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Mizzen mast drawing
Hello fellow Amelians, Does anyone have a dimensioned drawing of the cross section of the SM mizzen mast ? I want to 3D print some spacers in order to mount a small box with an air horn and compressor
Hello fellow Amelians, Does anyone have a dimensioned drawing of the cross section of the SM mizzen mast ? I want to 3D print some spacers in order to mount a small box with an air horn and compressor
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By Alan Leslie
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Water ingress close to the rudder tube 4 messages
Dear Amelians after renewing the packings of the stuffing box three weeks ago we recognized water ingress in the aft compartment of our 54. By drilling two inspection holes in the upper plywood cover
Dear Amelians after renewing the packings of the stuffing box three weeks ago we recognized water ingress in the aft compartment of our 54. By drilling two inspection holes in the upper plywood cover
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By Martin Birkhoff
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Onan Generator exhaust temperature switch - great price. 28 messages
I have broken a few of these switches over the years. I have done this by reaching over the generator to retrieve something stored behind the genset. I received a quote from my Onan dealer and on Amaz
I have broken a few of these switches over the years. I have done this by reaching over the generator to retrieve something stored behind the genset. I received a quote from my Onan dealer and on Amaz
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By eric freedman
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Replacing standing rigging - advice for other jobs? 8 messages
Hi all, I'm the new caretaker of Balthazar (A54-102). Due to a fracture on the main sail foil, it is being replaced and I'm taking the opportunity to also replace the original mainsail. In the process
Hi all, I'm the new caretaker of Balthazar (A54-102). Due to a fracture on the main sail foil, it is being replaced and I'm taking the opportunity to also replace the original mainsail. In the process
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By Trey Cobb
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Event: An Amel Survey by Olivier Beaute - Saturday, 16 January 2021 4 messages
#cal-invite
An Amel Survey by Olivier Beaute When: Saturday, 16 January 2021 20:00 to 21:00 (UTC+00:00) UTC Where: From La Rochelle, France Organizer: Bill Rouse brouse@... An RSVP is requested. Click here to RSV
An Amel Survey by Olivier Beaute When: Saturday, 16 January 2021 20:00 to 21:00 (UTC+00:00) UTC Where: From La Rochelle, France Organizer: Bill Rouse brouse@... An RSVP is requested. Click here to RSV
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BVI Fines for sailing I n BVI waters 16 messages
I have just learned of at least two cruising boats who were sttraying through BVI waters (with no intention of landing) who were stopped by BVI coast guard boats, escorted to a BVI port, and held in q
I have just learned of at least two cruising boats who were sttraying through BVI waters (with no intention of landing) who were stopped by BVI coast guard boats, escorted to a BVI port, and held in q
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By karkauai
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BVI - a glimpse of the other side of the story 3 messages
Judy and I had our sailboat (previous to our Amel) based in the BVI for 5 years. This was before my full retirement and worked great for us. In that time I got to know the BVI and many of the fine peo
Judy and I had our sailboat (previous to our Amel) based in the BVI for 5 years. This was before my full retirement and worked great for us. In that time I got to know the BVI and many of the fine peo
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By CW Bill Rouse
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engine exhaust high temp alarm Sea Chest Clog Alarm 8 messages
Hi Bill, This has saved my bacon twice. I mounted it by the Amel name plate on the companionway. http://www.borelmfg.com/products_alarm.htm Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 From: main@AmelYachtO
Hi Bill, This has saved my bacon twice. I mounted it by the Amel name plate on the companionway. http://www.borelmfg.com/products_alarm.htm Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376 From: main@AmelYachtO
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By eric freedman
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Volvo D3 110 INTERCOOLER 2 messages
Another snippet on the learning curve. Back in September I noticed a hole in the bottom of the intercooler which was blowing air. I was convinced that it was a pin hole in the aluminium casting, and b
Another snippet on the learning curve. Back in September I noticed a hole in the bottom of the intercooler which was blowing air. I was convinced that it was a pin hole in the aluminium casting, and b
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By ngtnewington Newington
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Ho to Remove motor-gearbox of Port sheet winch 2 messages
Danny, I had a different problem with my winch. However I had to remove it to repair it. If you reach to the top of the gearbox you will feel a number of socket head screws at the top of the gearbox a
Danny, I had a different problem with my winch. However I had to remove it to repair it. If you reach to the top of the gearbox you will feel a number of socket head screws at the top of the gearbox a
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By eric freedman
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Port sheet winch 16 messages
Hi Bill Yesterday the port sheet winch motor malfunctioned. When i tried to operate it it would turn but in a few seconds slow to a stop as if it was overloaded. Obviously I immediately deactivated it
Hi Bill Yesterday the port sheet winch motor malfunctioned. When i tried to operate it it would turn but in a few seconds slow to a stop as if it was overloaded. Obviously I immediately deactivated it
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By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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Sea Chest 25 messages
I am looking for some ideas to redo the sea chest. I am pretty sure the unit I have is not factory since an additional water maker was added by the previous owner. Also, my current unit is polypropyle
I am looking for some ideas to redo the sea chest. I am pretty sure the unit I have is not factory since an additional water maker was added by the previous owner. Also, my current unit is polypropyle
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By Mark Erdos
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Sea Chest Clog Alarm 5 messages
Those of you who have a newer SM with the switch that triggers the alarm for a clogged seachest: Does anybody know the pressure setpoint of this switch?
Those of you who have a newer SM with the switch that triggers the alarm for a clogged seachest: Does anybody know the pressure setpoint of this switch?
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By Karen Smith
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Timer for autmatic watermaker flush 8 messages
Hi, Some of you use a timer to activate the flush mechanism for the watermaker. What model unit do you use? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376
Hi, Some of you use a timer to activate the flush mechanism for the watermaker. What model unit do you use? Fair Winds Eric Amel Super Maramu #376
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By eric freedman
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In mast furler - Brake - Amel 54 + top cap 3 messages
Dear Porter, the top cap was a real problem and appr. 2 hours work. Finally, I hung the lower end of the pipe under the boom so that the top cap is at the bottom. Then carefully place a screwdriver be
Dear Porter, the top cap was a real problem and appr. 2 hours work. Finally, I hung the lower end of the pipe under the boom so that the top cap is at the bottom. Then carefully place a screwdriver be
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By Stefan Schaufert
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HATCH DOOR REPAIR WITHOUT REMOVING THE HATCH 5 messages
This is how I did it on Kimberlite. I felt it was not necessary to replace the veneer where it cannot be seen. I just raised the door to its maximum height and removed the old veneer. Quite simple but
This is how I did it on Kimberlite. I felt it was not necessary to replace the veneer where it cannot be seen. I just raised the door to its maximum height and removed the old veneer. Quite simple but
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By eric freedman
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Lithium Batteries under Consideration 40 messages
Hi all, 12 months ago I ordered 12x new Rolls S12-128AGM batteries to replace Stella's (A54-154) waning 5 year old battery bank. My thinking at the time was that I would seek another 5 years from AGM'
Hi all, 12 months ago I ordered 12x new Rolls S12-128AGM batteries to replace Stella's (A54-154) waning 5 year old battery bank. My thinking at the time was that I would seek another 5 years from AGM'
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By Dean Gillies
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SM 2000 autopilot 5 messages
Hello I am somebody can help me, I have a Sm #152 and I would like to fit another autopilot directly onto the quadrant. Can anybody help with this? I'd like to know what systems are used on the SM2000
Hello I am somebody can help me, I have a Sm #152 and I would like to fit another autopilot directly onto the quadrant. Can anybody help with this? I'd like to know what systems are used on the SM2000
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By Rob Smith
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Silicone BT seals 18 messages
Hello All, I am ordering 10 pr (min order size) of the silicone BT seals pioneered by Jose Venegas a while back. Although I have not used them myself they are apparently quite effective and I am anxio
Hello All, I am ordering 10 pr (min order size) of the silicone BT seals pioneered by Jose Venegas a while back. Although I have not used them myself they are apparently quite effective and I am anxio
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By david bruce
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Dessalator 230v 160 LPH watermaker fault I had the same problem and finally found the fault
From the time of delivery of Kimberlite I had a similar problem. I attributed it to many things. I finally found the problem. In the AC panel there is a bus bar that connects all the circuit breakers.
From the time of delivery of Kimberlite I had a similar problem. I attributed it to many things. I finally found the problem. In the AC panel there is a bus bar that connects all the circuit breakers.
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By eric freedman
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