Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum
04-10-2013
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Replies: 12
Views: 652
Ditch bag
Any good ideas on thoughtful ingredients to build a good ditch bag for offshore / coastal cruising? thanks
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Forum: Electrical Systems
10-03-2012
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Replies: 1
Views: 320
Beneteau Quick Windlass problem
The Quick "drum" windlass on my 08 Beneteau 46 stop working. The breaker switch went to the tripped position and when engine is running the breaker switch cannot be moved to the "up" position. the...
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Forum: Electrical Systems
08-13-2012
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Replies: 3
Views: 376
Charge Controller and batteries for solar panel
I am installing 4 new Kyocera 140kw panels on my 46" Beneteau. Going with either a Outback or Morningstar 60amp controller. Looking for tips on installation. Do I need breakers and where do they...
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Forum: Electrical Systems
08-02-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 447
Re: New Solar panels
Thanks for that input. I just spoke with Outback about their charge control system. I will be using 4 house batteries and 1 engine start battery and they are suggesting a separate charging system...
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Forum: Electrical Systems
08-02-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 447
Re: New Solar panels
Sea Hunter, what is the importance with MPPT on the charge controller? Company selling me the panels telling me MPPT is an overkill and not really needed for this type os system. thanks
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Forum: Electrical Systems
08-02-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 447
Re: New Solar panels
thank you for the help. I am convinced that flooded batteries will be best to stay with.
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Forum: Electrical Systems
08-02-2012
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Replies: 9
Views: 447
New Solar panels
I am getting ready to mount 4 Kyocera 140W panels above my bimini. Any suggestions on a compatible charge controller to work with this system? Also wondering whether to stay with wet cell batteries...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
07-29-2012
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Replies: 2
Views: 427
selling a sailboat
what is the average percentage of the sales price which goes to the yacht brokers involved in the sale. Boat price approx. $300,000.
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-23-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Killarney Sailor thanks for your input. Our...
Killarney Sailor thanks for your input. Our initial plan is to sail down to Mexico and keep the boat there 1 to 2 years and then depending on circumstances potentially go through the canal to...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-23-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Yes the boat has an amp meter. I tried to...
Yes the boat has an amp meter. I tried to isolate each potential draw on the system and then factor in maximum usage on a 24 hour day. So for instance on auto pilot if it is working hard it was 5 to...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-23-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Thanks for the good ideas regarding the led...
Thanks for the good ideas regarding the led lighting. Another big amp draw while cruising would be the nav system usage. I am Trying to plan for the days with the most energy draws. I think the...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-22-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
so if I employ 4 kyocera panels above my bimini...
so if I employ 4 kyocera panels above my bimini each 135KW how do you back into what that would supply to the batteries for power on a daily basis. I would guess you would apply the amount of KW in...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-22-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-22-2012
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,524
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-22-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
maximum amp hour needs
With my 46 Beneteau I am guessing most demand on electrical system is a full day of sailing using auto pilot, fridge, nav system, running lights etc. coud produce a 24 hour day that could potentially...
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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)
02-21-2012
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,324
Solar Panel demands
Looking to add solar panels to my Beneteau 46. Anyone know what amount of amps would be sufficient to handle most electrical needs while in the tropics. No water maker or air conditioning as of yet...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
02-18-2012
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Replies: 3,056
Views: 226,185
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