[Amel Yacht Owners] changing cockpit cover installation from old Super Maramu to SM2K
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Kent, that will be great. see you down here some time Kind Regards Danny On 10 August 2018 at 00:25 "Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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We’re heading S this Fall, thru the Canal in early Spring.
Kent S/V Kristy SM 243
Sounds great Kent. You must be getting close to your Pacific adventure. You are going to be blown away (as in the mind, not the boat) when you experience the variety of the Pacific islands. Cheers Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl |
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi, I originally had them done in Ft Lauderdale in 2009. I had them re done in Auckland NZ and at the same time had all the Amel originals replaced as they had come to the end of their life. Any competent canvas tradesman could do them. I posted photos on the site in 2009 and I guess they are still there. One thing to consider if you are replacing the Amel part. Anyone over 5'10" finds it a bit low. If you look you will see two of the frames are sloping aft and the front one forward. Moving them towards upright (note I say towards, meaning an appropriate distance). can increase headroom significantly. Be sure to put a clear panel (with a zip over internal cover) between the dodger and the front frame. This increases forward view and view of the sails startlingly. Kind Regards Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl On 09 August 2018 at 09:18 "James Cromie jamescromie@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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James Cromie <jamescromie@...>
Danny - I am interested to know where you had your cockpit enclosure made. I would like to do something similar for my SM #347.
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Sounds great Kent. You must be getting close to your Pacific adventure. You are going to be blown away (as in the mind, not the boat) when you experience the variety of the Pacific islands. Cheers Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl On 09 August 2018 at 01:45 "Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Mark, the insect screen extras are good but what we needed but never moved from the nice to have to the must have list was sun shades side and back. That setting sun during sundowners is pesky. Cheers Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl On 08 August 2018 at 23:48 "'Mark Erdos' mcerdos@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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I have no idea what the cost would be, Philipp. When I get them off if Kristy, I’ll try to find out what it would cost to ship them. They would be bulky, but not very heavy. I’ll take some pics and measurements when I get back on Kristy in 2 weeks.
Kent SM243 Kristy Hi Kent, I'm interested but it depends on the dimensions of the package. Because I think, that there are limitations on the cargo transport to La Rochelle Pallice if they have to transport it by post from Brest or Amsterdam . Do you have an idea about the amount of the costs to transport it to France or Switzerland? I need your inox tubes or better if it is not to transport, maybe you could send me the dimensions of the inox tubes, that I can let change them by an inox yard in LR. Many thanks for your perfect service! Fair winds, Philipp
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Agreed, Danny.
I have a full cockpit enclosure, but it’s getting very tired after 10 years. I can’t stand up in the cockpit without bending over a bit. I’m removing the old cockpit cover and installing a new frame that attaches to the dodger and both mizzen shrouds on each side to cover the whole cockpit. It will have a full cockpit enclosure, and I’ll be able to stand up and see all around with the “Bimini” up all the time and with the full enclosure in place. I’m adding two more flexible solar panels on this as well. It will have two large “windows” that allow viewing the sails, with covers to keep the sun out when not in use. I’m also making a full sunscreen enclosure that will help with insects as well. Kent SM 243 Kristy Hi Kent, I'm not sure what you mean by a bimini type top but I offer this anyway. I think the most valuable addition to Ocean Pearl was the full cockpit enclosure, from the windscreen to behind the mizzen. Obviously we used the existing Amel bars and covers and attached to them. In 47000 miles (I clicked over 47000 today) sailing we have never donned wet weather gear. When sailing down wind in moderate to strong winds and rain, without the rear curtains life would be miserable. And you most certainly need full front and side protection cause that is where the big sea splashes come in. While the top from the Amel frame to our "behind mizzen" bar is zip removable we seldom remove it. As are all the side and back curtains The side and rear curtains roll up and down easily. This cover system turns the cockpit into an all weather extension of the cabin. I decided when we were looking for a boat a full cockpit enclosure was non negotiable. I was not going to ask Yvonne to bake to the sun and freeze in the rain for the two years voyage we had planned.(10 years ago) I'll say again, that cockpit enclosure is invaluable for the increased pleasure it gives. And those guys and gals in their bimini "unprotected" twin wheel rear helm stations that look so flash in the marinas are wrapped up in wet weather gear and getting wet top and bottom Kind Regards Danny |
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Patrick McAneny
Danny, I have always looked at those dual wheels, fully exposed to the sun,wind ,rain and spray and shook my head. They are welcome to it , I have said a dozen times that I am surprised more helms are not located forward as the Amels. But they do look sporty ! Just not practical.
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SM#123 -----Original Message----- From: Danny and Yvonne SIMMS simms@... [amelyachtowners] To: amelyachtowners Sent: Wed, Aug 8, 2018 7:01 am Subject: Re: [Amel Yacht Owners] changing cockpit cover installation from old Super Maramu to SM2K Hi Kent,
I'm not sure what you mean by a bimini type top but I offer this anyway. I think the most valuable addition to Ocean Pearl was the full cockpit enclosure, from the windscreen to behind the mizzen. Obviously we used the existing Amel bars and covers and attached to them.
In 47000 miles (I clicked over 47000 today) sailing we have never donned wet weather gear. When sailing down wind in moderate to strong winds and rain, without the rear curtains life would be miserable.
And you most certainly need full front and side protection cause that is where the big sea splashes come in.
While the top from the Amel frame to our "behind mizzen" bar is zip removable we seldom remove it. As are all the side and back curtains The side and rear curtains roll up and down easily. This cover system turns the cockpit into an all weather extension of the cabin. I decided when we were looking for a boat a full cockpit enclosure was non negotiab
le. I was not going to ask Yvonne to bake to the sun and freeze in the rain for the two years voyage we had planned.(10 years ago)
I'll say again, that cockpit enclosure is invaluable for the increased pleasure it gives.
And those guys and gals in their bimini "unprotected" twin wheel rear helm stations that look so flash in the marinas are wrapped up in wet weather gear and getting wet top and bottom
Kind Regards
Danny
On 08 August 2018 at 04:19 "Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote: |
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Hi Danny,
I had to laugh about you never wearing wet weather gear. We have a similar enclosure setup on Cream Puff. I’m not sure I even know where the wet weather gear is anymore. While we don’t have near as many miles as you, we love the setup and agree the fully enclosed cockpit is invaluable.
We also made matching panels with insect screens. They can be easily substituted for the clear panels of the enclosure. These have proven wonderful for two reasons. First, it obviously keeps the bugs out on anchor. Second, they provide shade while letting air circulate the cockpit.
With best regards,
Mark
Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Bonaire www.creampuff.us
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Hi Kent, I'm not sure what you mean by a bimini type top but I offer this anyway. I think the most valuable addition to Ocean Pearl was the full cockpit enclosure, from the windscreen to behind the mizzen. Obviously we used the existing Amel bars and covers and attached to them. In 47000 miles (I clicked over 47000 today) sailing we have never donned wet weather gear. When sailing down wind in moderate to strong winds and rain, without the rear curtains life would be miserable. And you most certainly need full front and side protection cause that is where the big sea splashes come in. While the top from the Amel frame to our "behind mizzen" bar is zip removable we seldom remove it. As are all the side and back curtains The side and rear curtains roll up and down easily. This cover system turns the cockpit into an all weather extension of the cabin. I decided when we were looking for a boat a full cockpit enclosure was non negotiable. I was not going to ask Yvonne to bake to the sun and freeze in the rain for the two years voyage we had planned.(10 years ago) I'll say again, that cockpit enclosure is invaluable for the increased pleasure it gives. And those guys and gals in their bimini "unprotected" twin wheel rear helm stations that look so flash in the marinas are wrapped up in wet weather gear and getting wet top and bottom Kind Regards Danny
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Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
Hi Kent, I'm not sure what you mean by a bimini type top but I offer this anyway. I think the most valuable addition to Ocean Pearl was the full cockpit enclosure, from the windscreen to behind the mizzen. Obviously we used the existing Amel bars and covers and attached to them. In 47000 miles (I clicked over 47000 today) sailing we have never donned wet weather gear. When sailing down wind in moderate to strong winds and rain, without the rear curtains life would be miserable. And you most certainly need full front and side protection cause that is where the big sea splashes come in. While the top from the Amel frame to our "behind mizzen" bar is zip removable we seldom remove it. As are all the side and back curtains The side and rear curtains roll up and down easily. This cover system turns the cockpit into an all weather extension of the cabin. I decided when we were looking for a boat a full cockpit enclosure was non negotiable. I was not going to ask Yvonne to bake to the sun and freeze in the rain for the two years voyage we had planned.(10 years ago) I'll say again, that cockpit enclosure is invaluable for the increased pleasure it gives. And those guys and gals in their bimini "unprotected" twin wheel rear helm stations that look so flash in the marinas are wrapped up in wet weather gear and getting wet top and bottom Kind Regards Danny On 08 August 2018 at 04:19 "Kent Robertson karkauai@... [amelyachtowners]" <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
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philipp.sollberger@...
Hi Kent,
I'm interested but it depends on the dimensions of the package. Because I think, that there are limitations on the cargo transport to La Rochelle Pallice if they have to transport it by post from Brest or Amsterdam . Do you have an idea about the amount of the costs to transport it to France or Switzerland? I need your inox tubes or better if it is not to transport, maybe you could send me the dimensions of the inox tubes, that I can let change them by an inox yard in LR. Many thanks for your perfect service! Fair winds, Philipp |
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Hi Philipp, Kent Kristy SM 243 Currently St Michaels MD USA On Jul 28, 2018, at 11:01 AM, philipp.sollberger@... [amelyachtowners] <amelyachtowners@...> wrote:
Hi dear Super Maramu Experts, I think about to change my old installation of the cockpit cover on my SM#124 to the installation on the SM2K. For this action I asked AMEL in La Rochelle and NV Equipment as well, but unfortunately I didn't get an answer that they could help. Does anybody has a map with the dimensions of the inox tubes and also where to fix them on the cockpit triangle. Many thanks for all support! Philipp SM#124, Félicie, Bâle |
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