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by mcmurton
Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:54 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Small inverter: chassis ground per ABYC
Replies: 2
Views: 1663

Re: Small inverter: chassis ground per ABYC

Thank you, James. I think I get it (no, not all the nuances in the trawler forum, egad, but my simple scenario). I did not mean to infer I'd put a jumper between the chassis ground lug and the inverter negative. I was just trying to figure a way to get a large enough connector on the chassis to run ...
by mcmurton
Wed Dec 11, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Questions and Answers
Topic: Small inverter: chassis ground per ABYC
Replies: 2
Views: 1663

Small inverter: chassis ground per ABYC

I plan to install a small inverter (700W or less). There is no other AC on the boat and I will use only the receptacles built into the inverter. A very simple installation...maybe. I am also trying to comply with ABYC. The inverter chassis ground cable must the same size or one size smaller than the...
by mcmurton
Sat Nov 16, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Monsun 31 Water Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 2823

Re: Monsun 31 Water Tank

Thank you, James. Your video was the inspiration for this project...the view of Bo's boat at the end clinched it!
by mcmurton
Fri Nov 15, 2024 6:02 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Monsun 31 Water Tank
Replies: 2
Views: 2823

Monsun 31 Water Tank

James and others - I'm getting started on an integral water tank under the v-berth. James, I believe you may have done a similar install for Bo on his Monsun. I plan to move the bowthruster battery and cut out the small "wall" behind the battery as well as the panel on whi the battery sits...