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We had all electrics on our bvi trip 
In Response To: It's ironic as sailboats become, lighter, faster and easier to sail, they need more electric power. 
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() Even the furler. I'll have to admit it was pretty nice just pushing buttons for everything but I think it takes away from the sailing experience. For me, part of sailing is the workout you get, even as I grow older
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- It's ironic as sailboats become, lighter, faster and easier to sail, they need more electric power.
- I would worry about the long over-hanging load on the shaft.
- One wonders why they need a second alternator
- With normal engine room heat, the real world output could be a lot lower.
- The alternators normally provided by Volvo
- Dunno. This is the owners second Fontaine daysailer.
- Any idea how old the owner is...?
- Jon, I knew this would bring you over.
- Jon, I knew this would bring you over.
- Any idea how old the owner is...?
- It's not the shock loads but the cyclic loading.
- We had all electrics on our bvi trip
- High Acceptance Rate Batteries???
- I would worry about the long over-hanging load on the shaft.
