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* *one came with the panel but it seems very flimsy, probably getting the C12 or something similar. the charge controllers are typically powered by the battery, not the solar panel, so if you measure at the batts, how you get an accurate read on the volt coming from the controller? i mean you...

i finally got the panel mounted (see pic). it has a lever type mount so the bottom of it can be raised so better absorb the sun energy (while mooring or anchoring). i really like this placement of the panel and consider to get another to mount n the starboard side, it would look better and we...

small yacht: more photos here: http://pleasure.dk/bilen/artikel/204975/dansk_rekord-superyacht_indtager_verdensmarkedet.html large yacht: * actual photo: It the Maltese Falcon and she is 289 ft.

california still feels like winter (california winter that is..) ofcourse marinas are open all year round and no ice n snow etc. had lots of rain already this year, i believe they announced the drought is actually over.

i used to think a yacht was something in the 60'+ range power boat but have found that sailboats and their owners can also be considered yachts and yacht-owners. now a ship, i read somewhere a ship is a vessel over a certain length (fairly large by our standard). my wife sometimes mistakenly...

those Cats 3208 TA comes in a few different configurations and power ratings range from 260 - 350 hp. we have the 260 versions and seem like very reliable and real work horses... obviously speed is a product of fuel burn, but that you will learn soon enough.

*is the tide more prevailing that the wind? i am guessing when you are anchoring, it could ne natural to be in a cove of a sort with strong tidal currents.. * on the wiring.. breaker is on your electrical panel i assume? and connecting to battery bank, you go through any switches ? automatic...

*the main issue is the chemical fire retardent which the CG douched on the fire, it is very very corrosive on metal.. *the ER looks fine structurally, but my guess is that she needs two new engines. the living quarters look in pretty good shape, the FB is in really good shape.has a really nice...

so RIB = inflatable but with rigid floor or hull?

* *except when the pitot tube freeze over and cause all the a/p and all automated systems to shut down, time to fly by hand (still flybywire though). *

Peter, you beat me too it.. I watched the "docu-drama" on PBS I think it was, on this horrible AF crash. according to this tv program, the possible faulty pitot tube meant the crew got a faulty airspeed reading (disabled all the a/p and electronic flight systems which the airbus relies so...

i am stoked to see you bought this boat, did you find the boat through this post or otherwise? actually i almost bought this boat myself, i live in long beach and went to inspect it last friday, day before end of auction. my (our) conclusion was that since i have a full time career, a wife and...

water makers.. interesting invention. next i guess you will start to grow vegetables on the sundeck? let us know how (the watermaker) the installation came out when you are done..

looking to pull out the exchangers and get them cleaned out. i recall reading a post here somewhere with general recommendations etc and i searched but couldnt find the post again. somehow i subscribed to the wrong post.. if anyone recall that post, either pm me or post here.. thanks everyone

And will it harm my engines? Now i know whey i have EGT gauges... Anyone have experience with this?

i like that one, will have to remember it as i also hate when people just throw stuff on the ground. kids dont do this, but young adults btw, Marin what you are talking about is much much bigger scale. you know it is still legal to dump stuff in the ocean, as long as you go out far enough...

that would be too easy, and then i would miss out of all really good information coming from experienced boatowners..

i think you are right Carey, they wood backing is probably 10 inches, not the bracket itself.

thats a good idea, my idea was to make a kids playhouse in the back yard, but not sure it would fly with the local city code folks.. would make one hell of a play house though..

what is this? recently noticed this unit as part of my battery system but have no idea of its purpose?

you found a californian 34 lrc? it was one of those i was thinking of scapping ater pulling parts but my surveyor told me it could cost 1000's to dispose of a boat so i decided against it..

some fishermen fish for catch and release, not for eating. which i think is fine.. and there are limits to how many you may take. california dept of fish and game has this listed on their website: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/pdfs/release.pdf

What happens to boats when they finally expire? Fiberglass is junked at the dump or it has enviromental issues? -- Edited by Per on Friday 18th of March 2011 12:14:57 PM

you have an outrigger on your dinghy? what for?? Downrigger, not outrigger. They are used for getting your bait or lure to a specified depth. * * this is why i dont call myself a fisherman.. though one of my motivations for owning a boat is the fishing.

you have an outrigger on your dinghy? what for??