is the best. Regards Bill Shaproski S/V Pacific Coo
Hi Roman, I have three different sources for the data you requested. You can choose which one is best for you. Probably the 1 Meg file with pictures is the best. Regards Bill Shaproski S/V Pacific Coo
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
You might want to contact Ken from Aquarius who has three Youtube videos he made of how to rebuild the main sail manual furler. He used grease instead of oil to lubricate after rebuild. He also used t
You might want to contact Ken from Aquarius who has three Youtube videos he made of how to rebuild the main sail manual furler. He used grease instead of oil to lubricate after rebuild. He also used t
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Bill Shaproski
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Amel parts
I ordered some parts from Amel last week and they arrived two days later. Regards Bill
I ordered some parts from Amel last week and they arrived two days later. Regards Bill
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Bill Shaproski
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Cruise and Max RPM
#solution
Hi Frank, Thanks for getting back to me with your very comprehensive and well written explanation. I'll definitely check my HE when I return to Florida. Best Regards Bill Shaproski
Hi Frank, Thanks for getting back to me with your very comprehensive and well written explanation. I'll definitely check my HE when I return to Florida. Best Regards Bill Shaproski
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi Kent, Thanks for the followup. Useful to know. Regards Bill
Hi Kent, Thanks for the followup. Useful to know. Regards Bill
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi JP, I think you are referring to the Bonfiglioli Gearbox. If not, are you saying that tapping a grease nipple into the mainsail MANUAL furler is acceptable? This is the one installed above the Bonf
Hi JP, I think you are referring to the Bonfiglioli Gearbox. If not, are you saying that tapping a grease nipple into the mainsail MANUAL furler is acceptable? This is the one installed above the Bonf
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi Ken and Iris, Thanks for the clarification. It's helpful. Also, I note that Ken from Aquarius recommended grease to lubricate the furler, but you are recommending oil. Is the choice a matter of pre
Hi Ken and Iris, Thanks for the clarification. It's helpful. Also, I note that Ken from Aquarius recommended grease to lubricate the furler, but you are recommending oil. Is the choice a matter of pre
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Bill Shaproski
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Bamar EJF Furler
Are you referring to your Genoa furler or your main sail furler? If it's the main sail furler, is it the outhaul motor/gearbox that stops or the furler motor/gearbox that stops? If it's the main sail
Are you referring to your Genoa furler or your main sail furler? If it's the main sail furler, is it the outhaul motor/gearbox that stops or the furler motor/gearbox that stops? If it's the main sail
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Bill Shaproski
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Boar speed om Amel SM200
I have a 1995 SM and changed out the B&G instruments for Raymarine instruments. Relatively straightforward replacement except for running the wiring to the mast head for the wind instrument. The wires
I have a 1995 SM and changed out the B&G instruments for Raymarine instruments. Relatively straightforward replacement except for running the wiring to the mast head for the wind instrument. The wires
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Bill Shaproski
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Cruise and Max RPM
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I have a 1995 Amel SM with a TMD22A and a MaxProp. I used a max cruising speed of 2,000 RPM when doing my circumnavigation, but usually tried to keep it at 1800RPM. I have cruised at 2600 RPM plus in
I have a 1995 Amel SM with a TMD22A and a MaxProp. I used a max cruising speed of 2,000 RPM when doing my circumnavigation, but usually tried to keep it at 1800RPM. I have cruised at 2600 RPM plus in
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi Kent and Iris, Thanks much for the info. I just want to confirm that when you say you serviced the manual furler you are referring to the unit at the bottom of the main sail where you insert the wi
Hi Kent and Iris, Thanks much for the info. I just want to confirm that when you say you serviced the manual furler you are referring to the unit at the bottom of the main sail where you insert the wi
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
Hi Randall, Thanks much for the info on Ken's video on how to rebuild the main sail manual furler. It's exactly what I was looking for. In fact I met Ken several times two years ago in the Caribbean.
Hi Randall, Thanks much for the info on Ken's video on how to rebuild the main sail manual furler. It's exactly what I was looking for. In fact I met Ken several times two years ago in the Caribbean.
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Bill Shaproski
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Lubrication of the Mechanism That Drives The Main Sail Furling Unit
I did find a group of messages from 2012 that address my question. But I would like to find someone who has done this recently to ask some specific questions. Regards, Bill Shaproski
I did find a group of messages from 2012 that address my question. But I would like to find someone who has done this recently to ask some specific questions. Regards, Bill Shaproski
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Bill Shaproski
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