Amel Super Maramu 2000, Owner'S Manual

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After a long mooring, have the bow thruster moved up and down several times to make sure
it is not stuck by marine growth.
If a rope gets caught by the propeller, the nylon screws will break. The propeller gets lost but
the bow thruster won't be further damaged. It is possible to replace the prop without diving or
having the boat taken out of the water, using a special tool that one can buy at AMEL'.
When the boat is on the hard, switch off the main circuit breaker (on the 24V panel) to avoid
any accident.
2.3.3 AMEL rudder
The rudder blade is made out of fiberglass, reinforced with stainless steel plates. It is hollow
and a hole has been drilled at the bottom to let the water go when the boat is hauled on the
hard. The rudder blade is supported by three brackets or bushings. A zinc anode is mounted
on each side.
The skeg is fitted with two ground plates for radio uses (optional).
The rudder stock through-hull is watertight using a stuffing-box which is serviceable from the
aft cabin, under the berth.
Pict. 15 – Rudder and skeg
Zinc anode
Ground plates