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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 16-10-2023, 17:03
Replies: 27
Views: 4,320
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Dakota Lithium??

We installed DL batteries about 18 months ago and have not had any issues. The decision to go with DL was driven by the dimensions of their batteries and our battery compartment. We could get more...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-10-2023, 18:30
Replies: 60
Views: 6,072
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Racing Pigeon

This guy/gal joined us in Long Island Sound for about 1/2 hour and then flew on his/her merry way.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-09-2023, 09:19
Replies: 67
Views: 6,699
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: System redesign to drop in LFP

Sounds to me like you need a different alternator regulator. Try the Wakespeed 500.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-09-2023, 14:39
Replies: 31
Views: 3,053
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: East River closures for UN Sessions?

Roosevelt Island Bridge will open while UN is in session. Normally requires 2 hour notice for the bridge tender to arrive but it will be manned 24/7 during the UN session.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-12-2022, 16:12
Replies: 29
Views: 3,717
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Suggestions for Newbies going from TX to FL?

We made this trip in the spring of 2019 and chose make ‘short’ hops along the coast.

Kemah
Galveston
Sabine Pass
Cameron
Vermillion Bay
Port Fourchon
Gulfport
Pensacola
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-11-2022, 08:01
Replies: 56
Views: 5,741
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Climbing rope for traveller control line

We have done it as well. Used a dynamic climbing rope, don’t remember the exact product but it was purchased from Amazon. Didn’t put eye splices where the rope attaches to the traveler. Simply...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-11-2022, 16:02
Replies: 40
Views: 6,045
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Fusing an alternator on a house bank

If the start battery charger fails the diodes will charge it and keep it at 0.6V below the LFP house battery voltage. I guess you could see that as a plus.

If the start battery really shorts it...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-11-2022, 09:27
Replies: 40
Views: 6,045
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Fusing an alternator on a house bank

Here is the data sheet for the diodes I used.

My setup is as follows:

All primary charging systems (alternator, solar, wind, AC battery charger) are connected to the LFP house batteries. There...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-11-2022, 06:46
Replies: 40
Views: 6,045
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Fusing an alternator on a house bank

If your start battery is lead acid you can connect the LFP batteries to the start battery via high current diodes. If there is a spike on the LFP side the diodes will activate and the start battery...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-04-2021, 14:49
Replies: 21
Views: 3,415
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Bilge pumps that don't leave water behind

We use a turkey baster. It is much smaller than a shop vac!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2020, 11:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Balmar Duo Charge Questions

Well I stand corrected about Balmar support. They actually called me.

My assumptions about how the Duo Charge works were confirmed.

I did learn something I hadn't realized before and that...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2020, 10:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Balmar Duo Charge Questions

Well I did at least get an automated reply from Balmar technical support. We will see if they actually provide any useful information.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2020, 09:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,181
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Balmar Duo Charge Questions

I use a Duo Charge to charge my starter battery from the house bank. Currently have it programmed to 'Gel' since the starter battery is a gel. Seems to work OK but I am about to change the starter...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-04-2020, 15:08
Replies: 19
Views: 2,167
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Cruise Ship Parking Lot

Yep, we crossed the banks on the evening of April 7 from Chubb Cay to Hen and Chicken Rocks and saw a continuous line of cruise ships anchored on the northern edge of the banks. The line ran from...
Forum: Navigation 07-02-2020, 19:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,754
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Anyone have to re-download Aquamaps charts?

Sounds to me like the issues are related and it does seem to Apple's problem not Aquamaps. My problems also started about a week ago. I haven't checked my ibook files lately. Maybe I need to go...
Forum: Navigation 07-02-2020, 12:14
Replies: 22
Views: 4,754
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Anyone have to re-download Aquamaps charts?

Got a reply back from Aquamaps tech support. They are aware of the problem and claim that IOS sometimes deletes the map tiles during an update. They have not been able to duplicate the problem but...
Forum: Navigation 07-02-2020, 07:24
Replies: 22
Views: 4,754
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Anyone have to re-download Aquamaps charts?

I have over 60GB free on my ipad so that isn't an issue.
Forum: Navigation 06-02-2020, 07:34
Replies: 22
Views: 4,754
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Anyone have to re-download Aquamaps charts?

Yes, I downloaded all the charts after the update which introduced their 'new mapping technology'. The problem started shortly after that. I will contact their tech support and see what they say.
Forum: Navigation 05-02-2020, 14:20
Replies: 22
Views: 4,754
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Anyone have to re-download Aquamaps charts?

Mine have been disappearing over the last few days as well. The 'delete maps' button is switched off.

Very unsafe. Pull out the ipad to check some charts and they are gone! You may not be in a...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 17-11-2019, 16:52
Replies: 0
Views: 781
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Weather 4D

Anyone out there using the paid weather subscription service for this program. I like the program but I am not familiar with most of the models that are available with the subscription service. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2019, 07:42
Replies: 123
Views: 19,233
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: New Victron MPPT Firmware

RickG,

So if you want to delay float mode (longer absorption) you would lower the tail current. When I set mine the default was 2A so I had to raise it to comply with the Firefly 1.5A/battery...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-09-2019, 12:02
Replies: 123
Views: 19,233
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: New Victron MPPT Firmware

RickG,

Thanks, I found it in the manual. I had seen it before but forgotten about it because I couldn’t do anything about it. I will adjust mine to 4.5A since I have 3 batteries but honestly...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-09-2019, 08:18
Replies: 123
Views: 19,233
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: New Victron MPPT Firmware

Where did you find the 1.5A value? Also is that 1.5A per battery? If you have 2 batteries in parallel would the tail current be 3A?
Forum: Navigation 05-09-2019, 21:30
Replies: 15
Views: 5,738
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Galveston to Biloxi, ICW or around?

My wife and I traveled offshore from Kemah to Gulfport offshore this past April. We made stops in Galveston, Port Arthur, Cameron, Vermillion Bay and Port Fourchon. We were never move than 10 to 20...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-06-2019, 13:55
Replies: 42
Views: 6,900
Posted By TxCoastSailor
Re: Western Florida/Gulf Coast Marinas

We are in Gulfport and are quite happy here.

Happy to give you details if you are interested.
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