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The_Sailing_Pelican at 11:05pm 05.24.25
To answer that question SP. we need to know WHAT (marine grade) wind generator you are referring to
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The_Sailing_Pelican at 11:03pm 05.24.25
I put both on my boat. My experience with wind generators compared with solar panels is that you g
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dLj at 10:42pm 05.24.25
I put both on my boat. My experience with wind generators compared with solar panels is that you ge
Asymmetrical Spinnaker Tack Point   (1)
Drinky Crow at 8:09pm 05.24.25
Trogear Adjustable Bowsprits .... 't that hard.
Has anyone installed and configured a Victon energy multiplus inverter charger ?
mermike at 8:04pm 05.24.25
I've installed dozens. You need adequate ventilation around the unit. You need to follow the cable s
Anyone familiar with the Edel 540s ?
PaulK at 8:03pm 05.24.25
This link should be helpful: EDEL 5 (540/545) - sailboatdata It's interesting that the photo there s
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garymalmgren at 8:01pm 05.24.25
To answer that question SP. we need to know WHAT (marine grade) wind generator you are referring to.
Sail is close to furler Max Luff   (1)
Drinky Crow at 7:54pm 05.24.25
So better image. Spar was made by Cinkel (RIP). Danny at Klacko opined it was not original to the bo
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colemj at 7:31pm 05.24.25
Not double ended, my bad, but like below.....so the end of that rod would have some kind of fitting
Water heater button turns off shore power?
Ed Childress at 7:09pm 05.24.25
I think you may have something there, Don and Joe. I have suspected one of my two house batteries i
Sail is close to furler Max Luff   (1)
Drinky Crow at 6:28pm 05.24.25
The picture Is of sail prior to the tether being installed. As I said there was no real tension on
Water heater button turns off shore power?
JoeWhite at 6:07pm 05.24.25
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Has anyone installed and configured a Victon energy multiplus inverter charger ?
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jaysweet at 4:43pm 05.24.25
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Replacing V-berth platform
jaysweet at 4:37pm 05.24.25
Here is a picture of the cleats that have the lids flush with the surface.. I noted that the cleats
Water heater button turns off shore power?
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:57pm 05.24.25
Don asked "what suts off" and I tried to reply, but this is my first post so I'm not sure I replied
Water heater button turns off shore power?
Ed Childress at 3:38pm 05.24.25
Don asked "what suts off" and I tried to reply, but this is my first post so I'm not sure I replied
Water heater button turns off shore power?
Ed Childress at 3:35pm 05.24.25
I would love to see a circuit diagram for the AC circuit on my Catalina so I can see whether it is a
Replacing the thru-hull and seacock for the marine toilet - Beneteau Oceanis 40 2008
Ralph Johnstone at 3:33pm 05.24.25
Groco now manufactures fittings that all have BSPP threads on the thru hull, valve, & tail piece. N

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