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      DavidM replied to the thread Trailer Trawler.
      Yes, but trailering will require overwidth permits. And it will take a pretty heavy truck, preferably with duallies to pull it. David
    • DavidM
      DavidM replied to the thread Lower priced AC Soft Start.
      Since it sounds like your generator is marginal in starting your A/C I would first try a few no cost, low cost solutions. The two...
    • DavidM
      DavidM replied to the thread Fuse in ground wire..
      “Protected”, hmmm. Just like a fuse on the positive wire, any fuse on the negative wire has to be close to the battery to be effective...
    • DavidM
      DavidM replied to the thread Need opinions.
      Broward Armateur is a good outfit to repair your generator’s electrical end. Pull it off (should be lots easier than removing the whole...
    • DavidM
      Do you have lithium batteries? If so, they could be putting a high charging load on your alternator and over time, burning them up. David
    • DavidM
      Many yards will not supply power to boats on the hard. Not possible to power a dehumidifier without power or a big solar panel array and...
    • DavidM
      Pick up for free in LITCHFIELD, Ct (NW Ct) or shipped anywhere in US for $100 ea. Respond via PM (or rather start a conversation on this...
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      DavidM replied to the thread What size windlass.
      Lewmar, Maxwell and Lofrans. Lofrans looks more rugged, but ???. David
    • DavidM
      DavidM replied to the thread What size windlass.
      Ken above is correct, start with the anchor, then the rode and then look for a windlass that will handle it. There are lots and lots of...
    • DavidM
      Seems like a bit much. You might look for a marine electrical tech who can do a corrosion analysis. If ok, then consider adding a...
    • DavidM
      DavidM replied to the thread Some Suggestions for Boat Search.
      You are going to need a two cabin 40+ ft trawler to fit your family. Even so, one is going to have to sleep on the couch. Lots of...
    • DavidM
      DavidM replied to the thread LITHIUM HOUSE AGM STARTERS.
      You have identified one of at least two problems with an engine alternator charging a big bank of Li batteries. When the BMS suddenly...
    • DavidM
      DavidM replied to the thread LITHIUM HOUSE AGM STARTERS.
      Hey, many of us were sailors before we became trawlerers, so ask away. David
    • DavidM
      Apparently avatar pics are cropped and “squared up” by the system even though the original pic might be rectangular. This results in...
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      DavidM replied to the thread LITHIUM HOUSE AGM STARTERS.
      Do the OP’s engines meet the model and serial number requirements to have a Valeo alternator to work with the Balmar regulators. Those...
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