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Bob,
This was a great get together. Seeing the boats and how each solved problems differently was very helpful for addressing similar issues on my boat. It was good too being able to talk to the...

Hi John,
I am not sure what your question is. Is it power consumption?
Most notebooks today draw less power than older notebooks. All can be configured for high performance or low power (not...

Hi Jim,
Here is a great website from NOAA about lightning.
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream//lightning/lightning.htm

I am not an expert in lightning. I am an electrical engineer and many years...

Jim I like the idea of a lightning discussion...

The only way to make your boat "unattractive" is to shorten your mast. Grounding the mast does not make it less attractive. On a flat field the...

Actually, it really is just one question, can I damage anything if I turn the on/off switch off while the engine is running?
The short answer is, In a properly wired system you can not.
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From the previous post, my answers are embedded.

I have 2 house batteries, and I typically use one to run the systems while keeping the other in reserve for starting the engine or for emergency....

Yes, please post the seminar schedule on the website. In the calendar area? thanks

Am I correct in saying there are three basic ways to do AIS:
1. Rceiver plugged into a compatible chart plotter. A chart plotter can be as low as $400.00 and a single channel receiver is less than...