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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-04-2023, 06:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,230
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Silic One from Hempel in North America?

Hi BjarneK,

I am also interested in trialing the silicon one coating. I am in panama but have not yet begun trying to source the paint. If you find it successfully I hope you will update us. I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-03-2023, 13:46
Replies: 8
Views: 767
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Reef a spinnaker?

How big is your headsail? Mine is a Genoa so I sometimes use only it, which allows a pretty deep angle, if wind is too much for the kite. Works for me but perhaps there is a better approach.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-03-2023, 07:07
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Charging multiple banks from a charge controller and charging between banks

Thanks BjarneK for the link and insight into the behavior of the MPPTs. I am updating my diagram to plan for the DC-DC chargers :smile:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-03-2023, 14:30
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Charging multiple banks from a charge controller and charging between banks

Thanks for your reply Ansley,

I think you may be right that such a converter is the best option. I was hoping I could simplify the components required, in case a unit fails I can grab one from...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-03-2023, 13:45
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Jagarwal
Charging multiple banks from a charge controller and charging between banks

Hello fellow cruisers :smile:

I am designing the charging system surrounding my upcoming conversion to EP. I have included a simplified diagram of the system.

My design requires a few things to...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-02-2023, 12:17
Replies: 0
Views: 332
Posted By Jagarwal
St Maarten to Panama/Colombia

I am looking for a boat departing st Maarten with destination of the western Caribbean or going through the Panama Canal. I have some boat parts left in St Maarten from a earlier period of living...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 16-11-2022, 04:43
Replies: 24
Want To Buy: Superwind 350
Views: 2,810
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Superwind 350

Hi Grit,

I have a super wind 350 I recently pulled from my boat.
My reason for doing so was simply the noise it made; I figured I could get as much or more power just adding panels without...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 26-09-2022, 19:52
Replies: 193
Views: 15,271
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY! - ends Oct. 11, 2022

https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-universal-deck-key/

I already have an M2. I love and would buy another and this deck key.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 19-09-2022, 07:30
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Jagarwal
Class T fuses and induction loads

Hi everyone,

Did some searching but couldn’t find an answer. I am installing a 24v lithium battery bank and am thinking about how best to fuse the battery.

It seems the common wisdom is to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-09-2022, 19:52
Replies: 31
Views: 9,028
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Best flexible solar panels on the market?

In my experience and tests; they are superior to silicon panels which have a limited number of cells and bypass diodes.

As far as I understand CIGS panels are a continuous thin film PV surface...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-09-2022, 14:34
Replies: 31
Views: 9,028
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Best flexible solar panels on the market?

I have had good success with a six month trial of CIGS flexible solar panels.

These panels are a different chemistry than the renogy panels you mention; as a result they can be constructed to be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-12-2021, 07:14
Replies: 50
Views: 12,862
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: flexible vs rigid solar panels

Quoting from my own thread about my choice for flexible panels:

“For solar panels I decided to take a different route than most and purchase CIGS panels. CIGS stands for copper indium gallium...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-12-2021, 07:09
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Build thread: 24v system from scratch

In switching to 24v, I faced two major downsides. First, my alternators are cheap, dumb, 85 amp, and cannot be simply connected to charge the house bank as they could before. Second, my windlass is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-12-2021, 07:06
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Build thread: 24v system from scratch

On to the new system.

I decided on a 24v (battery voltage) system for a couple reasons. First, it makes all the individual components (charge controllers, inverters) cheaper. Second, it reduces...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-12-2021, 07:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,079
Posted By Jagarwal
Build thread: 24v system from scratch

Hello everyone,

After a lot of lurking and learning I think I can hopefully help some people by documenting and sharing my own experiences rebuilding my boats electrical system from nearly...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 31-10-2021, 09:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: First Mate Wanted; Eastern Caribbean Cruising Catamaran

Hello, yes SVG is the next destination from Tobago where I am now.

Mark I will have a look.

Jack
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 18-10-2021, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: First Mate Wanted; Eastern Caribbean Cruising Catamaran

Rectified
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 18-10-2021, 10:12
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By Jagarwal
First Mate Wanted; Eastern Caribbean Cruising Catamaran

Hello everyone.

I am looking for a qualified live aboard crew member.

I am a young skipper with a 47’ wooden catamaran currently in Tobago.

There is a cook onboard and we have a regular...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 18-10-2021, 09:40
Replies: 111
Views: 18,136
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: My Rocna didn't hold in mud - a first. Confession from a cocky new gen anchor ow

I disagree, marketing hype had me buy a 33 Kilo Rocna, luckily I caught your videos before shackling it to my chain. Returned it for a refund and picked up a Mantus M2 instead and have had no...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 18-10-2021, 08:18
Replies: 77
Views: 8,862
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY - ends Oct 18th

I would be thrilled to install varifolds on my boat and hopefully get a bit more speed in light airs :)

https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/varifold
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-09-2021, 11:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,321
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Sailing Equipment - last items from boat wreck

I am interested in the watermaker. Gave you a call but got voicemail. You can reach me at +18683453984. I am on the boat in Trinidad but I have a friend in NYC who can collect it for me.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 28-06-2021, 14:38
Replies: 57
Views: 9,363
Posted By Jagarwal
Re: Additional Costs When Buying a Boat

Hello,

Thought I would add my thoughts as I have just now finished the purchase of a used catamaran, which I will refit with the goal of slowly sailing around the world.

I spent a year...
Forum: Meets & Greets 20-06-2021, 05:22
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By Jagarwal
Ahoy Cruisers Forum

The ‘reading nook’ as the owner calls it is unique as far as I’ve seen. Has a pass through window to the helm so I think the idea is that skipper sleeps there and whoever is on watch can always wake...
Forum: Meets & Greets 19-06-2021, 14:36
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By Jagarwal
Ahoy Cruisers Forum

Hello everyone,

Avid reader of the forum for a few years, figured now is a good time to introduce myself.

My first question; what is the best blue water charter catamaran between 40-50 feet for...
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