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Paul Brown
hello all,
i am inquiring for some assistance please
there is a fair amount of sea water entering the rudder steering compartment, it’s likely I think via the rudder seal.
can you please advise the best approach to seal this correctly:
would i tighten the rudder nut clockwise or anticlockwise and is it likely new seals are required and what may the process be to replace and maintain this item?
thank you in advance for any assistance
kind regards Paul - Fortuna II 55/17
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Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul Brown
Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
On 1 Oct 2019, at 6:22 pm, Mark McGovern < mfmcgovern@...> wrote: Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Hello Paul,
no it's not OK to replace the packing material while the boat is afloat. You would then have a strong water ingress while you're working for installing the new stuff. Do it while you do a new anti-fouling, unless you can't wait because you see alot of water coming in and the nylon nut is already all the way in. Then no other option than hauling-out.
Good luck.
Olivier
On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 06:47:50 PM GMT+2, Paul Brown <feeder.brown@...> wrote:
Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
Kind Regards Paul Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul Brown
Thank you Olivier
I will follow your instruction and complete next haul out, it was only leaking some when under way, the plastic nut is almost all the way down so I guess it’s due
Kind regards Paul - Fortuna II 55/17
On 1 Oct 2019, at 7:03 pm, Beaute Olivier via Groups.Io < atlanticyachtsurvey@...> wrote:
Hello Paul,
no it's not OK to replace the packing material while the boat is afloat. You would then have a strong water ingress while you're working for installing the new stuff. Do it while you do a new anti-fouling, unless you can't wait because you see alot of water coming in and the nylon nut is already all the way in. Then no other option than hauling-out.
Good luck.
Olivier
On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 06:47:50 PM GMT+2, Paul Brown < feeder.brown@...> wrote:
Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
Kind Regards Paul Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul,
An interesting comment: Mark McGovern states 1/6 turn is usually adequate for a SM. I have seen this true on all SMs and 54s. But what is interesting is that your 55 is now the 3rd 55 that required 1/2 turn to seal. I am not really sure why the difference. BTW, in all Amels, there is a mechanical lock device on the nut which has to be removed to tighten. All of the 55s I have seen came with an Amel-made wrench for this purpose.
Does your 55 have an Amel-installed water Alarm in the steering compartment? Does it work? Did the hydraulic hose fittings get soaked with saltwater? Is there corrosion on the fittings, solenoid valves and pump(s)/ If so, I found that all can be reasonable cleaned with CorrosionX and a stainless steel brush. You may also want to use Corroseal.
Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School
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Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
Kind Regards Paul Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul Brown
Hi bill,
No there is no water alarm in the compartment and the hoses and fittings I don’t think were soaked just splashed. There is no real corrosion as I have been maintaining the fittings by a steel brushing as required and keeping them clean lubricated and greased.
I hadn’t thought of a water alarm but will now look into an installation
Thank you for the tip with corrosionX and Carroseal, I haven’t used the products before but will certainly try them now.
Again, it’s great to have your assistance with these matters, thank you so much
Regards Paul - Fortuna II 55/17
On 1 Oct 2019, at 8:50 pm, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote: Paul,
An interesting comment: Mark McGovern states 1/6 turn is usually adequate for a SM. I have seen this true on all SMs and 54s. But what is interesting is that your 55 is now the 3rd 55 that required 1/2 turn to seal. I am not really sure why the difference. BTW, in all Amels, there is a mechanical lock device on the nut which has to be removed to tighten. All of the 55s I have seen came with an Amel-made wrench for this purpose.
Does your 55 have an Amel-installed water Alarm in the steering compartment? Does it work? Did the hydraulic hose fittings get soaked with saltwater? Is there corrosion on the fittings, solenoid valves and pump(s)/ If so, I found that all can be reasonable cleaned with CorrosionX and a stainless steel brush. You may also want to use Corroseal.
Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School
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Address:
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
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Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
Kind Regards Paul Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul Brown
Hi Bill
Do you recommend using both products together, Corroseal and CorrosionX or just either?
Corroseal is detailed as a primer, so perhaps I would use this following the application of CorrosionX?
I’m in Sicily Italy and will look for the products of not I’ll order from the US when I’m back in Australia in two weeks
Thanks again
On 1 Oct 2019, at 9:20 pm, Paul Brown < feeder.brown@...> wrote: Hi bill,
No there is no water alarm in the compartment and the hoses and fittings I don’t think were soaked just splashed. There is no real corrosion as I have been maintaining the fittings by a steel brushing as required and keeping them clean lubricated and greased.
I hadn’t thought of a water alarm but will now look into an installation
Thank you for the tip with corrosionX and Carroseal, I haven’t used the products before but will certainly try them now.
Again, it’s great to have your assistance with these matters, thank you so much
Regards Paul - Fortuna II 55/17 On 1 Oct 2019, at 8:50 pm, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote: Paul,
An interesting comment: Mark McGovern states 1/6 turn is usually adequate for a SM. I have seen this true on all SMs and 54s. But what is interesting is that your 55 is now the 3rd 55 that required 1/2 turn to seal. I am not really sure why the difference. BTW, in all Amels, there is a mechanical lock device on the nut which has to be removed to tighten. All of the 55s I have seen came with an Amel-made wrench for this purpose.
Does your 55 have an Amel-installed water Alarm in the steering compartment? Does it work? Did the hydraulic hose fittings get soaked with saltwater? Is there corrosion on the fittings, solenoid valves and pump(s)/ If so, I found that all can be reasonable cleaned with CorrosionX and a stainless steel brush. You may also want to use Corroseal.
Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School
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Address:
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
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Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
Kind Regards Paul Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul
It depends on the amount of corrosion. I helped a 55 owner with this issue. Everything cleaned up with a stainless steel brush and CorrosionX. We used Corroseal afterwards to ensure that we had all of the rust. A few spots turned black indicating some remaining rust.
I think using only CorrosionX will probably work fine for you. Check it frequently. Amel must have added a battery powered water alarm in 55 models after yours. I highly recommend it.
Hi Bill
Do you recommend using both products together, Corroseal and CorrosionX or just either?
Corroseal is detailed as a primer, so perhaps I would use this following the application of CorrosionX?
I’m in Sicily Italy and will look for the products of not I’ll order from the US when I’m back in Australia in two weeks
Thanks again
Regards Paul Hi bill,
No there is no water alarm in the compartment and the hoses and fittings I don’t think were soaked just splashed. There is no real corrosion as I have been maintaining the fittings by a steel brushing as required and keeping them clean lubricated and greased.
I hadn’t thought of a water alarm but will now look into an installation
Thank you for the tip with corrosionX and Carroseal, I haven’t used the products before but will certainly try them now.
Again, it’s great to have your assistance with these matters, thank you so much
Regards Paul - Fortuna II 55/17 On 1 Oct 2019, at 8:50 pm, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote: Paul,
An interesting comment: Mark McGovern states 1/6 turn is usually adequate for a SM. I have seen this true on all SMs and 54s. But what is interesting is that your 55 is now the 3rd 55 that required 1/2 turn to seal. I am not really sure why the difference. BTW, in all Amels, there is a mechanical lock device on the nut which has to be removed to tighten. All of the 55s I have seen came with an Amel-made wrench for this purpose.
Does your 55 have an Amel-installed water Alarm in the steering compartment? Does it work? Did the hydraulic hose fittings get soaked with saltwater? Is there corrosion on the fittings, solenoid valves and pump(s)/ If so, I found that all can be reasonable cleaned with CorrosionX and a stainless steel brush. You may also want to use Corroseal.
Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School
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Address:
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
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Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
Kind Regards Paul Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul Brown
Thanks again Bill,
I will look into the battery powered water alarm
On 2 Oct 2019, at 2:25 pm, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote: Paul
It depends on the amount of corrosion. I helped a 55 owner with this issue. Everything cleaned up with a stainless steel brush and CorrosionX. We used Corroseal afterwards to ensure that we had all of the rust. A few spots turned black indicating some remaining rust.
I think using only CorrosionX will probably work fine for you. Check it frequently. Amel must have added a battery powered water alarm in 55 models after yours. I highly recommend it. Hi Bill
Do you recommend using both products together, Corroseal and CorrosionX or just either?
Corroseal is detailed as a primer, so perhaps I would use this following the application of CorrosionX?
I’m in Sicily Italy and will look for the products of not I’ll order from the US when I’m back in Australia in two weeks
Thanks again
Regards Paul Hi bill,
No there is no water alarm in the compartment and the hoses and fittings I don’t think were soaked just splashed. There is no real corrosion as I have been maintaining the fittings by a steel brushing as required and keeping them clean lubricated and greased.
I hadn’t thought of a water alarm but will now look into an installation
Thank you for the tip with corrosionX and Carroseal, I haven’t used the products before but will certainly try them now.
Again, it’s great to have your assistance with these matters, thank you so much
Regards Paul - Fortuna II 55/17 On 1 Oct 2019, at 8:50 pm, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote: Paul,
An interesting comment: Mark McGovern states 1/6 turn is usually adequate for a SM. I have seen this true on all SMs and 54s. But what is interesting is that your 55 is now the 3rd 55 that required 1/2 turn to seal. I am not really sure why the difference. BTW, in all Amels, there is a mechanical lock device on the nut which has to be removed to tighten. All of the 55s I have seen came with an Amel-made wrench for this purpose.
Does your 55 have an Amel-installed water Alarm in the steering compartment? Does it work? Did the hydraulic hose fittings get soaked with saltwater? Is there corrosion on the fittings, solenoid valves and pump(s)/ If so, I found that all can be reasonable cleaned with CorrosionX and a stainless steel brush. You may also want to use Corroseal.
Bill
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CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School
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Address:
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
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Hi Mark, thank you very much and roger that, I have now tightened it as your information but about a 1/2 turn as it was leaking a lot.
So if I do need to replace the packing material I’m guessing you remove the nut to do this and this is ok while the boat is in the water?
Kind Regards Paul Paul,
In the Super Maramu there is a large nut at the top of the post. You tighten it by turning it clockwise looking at it from above. The general recommendation is to turn it 1/6 of a turn at a time and then wait and check for leaks. Continue this process until the leak stops. If it does not ever stop you will need to replace the packing material.
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Mark McGovern
SM #440 Cara
Deale, MD USA
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Paul, i had a Little bit of water last Fall and tightened the nut 1/3 of a turn. No water so far this season. I would try to tighten the nut further before anything else.
Joerg Esdorn
A55 Kincsem
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Paul Brown
Thanks Joerg
I’ll see how it goes next season, but I understand it’s function and maintenance more fully now and how to replace it so onwards and upwards
Do you have a water alarm in the steering enclosure and if so do you know which brand and model?
Regards Paul
On 2 Oct 2019, at 6:43 pm, Joerg Esdorn via Groups.Io < jhe1313@...> wrote: Paul, i had a Little bit of water last Fall and tightened the nut 1/3 of a turn. No water so far this season. I would try to tighten the nut further before anything else.
Joerg Esdorn
A55 Kincsem
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Yes, Paul I have an alarm. See pic. 
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Paul Brown
Thanks Joerg
I will purchase the same
On 3 Oct 2019, at 5:44 pm, Joerg Esdorn via Groups.Io < jhe1313@...> wrote: Yes, Paul I have an alarm. See pic. <912F20F9-0240-49B1-BFCA-A690DB64B35F.jpeg>
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Same from my files...be sure to check internal batteries often and change maybe every year.
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CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School
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Address:
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
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Thanks Joerg
I will purchase the same
Regards Paul On 3 Oct 2019, at 5:44 pm, Joerg Esdorn via Groups.Io < jhe1313@...> wrote: Yes, Paul I have an alarm. See pic. <912F20F9-0240-49B1-BFCA-A690DB64B35F.jpeg>
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Paul Brown
Your a champ Bill, thanks
I must mention, this is a great community and forum, very very helpful and kind - excellent
On 3 Oct 2019, at 7:51 pm, CW Bill Rouse < brouse@...> wrote: <image.png>
Same from my files...be sure to check internal batteries often and change maybe every year.
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CW Bill Rouse
Amel Yacht Owners School
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Address:
720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550
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Thanks Joerg
I will purchase the same
Regards Paul On 3 Oct 2019, at 5:44 pm, Joerg Esdorn via Groups.Io < jhe1313@...> wrote: Yes, Paul I have an alarm. See pic. <912F20F9-0240-49B1-BFCA-A690DB64B35F.jpeg>
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