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Tim~OR-IDA
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Initially Posted - 10/06/2001 :  20:56:10  Show Profile
The previous owner set up this boat for the Intercoastal and for two trips to the Bahamas and Cuba. (He was a lot braver than most of us)

"Surprise" has two 6 volt golf cart batteries in the starboard battery locker (though they are really too tall)
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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 10/07/2001 :  13:44:37  Show Profile
Tim: I use my boat a lot like you plan to: 3 weeks in the Juans, weekend trips locally, etc. I have two marine deep-cycles in the starboard locker. I use a Yamaha 9.9 electric start. I have NEVER run short of electricity, and I have an Autohelm 1000.
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Mark Rials
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Response Posted - 10/07/2001 :  19:52:44  Show Profile
<font face='Arial'>We just use a single battery and only go out
a couple of weekends each month when not racing in the
summer. This week I had an electric start installed
so that may change. I'll keep you posted.

Mark and Pat Rials
"Garget" C-25
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 10/08/2001 :  11:10:53  Show Profile
Hi Tim,

Your four 6VDC batteries should be set up like my two 12VDC are. So, you have a backup in case one battery fails. So, do you need all four??? For day sailing, I'd say no. For overnighting on weekends, I like the security of the second 12VDC
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Ken Cave
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Response Posted - 10/09/2001 :  00:06:13  Show Profile
Tim:

I presently own a Cape Dory with the same amount of batteries-and never have a problem in running out of "juice"! Now the former owner installed an Adler Barbour Frig system, Microwave, Inverter, Radar, TV and VCR, Autohelm, Maxwell 500, etc. etc
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 10/09/2001 :  14:16:08  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
I did the San Juans this past summer. I have a C-25 with only one 12 volt battery. I never ran out of power. But then again if I wanted ice or electronics I would look for Ken (Grin). Realy all you need if you do go is your two six volters. Combined they
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Ken Cave
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Response Posted - 10/14/2001 :  00:00:23  Show Profile
Doug is right!! If you are in San Juans, just bring your glass, I can provide all the ice you need (in the glass)-Look for Dragon Tale (a Cape Dory 28.)

Ken Cave

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Tim~OR-IDA
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Response Posted - 10/15/2001 :  00:10:03  Show Profile
Thanks for the help. I didn't think I needed all four. I "borrowed" a friends ComPac 27 a couple years ago in the San Juans, I loved them. We will be there on the C25 this time in August. Maybe I'll catch up with some of you. Look for "Surprise".
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