For advice on choosing conductor size in wiring of power distribution circuits, a simple method of calculation of needed wire gauge based on the distance (FEET) and the amount of current (AMPERES) has been worked out for specific voltages and permitted amounts of voltage drop. This method is the...
I do not remove the ultra-high-purity lead-acid absorbent-glass-mat constructed batteries from my boat during winter storage. These batteries weight about 65-lbs each, and they are in an awkward location to install on or remove from the boat.
The reason I use ultra-high-purity lead is that...
Connecting power to a secondary power distribution panel from a primary power distribution bus using conductor of 8-AWG will be adequate for most small boat installations where the distance between the two power distribution points is not more than about 10-feet.
Hello--are you a Canadian citizen boating in Canada? If so, there is good advice about proper licensing of a boat radio and proper operator's license available at
https://boating.ncf.ca/vhf.html#license
If you are an U.S.A citizen and will be boating in Canada, or if you are a Canadian...
For information on using Cole-Hersee pull switches to control navigation lighting, see
COLE-HERSEE Switches
http://continuouswave.com/forum/view...php?f=9&t=2410
A thorough explanation for wiring the popular three-position M532 switch to control several configurations of lamps is provided...
In late summer of 2010 we visited Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior. I describe our 12-day trip in an illustrated narrative at
http://continuouswave.com/sail-logs/irnp2010/
There are over 130 color photographs, as well as details of the navigation, harbors, lodging, meals, and...
