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How to do almost anything
#Wiki
All Group Members and Moderators, We have added a Amel Yacht Owners Group Wiki which can hopefully answer any of your questions regarding how to use the new group and its tools. When you are online at
All Group Members and Moderators, We have added a Amel Yacht Owners Group Wiki which can hopefully answer any of your questions regarding how to use the new group and its tools. When you are online at https://amelyachtowners.groups.io/g/main you will notice "Wiki" in the left column at the bottom. Click on Wiki to discover what you can do. The Wiki also includes a section for Moderators. Most of the content in this Wiki was provided by group.io, our host. I hope this helps you. -- Best, Bill Rouse Yacht School 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 My Calendar
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ZOOM Meeting Technical Questions: 3 messages
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For those planning to attend the ZOOM meeting, please post questions to the Topic " ZOOM meeting technical questions" by replying to this email. Tilo Peters will likely respond to these technical ques
For those planning to attend the ZOOM meeting, please post questions to the Topic " ZOOM meeting technical questions" by replying to this email. Tilo Peters will likely respond to these technical questions. -- Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School ( http://amelownersyachtschool.com/ ) 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832) 380-4970 My Calendar ( https://preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html )
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Raspberry Pi 5 messages
I am curious if anyone in this group is using Raspberry Pi’s as a computer aboard. Yesterday, I was on a friends boat. His entire NMEA network, entertainment and programs were available on any monitor
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I am curious if anyone in this group is using Raspberry Pi’s as a computer aboard. Yesterday, I was on a friends boat. His entire NMEA network, entertainment and programs were available on any monitor
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By Mark Erdos
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Volvo D3 13 messages
As a prospective buyer of a 54 I am anxious about all the negative comments online about the Volvo D3. Could you place this in context for me? Is this a bad engine with limited life? Are problems comm
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As a prospective buyer of a 54 I am anxious about all the negative comments online about the Volvo D3. Could you place this in context for me? Is this a bad engine with limited life? Are problems comm
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By Paul Harries
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Insurance 8 messages
A month ago, I received a notice from my insurance company saying that they were leaving the marine insurance business and that I would not have insurance after May. After a number of very expensive a
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A month ago, I received a notice from my insurance company saying that they were leaving the marine insurance business and that I would not have insurance after May. After a number of very expensive a
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By Miles
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problems Engine 8 messages
#alignment
Hi Bill et all, I need to re-align the Engine / C-Drive because there are some vibrations due bad alignment or worn Vetus coupling. In Bill¹s AMEL School Book I found a description and picture of the
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Hi Bill et all, I need to re-align the Engine / C-Drive because there are some vibrations due bad alignment or worn Vetus coupling. In Bill¹s AMEL School Book I found a description and picture of the
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By Rudolf Waldispuehl
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Updated Event: Meeting with Bill Rouse Presenting what he offers Amel Owners and Amel Buyers - Saturday, 22 May 2021
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Meeting with Bill Rouse Presenting what he offers Amel Owners and Amel Buyers When: Saturday, 22 May 2021 20:00 to 21:00 (UTC+00:00) Etc/GMT Where: Galveston, TX Organizer: Bill Rouse brouse@... +1832
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Meeting with Bill Rouse Presenting what he offers Amel Owners and Amel Buyers When: Saturday, 22 May 2021 20:00 to 21:00 (UTC+00:00) Etc/GMT Where: Galveston, TX Organizer: Bill Rouse brouse@... +1832
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Simpson Davits Maintenance 8 messages
Hello, For those having experience servicing Simpson Davits: Checking all systems after dewinterizing, I lowered the weights of our dyneema manual Simpson davits. When lowering with just the weights a
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Hello, For those having experience servicing Simpson Davits: Checking all systems after dewinterizing, I lowered the weights of our dyneema manual Simpson davits. When lowering with just the weights a
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By Denis Foster
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Lofrans Tigris Windlass 6 messages
Just replaced my windlass after removal, clean and service. I trapped a wire while bolting back it back down and found the up/down buttons no longer worked. The helm joystick worked fine. On dismantli
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Just replaced my windlass after removal, clean and service. I trapped a wire while bolting back it back down and found the up/down buttons no longer worked. The helm joystick worked fine. On dismantli
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Bilge outlet thru hull fitting
I'm doing a haul out in a week here in Tahiti. In addition to the normal bow thruster/prop seal maintenance, I plan on finally installing my brand new 8 year old spare holding tank ball valves purchas
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I'm doing a haul out in a week here in Tahiti. In addition to the normal bow thruster/prop seal maintenance, I plan on finally installing my brand new 8 year old spare holding tank ball valves purchas
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wind sensor 4 messages
hello, I am switching my old navigation instruments to new B&G stuff (NMEA2000). To change the wind sensor i want to wait till i change the standing Rigg and my mast will be pulled down in July, Does
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hello, I am switching my old navigation instruments to new B&G stuff (NMEA2000). To change the wind sensor i want to wait till i change the standing Rigg and my mast will be pulled down in July, Does
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By Eloi Bamberg
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Bow Thruster Will Not Lower 3 messages
We have a 1996 Santorin, which we have owned for 4 years. Recently, when we were leaving a marina, the bow thruster would not lower. We had just come into the marina 2-3 weeks prior and there had been
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We have a 1996 Santorin, which we have owned for 4 years. Recently, when we were leaving a marina, the bow thruster would not lower. We had just come into the marina 2-3 weeks prior and there had been
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Bow prop 5 messages
Hello, Does anybody know where is located the beep of the bow prop on a SM2K? Mine seem to have stoped working...the lights are Ok but no beep. regards, Eloi SM2K Red Lion
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Hello, Does anybody know where is located the beep of the bow prop on a SM2K? Mine seem to have stoped working...the lights are Ok but no beep. regards, Eloi SM2K Red Lion
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By Eloi Bamberg
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Holding tank mystery 13 messages
I noticed after our 17 day rather rough ride between Oahu and FP that my aft head flushes very slowly. OK, no big problem (not my first rodeo), so change the hoses (clogged), use my drill driven auger
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I noticed after our 17 day rather rough ride between Oahu and FP that my aft head flushes very slowly. OK, no big problem (not my first rodeo), so change the hoses (clogged), use my drill driven auger
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5 piece stuffing box 9 messages
I didn’t want to confuse the group, but I have had a 5-ring stuffing box for years. The only modification that I made besides making the stuffing box taller is I made it wider. On my stuffing box ther
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I didn’t want to confuse the group, but I have had a 5-ring stuffing box for years. The only modification that I made besides making the stuffing box taller is I made it wider. On my stuffing box ther
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FW: Comparing Amel Super Maramu to the Amel 54 & 55 4 messages
Hello Ms. Sloman and Mr. Harries. I wrote this not too long ago and although there are no graphs and polar charts, I think I can promise you that the information is accurate and fully representative o
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Hello Ms. Sloman and Mr. Harries. I wrote this not too long ago and although there are no graphs and polar charts, I think I can promise you that the information is accurate and fully representative o
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New LiFePO4 Batteries for Aquarius 27 messages
This video shows my new (about 1 year old now) LiFePO4 batteries. If you have any questions let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBl8ERId1Kc All the best! Ken Powers Aquarius SM2K#262
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This video shows my new (about 1 year old now) LiFePO4 batteries. If you have any questions let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBl8ERId1Kc All the best! Ken Powers Aquarius SM2K#262
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By Ken Powers SV Aquarius
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Deck hatch dogs reinforcements 6 messages
Somewhere on this forum I recall a couple of Amel owners posting information about some stainless steel reinforcements for the hatch dogs that seem to fracture like this one. I’ve searched on a couple
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Somewhere on this forum I recall a couple of Amel owners posting information about some stainless steel reinforcements for the hatch dogs that seem to fracture like this one. I’ve searched on a couple
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By David Kurtz
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A55 - questions about design for resilience and differences from A54 & SMs 3 messages
Greetings all My husband and I are looking for a boat to complete a circumnavigation and are familiar with SMs having crewed on one extensively. While recognising that the primary function of this for
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Greetings all My husband and I are looking for a boat to complete a circumnavigation and are familiar with SMs having crewed on one extensively. While recognising that the primary function of this for
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By Julia Sloman
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Best Sailrite flightcase storage in A54? 14 messages
Hi all, I’m looking for ideas for storing a Sailrite sowing machine (with its flightcase) somewhere practical and safe on the A54. Has anyone gone through that exercise ? Many thanks Thomas GARULFO A5
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Hi all, I’m looking for ideas for storing a Sailrite sowing machine (with its flightcase) somewhere practical and safe on the A54. Has anyone gone through that exercise ? Many thanks Thomas GARULFO A5
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