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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
#ZOOM
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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Port sheet winch 10 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
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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
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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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engine exhaust high temp alarm Sea Chest Clog Alarm
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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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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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?
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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
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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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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
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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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A54 bow thruster seal replacement? 3 messages
Has anyone replaced their bow thruster seals on the 54? We are on the hard and have the parts on hand but the boat yard declined the project so I may have to give it a go myself. Anyone try this? We a
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Has anyone replaced their bow thruster seals on the 54? We are on the hard and have the parts on hand but the boat yard declined the project so I may have to give it a go myself. Anyone try this? We a
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By Scott SV Tengah
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In mast furler - Brake - Amel 54 2 messages
Dear Amelians, after a lot of work there is still a problem with the brake of the in-mast-furler. I disassembled the furling unit (it had no water inside; repaired also the motor etc.), but not the br
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Dear Amelians, after a lot of work there is still a problem with the brake of the in-mast-furler. I disassembled the furling unit (it had no water inside; repaired also the motor etc.), but not the br
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Rudder Stuffing Box Packing Material 26 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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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
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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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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'
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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
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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
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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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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.
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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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Amel original hard antifouling? 7 messages
Hi all, We're hauled out right now and the antifouling seems to be flaking off the boat down to a very hard, shiny antifoul. The odd thing was that the antifoul looked great upon haulout and slowly st
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Hi all, We're hauled out right now and the antifouling seems to be flaking off the boat down to a very hard, shiny antifoul. The odd thing was that the antifoul looked great upon haulout and slowly st
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A few questions while on the hard... SM23 2 messages
Hello everyone! Our 1990 SM#23 is on the hard and we are tackling some maintenance items for the first time. Naturally, a few questions have come up that I would like to ask the group. 1. Does the rud
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Hello everyone! Our 1990 SM#23 is on the hard and we are tackling some maintenance items for the first time. Naturally, a few questions have come up that I would like to ask the group. 1. Does the rud
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By Mike Longcor (SV Trilogy)
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Replacing standing rigging - advice for other jobs? 7 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
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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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Onan 11kw white smoke on running 10 messages
Hi The fun continues on Coder's shakedown cruise. Yesterdays problem were two fold: The generator raw water pump appears to be leaking. Worked this with Bill. The other issue is the generator makes wh
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Hi The fun continues on Coder's shakedown cruise. Yesterdays problem were two fold: The generator raw water pump appears to be leaking. Worked this with Bill. The other issue is the generator makes wh
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By Billy Newport
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