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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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Wiper at the bottom of the companionway slider. 3 messages
Many years ago I bought the Renault rubber gasket that sits at the bottom of the companionway vertical door to keep water out. About 8 years ago I replaced it. I am aware that it is no longer availabl
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Many years ago I bought the Renault rubber gasket that sits at the bottom of the companionway vertical door to keep water out. About 8 years ago I replaced it. I am aware that it is no longer availabl
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By eric freedman
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Anchor winch turning itself on! 13 messages
A cautionary tale. Yesterday, one of my two Quick anchor winches came on without my pressing a button! I was sailing and the port winch started pulling the port anchor in - i.e. the motor was turning
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A cautionary tale. Yesterday, one of my two Quick anchor winches came on without my pressing a button! I was sailing and the port winch started pulling the port anchor in - i.e. the motor was turning
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By Joerg Esdorn
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Need help from a 54 owner in La Rochelle 3 messages
Hopefully, there is a 54 owner in La Rochelle who can help me with a project. It involves allowing someone from SOFAMARIN to make some measurements in your engine room. I am attempting to have them fa
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Hopefully, there is a 54 owner in La Rochelle who can help me with a project. It involves allowing someone from SOFAMARIN to make some measurements in your engine room. I am attempting to have them fa
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By CW Bill Rouse
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2001 Super Maramu Headliner 3 messages
Hey folks anyone know a source for the vinyl beige headliner material AMEL used to use? Maud says AMEL no longer carries it. Thanks!! Rick Stanley S/V Althea Rock Hall, MD
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Hey folks anyone know a source for the vinyl beige headliner material AMEL used to use? Maud says AMEL no longer carries it. Thanks!! Rick Stanley S/V Althea Rock Hall, MD
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By Rick Stanley
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Gas struts for cockpit access 4 messages
The gas struts that assist opening the cockpit floor and holding the hatch open are seriously deteriorated on my boat. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I was wondering if anyone has found a source and
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The gas struts that assist opening the cockpit floor and holding the hatch open are seriously deteriorated on my boat. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I was wondering if anyone has found a source and
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By Ron Hynes
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Mainsail furler top seal 3 messages
Hi guys, Interesting observation. despite of one of the previous comments regarding refitting the main furling transmission box, the size of the top leap seal is different for A54 172. I’ve ordered 45
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Hi guys, Interesting observation. despite of one of the previous comments regarding refitting the main furling transmission box, the size of the top leap seal is different for A54 172. I’ve ordered 45
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By Gregory Dmitriev
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What to do with LiFePO4 batteries when the boat is layed up? 8 messages
I have 3x Mastervolt MLI Ultra 5500 batteries on my boat, new this year. I’m starting to think about what to do with the batteries over the winter when I will not be on the boat. When I had my gel bat
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I have 3x Mastervolt MLI Ultra 5500 batteries on my boat, new this year. I’m starting to think about what to do with the batteries over the winter when I will not be on the boat. When I had my gel bat
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By Joerg Esdorn
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Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use) 69 messages
A little over a year ago, I replaced my nearly stock Amel 54 “comfort package” lead acid system with a nearly complete LifePo4, aka lithium battery system. The system was designed with the help of Vic
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A little over a year ago, I replaced my nearly stock Amel 54 “comfort package” lead acid system with a nearly complete LifePo4, aka lithium battery system. The system was designed with the help of Vic
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By Scott SV Tengah
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LED under cabinet lighting 7 messages
I would like to add a string of color changing LED lights under the galley cabinets and white LEDs in the engine room. What I see are 24v , but they have a A/C to D/C converter. I would like to wire t
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I would like to add a string of color changing LED lights under the galley cabinets and white LEDs in the engine room. What I see are 24v , but they have a A/C to D/C converter. I would like to wire t
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By Patrick McAneny
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Tinkling Sound 5 messages
OK, This is a bit difficult for me, as my ears are so bad that I can't hear it, but it's driving Iris to distraction. It just started a week or so ago, and nothing had changed except we anchored in Wo
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OK, This is a bit difficult for me, as my ears are so bad that I can't hear it, but it's driving Iris to distraction. It just started a week or so ago, and nothing had changed except we anchored in Wo
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By karkauai
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Amel 55 Hardtop & Mainsheet question 11 messages
See the photo below. I believe this hardtop rigging of the mainsheet was an original Amel design that was later removed from the hardtop on the A55. I have photos of other 55 hardtops without this mai
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See the photo below. I believe this hardtop rigging of the mainsheet was an original Amel design that was later removed from the hardtop on the A55. I have photos of other 55 hardtops without this mai
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By CW Bill Rouse
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B&G Sonic Speed sensors replacement 6 messages
Hello and good evening from Rome This summer I experienced on my SM2000 some troubles with the reading of the B&G speedometer. I saw the documents in the files section, but there is not indication abo
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Hello and good evening from Rome This summer I experienced on my SM2000 some troubles with the reading of the B&G speedometer. I saw the documents in the files section, but there is not indication abo
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By MICHELE LUCCIOLA
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Shore - Generator Switch-over box on A54 10 messages
#solution
Hello Amelian's I tried to find out how the Shore/Generator Switchover Box in the Engine room of my Amel-54 is exactly working. I do have in addition a 2500W MV inverter installed originally from AMEL
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Hello Amelian's I tried to find out how the Shore/Generator Switchover Box in the Engine room of my Amel-54 is exactly working. I do have in addition a 2500W MV inverter installed originally from AMEL
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By Rudolf Waldispuehl
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10 photos uploaded
#photo-notice
The following photos have been uploaded to the Sonic Speed Sensor Replacement SM album of the main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io group. Sonic Speed Computer Cable Removal & Explanation.jpg Sonic Speed Red
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The following photos have been uploaded to the Sonic Speed Sensor Replacement SM album of the main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io group. Sonic Speed Computer Cable Removal & Explanation.jpg Sonic Speed Red
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Lithium Battery BMS 22 messages
I am planning to replace my 400 ah 24v gel batteries with Lithium batteries. My charging devices are : Alternator Mastervolt 24v 75 ah Mass combi Mastervolt 24 v 60 ah , 220v 2600 w MPPT victron with
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I am planning to replace my 400 ah 24v gel batteries with Lithium batteries. My charging devices are : Alternator Mastervolt 24v 75 ah Mass combi Mastervolt 24 v 60 ah , 220v 2600 w MPPT victron with
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By Juan de Zulueta
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LLC or Corporate ownership of vessel 23 messages
I’m thinking about putting a new boat into an LLC or corporation legal entity. Has anyone done such and run into issues in a foreign port? Do most customs and port authorities understand these documen
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I’m thinking about putting a new boat into an LLC or corporation legal entity. Has anyone done such and run into issues in a foreign port? Do most customs and port authorities understand these documen
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By Ben and Gayle Super Maramu #347
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Hydraulic hose specs- ZF 25 2.8 to Bowman DC60XCC 3 messages
Im looking to get spare hydraulic hoses for my new trans oil cooler. Both the trans and the oil cooler have fittings allowing for a hose with 2 female ends which I think might be 3/8 inch BSPP. As I a
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Im looking to get spare hydraulic hoses for my new trans oil cooler. Both the trans and the oil cooler have fittings allowing for a hose with 2 female ends which I think might be 3/8 inch BSPP. As I a
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By Thomas Kleman
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Wakespeed vs Alpha Pro Alternator Regulator 4 messages
Hi All, I am having some work done on the boat. A new victron charger put in and regulator in Le Marin by Caraibes Electric. I did a lot of reading on wakespeed (thanks Dan Carlson) but not much on Al
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Hi All, I am having some work done on the boat. A new victron charger put in and regulator in Le Marin by Caraibes Electric. I did a lot of reading on wakespeed (thanks Dan Carlson) but not much on Al
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By Chuck_Kim_Joy
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Volvo D3-110 Sensor - Spare Sensor Sets 11 messages
Dear Amelia’s Because our Volvo D3-110 is running with some sensors, I try to find out which of those are most important and vital to have as spare. I do have the D3-110 C and I’m quite happy with it,
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Dear Amelia’s Because our Volvo D3-110 is running with some sensors, I try to find out which of those are most important and vital to have as spare. I do have the D3-110 C and I’m quite happy with it,
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By Rudolf Waldispuehl
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