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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-03-2019, 05:40
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By rwells36
Re: 24 v charging

Victron BMS via Color Controller. Firefly AGM (what’s called nano carbon)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-03-2019, 04:50
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By rwells36
24 v charging

I’ve been at anchor for 30 days and top off my 24v house batteries with daily solar / every other day generator. The SoC of my BMS shows 100% but I’ve not paid much attention to voltage and wonder if...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 13-01-2019, 05:32
Replies: 31
Views: 7,781
Posted By rwells36
Re: Hire the buyers broker or not?

Alan Bernard, Luke Brown Yachts Ft Lauderdale FL. I swear by him. Kept working with me for 18 months and made a life long friend.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 13-01-2019, 05:29
Replies: 1
Views: 891
Posted By rwells36
Provisioning Discount / Card

When provisioning for our vessel in the Bahamas in front of me at the check out line was a Stu for a 120’ vessel (foreign flagged Portugal). Before rendering payment he flashed a card that resulted...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-12-2018, 01:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By rwells36
Re: Hydro Meter - 1225 reading

Other cells a okay. But since the battery is 5 years old I don’t think I’ll bother with equalization.
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-12-2018, 13:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,203
Posted By rwells36
Hydro Meter - 1225 reading

Out of six cells contained in my lead acid 8D battery the lowest cell reads 1225 @ 74° F. The other five cells read 1275 or better. I would like to know the remaining life on the 1225 cell or if it’s...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-05-2018, 06:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By rwells36
Re: Prevailing Winds

Thanks for the tip!169083
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-04-2018, 12:30
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By rwells36
Re: Prevailing Winds

Very interesting!! Thank you
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-04-2018, 12:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By rwells36
Prevailing Winds

Can anyone refer me to any publication which contains world-wide prevailing wind flow? Ocean currents (worldwide) would be a plus too :)
Forum: Navigation 17-04-2018, 07:06
Replies: 1
Views: 1,533
Posted By rwells36
Routing / Waypoints from FL Keys to Panama Canal

I am seeking information about sailing routes (or way points) from the Florida Keys to Panama Canal (then to San Diego). Any experience or way points used previously or information about prevailing...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-04-2018, 09:34
Replies: 15
Views: 8,317
Posted By rwells36
Best Satellite Service for Speedy Internet

The sat network has too much latency to run VPN aboard. Will this product solve that by leaving the VPN machine ashore and connect via satellite from a second machine aboard the boat (using their...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-04-2018, 09:28
Replies: 15
Views: 8,317
Posted By rwells36
Best Satellite Service for Speedy Internet

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Forum: Marine Electronics 15-04-2018, 10:37
Replies: 15
Views: 8,317
Posted By rwells36
Re: Best Satellite Service for Speedy Internet

Do you access via satellite? What network?
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-04-2018, 02:26
Replies: 15
Views: 8,317
Posted By rwells36
Re: Best Satellite Service for Speedy Internet

If special equipment is military grade, then correct no need. However, rugged or commercial grade (specialized consumer gear) is something to consider. So, within those parameters who’s “birds” are...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-04-2018, 18:11
Replies: 15
Views: 8,317
Posted By rwells36
Re: Best Satellite Service for Speedy Internet

This is for work. So performance is more important than cost. Not that cost is no object, but is not terribly relevant.
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-04-2018, 16:43
Replies: 15
Views: 8,317
Posted By rwells36
Best Satellite Service for Speedy Internet

Sailing east coast to CA and need to select a service that supports VPN too. Please comment about providers / resellers or recommendations.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-04-2018, 01:42
Replies: 66
Views: 11,974
Posted By rwells36
Ok, this surprised me... West Marine to match prices

Do you think if they meet (match) a price I pull up off of Amazon (on my smart phone) that the next time I’m there I’ll find that their retail price will be that of amazons?
Forum: Our Community 02-04-2018, 02:30
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By rwells36
Homeschooling logistics question

High school should have an umbrella school, for young ones just go. An umbrella school is affiliated with and credentialed by a given state (bypassing the local school district). Ours was in TN but...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2018, 02:26
Replies: 31
Views: 7,159
Posted By rwells36
Cost of live aboard - Sorry another one of those questions

When I left land and moved aboard I compared my terrestrial expenses vs live aboard. I came out cheaper on a boat due to eliminating my HOA and Annual property taxes
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2018, 02:22
Replies: 34
Views: 6,879
Posted By rwells36
Re: Top 3 Must Have Upgrades?

Depends how you intend to use the vessel. Live-aboard? Cruising? Home base location?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2018, 02:18
Replies: 16
Views: 2,689
Posted By rwells36
New Solar system,

When I installed my Solar panels I had to work the implications all the way through to batteries and charger
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 02-04-2018, 02:13
Replies: 66
Views: 11,974
Posted By rwells36
Re: Ok, this surprised me... West Marine to match prices

West Marine is deadly serious about price match. I use it every time I buy something there. On average I save about 35%~40%
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-04-2018, 10:31
Replies: 95
Views: 7,111
Posted By rwells36
Re: One controller or two?

I have three 315w all mounted on helm roof close together all three have a flat orientation without any obstructions.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-04-2018, 10:03
Replies: 95
Views: 7,111
Posted By rwells36
Re: One controller or two?

How much is the greater output?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-04-2018, 10:00
Replies: 20
Views: 4,998
Posted By rwells36
Multiple Output MPPT

Is anyone aware of an MPPT solar controller with multiple outputs for battery charging (two different banks)?
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