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+1 on extending the tillers (whichever way!) Don't particularly like the U shaped tie rod as I'm not quite sure what the bearing on each...

no, cannot differentiate as LiFePO4 bank has the end terminals connected to the BlueSea 500A relay, so if/when the BMS says no, it...

In post #4 he says "A hybrid system where lithium and lead acid batteries are permanently in parallel is another way, but I'm not sure...

Paul, I'm a bit confused on how your hybrid vs what SeaChange in #4 describes compare. I do run a what I'd call full hybrid system in...

I will probably move the bms onto the battery box bulkhead when I take the battery to the boat. The BMS mounting on the compression...

I doubt it. I bought a Rolex for my wife in the Kuşadası Bazaar and it was only €30. He offered me 2 for €50 but he didn't have my size.

Was the hole as comprehensive as this example I witnessed?

me too (teensy though) but do have a few tie wraps which have survived 3 summers and was thinking of improving the visuals

guess the 12 watts is a typo, but even 12Ah is going to be too ambitious over a day at 12V. I assume 4A@12V on normal operation (ok 5A...

saw on Scuttlebutt this thread on chain markers (Marking your anchor chain ) anyone tried to print any? Bought some Osculatti ones and...

Maybe .... but I don't want to risk it. If the rig came down then the insurance company would be asking questions and I don't want to...

The arch will be 40mm, custom made by a stainless steel fabricator in Pula .... this is an example of his work on another boat. I was...

many posts should have smilies on... I'm with noelex re making sure all these don't create a shade, even a thin line may halve or more...

Try and make sure that as many extras as possible such as the GPS antenna are mounted level with the top of the solar panels rather than...

So we are back to Ohms Law!