Forum: General Discussion
07-14-2018, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,009
Hi Jim,
I think the use of "propogated"...
Hi Jim,
I think the use of "propogated" versus "replicated" is a nit in this situation, but I'll bite anyway. The error was not replicated. The error in the derived vector charts is different...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-20-2018, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,143
We're adding the AT365 to the table in the...
We're adding the AT365 to the table in the article now. Thanks for the suggestion!
We originally didn't include it in the table because despite sharing the same hull, the two boats are very...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
11-30-2016, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
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Forum: General Discussion
11-30-2016, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 105
Views: 9,272
AT and Airstream? You should check out our blog...
AT and Airstream? You should check out our blog (Riveted - link in my signature line). We've done extensive cruising in the area you're looking at - Puget Sound through the top of SE Alaska - 500+...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
11-30-2016, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Well, lithium is expensive, yes. But to do a...
Well, lithium is expensive, yes. But to do a realistic total cost-of-ownership comparison with AGM batteries...
Lithium costs - in round figures today - $1K per 100Ah at 12.8V. Assuming lithium...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-22-2016, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,737
Hi Pete,
A few clarifications:
- A Max...
Hi Pete,
A few clarifications:
- A Max Marine system is not a "WiFi Booster". It has a feature that does this, but it is a "bonus" and not the main function of the device. It does offer some of...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-21-2016, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,737
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Forum: General Discussion
10-21-2016, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,737
Hi Peter,
The advantage of the solution we use...
Hi Peter,
The advantage of the solution we use (Max Marine) in making cellular data connections is pretty substantial. The radios in the router are superior to the radios in a typical cell phone....
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Forum: General Discussion
10-20-2016, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,737
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Forum: General Discussion
10-20-2016, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,737
We are able to boat because we are able to stay...
We are able to boat because we are able to stay connected. We run a business full time, and we are still able to be on the water more than half the year. Without WiFi on the water, we'd be relegated...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-20-2016, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
Really good point! I think I'll experiment with...
Really good point! I think I'll experiment with walking the re-bulk voltage back a tenth at a time, and see what that does in terms of letting the pack settle back to a more comfortable SoC on shore...
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Forum: General Discussion
10-20-2016, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 5,737
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-19-2016, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
CMS - great points!
Correct, voltage is not...
CMS - great points!
Correct, voltage is not a good indicator of SoC - particularly on lithium with their very flat voltage curve.
The way we are set up to charge with our shore charger is:
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Forum: General Discussion
10-17-2016, 12:34 AM
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Replies: 156
Views: 12,432
We use Nespresso on our boat, and in our...
We use Nespresso on our boat, and in our Airstream trailer. We've spent about 500 nights aboard the boat and probably have 2-3 cups per person per day. We've spent over 750 nights in the Airstream...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-13-2016, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
Pete - VERY sorry about the dinghy incident. We...
Pete - VERY sorry about the dinghy incident. We were listening to that unfold on the radio as we left Walker Cove... Glad nobody was hurt!
You are absolutely correct about the freezer space issue!...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-13-2016, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
Way too much technical info about charging lithum
That's a VERY good point, and perhaps it warrants some explanation - at the risk of being too technical and writing way too much.
There are several things to consider when maintaining and charging...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-13-2016, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
@Trundlebug - Your two-tank system sounds...
@Trundlebug - Your two-tank system sounds interesting!
Unfortunately, there is zero available space in our Nordic Tug 34' engine room to add even a slightly larger water heater. In fact, when we...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-10-2016, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
One more note on the "cost" part of the...
One more note on the "cost" part of the equation...
4 Lifeline GPL-4CT 220Ah 6V AGM batteries (the max that fits in our limited space) would cost $315 each - so $1260 for a set. That would give us...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-10-2016, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
Well, this is gonna blow my nerd credentials...
Well, this is gonna blow my nerd credentials right out of the water but... I don't know what regulator we have.
(hangs head in shame as propeller beanie spins slowly to a halt)
It's the stock...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-10-2016, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
As we said, about half of that 450Ah is running...
As we said, about half of that 450Ah is running the water heater full time (which is really just a convenience - nice to have hot water when you turn on the tap, and not be turning breakers on and...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
10-10-2016, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,806
Hi all,
I wrote the article in question, so I...
Hi all,
I wrote the article in question, so I thought I'd pitch in with a few comments:
First, we understand lithium is well in the "early adopter" stage for boats. I'm an electrical engineer by...
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