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#21
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by wolverine - February 11, 2024, 01:09:04 PM
Yes, great info.  I put lithium batteries on the wish list.
#22
sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody else suddenly gett...
Last post by wolverine - February 11, 2024, 01:03:56 PM
I wish.  At least I'd have someone to talk to.  Writing my phone number on bathroom walls didn't produce anything.  🥴
#23
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Tim - February 11, 2024, 09:03:16 AM
Great info Frank, thanks and of course for the beautiful photos.
#24
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Frank - February 11, 2024, 05:37:12 AM
Lithium update:

It's been a month now and I honestly couldn't be happier!
The lowest I've seen after 2 very dull days of minimal solar gain was 83% in the morning.
I don't stress about having the lights on at night, turning the little freezer cooler or charging my phone after the sun goes down as I did before.
Couple that with half the weight, easy-no worry storage and the promise of many extra years of service (yet to be proven) makes it a no brainer.
While it cost about 25% more here due to shipping in, back in the USA this 200amp hour was $590 delivered.... About the same price as the 2-6 volt golf cart batteries it replaced

Pictures are from this morning
Battery level and fridge-freezer temps
Thought I'd throw last nights sunset in too as it was beautiful!
#25
sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody else suddenly gett...
Last post by Frank - February 11, 2024, 05:20:20 AM
Hello CJ
Good to see you post.
Take care
#26
sailFar.net Discussion / Re: Anybody else suddenly gett...
Last post by Norman - February 10, 2024, 10:42:34 PM
Charlie, it is your birthday!  Chat with them as long as you can, to show your appreciation of their well wishes!

Only one here this month, but my birthday is not til the end of March.

When we get around as slow as you and I, those calls are a big deal, so I do sympathize.

Norman
#27
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by Frank - February 10, 2024, 02:32:27 PM
Hi Craig!
Great to see you're still around. Hope life is good and you're enjoying yourself!

I've often mentioned the benefits of shallow draft, particularly if sailing in the Florida Keys or Bahamas. It sure opens up areas and takes the stress out of multiple situations.
While several chapters could be written, this picture from today, anchored in town harbour at low low tide, where sailboats fear to tread, tells 1000 words.
I could walk out to my boat if needed....
Sub 3ft is wonderful!
#28
sailFar.net Discussion / Anybody else suddenly getting ...
Last post by CharlieJ - February 10, 2024, 11:14:12 AM
gutten Spam calls Monday through Friday the most abundant one was Tuesday with 14
#29
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by s/v Faith - February 09, 2024, 07:13:25 PM
Great pics, Frank! Keep them coming... Thank you!
#30
Boat Discussion / Re: An old girlfriend just cal...
Last post by wolverine - February 07, 2024, 09:47:14 AM
😅👍  That is a great quote Frank. I may have to engrave it somewhere in the boat.