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The one thing that strikes me is that the fuse between the charge bus and positive bus should probably be on the positive bus side of... -
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The 300A class T can protect the 2/0 cables, but the AWG 2 cables have a maximum ampacity of 210 amps (assuming 105 degree rated...
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Ok thanks for the reply.
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jssailem replied to the thread Wireless wind instrument…...There are valid reasons to choose wireless vs. wired equipment. The competent boat owner faces the issue with the recognition of the...
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Wiring Diagram for Lithium Ion installation.If I remember right you have temperature sensing external regulation though? The 50% rule of thumb is for dumb internally regulated... -
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You’ll probably want to dial the XS down to 40 amps, to not overwhelm the alternator. -
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jssailem replied to the thread OK, I'm a word snob.I concur that the power of correct words and terms connected to a boat is, in a sense, proper seamanship. The challenge for many new...
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Update on the "man, I've been dreaming of a bigger boat" thread. I've been looking at Catalina 380's for some time. (Actually, I've been... -
We had Tacktick wireless instruments on our last boat (a J/36) for about 20 years. There were some issues with keeping them going for...
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You’ll probably want to dial the XS down to 40 amps, to not overwhelm the alternator. -
Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Wiring Diagram for Lithium Ion installation.You’ll probably want to dial the XS down to 40 amps, to not overwhelm the alternator.