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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
By CW Bill Rouse
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All that stuff hanging off the stern-- Gel batteries, solar panels and inverter - an experience 7 messages
I have waited years to voice my opinion. I have seen many Amels with fabulous solar panel arrays. I really admire them. However, in my experience they pose a HAZARD to the boat. I think it was 2010 an
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I have waited years to voice my opinion. I have seen many Amels with fabulous solar panel arrays. I really admire them. However, in my experience they pose a HAZARD to the boat. I think it was 2010 an
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By Eric Freedman
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Anchor chain galvanizing
The last time we had old and tired chain I looked around for a place that could galvanize at a reasonable price. For what ever reason, I could not find anybody, so we bought new chain. We did get an e
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The last time we had old and tired chain I looked around for a place that could galvanize at a reasonable price. For what ever reason, I could not find anybody, so we bought new chain. We did get an e
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By Bill Kinney
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Bilge pump gear 6 messages
Good afternoon, everyone! Our bilge pump broke gear broke and I’m talking to Maud to buy a new one, but we are having a lot of difficulties to take the gear off, is there any trick in it? I will send
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Good afternoon, everyone! Our bilge pump broke gear broke and I’m talking to Maud to buy a new one, but we are having a lot of difficulties to take the gear off, is there any trick in it? I will send
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By Nicole e Nilson Noronha
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FW: Comparing Amel Super Maramu to the Amel 54 & 55 16 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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By amelforme
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European Fire Extinguishers 7 messages
So what does everyone do when it comes time to recertify European fire extinguishers in the United States? The CO2 extinguisher for the engine room appears to be the original unit installed in 2003. S
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So what does everyone do when it comes time to recertify European fire extinguishers in the United States? The CO2 extinguisher for the engine room appears to be the original unit installed in 2003. S
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By David Kurtz
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Running rigging A54 / SM 3 messages
We‘re planning to renew our running rigging on our 54. Asked at Amel for the originals but they don’t have this in stock anymore. I’ve searched and found the manufacturer which made them (Lancelin rop
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We‘re planning to renew our running rigging on our 54. Asked at Amel for the originals but they don’t have this in stock anymore. I’ve searched and found the manufacturer which made them (Lancelin rop
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By Laurens Vos
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Mast rebuilds 2 messages
Saw the video below on a HS owner essentially rebuilding his mast! Is this kind of work ever required on an Amel? How many of you have had to unstep masts for work? I am aware of problem at base of 54
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Saw the video below on a HS owner essentially rebuilding his mast! Is this kind of work ever required on an Amel? How many of you have had to unstep masts for work? I am aware of problem at base of 54
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By Paul Harries
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Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material 48 messages
Good day all, I recently ordered the packing material from AMEL. I specifically requested: "Quantity 2 - Package of 3 rings of packing material for the Rudder Post" What I received was two individual
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Good day all, I recently ordered the packing material from AMEL. I specifically requested: "Quantity 2 - Package of 3 rings of packing material for the Rudder Post" What I received was two individual
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By Paul Stascavage
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How much gear oil is needed for the 'C' Drive 7 messages
Kimberlite is on the hard for it bottom paint job. I replaced the lips seals, greased the prop, rebuilt the spurs line cutter, and wearing out bearing. I also drained the gear oil. Tomorrow I want to
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Kimberlite is on the hard for it bottom paint job. I replaced the lips seals, greased the prop, rebuilt the spurs line cutter, and wearing out bearing. I also drained the gear oil. Tomorrow I want to
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By Eric Freedman
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The cockpit enclosure vs hurricane Gel batteries, solar panels and inverter - an experience
It seems wild but the entire cockpit enclosure (we call it the doghouse) held up for about 20 hours. Then the zippers started opening. We sewed the zippers closed with sail thread and rode out the res
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It seems wild but the entire cockpit enclosure (we call it the doghouse) held up for about 20 hours. Then the zippers started opening. We sewed the zippers closed with sail thread and rode out the res
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By Eric Freedman
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Gel batteries, solar panels and inverter - an experience 7 messages
A lot of really helpful information has been written and shared about converting to lithium batteries and the benefits thereof (thank you all). Compared to my experience 20 years ago, when I lived abo
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A lot of really helpful information has been written and shared about converting to lithium batteries and the benefits thereof (thank you all). Compared to my experience 20 years ago, when I lived abo
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By David Crisp
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GE 4953 Aircraft sealed beam light LED replacement 3 messages
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Hello, I have changed 2 of this in one year. Browsing trough SVB on line have found AQUA SIGNAL LED Bulb (https://www.svb24.com/en/aqua-signal-led-bulb-10-30-v-5-w.html) . Diameter of LED is 110mm and
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Hello, I have changed 2 of this in one year. Browsing trough SVB on line have found AQUA SIGNAL LED Bulb (https://www.svb24.com/en/aqua-signal-led-bulb-10-30-v-5-w.html) . Diameter of LED is 110mm and
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By Slavko Despotovic
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Mobile communications - 4G, WiFi 27 messages
Hi Everyone, I'm going to be cruising the Mediterranean for the next few years. For internet/email access my primary channel will be mobile/4G although I'll use WiFi when available. Consequently I'm l
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Hi Everyone, I'm going to be cruising the Mediterranean for the next few years. For internet/email access my primary channel will be mobile/4G although I'll use WiFi when available. Consequently I'm l
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By David Crisp
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Mango VDO Fuel sensor replacement 4 messages
Hello fellow Mango owners. My port side fuel sensor has finally given up the ghost and died. I did all the troubleshooting and narrowed it down to the sensor. Has any of the Mango owners on here repla
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Hello fellow Mango owners. My port side fuel sensor has finally given up the ghost and died. I did all the troubleshooting and narrowed it down to the sensor. Has any of the Mango owners on here repla
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By Arlo
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Number plate 9 messages
Hi all. This wooden plate with numbers is fixed to the bulkhead inside the lazurette, on SM 299. I have no idea what it denotes. Any one Know? Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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Hi all. This wooden plate with numbers is fixed to the bulkhead inside the lazurette, on SM 299. I have no idea what it denotes. Any one Know? Danny SM 299 Ocean Pearl
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By Danny and Yvonne SIMMS
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Galley sink drain 30 messages
Hello Amelians, This is actually an old topic, but I couldn't find any definitive answers. For years we have been rinsing dishes and emptying coffee grounds in the cockpit to avoid fouling the grey wa
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Hello Amelians, This is actually an old topic, but I couldn't find any definitive answers. For years we have been rinsing dishes and emptying coffee grounds in the cockpit to avoid fouling the grey wa
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By Alan Leslie
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Volvo D3 impellor removal tool
Hi All, Has anyone used the Volvo impellor removal tool? I want to get one but FYBMarine in the UK list it as being for impellor p/n 21951352 whereas my impellor is 22307636, although it does have the
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Hi All, Has anyone used the Volvo impellor removal tool? I want to get one but FYBMarine in the UK list it as being for impellor p/n 21951352 whereas my impellor is 22307636, although it does have the
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By Paul Dowd and Sharon Brown
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Pen Azen hard top 3 messages
Guys 'n Gals, Here are some more pics of our hard top. What they may not do justice to is the really neat rope bolt track all round the hard top, just in from the edge. You hardly know it's there. Hea
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Guys 'n Gals, Here are some more pics of our hard top. What they may not do justice to is the really neat rope bolt track all round the hard top, just in from the edge. You hardly know it's there. Hea
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By ianjenkins1946 <ianjudyjenkins@hotmail.com>
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Preapring your Amel for the Winter in freezing temperatures 3 messages
Dear fellow Amalians, We are new in the Amel family since this summer and wonder if there are any of you familiar with te best way to prepare for the European winter ( freezing temperatures) while sta
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Dear fellow Amalians, We are new in the Amel family since this summer and wonder if there are any of you familiar with te best way to prepare for the European winter ( freezing temperatures) while sta
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By EricOpdeweegh
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