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I did talk with Blue Sea Systems tech support and the P/N 8077 is what they said is fine for full 30 amp service. What I am going to do is upgrade the wiring to 10 gauge 3 conductor marine tinned at their recommendation. They said all I would have to do to make a complete 30 amps system would...

Yes, I think I have it.....but more details on my boat... and yet another question. I have a small AC Panel with a single switch (Blue Sea Systems PN 8077) that is wired to the basic boat inlet plug (15amp). I believe the PN 8007 is rated for 30 amps (at least I see that it is made up with (2)...

I have been following this discussion about the Smart Plug vs. Marinco type shorepower boat inlets. What has naturally followed is a discussion regarding 30 amp setups vs. those who use 15 amps. I have a related safety question (keep in mind I do not have strong electrical knowledge). It...

Thanks for the tips on the ACR and results of the the call to Blue Sea....I have more to consider now. Also the link on solar was very informative. It's really great that this forum is so active!

The ACR I have is PN 7610. It came with the Blue Sea Systems Add-a-Battery PN 7650. It appears that from my reading it is "Dual Sensing", I don't know if this is "bi-directional", but I know that it's main functioning is Start Isolation when you are starting your engine and then automatically...

Blue Seas 7650

Thanks Pat, Now I understand how you are set up on your boat. Sorry for the slip of VCR, yes I definitely old enough to remember those! Mine is a Blue Sea Systems ACR (Automatic Charging Relay). Your VSR must be the same thing. Or maybe a ACR has a VSR built into it so that it "senses"...

I take it that in both these scenarios if you are hooked up directly to the battery and not through the ACR then the Battery Switch is off and the Solar controller is doing it's magic. Pat, it makes sense to me that the real need is to charge the house battery. You mention that "The VCR is...

I'm making plans to install a couple of 100W flexible solar panels to my battery system and don't quite know the best way. I have inserted a diagram of my 2 battery system (1 Start, 1 House) with an ACR (Automatic Charging Relay). I guess this a typical set up with a single engine C-Dory like...

Typical 1 Engine 2 Battery ACR Config

Thanks Rob for the details! Would a 32G model be sufficient for memory. It seems like the maps would be very graphic intensive. Scott

Hi Rob, Glad they are responsive and keeping the app current with the new Android OS. My wife has a Nexus 7. Do you have the Nexus 7 WiFi only? My reading indicates it does an internal GPS. I would guess you have to download the maps before a trip. Is it fair to say that you are happy...

Thanks for the details Jim! What a great story in how you saved some road miles. My appetite is whetted even more for doing the Erie canal. Since we are trailering from Denver we have to go down the Hudson River into New York harbor and take in those sites as well. Gotta be even more...

I have a question for those who have made this trip. Any recommendations of the best direction to do this trip? East to West, West to East. I would imagine the majority of the cruising would be East to West based on those doing the Great Loop. However, those who would like to go past Albany...

Thanks Bob and Patty! You guys make us feel so welcome. Next time we are together at Powell, I'm sure we can compare solar notes and enjoy icy sundowners and ice cream from our freezers!