We have been struggling to sort out the battery power for the electric motor as part of our fully electric boat refit. Except for diesel heating for a British winter, we are going to be Fossil Fuel free. These Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries from Fogstar are the game changer for us. They are the Drift PRO 24V 280Ah LiFePO4 Leisure Battery (Gen2), a new product release that gives us 24Volt, 285Ah and able to deliver 300A. With four of them, we can provide our electric motor with the 48V and 600A it needs. This is an essential step towards finishing our huge refit so we can launch our 1977 Rival 38 Centre Cockpit ketch ASAP. Disclaimer: We are Brand Ambassadors for Fogstar and can earn commission from referrals and get a discount. They do not have any editorial input or approval. We reached out to them because they were highly recommended by friends and because of the unique set of features that made these by far the best solution we could find for our needs. We have a frequently updated blog at https://sustainablesailing.net with membership options and a weekly newsletter at £2 per month for Early Bird Supporters. Our free Sustainable Sailing book is at: https://sustainablesailing.codeberg.page/ Or visit our shop at https://sustainablesailing.teemill.com/ for great hoodies, t-shirts and bags. When we bought Vida in August 2019 she was in a very tired and damp condition with all original equipment and fittings (much of it not working). We have removed all the gas, diesel and paraffin equipment, and are installing all-electric (motor, cooking etc). More details on our blog at https://sustainablesailing.net/ Socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustainSailing Mastodon: https://mas.to/@SustainableSailing

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The Merry Fisher invites you to multiply your outings at sea, throughout the year, and to diversify your pleasures on the water: family excursions, relaxing weekends, fishing excursions, snorkelling… _________________________________________________________________ For more than 60 years, Jeanneau has passionately supported those who love the sea with their quest for happiness and excitement on all the oceans, with the aim of making boating accessible to all. Our strength lies in innovation and the optimal functionality of our #sail and #powerboats. From the implementation of each project, our teams work together with naval architects of global renown, who pass on their expertise and ingenious ideas. Jeanneau offers an extensive range of powerboats and sailboats. 🛥 The powerboats are the Cap Camarat, Merry Fisher, Merry Fisher Sport, NC and DB Yachts. ⛵ The sailboats are the Sun Fast, Sun Odyssey and Jeanneau Yachts. 🌊 We design boats that are in line with all your different ways of loving the sea. High-performance boats with unrivalled seakeeping. Boats with elegant lines and a timeless style. Boats for living on where the layout and comfort have been ingeniously thought out in every detail. Boats at the service of your on-the-water experiences: a shared moment of accessible, authentic pleasure. Jeanneau. Pure experience. For more news, follow us on LinkedIn (@Jeanneau), Instagram (@jeanneau_official) and Twitter (@EtsJeanneau).

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Giorno 55 - direzione Malaga (ci arriveremo?) Oggi partiamo con una domanda: Chi di voi ha insultato Eolo, Nettuno e tutta la combriccola? Perché vento, mare e piogge ci stanno mettendo alla prova. Noi proseguiamo verso SO perché il tempo stringe e il 29 dobbiamo esser a Cadice. Ma diciamo che se non avessimo scadenze a breve termine mai e poi mai faremmo miglia su miglia con vento e corrente a sfavore. A che scopo? Dato che qui uno scopo ce l’abbiamo, le stiamo provando tutte. Oggi per esempio è stato un tormento. Il mare non ha mollato un secondo e anche adesso che navighiamo di notte, veniamo sballottati un po’ da tutte le parti. Hanno perfino dato un nome alla perturbazione che arriva da ovest in questo periodo: il ciclone atlantico . No dico, proprio adesso? 😂 Ironia a parte, proseguiamo verso Malaga. Puntiamo lì, ma nelle prossime ore valutiamo se fare sosta tecnica ad Almeria (100 miglia più vicina). Oggi nelle storie c’è stato un avvincente duello che ha visto il caffè e il gas protagonisti. In serata ha dato un cenno di vita, forse la centrifuga delle onde ha mosso un’ostruzione o chi lo sa. Domani funzionerà? Lo scopriremo insieme 😄 A domani! Camilla #barcaavela #sailinglife #barcavela #vivereinbarca #vitainbarca #vela #navigazionenotturna #notturna #miglia

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