William_H

Roger that and well done. I do suspect yours might be more an exception (I do not know where your boat is based from place names) ol'will

Rust in chain is far more critical in mooring chains. Here the discoloration is rapid but worse is the wear of the faying surfaces of...

Re polypropelene rope. I got some old poly rope from somewhere and used it as an anchor line on my tiny 21ft boat. It looked good near...

"My Trojans charge at 14.82 volts via solar" My guess is that is just optimistic claim from controller data. Unless you ave enormous...

I think it highly desirable for any owner to fully understand the charging arrangements for batteries even in a new from the builder...

Sounds to me like a combination of normal battery voltage demise with load and some voltage drop in wiring from battery to panel. The...

I imagine the solar panel is quite small. It will probably feed a battery or high capacitance capacitor. Probably in the range of 6 or 7...

Thanks again. Yes a new jack would be cheaper. However for the purposes I use them scissor type mechanical jacks with a much greater...

Thanks all for the replies. The trailer is essentially raised on blocks under the axle. With wheels left on. This to provide access...

As said power supply problem. Try a wire direct from battery positive to radio positive and likewise for negative. Make sure of course...

Good luck with that new boat. Sailing especially in early stages is all crisis management. Start in mild conditions. Don't take loved...

Went to jack the boat on trailer and found this jack would not rise. Operate the lever and it rises then falls back. Have filled the oil...

I do remember MuMetal was one metal used to shield things like cathode ray tubes from external magnetic field. Iron I think in any form...

" Deviating 10 to 15 degrees at times" Does that mean at times it is fine. Or is that the deviation is constant but only noticed on...

The Renault truck with HIAB crane looks like it will be a wonderful addition to the "tool box" Yes I am jealous. Best wishes ol'will