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Today my ev1 started giving a "low battery" warning and then disconnecting the Autopilot Drive. The
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Hi! I am looking for solution to install 2 rigid solar panels above/behind the Bimini on hunter 45 D
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Hi! I am looking for solution to install 2 rigid solar panels above/behind the Bimini on hunter 45
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Hey guys, My Hunter 26 recently lost the thumb screw that attaches to the sliding slug in the mainsa
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If I were not a perfectionist on stuff like this, I would not bother. When I pump this head a bunch
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I didn't find anything about this in the archives. I have a nearly full tube of 3M 4200 that has sta
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Hi All-Quick question on rigging the mainsail on my Catalina 25. is the line at the end of the boom
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Small brass screw
Rich Stidger at 10:34am 08.09.24
Are you certain that it appeared on your deck during a sail? Could it have been there since you wer
Autopilot setup
senang at 10:24am 08.09.24
Solar Voltage
American_Mainsail at 10:22am 08.09.24
QUOTE Davidsailor26 The exception is when connecting several panels in parallel, where a short in o
Pneumatic Lift for Motor Cover (Hunter 376, maybe others)
senang at 10:18am 08.09.24
I have a 2005 Hunter 38. It came equipped with 2 pneumatic lift struts of the stairs to keep the sta
Get my engine running.   (3)
Ralph Johnstone at 10:17am 08.09.24
Already SBO is giving me answers and things to work on tomorrow, thank you! We also like to sugge
Looking for Solar Panel Battery Charging Kits   (1)
twodzusfittings at 10:10am 08.09.24
I switch from OFF to #1, then I start the engine and keep it there whilst the engine is in use. Once
Small brass screw
TackandJibe at 10:09am 08.09.24
Lol ?.... nothing on top of the mast. I truly am scratching my head as to where it came from. Apart
Looking for Solar Panel Battery Charging Kits
Tally Ho at 9:59am 08.09.24
I created my own "a la carte" system which currently works for me. I have two 100W panels hooked up
Small brass screw
Tally Ho at 9:54am 08.09.24
Did an airplane happen to fly overhead? :yikes: Seems like an odd material for mast-mounted stuff.
What is this thing?   (1)
Hello Below at 9:51am 08.09.24
Part of an antique Cruising Equipment Link2000R.. Bingo. Xantrex Heart Interface Link 2000R L200
Solar Voltage   (1)
dlochner at 9:50am 08.09.24
ABYC says within 7" of the power source. The distance can be extended when in a sheath or conduit.
start times for a pursuit race
PaulK at 9:25am 08.09.24
How'd you do in the race?
Backstay Split Rigging?   (7)
lrogers57 at 9:22am 08.09.24
Awesome thank yall again for your input. I have it figured out were they attach to the boat. This is
Solar Voltage
JoeWhite at 9:16am 08.09.24
QUOTE Davidsailor26 The exception is when connecting several panels in parallel, where a short in on
Solar Voltage
mermike at 8:57am 08.09.24
We're on the hook and Starlink is a power pig. Back later.
Solar Voltage
mermike at 8:54am 08.09.24
For a power source like a solar panel do you fuse closer to the panel side or closer to the control
Solar Voltage
Davidasailor26 at 8:53am 08.09.24
For a power source like a solar panel do you fuse closer to the panel side or closer to the control
What is this thing?
jviss at 8:53am 08.09.24
If it's useful, a quick search on Maine Sail's identification came up with an on-line manual that r
Solar Voltage
American_Mainsail at 8:52am 08.09.24
I'll have to dig through @mainsail's archives. It might have been in Practical Sailor, maybe 2 year
Solar Voltage
mermike at 8:49am 08.09.24
Interesting. Can you post a link to that information? A battery is like a bucket of water. If you

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