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Appreciate the clarification of my poor description; the transfer switch is one function, the boost feature (Victron terminology) is another. I tried the Multiplus 2000/80 for one season on our 25. As soon as I was able I traded it for the new Multiplus 1200/50. This was based on my experience...

Assuming you are in Portland OR, it might be worth giving Schooner Creek a call.

The term is "transfer switch." Most inverter chargers (and many standard inverters) have a transfer switch built in. This switches back and forth from shore power as it is available. Some offer configurable amp draw from shore power to ensure you do not overload a small generator or sketchy...

I am writing this as someone who loves sewing machines including vintage machines. I mean no offense by this: While it is true that older machines withstand abuse better, you will still be constrained by domestic needles and small domestic bobbins. This is not going to be practical for real...

I tried putting the AC unit in a few spots over the weekend and have committed to the hanging locker - I will add a shelf so the entire cabinet doesn't get eaten up. While it doesn't look as fancy, I am very glad I have the plywood interior and not the fiberglass interior; it took a matter of...

I have already moved the water heater. I started with the Bosch but quickly moved on to the Duetto 3, which is a much better form factor and has the option of 12V. The cabinet that formerly housed the water heater now contains the battery bank. Yes, the pickup will go under the step w/ speed...

I'm wondering where people have installed all-in-one marine heat pump/AC units in the 25. I do know how to install the unit correctly and the potential pitfalls and have no concerns there. I have seen one installation in person. I am looking for additional input or photos. I did search many old...

Other than what has already been discussed, your DC-DC likely does not have any temperature compensation/cut off. Do your LiFE4PO batteries have heaters or low\high temperature disconnect?

It seems like you know that it just depends on the weather. You could do that trip in a rowboat or a kayak in the right weather. There are also days I wouldn't want to be out there in any C-Dory.

Good work! I thought this thread was going to be about the *other* auction boat that people have been running scams with. Lot99 and Speedy's Towing are both notorious for anyone who lives in the Portland area and is into vehicles. Lot99 has a 2.6 star google review, which is difficult to...

Just FYI: The Spectrum color match is also not perfect. If you order the quart and pay the enormous fee, it is shipped with a slip of paper that says you will likely still need to color match it. What I got from Spectrum was just barely acceptable for matching original gelcoat that had been...

All makes sense, seems like you have it under control 8)

As Thataway wrote a while ago, there is no "right way" or perfect way of designing this. I am not an EE nor do I hold any ABYC certification. A few notes though, mostly in the form of more questions: Why move the start batteries? MRBF on a start battery: Most people obviously do not run...

This is a good call-out, I forgot that the current Honda classes are split differently than everyone else. Two current BF115s would be several hundred pounds heavier than two Evinrude 90s.

No, the F-150 for 2025 is still the same platform as 2024, still the same truck. Maximum payload capacity is still around 2,400lbs for a Ecoboost 3.5 with no options except the maximum tow option. This is a pretty unusual truck. https://www.vdm.ford.com/content/dam/br ... -Guide.pdf Also...