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jac replied to the thread Lithium battery conversion.I'm confused The manual for my MD2030 says that the starter motor draws 100A. Why would a battery where the BMS states 200A continuous... -
jac replied to the thread Lithium battery conversion.Indeed - but an £80 LA battery wouldn't last long as a domestic battery. The issue was that a domestic Lithium bank of say 200Ah...
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jac replied to the thread Lithium battery conversion.Going back to the point of emergency engine starting i spotted this 12V 200Ah Pro Deep Cycle Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery w/Bluetooth...
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jac replied to the thread Lithium battery conversion.Re the Battery you linked to - I had also spotted the EcoWOrthy. There are a few reviews of it from RV sites and the like. Not seen any...
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jac replied to the thread Custom Solar Arch - What would you add?.Cross bracing on each side to be strong enough for you to use as a step(s) to ensure you can climb up easily to clean the panels?
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jac reacted to finestgreen's post in the thread Colregs, big mobo/small sailboat, on Hamble and similar with
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I don't think this is as problematic as it seems? Both vessels are required not to impede the other - they should navigate so as not to... -
jac reacted to jfm's post in the thread Colregs, big mobo/small sailboat, on Hamble and similar with Like.
Always amuses me when people assume a professional skipper (ie a guy whose job is to drive a boat) is somehow better/smarter/more common...
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jac replied to the thread so are you going to sail through the UK winter?.We stay afloat - coming out only for two weeks when we can get a good price around Easter. We're on a sheltered mid river pontoon so...
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jac reacted to MontyMariner's post in the thread How to buy a cheap boat that comes with mooring? with Like.
Haven't you got this all arse about face? I would inquire at marinas if they have births available and at what cost, then look for a...
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jac replied to the thread Antifouling speed log paddlewheel?.I tried the eco anti fouling marketed for use on paddlewheels this year. It sucked. Suffice it to say my paddlewheel is now clean and...
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Its really not difficult and almost fool proof. You unscrew the locking ring of the transducer, the transducer will commonly stay 'in...
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jac replied to the thread Gear box oil change interval?.I do them at the same time. Fortunately i have Volvo saildrive and manufacturer say to use the same oil so i do
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jac replied to the thread Dufour 41..coastal cruiser.We have a D 36 Classic so went onboard the D37 at SIBS last week to see the latest thinking. The team showing off the boat were very...
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Aft cabin quite possible if rigged with lee cloths. You end up with one either side and one down the middle of the split matress...
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Not many. A club has to be affiliated to be an organising authority according to the Racing Rules of Sailing or to offer training...