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Posted By telecam

Re: Trailering a 17' to East Lake Erie

Actually, here is a small Google photo album of the trip...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jJWPv3YzrLxtD82e7

Forum: Great Lakes

24-09-2020, 20:53

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Posted By telecam

Re: Trailering a 17' to East Lake Erie

I just sailed on the Siren 17 the two Bass Islands, Isle St George and up north a mile into Canada and back through Kelleys Island. I wish I could attach a few pics but can't find a way to do it. ...

Forum: Great Lakes

24-09-2020, 06:16

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Posted By telecam

Re: Trailering a 17' to East Lake Erie

I agree. Our tiny 17' Siren sailed 4 out of them this summer including Superior! Coming from 40 footer cruisers, it's a total different experience and need some adjustment but it has been amazing...

Forum: Great Lakes

15-09-2020, 18:45

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Posted By telecam

Re: Trailering a 17' to East Lake Erie

Thanks guys for all the tips! Appreciated.

Forum: Great Lakes

15-09-2020, 14:31

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Posted By telecam

Re: Trailering a 17' to East Lake Erie

And of course, I really meant WEST lake Erie...

Forum: Great Lakes

15-09-2020, 05:09

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Posted By telecam

Trailering a 17' to East Lake Erie

We are trailer sailors and are taking our Siren 17 to East Lake Erie for 5 to 6 days. Thinking about sailing around Put-In-Bay and Kelleys island. We could also push it to Isle St George or Middle...

13-05-2020, 08:57

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

I wanted to narrow my post down to the navigation lights wiring. But yes, I do have all of these extras planned on the electrical panel and a few more...

Thanks for the suggestions though.

T.

11-05-2020, 06:06

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

The boat already has bow and stern light but I'll replace those wih LEDs. And I will add a mast light. It's a 1986 Siren 17.

11-05-2020, 06:04

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

Not familiar with rotary switches... How would the wiring schematics look like? Thanks.

10-05-2020, 13:18

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

Ok, sounds good. Thanks for the advice!

10-05-2020, 12:06

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

Ha, OK. Problem is that the distribution panel with breakers from Blue Sea Systems I really like only has single pole switches so, I may go the diodes route. Do diodes draw any power or generate...

10-05-2020, 11:46

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

So your current configuration doesn't provide a "steaming" lights mode, just anchor and sailing. What do you mean by "red over green"?

10-05-2020, 11:38

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

Thanks Kelkara! Makes sense. Any way you can post a sketch of the DPST switches diagram? I am not sure I understand how this would be wired.

10-05-2020, 11:16

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

Ha, good catch! I am going to share the boat with other people so, I am trying to make this as idiot proof as possible. And it will be all soldered so, not worries about a bad connection and I...

10-05-2020, 08:43

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Posted By telecam

Re: Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

Here, I took a shot at it. Does it makes sense?

10-05-2020, 07:55

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Posted By telecam

Lights Schematics for Sailboat Under 20'

I want to built a proper electric panel for a small sailboat under 20' and am looking for basic lights schematics and needed hardware for proper switching. I need to control 3 different lights...

04-05-2020, 09:05

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Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

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Posted By telecam

Re: Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

Looks like a cool boat. How much does she weight?

04-05-2020, 08:58

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Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

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Posted By telecam

Re: Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

I think that is quite more boat than we want to tow (we are just planning one or two nights out on the water) but it looks like you have it together. Thanks.

04-05-2020, 08:53

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Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

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Posted By telecam

Re: Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

Indeed, the MacGregor 26 seems to be a bit of a handful for this type of trip. We are looking at buying something quite lighter. The Flow 19 is just over 1,000lbs with 0.3ft draft with her swigkeel...

03-05-2020, 19:46

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Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

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Posted By telecam

Re: Pocket Cruisers, Parks Boat Ramps and Overnight Stays

Hi Brent,

Thanks so much for your insight, very useful. I found the Shallow Water Sailors web page, sounds good. I'll read through it. I did indeed read a few accounts from other sailors that...