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  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla replied to the thread Engine for battery charging (SHTP).
    I charged my batteries while in neutral twice a day during my crossings and found that 1800 RPM was the sweet spot form my systems which...
  • N
    NATBF reacted to BobJ's post in the thread Engine for battery charging (SHTP) with Like Like.
    Surprise! has the same engine (3GM30F). It idles around 800 RPM and charges at 1,200-1,500. Her alternator is a 100 amp Balmar with...
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    NATBF replied to the thread Engine for battery charging (SHTP).
    Wow, that is super helpful. I have a 120A Balmar alternator (and also an external regulator), and it never occurred to me that I'd be...
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  • BobJ
    BobJ replied to the thread Engine for battery charging (SHTP).
    Surprise! has the same engine (3GM30F). It idles around 800 RPM and charges at 1,200-1,500. Her alternator is a 100 amp Balmar with...
  • N
    NATBF replied to the thread Offshore conditions: go/no go.
    Just wanted to say thanks again to folks on this; realize I never replied after the trip. I carefully waited for a good weather/wave...
  • N
    NATBF reacted to JimQuanci's post in the thread Offshore conditions: go/no go with Like Like.
    On wave state... As already mentioned... when it's "beyond square" (wave height in feet is greater then the period in seconds), caution...
  • N
    NATBF posted the thread Engine for battery charging (SHTP) in Shorthanded Sailing.
    Hello folks- I saw someone here (sorry, can't find the post now*) who mentioned using their engine to charge during the SHTP, then...
  • Daydreamer
    Daydreamer reacted to Tchoupitoulas's post in the thread New Boat 4 Tchoup with Like Like.
    Thanks for the pics Bob.
  • Tchoupitoulas
    Tchoupitoulas replied to the thread New Boat 4 Tchoup.
    Thanks for the pics Bob.
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  • Tchoupitoulas
    Tchoupitoulas replied to the thread New Boat 4 Tchoup.
    Also, as Jackie pointed out that's a Kokopelli XPD pack raft which weighs in at 9 pounds. The treat is that the little usb powered pump...
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  • Tchoupitoulas
    Tchoupitoulas replied to the thread New Boat 4 Tchoup.
    The cruise out was a great chance to check out some stuff. After those 3 days on the boat in Tomales, the camping pad just wasn't...
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  • S
    sleddog replied to the thread New Boat 4 Sled.
    Hi Jackie! Yes, Kris and I are back in Santa Cruz where it's raining cats and dogs. Our drive north to WA was event filled in a good...
  • Philpott
    Philpott replied to the thread New Boat 4 Sled.
    Beautiful boat, fantastic boathouse and I see comfortable adventures in your future. I am very happy for you. Are you back in Santa Cruz?
  • Intermission
    Intermission reacted to sleddog's post in the thread New Boat 4 Sled with Like Like.
    At Friday Harbor we had fun visiting with entrants in the Round the County Race. As well, we took a shakedown cruise 5 miles across San...
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    sleddog replied to the thread New Boat 4 Sled.
    At Friday Harbor we had fun visiting with entrants in the Round the County Race. As well, we took a shakedown cruise 5 miles across San...
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