SV Cheshire Cat Forum - Start Date May 2026

I have a sailboat and I have three 12V AGM batteries wired in parallel. I need a battery charger to keep these batteries charged. Low power usage is a priority because it is running from a solar bank of batteries. I compared a Noco Genius gen5 3x and a Victron blue smart 12V 30A charger.

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The CPT Autopilot is a robust, self-contained, belt-driven wheel pilot designed for heavy-duty use on sail and power boats. CPT autopilots are simple, very strong, and bulletproof. Yes, it is not an intelligent, integrated design like Raymarine or Garmin. However, like a chisel and a hammer it ...

I ordered Nylon Folding Mast Steps. I decided on nylon so I wouldn’t have to worry about corrosion in the salt air. They recommended #10 Flat Head fastener screws. They do not recommend rivets.

The thickness of the mast steps is about ½”, so I ordered 1” #10 Phillips Flat Head Stainless Steel 316 ...