InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsSat, 02 May 2026 08:27:51 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7842.aspxOn our monohull boat we chose an approach to comfortable bluewater sailing without a generator. In the attached PDF we outline our design specifications and the experience of several years of sailing...Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:48:59 GMTDietmar.Segnerhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7955.aspxGreetings: Has anyone had any experience with lightning protection systems for sailboats? Having suffered a bad strike 18 months ago, I know first hand what the damage was. We lost all electronics,.....Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:00:33 GMTNeil.Davieshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6850.aspxOur batteries are reaching a stage where replacement will be needed shortly. Consequently we are thinking about LiFePO4 batteries which are lighter, smaller, don't require same capacity, can be...Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:29:51 GMTPhilipH2https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7647.aspxWe are starting to look at the upgrades we need in readiness for a Pacific crossing next year. Currently we have 2 x sp100 Solbian flexible panels which have been on top of our Bimini for 8 years and...Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:09:54 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7133.aspxHave had a lot of trouble with solar panel connectors. Can anyone recommend the best connectors to use as well as the best way to treat (anti-corrosion gel, cleaning, taping, etc.)?Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:45:43 GMTTim.Colganhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6754.aspxHello, I am just calculating my energy demand for a Dufour Grand Large 380 for blue water cruising. I would like to ask for your experience on what your autopilot draws (energy demand) in cruising...Sun, 27 Jun 2021 20:43:30 GMTjohnenvanessahttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6299.aspxWe are currently preparing our Dufour Grand Large 380 (2014) for blue water sailing, starting with several months in the Med and a Transatlantic crossing. For her energy management (approx. 400 Ah...Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:19:46 GMTjohnenvanessahttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6264.aspxPOSTED ON BEHALF OF GORDON NICHOLL hope this makes sense to you. It has worked for my and may benifit others. I needed to document and upgrade my wiring diagram record so thought I'd share it with...Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:19:17 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5158.aspxAlthough the photo below is upsidedown it illustrates the problem.Recently seen on a boat.The male fitting shown is on the inboard (boat) end of a shore cable connected to a marina 230 volt supply......Fri, 28 Feb 2020 12:04:55 GMTalshaheenhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5643.aspxHello I am in the planning stage of rewiring the boat and have decided to move from lead acid batteries to AGM. On reading around the subject I understand that they should be charged at between 14.6...Wed, 05 Feb 2020 23:38:41 GMTSandy.Garrityhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4472.aspxHi, I'm curious about how oft.....Sat, 20 Apr 2019 08:55:34 GMTMichel.Tabussehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4978.aspxOver on the OCC Facebook page .....Sun, 24 Mar 2019 13:12:43 GMTPhilipH2https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4800.aspxI am confused as to what a gal.....Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:14:27 GMTbbalmehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4676.aspxMy "NextGen" generator stopped.....Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:53:34 GMTbbalmehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost4473.aspxHaving just lost an Aquair 100.....Wed, 18 Jul 2018 20:11:43 GMTalshaheenhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost3788.aspxThis question relates to the A.....Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:05:54 GMTarchivehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost3164.aspx[b]Idiots Guide to Duo Gen Tow.....Sun, 10 Jul 2016 04:11:56 GMTbwallacehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost2855.aspx[b]Automating your charging sy.....Sat, 30 Jan 2016 19:14:47 GMTDariaBlackwellhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost2606.aspxHi all I think its about ti.....Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:03:29 GMTChrisJhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost2425.aspxHi Simon, Perhaps another thr.....Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:14:23 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost1749.aspxDoes anyone have practical exp.....Sun, 11 Jan 2015 14:54:33 GMTdcaukillhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost1702.aspxOffer from Germain Jean-Pierre.....Mon, 22 Dec 2014 10:45:51 GMTrachelle.turkhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost641.aspxHave just read a fascinating a.....Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:21:58 GMTalshaheenhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost424.aspxWhile cruising for several yea.....Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:41:26 GMTDariaBlackwell