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What is the sailing like in the Delaware Bay? I currently sail in Barnegat Bay, but I am looking fo
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What size fuel tank for a medium sized cruiser. What size diesel tanks do you have and is it enough,
Joe at 3:14am 06.05.09
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Just a Hello to the group. 73, Bill KI4GSV WDD4519
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I am interested in moving the diesel fill from the starboard coaming to the cockpit floor. This will

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Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
Revolutionary at 9:57am 02.06.22
This doesn't even make sense ... 4 awg is smaller than 2 awg. Using the notation ga (shorthand for
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
Scott T-Bird at 9:42am 02.06.22
I checked a randomly selected electric head to see the amperage/wire size recommendations. The 4ga
AGB 4DL battery replacement
Boomer2it at 9:31am 02.06.22
I can sure understand you may want to increase the capacity of your house bank as a 205 Ah bank fo
Tall ship worker falls to her death
kappykaplan at 9:21am 02.06.22
Very sad.
Pacific Northwest Sailing Suggestions (US)
Hello Below at 9:14am 02.06.22
Should one mention that mast height is critical? If the 58' (Vert CL) bridge doesn't stop you the
Question about water in forward bilge
Benny17441 at 9:13am 02.06.22
Well, where did you find it was coming from?
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
Revolutionary at 9:12am 02.06.22
How many pumps on the circuit? The loads on a circuit are additive, 3 10amp devices draw the same
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
Revolutionary at 9:10am 02.06.22
It all depends. There are many ways to skin a cat. First check to see that the existing wires are
AGB 4DL battery replacement
Benny17441 at 9:09am 02.06.22
I have been researching replacement batteries also. I currently have two 6v 205 amp hour batteries
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
dlochner at 8:57am 02.06.22
Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it. But in most cases, a smaller wire (often 10ga) terminate
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
dlochner at 8:54am 02.06.22
It all depends. There are many ways to skin a cat. First check to see that the existing wires are a
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
Revolutionary at 8:53am 02.06.22
You have to remember that the breaker panel is to protect the wire to the device and if required a
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Will Gilmore at 8:47am 02.06.22
Real food for real thought.
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
Revolutionary at 8:47am 02.06.22
There are several issues to consider. The current carried by the wire should be what determines t
Too many large wires in circuit panel, is it ok to step-down large wires to 10ga for panel interior?
leo310 at 8:46am 02.06.22
You have to remember that the breaker panel is to protect the wire to the device and if required a f
Masthead assembly (pulley wheel)   (2)
fjcattleco at 8:38am 02.06.22
Well, I worked on pulling the for screws to get the masthead off. I was hesitant to pull off the en
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sail sfbay at 8:31am 02.06.22
No...........Depends on what you want to purchase. What used equipment are you looking for? If you

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