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Mike, so far I just have two group 27 flooded with an ACR. Running out of funds for now, so maybe I will just get an onboard 30 amp charger for now, and...
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Mike, two banks and I’d like to run an inverter as well. I’m probably spending waaay too much on this boat, financial suicide. Something about this...
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Splash of Lime gets shore power.
Now that the windlass project is finished, its time to move on to the next project. since Splash of Lime will be moored part of the summer, shore power...Last edited by Appella; 02-19-2021, 03:14 PM.
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Yes, great Idea, looking at the harness systems, they seem too large for a small boat.
Weigh 2 Go has one on his 28, he says it seems too large...
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Yes! Thank you. I am going to purchase a harness from Mantus. That seems to be the only drawback running long chain....
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Yep, European Bollard style, mounted port to starboard. just like the one on Appella.
On order, hopefully this week....Last edited by Appella; 02-16-2021, 04:57 PM.
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Thanks Bill!
Wiring was easy, I put a 50 amp breaker near the starting battery, ran #4 wires to the contactor, mounted behind the DOT heater....
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Update to the stalling and growling.
Like Dave suggested, as for the stalling, the cable was routed wrong, and I pinched it between the Y pipe and...
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Looks great! I've always wanted a rear enclosure for Appella.
Your WAR will go up when the wife realizes she can stay dry, hanging out in the cockpit....
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Almost finished with the windlass project.
I had to go with an 18lb anchor, the 22lb would force me to mount the roller bracket farther out,...
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Brian, I will look for a picture of the stern tie reel.
Basically, it’s just a plastic rope spool, with a handle bolted to it for reeling. Originally...Last edited by Appella; 02-07-2021, 09:50 AM.
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Mike, I agree, everything I have read is if you have the capacity for more chain, you won’t regret it. My windlass on the 28’ struggles with the rope/chain...
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Bill, I pulled out 300’ of 1/2” braided old line, it was still in there in that pic. 100’ of chain is 70 lbs, 200’ line is 20lbs. If 100’ of...
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Thanks for the Defender tip Mike, they seem to have great prices.
I bit the bullet, 100’ stainless chain ( smooth through the gypsy also...
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Looks like the pro 700 comes with a dual gypsy now.
I purchased 300’ of USA made 3 strand, like Mike suggested, (thanks Mike) I can push the rhode...Last edited by Appella; 02-06-2021, 10:14 AM.
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Ok, here is what I ordered;
Lewmar Pro 700 windlass $600
Lewmar bow roller for Delta anchors. $175...
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I use 50’ of 5/16”stainless chain and 250’ 5/8” rode in my 28, 33lb anchor and a Lofrans windlass.
I must have the fancy 23’, it...Last edited by Appella; 02-05-2021, 11:48 AM.
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Windlass for a 23’
I just picked up a Lewmar Pro 700 for my 23’, does anyone know how much rode and chain you can fit in the locker?
Ideally I need 12” from the...
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