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      Not super cheap, but relatively easy. I think my install cost just over $1000 total (transponder, antenna, wiring, etc.). Install time...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread No Maintenance Logs.
      I can't agree. Gauges are good, but alarms for conditions that can go from fine to "big problem" quickly are important. No matter how...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread No Maintenance Logs.
      Not knowing the history just means I would plan on a more detailed engine survey to assess the current condition. Generally, if...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Fuel Consumption Monitor/System.
      In most cases, max range will be at least a knot below hull speed. Assuming a 26 foot waterline length, somewhere in the 5.5 - 6 kt...
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      A 10-04 looks up as a Velvet Drive 71C v-drive, but yours doesn't appear to be a V-drive. It's almost definitely a 71C of some...
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      I've seen a Sabreline 36 on the hard, 3'4" is probably close. The draft visually appears close to my boat that I consider to have a...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Fuel Consumption Monitor/System.
      There aren't a lot of low budget units for that. Lowrance and Garmin make NMEA2000 sensors for fuel flow, but they're really meant to...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Chris Craft Constellation 500s.
      Not quite, but it's certainly in the realm of motoryachts that can be effectively run at trawler speeds and provide similar amenities, etc.
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Bottom Paint Testing.
      I was really hoping they'd have Micron Extra SPC in the latest test, but no luck. I'm seriously considering switching to that this...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Refer - DC vs AC/DC.
      As long as the charger is big enough to keep up with the load the batteries never know or care, they just stay at float voltage with the...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Refer - DC vs AC/DC.
      My fridge is currently DC-only. However, now that we have an always on inverter setup and AC power is available 24/7, I'd prefer an...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread GFCI + Pigtail = Mystery.
      If there's space on board, the way to do it (and I've seen something like this done from the factory on a Tiara) is a selector switch...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread GFCI + Pigtail = Mystery.
      In theory if you're only drawing 240V from a pair of out of phase connections then there should be no neutral current at all. From my...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Gasser on the Great Loop?.
      It's true, but it can be helped a bit. Better ignition system that allows more timing at low RPM and making sure it's not excessively...
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      rslifkin replied to the thread Gasser on the Great Loop?.
      I agree that fuel range is the biggest concern, but should be a manageable issue. I'd generally have no concerns about doing it with a...
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