Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
Jordan you seem to be a pretty good guy, but historically we ¡°marine professionals¡± that are Sabre owners do not solicit business in any way. It is a very fine line but I suggest you be mindful of
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Allison Lehman
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Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
Brian, While it's not my preferred method, I have had customers request a tube frame that goes above the bimini and then put rigid panels outboard of the split backstays. I did an installation that
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Jordan
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Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
We plan 2 125w and two controllers. These folks are great. Premium Solar Panels & Lithium Batteries for Boats/Camper Vans custommarineproducts.store Tony Tony Billera tony.billera@... 206 605
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Tony Billera
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Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
Yes, we had custom panels made to fit around our (oversized) window. We planned the Bimini and panels at the same time but not necessary with the custom panels. I would be glad to answer any
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Velina Barnes
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Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
Also we have 2 custom Solbians o the dodger at 98 wats each. Allison Lehman Swiftsure Yachts allison@... Cell: 510.912.5800 Fax: 510.860.4640 ?
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Allison Lehman
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Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
Brian we have the same problem. We were not willing to give up the window in the Bimini for solar. I believe Peter and Velina have more solar than we do. I suggest you look at Solbian custom panels to
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Allison Lehman
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Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
I have two panels port and stbd facing bow to stern on the forward part of the Bimini and one across the width of back section on my 42.6
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Joel Greenfield
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Re: Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
Brian, I put 4 flex panels in on my Bimini (giving me about 270W at peak sun) and a rigid 220 (with a +15% bifacial) panel across my davits. I ran the wires down the Bimini rails and went through the
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Robert Hubbard
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Solar Panels on Bimini with Split Backstay
My main winter project is upgrading the electrical charging system: Part 1 of new alternator / regulator / monitoring is underway. ?Part 2 is adding solar; am on a mooring so shore power charging is
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Nauset Beach
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Re: Starlink Mini - NC to Bermuda
Hi Steve, Yes, you can opt in to an upgrade to priority roam when you get further offshore. It will cost $250.00 for a month for 50 Gb of data. Once you get to Bermuda, if you intend staying there (on
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Pete Waterson
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Re: 85 Sabre 32 About Time_ Water intrusion aka topside leak
Check your deck drain elbows. There is one behind the sliding doors above the galley. The plastic elbows crack over time and can be a mystery leak. The water will manifest somewhere nearby. I had
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Steve Madden
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Re: Starlink Mini - NC to Bermuda
Thanks Dave for the info. -- Steve Myers Wind Dancer 1984 Sabre 34-1, #232
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Steve Myers - SV Wind Dancer, 1984 S34, Beaufort NC
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Re: Insurance Survey Req - Annapolis
Bob, I've been in contact with Will Stahlgren who will be doing a CV survey on my boat this March.? I'm changing insurance so that I can take my boat to the Bahamas this fall; all the insurance
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Mark Shaffer
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Re: Starlink Mini - NC to Bermuda
There are a couple of options. Switch the expensive global marine roam (or some name like that) or ad the per gig rate once out of coastal waters and cancel it once you reach Bermuda. That¡¯s what I
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David Lochner
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Starlink Mini - NC to Bermuda
Getting ready to make a trip from Beaufort, NC to Bermuda in early May and was wondering if any one has used Starlink Mini during a similar trip, if so, what type of account you are signed up with?
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Steve Myers - SV Wind Dancer, 1984 S34, Beaufort NC
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Re: 85 Sabre 32 About Time_ Water intrusion aka topside leak
Vern - Last season on my Sabre 32 I woke up one morning after a rainstorm to water on the floor in the galley area in 2-3 spots. ?Turned out my companionway hatch cover was leaking, and in multiple
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Tim Dokken
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Re: 85 Sabre 32 About Time_ Water intrusion aka topside leak
One possibility,? on my Sabre 34-I? ?I had water intrusion from the handrails that traveled down and came out above the chart table.? ? I removed the handrails, opened up the screw holes with a
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Jim
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85 Sabre 32 About Time_ Water intrusion aka topside leak
I am attaching a few pics of pesty water intrusion on my 85 Sabre 32.? Apparently this has been going on for some time as the corner under that port side bunk has a rotten area.? To date, I have
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Verne Royster 85 Sabre 32 About Time
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Re: Insurance Survey Req - Annapolis
Re chain plates We rebedded our chain plates last year before crossing to Hawaii. There were no symptoms except age and we thought it prudent considering the 6 month cruising on open ocean we had
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Velina Barnes
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Re: Insurance Survey Req - Annapolis
I was early on this thread. Coming back with a word of caution.? ! too got 12 months notice from Geico (to submit the survey by my renewal date in July 2025). Remember it's not just the survey. Geico
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damian.greene@...
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