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by peterd
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Building 450-Ampere-hour House Battery Bank
Replies: 6
Views: 5733

Re: Building 450-Ampere-hour House Battery Bank

Thanks for for the Trojan link Jim. Rolls Surette have nice 6 volt battery. I like the weight, the dimensions and the 230 Ah. The 6 FS 230 http://www.rollsbattery.com/wp-content/uploads/batteries/6FS230.pdf I've noticed on a number of cruising sites the Trojan T-105 PLUS 6V Deep Cycle Golf Cart Batt...
by peterd
Wed Mar 22, 2017 9:11 am
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Building 450-Ampere-hour House Battery Bank
Replies: 6
Views: 5733

Re: Building 450-Ampere-hour House Battery Bank

Thanks Jim, I didn't think it would work even with a convertor.
I'll search for a single 12 volt with the highest Ah I can find with the same footprint as the two 6 Volts
by peterd
Tue Mar 21, 2017 12:54 pm
Forum: SMALL BOAT ELECTRICAL
Topic: Building 450-Ampere-hour House Battery Bank
Replies: 6
Views: 5733

Building 450-Ampere-hour House Battery Bank

I'm trying to build a house bank of batteries in a small boat where space is very limited. I'd like to use two Trojan T-105 6-Volt batteries each having 225-Ampere hour at 20-hour [discharge rate]. The problem is I'd like to have both a 12-Volt system with only the two batteries with the combined 45...
by peterd
Sat Sep 03, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: The GAM
Topic: Surveyor needed in Weymouth, Massachusetts Area
Replies: 0
Views: 2436

Surveyor needed in Weymouth, Massachusetts Area

I need a marine surveyor in the Weymouth, Massachusetts area. Any leads are appreciated.

Thanks
Peter
by peterd
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:33 am
Forum: TRIPS and RENDEZVOUS
Topic: Rideau Canal Schedule and Fees
Replies: 3
Views: 15764

Re: Rideau Canal Schedule and Fees

[The hyperlink below has the] latest update on the Trent Severn lock system [and announces a CA$270-million investment in Trent-Severn canal maintenance and repairs].

http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/feds-to-invest ... 1.2962599#
by peterd
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
Topic: 1984 Outrage 22 Sump Pump
Replies: 4
Views: 3836

Re: 1984 Outrage 22 Sump Pumps

I have the same Boston Whaler OUTRAGE 22 boat. I have a Rule pump in the rear live well. I wouldn't foam it in. It's great for storage like a spare anchor and lines. I also have a pump in the transom well due to the low and wide transom allowing wash in. I keep the plug in this one due to the amount...