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    Simultaneous monitoring of battery discharge and charge

    Victron Smart Shunt is £85 and does much more than the NASA offering...
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    Thinking about an electric outboard for the tender

    It's not:-)
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    Thinking about an electric outboard for the tender

    It just amazes me how long they are taking...
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    Thinking about an electric outboard for the tender

    What is interesting is that the existing players in the ICE market are only just starting to offer electric options. By the time they get there act together in the small electric outboard market they will be left behind.
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    Thinking about an electric outboard for the tender

    So some interesting stats.... Used my DIY 800w outboard to go to the mooring and back at full power (about 3knts) roughly 1.2 nM round trip, with the return trip against the tide. Have just recharged the 12v lithium batters (used in series, charged in parallel). 20a charger. Recharge took...
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    Matsutec HP-33A AIS Transponder AIS output problem

    Will try and remember next time I'm on the boat.
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    Chemical toilets - how often and where do you empty them?

    Nothing is perfect, but on balance it works for me. I have a 26' boat which would require a lot if work and sacrifice of locker space to fit a holding tank. Most people I know that do have a holding tank sail a mile or two off shore and dump it there... My waste goes down the loo at a marina...
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    Chemical toilets - how often and where do you empty them?

    I have one indication: "Don't forget to shut the flap" :)
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    Chemical toilets - how often and where do you empty them?

    As I said each to there own.... I don't think I've ever been on a boat with a sea toilet that did not have that sulphur smell in the heads to some degree. Still maybe I have a sensitive nose. :)
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    Chemical toilets - how often and where do you empty them?

    Well that's a well thought out intellectual argument... When I purchased my boat it had a sea toilet that smelt... I pulled it all out, cleaned it, serviced all the parts and replaced all the consumables. I also replaced all the pipe work with sanitary grade pipe. Within a few weeks it...
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    Chemical toilets - how often and where do you empty them?

    That is exactly what i did... Because sea toilets smell, get easily blocked, are a pain to service, and are often miss used used by crew...
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    Chemical toilets - how often and where do you empty them?

    Tesco ordinary loo paper is fine. Just don't go for the expensive stuff.
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    Chemical toilets - how often and where do you empty them?

    I have one (replaced once) on my boat for 25 years... As long as you put the chemicals in it, just empty it when it's full. No smell and no bother... You will be surprised how quickly it will fill up if you are staying on board for the weekend, but for day sailing it will last a fair few...
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    How to remove yellow stains on boat

    Harpic is also really good at getting green weed off the waterline...
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    Beta 14 Starter Motor won't start

    you can get the key switch on ebay as well for the same money. I would go for 25mm2 cable for the starter motor.
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    Beta 14 Starter Motor won't start

    These guys supply the cable at about the best price: Oceanflex Tinned Battery Cable Single Core 35mm Red - Marine Electricals
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    Beta 14 Starter Motor won't start

    The ones on Amazon for £20 are identical (right down to the key!). I fitted this one two weeks ago: 66706-55120 Ignition Switch replacement for Kubota B5100 B6100 B7100 W/2 Keys fits Engines and Equipment https://amzn.eu/d/3Tg2EQf
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    Beta 14 Starter Motor won't start

    Was the 10v a type? It's worth getting hold of a cheap multi meter with a continuity beeper and some crocodile clip leads. Then you can test the key switch remotely. PM me if you want to talk it through....
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    "Lightweight" dinghy for 2 adults - pico alternative

    I've sailed a laser 2 up on and off since I was 15 (I'm now 53). It's a great boat for two and in a bit if a blow can be really good fun as it is a lot less work. The Laser is an all round better boat than a Pico.
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    "Lightweight" dinghy for 2 adults - pico alternative

    Why not just get a Radial rig for your Laser? Will make it significantly less of a handful...
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