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  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    A note about time stamps on this thread - I have been posting in entries in Zulu (AKA UTC) time.... that may be confusing for some, but...
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    A bunch of stuff from TOPAZ - catching up some backdated logs 1505z JUN 24 Topaz 6/24 AM race report Finally made it out of the rough...
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    more from AKUMU 0430z Jun 25 Appetite getting better. Drinking water. Had apple, carrot, bread and chips. Reaching down to stay in the...
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to Cyclops's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    Great updates. In a couple of weeks I am doing Vigo Spain to Madeira solo. So I feel a connection to these brave men.
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    Fleet Updates - JUN 24 Some breakages, all still sailing well, if a bit slower not that they're clear of the coastal compression From...
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    OK - Lots of updates today - apologies - it was a long day at the office for me
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    Yes, there is more news! From WHITE ROSE 1524z All good on White Rose. Jim Q was wrong about there being no shipping past the...
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    From AKUMU 1501z 06/23 Checking in. Akumu is cold and wet. Need to get more west. From TOPAZ 1602z 06/23 - After a wet and wild night...
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    Starting this thread to capture updates from the fleet as they arrive - For right now, they are relatively sparse, most are settling in...
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    From InnFall JUN 28 1713z 6/28 Day 8 InnFall. Having a wonderful time. Sunshine this morning and deep blue water. Beautiful adventure.
  • mpolkabla
    mpolkabla reacted to DaveH's post in the thread Fleet Updates with Like Like.
    From TOPAZ JUN 28 1936z I am excited to be approaching the halfway point of this race, which I should achieve in the next few hours...
  • 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...
  • N
    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...
    • Balmar Aternator Outputs 111525.jpg
  • 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...
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