tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255417175040685308.post1099295734755892389..comments2023-03-26T03:23:13.244-04:00Comments on Bright Eyes: Food Stuffed SailboatJoey and Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695247624254419338noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255417175040685308.post-36397557725512252312010-12-08T12:21:46.308-05:002010-12-08T12:21:46.308-05:00Wow I'm surprised 100 amp would dog the engine...Wow I'm surprised 100 amp would dog the engine out that much but I know nothing on this issue. I would look into the engine specs and follow that- maybe a little less because of age and some bad times you've had with the engine. You said you were getting .5 amps total from both solar panels on a gloomy day, have you had a chance to see what you get on a sunny day?<br /><br />Jay GordonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255417175040685308.post-70527346035425382822010-12-07T20:34:20.629-05:002010-12-07T20:34:20.629-05:00O yeah we can't wait to get out of the cold, i...O yeah we can't wait to get out of the cold, it's gonna snow any day.<br /><br />We decided not to install a larger alternator, we don't want to lose the horse power either.Joey and Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695247624254419338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255417175040685308.post-37772766880591106892010-12-07T20:32:54.040-05:002010-12-07T20:32:54.040-05:00We are very excited for you two. Let us know if w...We are very excited for you two. Let us know if we can do anything.<br /><br />All the best,<br />Eric and BonnieEric Epsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451623518047636519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255417175040685308.post-37663618451998563862010-12-07T15:52:47.740-05:002010-12-07T15:52:47.740-05:00Oh I can only imagine how excited ya'll must b...Oh I can only imagine how excited ya'll must be getting!Mid-Life Cruising!http://www.mid-lifecruising.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255417175040685308.post-33687430573716355002010-12-07T10:27:37.530-05:002010-12-07T10:27:37.530-05:00Be careful about installing a 100 amp alternator. ...Be careful about installing a 100 amp alternator. With the size of your engine it won't be able to handle it and most likely you will wind up tearing up engine bearings. It will really put a load on you engine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1255417175040685308.post-89050061945635057142010-12-06T15:00:51.105-05:002010-12-06T15:00:51.105-05:00The opposite hair picture and idea is hilarious! :...The opposite hair picture and idea is hilarious! :D. Good luck on provisioning. I am sure you can't wait to get our of cold Maryland right now.Philippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734389712272942972noreply@blogger.com