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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2020, 05:41
Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
Posted By USMCOrdO
Re: solar vs shore

john mcd- I have 2 - 12v 100 watt panels installed with a 40AMP MPPT connected to 4 6V 110AH AGMs connected in series and parallel to give me 12v 220AH.

Only intentional draw from batteries is my...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-06-2020, 07:01
Replies: 18
Views: 3,465
Posted By USMCOrdO
solar vs shore

What is the preference for power at the dock when not aboard, having shore power turned on, or leave off and let the solar panels and MPPT keep the boat powered and batteries charged.


If I use...
Forum: Americas 01-05-2020, 08:02
Replies: 24
Views: 3,047
Posted By USMCOrdO
Re: Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic contacts?

Virginia Beach, Catalina 36 mkII
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-01-2020, 05:35
Replies: 34
Views: 9,039
Posted By USMCOrdO
Buying sailboat without a broker

How do I properly value a boat without the aid of a broker to provide MLS data so I can make a solid first offer? Is there a way to get the MLS listing of all current boats for sale and all sold...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 27-04-2009, 13:39
Replies: 28
Views: 58,257
Posted By USMCOrdO
IEP info

There are several books on IEPs and parents are supposed to be involved in deciding what the goals are for each. My middle school Bi-polar/ADHD child's IEP is focused on his writing skills and...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-04-2009, 13:34
Replies: 4,794
Views: 1,056,287
Posted By USMCOrdO
Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. - ...

Recently, I was diagnosed with A.A.A.D.D. -
Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder.
This is how it manifests:

I decide to water my garden.

As I turn on the hose in the driveway,
I look...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-04-2009, 12:35
Replies: 31
Views: 4,256
Posted By USMCOrdO
I am in a similar situation, but not quite ready...

I am in a similar situation, but not quite ready to buy. I have been looking and found craigslist to have the best and easiest source. I have seen a few trailered sailboats between 20-26 feet. The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-04-2009, 15:18
Replies: 59
Views: 7,841
Posted By USMCOrdO
I understand the concern with wasted resources...

I understand the concern with wasted resources but from the standpoint of security, terrorist look for the weakest target and presence can be a HUGE deterent. Also, these agencies, CG and Harbor...
Forum: Meets & Greets 06-04-2009, 08:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,406
Posted By USMCOrdO
welcome kid, I too am feeling the pull, but...

welcome kid,

I too am feeling the pull, but am not ready to leave as I still have 4 years left on active duty until retirement. Then maybe I can cast off.

I will be watching and adding my...
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