i've run my 53 alone for years, it all depends on your experience and most importantly on the layout of the boat. this is in my opinion far more...
the link 2000 is not the charger, it's a remote/control module used by many Xantrex chargers. usually yes, if one bank is weak then teh charger...
batteries shoulndt be dry or almost dry in just a couple of weeks... sounds like your charger is cooking them but it's impossible to say any...
nope... unless you want to pay "yacht" prices! :) i've replaced the carpet on my boat (cant' call a 53 footer a yacht...) with standard carpet...
depends on the boat, hull shape, beam and speed... 20 to 30 gph at 10kts should a good starting point, or 1/3 to 1/2 nm per gal
yes, the later boats are pretty much as well built as the older ones even though at some point Hatteras moved to cored hull side but has always...
the big difference between the 89/91 and the 02/04 boats is power. the earlier boats have smaller detroits that are working harder to push those...
the inverters i've had or installed had a breaker on the pass thru circuit to protect the circuitry and the diagrams clearly showed the need to...
oops... wish i could edit! i meant the only thing inverters do NOT work well with is heat and air con!! no, while on paper you may be able to...
nope... good ole American product made in America and staffed with Americans... i prefer talking to someone whose real name is really Joe or...
I have a xantrex on my boat... Never again! Two failures in 2 years when it was under warranty and lousy customer service. I heard many similar...
i dont' think it's that clear cut... it really depends on the underwriter and you may have to shop around. i keep my boats for a long time and...
i cant' really understand why there woudln't be individual pump out fittings if the tanks are that far apart... doens't make a lot of sense to...
You have 2 options 1- install a larger (2000+) inverter to power your fridge and most outlets so you can use other things on board without...
Well if you re up on plane in waters that may get too shallow I can't help thinking that you deserve a good lesson :)
there is no such thing as equity in boats in this market. after the repairs have been completed, add 6 to 8 months of depreciation and the owner...
and the red flags keep coming! sorry to be blunt but i dont' think 11k will cover the costs ofthe items you listed. take the props for instance,...
Still. One start battery for two engines with only one alternator charging the start battery is a lousy setup. If you loose that engine for...
only one 8D shared by both engines? yuck... you have all your eggs in the same basket, especially with electronic engines. if something happens...
there are no external sensor on the Dolphin 80, only an optional heat sensor for the battery. We have one on the Johnson 70 I run, I replaced it...
