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Shearwater is a 1984 Maramu, and we're undergoing a huge refit, one very small part of which was replacing the companionway vertical sliding door. The problem...
closereach
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Jun 1, 2002
3:38 pm
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Hello Bob and Laurie, I am all but 101% sure that the rubber seal strip used at the base of the companionway slide board is the same one today on the Super...
Joel F. Potter
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Jun 1, 2002
8:19 pm
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Dear All; As I am going to be in Hyeres next week to take my SM2000 I want to know if the stailless steel anchor they provide has good holding. Can you help me...
Dimitrios Krassopoulos
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Jun 2, 2002
4:48 am
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Bob and Laurie Wright: We ordered the gasket that you are referring to from Amel and had no problems with customs, etc. Language barrier was not an issue as...
stargazer41amel
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Jun 2, 2002
6:42 pm
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... lunch. ... a ... Dear Eric, When are going to take delivery of your boat? I am flying to Hyeres next week. Dimitris...
elenaxara
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Jun 3, 2002
8:46 am
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The CQR gives satisfactory to very good holding in most bottom conditions. I carry a Bruce as a back-up or stern anchor, with 100 meters of line and 10 meters ...
Anne-Sophie Schmitt
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Jun 3, 2002
11:35 am
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The SM is a wonderful boat, fast and able in almost all sea conditions. I can't compare it to the Santorin, but compared to the Maramu it sails consistently...
Anne-Sophie Schmitt
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Jun 3, 2002
11:41 am
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Dimitris, I take delivery of Kimberlite June 22 in La Rochelle. What options did you take? Fair Winds, Eric ... finished. ... there ... the ... did ... of...
kimberlite1212
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Jun 8, 2002
11:48 pm
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Chuck and I are getting down to the niity-gritty now that we take delivery of our boat in 6 months...Has anyone had experience with legos on board (yes, the...
tabnchuck
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Jun 12, 2002
1:56 am
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HI I have a 5 year old daughter who finds ways to drop almost anything that is in her hands. As long as they dont play in the engine room there is no way to...
asm283
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Jun 13, 2002
1:36 pm
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Just back from a passage from Tortola to Grenada on a new Doyle jenny. Very competitively priced, it replaced my delaminated original sail. A very good sail...
pagandaisy
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Jun 16, 2002
6:44 pm
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It's interesting about the anchor. I have had problems with it dragging, but not more than one would expect with a CQR. Generally I would say "satisfactory". ...
Anne-Sophie Schmitt
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Jun 18, 2002
11:43 am
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Hi again - I have a fixation about what these are like and has anyone any experiences to tell me about??? Roger...
ameleuros
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Jun 20, 2002
12:10 pm
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Joel.... no negative intent on my part.... i have as yet to find any fault in your advice... so far you have been able to overwhelm my ill thought out ...
Paul Camp
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Jun 21, 2002
5:17 pm
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Dear All, I am right now in Italy in the wonderfull island of Ponza but I am facing serious problem with my new super Maramu Alma LIbre. I am continuing...
elenaxara
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Jun 23, 2002
5:37 pm
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... Have you tried to advance the RPMs at the engine instead of at the Morse throttle control? If you haven't and the engine builds up RPMs when you try the...
pagandaisy
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Jun 23, 2002
9:16 pm
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Dear Arnold, Thanks for the reply. We have increased the rpm from the engine and it works fine . We have dismanteled the Morse and checked the cables and found...
Dimitrios Krassopoulos
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Jun 24, 2002
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Hello, les Amels...I sail Maramu #258, built in 1989. The winch for the main sheet traveler is under the dodger on the starboard side. The line always jams up...
davidlambertsen
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Jun 25, 2002
9:48 pm
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If you have any growth on the folding prop or if it doesn't deploy completely every time you will not be able to get RPM up. Have you assured yourself the prop...
Anne-Sophie Schmitt
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Jun 26, 2002
9:33 am
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My understanding is that sheet travelers, be they for the main or the headsail, are not supposed to be adjusted while there is pressure on the sheet. You are...
galacsea2000
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Jun 26, 2002
1:52 pm
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Mr. Lambertsen, Use, age, and exposure to the elements gradually lessens the "grip" the line for the main sheet traveler can provide. New "Fuzzy" line will do...
Joel F. Potter
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Jun 26, 2002
3:25 pm
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tHANKS FOR THE ADVISE. IT SEEMS THAT THE PROBLEMS IS FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WERE AIR BUBLES IN THE SYSTEMS AND THE TECHNICIAN IN ISCHIA TRIED TO REDUCE IT BY...
Dimitrios Krassopoulos
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Jun 27, 2002
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Hello All We hopefully will soon be owners of a 1999 Super Maramu currently lying in La Rochelle. Assuming closing goes as planned in July, we plan to start ...
John & Ruth Martin
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Jun 28, 2002
1:33 am
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I cannot get Mark Hansens filed message. WHY?...
hollambyuk
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Jul 1, 2002
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... lying in ... start ... to the ... good ... Portugal ? Are ... her for ... safe ... guide that Amel provided with the boat was excellent for France and the...
pagandaisy
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Jul 2, 2002
2:28 am
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Hi I'm Carmen from Italy. I am looking for some information, even detailed by photo, on the model kirk of the yard Amel. There be for case someone who can help...
carmensita72
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Jul 7, 2002
7:17 pm
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Hi I'm Carmen from Italy. I am looking for some information, even detailed by photo, on the model kirk of the yard Amel. There be for case someone who can help...
carmensita72
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Jul 7, 2002
7:17 pm
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Hi! I have some photos of an used Krk just from outside, and a pdf with some technical information of another used one. Why are you looking for? Regards Geza...
Szabo Geza
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Jul 8, 2002
6:36 am
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Because in Italy, although the yards Amel are very known, there are not a lot of information. I am trying of to appraise the acquisition of an used and before...
atleticus@...
carmensita72
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Jul 8, 2002
8:07 am
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Hello people! For mentioned boattype I'm desperately looking for photos and specs! If you feel you can help,please do not hesitate to contact me on ...
DJ_Gahan
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Jul 8, 2002
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