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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 14-02-2024, 09:55
Replies: 85
Views: 7,103
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Lithium mini batteries

I am just not sure how the same capacity can fit into such a small space .
Is this just progress in the industry?
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 13-02-2024, 08:16
Replies: 85
Views: 7,103
Posted By admiralslater
Lithium mini batteries

I recently have discovered the 100 amphere lithium mini Batteries. I dont own any but I found it interesting that the same capacity battery as a group 31 could be this small, and weigh 16 lbs .
What...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-01-2024, 07:42
Replies: 1
Views: 314
Posted By admiralslater
Corrosion

I recently went to check on my firefly batteries and found some green corrosion on SOME of the positive terminals . The boat is always in Grenada so the are warm but in a dry area that could be...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 06-11-2023, 01:44
Replies: 62
Views: 16,109
Posted By admiralslater
Re: 60' Charter Cat; Moon Dragon rescue

We have an Outremer 45 (Danson) which is fitted with escape hatches . I know there are big differences in the style and weight of the boats but even in quite rough conditions the impact on the hatch...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-09-2023, 08:44
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Halyard advice for Code-0

You need to match the low stretch of your luff other wise it is pointless (imo). Your furler will love you for it . As for the clutch you need to look at the specs
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-06-2023, 16:48
Replies: 37
Views: 3,995
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Metal Mooring Attachment-no pick up

We have been to the saints many times . I have found that a a 10 foot long bowline works well as the loop is fixed . We use the long length so we can cast off easily. Just get one line through in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-02-2023, 12:18
Replies: 5
Views: 529
Posted By admiralslater
Victron early float

I have 3victron mppt controllers controlling 3 panels , at the end of the day my monitor says that I have room to charge about 30 amp hours but the controllers have all kicked to float . I have...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-02-2023, 04:17
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Victron charge

Well you should always check the simplest things first! Last week I had to change the auto helm pump, I must have knocked the breaker and shut off the panels . I have not done that in 10 years. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-02-2023, 13:03
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By admiralslater
Victron charge

I was just looking at my victron connect app and saw that one set of panels was producing voltage but no current. The history page shows this started about five days ago.
Any thoughts
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 05-12-2022, 08:09
Replies: 36
Views: 3,898
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Near collision - two navy ships - San Diego

Seems to me that the larger ship came to the channel to close to the red marker you can see the green in the distance
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-12-2022, 08:03
Replies: 129
Views: 15,896
Posted By admiralslater
Re: interesting failure- dyneema rig terminal

My thoughts as well
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-12-2022, 16:43
Replies: 94
Views: 10,473
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Your best bridle recipe?

On our Outremer 45 we use a bridle that reaches the full beam of our boat (24 ft) loops at each end .the attachment point I use a dyneema loop as the main connection point. The two legs of the bridle...
Forum: Our Community 01-11-2022, 04:12
Replies: 39
Views: 3,848
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Is it too early to upgrade?

When asked I have always said get” the biggest boat you can aford” . I say this because changing boats is expensive. As for being inexperienced taking classes on your own boat is a great way to learn...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-11-2022, 03:59
Replies: 16
Views: 3,323
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Leaving Code Zero Up

We have a uv strip on our 0 .but as we use an continuous line furler we never leave it up unattended
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-11-2022, 03:54
Replies: 34
Views: 11,468
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Advice for Customs in Grenadines/Grenada

Sail clear can work but not always , there is an agent behind aquarium restaurant. It is not hard to do it on your own . Meet your friends in Bequia or at true blue in SVG. Have a good time
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-10-2022, 06:06
Replies: 16
Views: 1,199
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Anchor chain claw

I use a prussic loop and a soft shackle all of dynnema
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-10-2022, 06:02
Replies: 183
Views: 12,922
Posted By admiralslater
Re: WE'RE RACING!!!!!!

I have say “ would you mind we are racing “ and it has worked just fine . I have also had people bellow at me , that did not go as well.
Mostly I am on the lookout for well trimmed boats .
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-03-2022, 20:17
Replies: 21
Views: 5,234
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Waste solar to hot water tank

Thanks for all the information. Here is a question that shows my ignorance. What happens if you apply 300 watts to a 1500 watt element. Also is it possible to meter the out put from an inverter that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-03-2022, 06:57
Replies: 36
Views: 9,400
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Using kiteboarding kites as sails

Look up jacob’s Ladder it was a kite powered tornado . Not applicable to you but interesting
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-02-2022, 15:21
Replies: 21
Views: 5,234
Posted By admiralslater
Waste solar to hot water tank

I have heard some discussion of using waste solar to heat water , also some rumours of dual voltage elements. I wnder if it would be better to run the hot water off the batteries through the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-02-2022, 15:08
Replies: 167
Views: 44,254
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Any two years reviews for Firefly batteries?

We have just returned to our boat after 20 months due to you know what . The 5 type 31 FF batteries showed about 12.5 volts when I got there. I did a restoration charger the as well as I could with...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-01-2022, 16:45
Replies: 276
Views: 29,634
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Why are outboards so unreliable?

2003 yamaha 9.9s never taken out of the boat , oil change once a year . I always by myfuel at the marina as it is ethanol free. They still run perfectly.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-08-2021, 20:52
Replies: 56
Views: 7,894
Posted By admiralslater
Re: So hot!

Having sent the last 5 years on our boat in the Caribbean during the winter Ican say that you are more likely to reach for a blanket at night than a ac remote . When at anchout or on a mooring the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-07-2021, 06:09
Replies: 21
Views: 4,030
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Dinghy Wheels

To counter the year round frozen landscape we keep an Outremer in the Caribbean. Not only does this keep us warm it seperates from the marauding kangaroos that you deal with .
Interestingly we dont...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-07-2021, 13:14
Replies: 21
Views: 4,030
Posted By admiralslater
Re: Dinghy Wheels

I am happy with our beach master wheels . Very robust plus they are not ugly
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