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On the antifouling? Power wash and then vacuum sand. Just a few hours. Between the hulls? On the top sides paint/gel coat? I'm not sure...

Yes? Most boats, other than full time cruisers, spend most of the time at dock. Many cruisers (in warm climates) run the AC a good bit...

Yes, harmful to humans. There will also be a gradual weathering/bleaching effect on fabrics etc. (if the level is high enough to do any...

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Yes, same thing!

Lithium iron phosphate batteries are abbreviated LiFePO4. Li is lithium Fe is iron P is phosphorous O is oxygen It does sort of...

The rigger tightened the turnbuckle without preventing the upper fitting from turning with a second wrench. The wire twisted and...

Regarding movable panels. Fragile. My F-24 came with one. It had died from the rigors of being moved. They are easy to damamge. If...

I assume this is roof array, angled to roughly match the average inclination of the sun? It would be foolish not to for a home. But then...

The "standard" east coast US calculation is Ah = W x 5 hours/12V. This allows for some clouds and shading. But more clouds, higher...

Based on your feedback and the comments of some others, I think what I have on my F-24 is probably just about right. Same inst etc. 50W...

a. Also lights overnight when anchored. Should be all LED. Small fans. Saving power is easier than adding generation and storage. b...

I can't imaging wanting any of those fixes on my boat. As an insurer, I would say "nope." Exploding or leaking batteries are very bad...

I spoke with a number of manufacturers (Petit and International) about this. Two years is the official line, for un-opened tins. That...

Looks right way to me (from manual, below). Some, such as Lewmar, are other way. I have one set of Easylocks (older), and the lever goes...