Nice project. Looks like you really went all out to accomplish a first class install. Thanks for the write up and sharing. A couple of...
If you want to charge a 24v bank from a 12v bank why not just get one of these?...
Who is building your "new" boat? Are they not in the loop here and making recommendations? If not, find a new builder. Otherwise, you should...
I had the same system on my 54’ Sportfish. Never had any issues with it but glad I got rid of it and upgraded the whole system. I went with the...
My insurance has gone up 30% in last 3 years. No claims, no issues and my boat is only in the water for half the year. I've tried to get a better...
If you want a 54' Sportfish I have a fantastic 54 Donzi I'm considering listing. Full repower/refit with CAT C-18's, new gears, new generators,...
So basically Volvo is saying the major component warranty is worthless and not worth the paper it is written on. If a pod is not considered a...
I know nothing about either of the boats in question. However, fewer of a certain model boat being on the used market could also mean that model...
I have a GOST system. I can’t speak for,the accuracy of the satellite though. I have the satellite tracking but never checked it for accuracy. I...
make sure you put some isolation tape or similar to avoid dissimilar metals with stainless against the aluminum. Certainly not as bad as other...
I haven’t been back in Alaska to test the settings changes I made. I’ll report findings when I get it tested.
I’ll verify put I’m pretty sure I already have the physical feedback sensor. I didn’t know virtual feedback was even a thing. :)
Fear of logs depends a lot on where you are. In my area, I will NOT run in the dark. Too many logs and just not worth it to me. On the other...
I presume you guys are talking about the marine grade heat shrink connectors? The ones with the heat activated adhesive that seals around the wire...
In the commercial world this would be an annual test for USCG
In your first photo of your old charger it appears to be charging at about 8 amps. If that is your normal draw with the boat not in use your 5 amp...
I don’t see where you ever mentioned what the battery banks are for? Are they just for engine starting or are these your house batteries? Or both?...
What do the batteries serve that you are charging? Is there something else charging them while under load? Like engines, generators, etc? 5 amps...
I have C-18’s too. Yes, they take awhile to fully boot. However, they will start if emergent once the initial alarm light goes out when you turn...
Not difficult at all to have it shipped to east coast. You can have it loaded on a transport ship in Ensenada and brought around. I know of at...
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