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    Phillip Reid

    In the port cockpit locker, at left, are two flooded-cell 105Ah deep-cycle batteries. Above the batteries is a pegboard panel covering the solar and alternator regulators. An enlarged hole in the panel makes it possible to observe the status of the solar regulator. Outboard of the panel is an AC shorepower charger. All three sources of charging — solar, alternator, and AC shorepower — are together with the shortest possible cable runs. With the panel removed, at right, you can see the alternator regulator in the upper right-hand corner and the solar panel regulator to the left and down.
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    A good old electrical system

    Be cautious about adding new components Issue 60 : May/Jun 2008 A boat’s electrical system gets attention pretty early in a restoration or refit. Most of us who are fixing up older sailboats figure we...

    Phillip Reid
    August 6, 2026
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    Phillip’s water tank is located under the V-berth, at right. This location makes it hard to access a level or gauge mounted on or near the tank. The concept behind his solution is shown in the diagram above.
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    Water tank sight-level gauge

    Know how much water you have — at a glance Issue 62 : Sept/Oct 2008 Water tanks are located in the nether regions of the boat and are covered by bunks, liner pans, access hatches, and all the stuff th...

    Phillip Reid
    August 5, 2026
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    As well as providing welcome warmth, a cabin heater makes a charming addition to a sailboat’s saloon, facing page. It gets air from the deck vent and its smoke and fumes exit through the Charlie Noble, here under its canvas cover, above. Connecting the flue from the stove to the chimney produced some interesting angles, below right.
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    Warming up to winter cruising

    A wood-burning cabin heater beats the chill Issue 68 : Sept/Oct 2009 We sure do love a warm fire in the cabin when it gets chilly in the evening and early morning, so when we take our good old Pearson...

    Phillip Reid
    July 28, 2026
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