Hello to all,
today a less technical issue. Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards Stefan A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Hmmm If it’s really bad we move up front. Tried a couple of other things, but nothing that really works.
Ian
Ocean Hobo SN96
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Hi Gents,
WE have an SM, so we have the same problem perhaps worse.
We use large clothes pegs and attach a blanket overboard across the transom .. its a bit of a faffff but it reduces the wave slap.
After the condition, we wash the blanket .
Good luck.
Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Opua, NZ jp.germain45@gmail.com
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On 12 Nov 2019, at 03:27, Ian <parkianj@gmail.com> wrote:
Hmmm If it’s really bad we move up front. Tried a couple of other things, but nothing that really works.
Ian
Ocean Hobo SN96
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ngtnewington Newington
I notice it in harbour, not at anchor so much, but if I run the fan all night it helps drown it out.
Nick
Amelia
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Hi Gents,WE have an SM, so we have the same problem perhaps worse.We use large clothes pegs and attach a blanket overboard across the transom .. its a bit of a faffff but it reduces the wave slap.After the condition, we wash the blanket .Good luck.Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Opua, NZjp.germain45@...On 12 Nov 2019, at 03:27, Ian <parkianj@...> wrote:
Hmmm If it’s really bad we move up front. Tried a couple of other things, but nothing that really works.
Ian
Ocean Hobo SN96
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Stefan,
I know that this is hard to believe, but the number one cure is time. Over a period of months, this will become less of a distraction to you and you will become more accustomed to it. There are many things you can do and/or buy, but none really changes the waves or the shape of the hull.
The slapping issue is caused by the waves or swell, not the Amel 54, although the Amel 54 will be worse than the SM. The 54 has a wider flatter stern hull...more area to slap. --
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On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 8:45 AM ngtnewington Newington via Groups.Io <ngtnewington= aol.com@groups.io> wrote: I notice it in harbour, not at anchor so much, but if I run the fan all night it helps drown it out.
Nick
Amelia AML 54-019
Hi Gents,WE have an SM, so we have the same problem perhaps worse.We use large clothes pegs and attach a blanket overboard across the transom .. its a bit of a faffff but it reduces the wave slap.After the condition, we wash the blanket .Good luck.Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM 007, Opua, NZjp.germain45@...On 12 Nov 2019, at 03:27, Ian <parkianj@...> wrote:
Hmmm If it’s really bad we move up front. Tried a couple of other things, but nothing that really works.
Ian
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Mark Erdos
Hi Stefan,
In the past, we
have effectively used swimming noodles. Put a rope through about three of them
and attach each end of the rope to the furthest aft cleats on the toe-rail
(level with the portholes of the aft cabin). Pull the noodles into position
under the stern.
No that we have
been living on the boat for quite some time, the noise no longer bothers us. At
first it was very annoying.
With best
regards,
Mark
Skipper
Sailing Vessel
- Cream Puff - SM2K - #275
Currently
cruising - Vista Mar, Panama
www.creampuff.us
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Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern
Hello to all,
today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often
really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 -
when on anchor?
Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Hello Stefan;
After the first season aboard Kokomo about 5 years ago, we started looking for a solution for the “banging” you refer to. After a few iterations of trying different solutions, we came up with our final solution that we affectionately refer
to as the “slap slap device”.
It basically consists of two layers of mesh fabric (the same material cargo straps are made of), strengthened by 1 inch mesh straps sewed in both directions every 18 inches. The two layers are then sewed together forming several pockets
that we have inserted 2 mm waterproof foam for floatation and sound insulation. This is custom made to fit the entire stern from the trailing edge of the rudder to the back of the transom and all the way to the sides about 12 inches above the water line. It
has several long straps for attachment to the lifelines/stanchions.
We simply deploy from the stern and slip it under the stern from the sides. We just attach four of the straps to the lifelines (just at the forward/rudder end) and let the rest happily float and move up and down with the water movement,
under the stern. This provides an insulated barrier between the water line and the hull, where the hull rises out of the water at the stern and the sound originates from.
It takes one person about 5 minutes to deploy and retrieve. We simply fold and hang on the life lines, after retrieval, to dry.
This will handle almost all conditions that we typically anchor in, where the boat is facing the wind and waves. It does not do as well when larger waves are coming from the stern, but does help to dampen the sound (this is not a common
condition). We also deploy her at marinas/harbors where small wavelets are present. As soon as deployed, it transforms the master cabin from a drum machine, into a quiet place to rest and relax. It is on extremely rare occasions that we have to move to the
forward cabin due to sound.
We have now utilized our slap slap device for 5 seasons in the Med. It has been used in all conditions from 2-3 knot currents to 35-40 knot winds. She is almost like new and should last for a few more years. It has made a huge difference
for us, as the master cabin was one of the major selling points of the 54 and we could not imagine, not being to utilize it.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
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To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern
Hello to all,
today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Peter Forbes
Hi Stephan,
We too were concerned about this but as Bill and Mark rightly say it just goes away as an irritant after a short time on board.
Peter
Peter Forbes 0044 7836 209730 Carango Sailing Ketch Amel 54 #035 In La Rochelle
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On 11 Nov 2019, at 14:40, Mark Erdos < mcerdos@...> wrote:
Hi Stefan, In the past, we have effectively used swimming noodles. Put a rope through about three of them and attach each end of the rope to the furthest aft cleats on the toe-rail (level with the portholes of the aft cabin). Pull the noodles into position under the stern. No that we have been living on the boat for quite some time, the noise no longer bothers us. At first it was very annoying. With best regards, Mark Skipper Sailing Vessel - Cream Puff - SM2K - #275 Currently cruising - Vista Mar, Panama Hello to all,
today a less technical issue. Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards Stefan A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Courtney Gorman
Learn to sleep with a pillow over your head and hope your wife still loves you
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On Nov 11, 2019, at 9:48 AM, Stefan Schaufert <mail@...> wrote:
Hello to all,
today a less technical issue. Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards Stefan A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Matt Salatino
Mohammed, photos? ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
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On Nov 11, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Mohammad Shirloo < mshirloo@...> wrote:
Hello Stefan;
After the first season aboard Kokomo about 5 years ago, we started looking for a solution for the “banging” you refer to. After a few iterations of trying different solutions, we came up with our final solution that we affectionately refer
to as the “slap slap device”.
It basically consists of two layers of mesh fabric (the same material cargo straps are made of), strengthened by 1 inch mesh straps sewed in both directions every 18 inches. The two layers are then sewed together forming several pockets
that we have inserted 2 mm waterproof foam for floatation and sound insulation. This is custom made to fit the entire stern from the trailing edge of the rudder to the back of the transom and all the way to the sides about 12 inches above the water line. It
has several long straps for attachment to the lifelines/stanchions.
We simply deploy from the stern and slip it under the stern from the sides. We just attach four of the straps to the lifelines (just at the forward/rudder end) and let the rest happily float and move up and down with the water movement,
under the stern. This provides an insulated barrier between the water line and the hull, where the hull rises out of the water at the stern and the sound originates from.
It takes one person about 5 minutes to deploy and retrieve. We simply fold and hang on the life lines, after retrieval, to dry.
This will handle almost all conditions that we typically anchor in, where the boat is facing the wind and waves. It does not do as well when larger waves are coming from the stern, but does help to dampen the sound (this is not a common
condition). We also deploy her at marinas/harbors where small wavelets are present. As soon as deployed, it transforms the master cabin from a drum machine, into a quiet place to rest and relax. It is on extremely rare occasions that we have to move to the
forward cabin due to sound.
We have now utilized our slap slap device for 5 seasons in the Med. It has been used in all conditions from 2-3 knot currents to 35-40 knot winds. She is almost like new and should last for a few more years. It has made a huge difference
for us, as the master cabin was one of the major selling points of the 54 and we could not imagine, not being to utilize it.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
From: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Stefan Schaufert via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 5:48 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern
Hello to all,
today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Have to agree with Mark and the others. Having cruised for a while now, during sleep your sailing brain seems to segregate normal noises (waves, wind, shrimp, rain, thunder, etc) from noises you shouldn't hear (like voices for example) and will get you out of bed when necessary. I'd wait a while before making an investment here.
Tom and Kirstin S V L'ORIENT SM 2K 422
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We use swimming noodles as well (cut into smaller pieces so they closely follow the curvature of the hull).
Dennis Libertad Maramu 121
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Hi Matt;
We’re not on board. Will look through photos to see if I have one to post.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
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On Nov 11, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
Hello Stefan;
After the first season aboard Kokomo about 5 years ago, we started looking for a solution for the “banging” you refer to. After a few iterations of trying different solutions, we came up with our final solution that we affectionately refer
to as the “slap slap device”.
It basically consists of two layers of mesh fabric (the same material cargo straps are made of), strengthened by 1 inch mesh straps sewed in both directions every 18 inches. The two layers are then sewed together forming several pockets
that we have inserted 2 mm waterproof foam for floatation and sound insulation. This is custom made to fit the entire stern from the trailing edge of the rudder to the back of the transom and all the way to the sides about 12 inches above the water line. It
has several long straps for attachment to the lifelines/stanchions.
We simply deploy from the stern and slip it under the stern from the sides. We just attach four of the straps to the lifelines (just at the forward/rudder end) and let the rest happily float and move up and down with the water movement,
under the stern. This provides an insulated barrier between the water line and the hull, where the hull rises out of the water at the stern and the sound originates from.
It takes one person about 5 minutes to deploy and retrieve. We simply fold and hang on the life lines, after retrieval, to dry.
This will handle almost all conditions that we typically anchor in, where the boat is facing the wind and waves. It does not do as well when larger waves are coming from the stern, but does help to dampen the sound (this is not a common
condition). We also deploy her at marinas/harbors where small wavelets are present. As soon as deployed, it transforms the master cabin from a drum machine, into a quiet place to rest and relax. It is on extremely rare occasions that we have to move to the
forward cabin due to sound.
We have now utilized our slap slap device for 5 seasons in the Med. It has been used in all conditions from 2-3 knot currents to 35-40 knot winds. She is almost like new and should last for a few more years. It has made a huge difference
for us, as the master cabin was one of the major selling points of the 54 and we could not imagine, not being to utilize it.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
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On Behalf Of Stefan Schaufert via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 5:48 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern
Hello to all,
today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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When Kelly and I first got out SM, we were bothered by this sound, too. I think I even noted it during the sea trial. I remember it keeping us up the first night we stayed on the boat. But shortly thereafter, it went away, and I don't think it was simply that we got used to it -- a few times I've remembered it and listened for it, and I just don't hear it anymore. My best guess is that when the boat was really empty, it was sitting higher in the water and had lots of space for the sound to reverberate in. We've now got it loaded up with so much crap it sits lower in the stern. The aft locker and space beneath the aft berth are jammed with stuff. I bet that does a lot to dampen the sound.
Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
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On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 9:11 PM Mohammad Shirloo < mshirloo@...> wrote:
Hi Matt;
We’re not on board. Will look through photos to see if I have one to post.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
Mohammed, photos?
On Nov 11, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
Hello Stefan;
After the first season aboard Kokomo about 5 years ago, we started looking for a solution for the “banging” you refer to. After a few iterations of trying different solutions, we came up with our final solution that we affectionately refer
to as the “slap slap device”.
It basically consists of two layers of mesh fabric (the same material cargo straps are made of), strengthened by 1 inch mesh straps sewed in both directions every 18 inches. The two layers are then sewed together forming several pockets
that we have inserted 2 mm waterproof foam for floatation and sound insulation. This is custom made to fit the entire stern from the trailing edge of the rudder to the back of the transom and all the way to the sides about 12 inches above the water line. It
has several long straps for attachment to the lifelines/stanchions.
We simply deploy from the stern and slip it under the stern from the sides. We just attach four of the straps to the lifelines (just at the forward/rudder end) and let the rest happily float and move up and down with the water movement,
under the stern. This provides an insulated barrier between the water line and the hull, where the hull rises out of the water at the stern and the sound originates from.
It takes one person about 5 minutes to deploy and retrieve. We simply fold and hang on the life lines, after retrieval, to dry.
This will handle almost all conditions that we typically anchor in, where the boat is facing the wind and waves. It does not do as well when larger waves are coming from the stern, but does help to dampen the sound (this is not a common
condition). We also deploy her at marinas/harbors where small wavelets are present. As soon as deployed, it transforms the master cabin from a drum machine, into a quiet place to rest and relax. It is on extremely rare occasions that we have to move to the
forward cabin due to sound.
We have now utilized our slap slap device for 5 seasons in the Med. It has been used in all conditions from 2-3 knot currents to 35-40 knot winds. She is almost like new and should last for a few more years. It has made a huge difference
for us, as the master cabin was one of the major selling points of the 54 and we could not imagine, not being to utilize it.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
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On Behalf Of Stefan Schaufert via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 5:48 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern
Hello to all,
today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Matt Salatino
Hahahahahahaha! ~~~⛵️~~~Matt
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On Nov 12, 2019, at 10:50 AM, Ryan Meador < ryan.d.meador@...> wrote: When Kelly and I first got out SM, we were bothered by this sound, too. I think I even noted it during the sea trial. I remember it keeping us up the first night we stayed on the boat. But shortly thereafter, it went away, and I don't think it was simply that we got used to it -- a few times I've remembered it and listened for it, and I just don't hear it anymore. My best guess is that when the boat was really empty, it was sitting higher in the water and had lots of space for the sound to reverberate in. We've now got it loaded up with so much crap it sits lower in the stern. The aft locker and space beneath the aft berth are jammed with stuff. I bet that does a lot to dampen the sound.
Ryan and Kelly SM 233 Iteration Boston, MA, USA
On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 9:11 PM Mohammad Shirloo < mshirloo@...> wrote:
Hi Matt;
We’re not on board. Will look through photos to see if I have one to post.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
Mohammed, photos?
On Nov 11, 2019, at 10:53 AM, Mohammad Shirloo <mshirloo@...> wrote:
Hello Stefan;
After the first season aboard Kokomo about 5 years ago, we started looking for a solution for the “banging” you refer to. After a few iterations of trying different solutions, we came up with our final solution that we affectionately refer
to as the “slap slap device”.
It basically consists of two layers of mesh fabric (the same material cargo straps are made of), strengthened by 1 inch mesh straps sewed in both directions every 18 inches. The two layers are then sewed together forming several pockets
that we have inserted 2 mm waterproof foam for floatation and sound insulation. This is custom made to fit the entire stern from the trailing edge of the rudder to the back of the transom and all the way to the sides about 12 inches above the water line. It
has several long straps for attachment to the lifelines/stanchions.
We simply deploy from the stern and slip it under the stern from the sides. We just attach four of the straps to the lifelines (just at the forward/rudder end) and let the rest happily float and move up and down with the water movement,
under the stern. This provides an insulated barrier between the water line and the hull, where the hull rises out of the water at the stern and the sound originates from.
It takes one person about 5 minutes to deploy and retrieve. We simply fold and hang on the life lines, after retrieval, to dry.
This will handle almost all conditions that we typically anchor in, where the boat is facing the wind and waves. It does not do as well when larger waves are coming from the stern, but does help to dampen the sound (this is not a common
condition). We also deploy her at marinas/harbors where small wavelets are present. As soon as deployed, it transforms the master cabin from a drum machine, into a quiet place to rest and relax. It is on extremely rare occasions that we have to move to the
forward cabin due to sound.
We have now utilized our slap slap device for 5 seasons in the Med. It has been used in all conditions from 2-3 knot currents to 35-40 knot winds. She is almost like new and should last for a few more years. It has made a huge difference
for us, as the master cabin was one of the major selling points of the 54 and we could not imagine, not being to utilize it.
Happy Sailing;
Mohammad and Aty
B&B Kokomo
AMEL 54 #099
From:
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On Behalf Of Stefan Schaufert via Groups.Io
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2019 5:48 AM
To: main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io
Subject: [AmelYachtOwners] Wave slap / banging under the stern
Hello to all,
today a less technical issue.
Do somebody got a (temporarily) solution against the banging (and often really annyoing) waves under the stern/ owners bed of the AMEL 53/ 54/ 55 - when on anchor?
Best regards
Stefan
A54 119 Lady Charlyette - Porto Santo
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Thx to all of you for the experiences and good hints! We also tried it with a blanket and the noodles.
Now we continue with learning to ignore the noises. In the last 5 days I already realized some progress :-) But it may be that is only the waves becoming smaller/ smoother.
Sunny greetings from Graciosa Stefan A54 119 Lady Charlyette
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