Full SUN Ahead! Boosting Our Solar Power | SV Ramble On

[@Timmygobang]

Solars looking great! I need one of these arches in my life, and the solar, and a wind gen!

[@geardunkinlabs]

Oh man... electrical troubleshooting. What fun. Maybe the interrupt is coming from galvanic corrosion between the stanless shaft and bronze fittings.

[@torstenhansen4308]

Nice video, Rich. I’m looking forward to your update on the solar installation and how that is all working for you. Just because I can’t help myself, I will be that one in the crowd (there is always one) who mentions that your ‘t-nuts’ aren’t t-nuts. They are barrel nuts, sometimes referred to as sex nuts. T-nuts have barbs on the inside face that keeps them from turning. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@bramvanspaendonk2927]

Sex nuts? As in, they are f-ng nuts?? J/K I'm with you, also curious how the solar works out, looks awesome. Ours is much simpler, 2 x 365W which I found in 40x60 rather than the more standard larger 40x80 config. Great video 🤙💪

[@svrambleon]

You’re right, we were calling them t-nuts and they are actually barrel nuts - Thanks!

[@SVsundog]

Love the boat. Always look forward to the videos. Currently in Los Gatos. Hopefully share some wind someday. Fair winds.

[@svrambleon]

Thanks, fair winds to you as well!

[@normanswango7347]

Love the solar set up. Where’d you get the slide set up for the panels? The heat down here is kicking my butt. Can’t wait for the pool to be open. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@svrambleon]

Hi Norman! We got the slides on Amazon. They’re full extension slides with a locking latch and hold about 125 pounds each.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

I just tuned in to see a Turkey dinner on the boat and I got Jenny doing all the hardwork without complaint. You 2 are a team. When do you project going back in. Going to be in El Centro end of February. Also did you ever live in Fallon. Considering moving there. Looking forward to part 2.

[@svrambleon]

We’ve been back on the water since mid October (thank god). We’ve never lived in Fallon, only stayed there for several weeks at Jeni’s parent’s house. They’ve lived there for about 12 years and seem to like it. It’s not our cup of tea, too far from the water 😉

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

@ thanks gang. I hate to say it. I think you need a bigger boat. You’d be way more comfortable.

[@rockylockhart7301]

I always learn something new.. It’s weird moving rudder to get contact.. Seems like something isn’t connecting unless moved.. I like how you finished your solar and arch.. I am impressed.. My wife is concerned about our trip to Mexico next year, we are going to refit our sailboat there.. Just wondering what your monthly cost on the hard is?? ie Mexico compared to California.. We have a lot of work to accomplish in 10 months on the hard.. Knowing who to contact setting up a reservation etc is really important and stressful.. Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@svrambleon]

Hi Rocky - We paid $6/linear foot for the yard space which is a lot cheaper than California. The haul-out was cheaper as well, but I can’t remember the cost. The yard we used is the least expensive in the Sea of Cortez and it’s the hardest to get to by water (all the way up the Sea of Cortez). I’ve heard you can have your boat trucked there from California. They are also changing their pricing to a price per square foot (lots of catamarans up there taking up a lot of space). Getting supplies can be difficult in Mexico (who knew a quart of acetone would cost $25US 🤯). You can bring supplies over the border, but may have to pay 19% duty. The Cabrales yard is great though if you can DIY. There isn’t a lot of skilled labor for hire there.

[@rockylockhart7301]

@ I looked online most the evening at the three different places in porta penasca and I do like the DIY part a lot.. Our boat is 42 feet long monohaul out of Santa Barbara. When you did your episode in Santa Barbara you sailed right past our boat.. My wife and I giggled “hey that’s our boat on your KZbin channel”. We have an extensive refit and we are newbies at this boating thing plus not rich.. We live in Idaho as well just a couple of country people so boating is new to us.. We are gonna put on a solar arch plus upgrade the whole solar set up.. Strip the haul fix all c-cocks and paint and anti fouling plus put in a water maker new hot water tank and upgrade fuel tank and fresh water tanks.. Plus new rigging if possible. If we can afford it upgrade the cockpit and make a hard top for cockpit.. It’s a lot of work most definitely but I am retired and my Two boys are excited to help my wife and I do this. Cost is a big concern materials is a concern plus being able to travel back and forth across the border for supplies as needed.. You stopped in San Diego on the way down and got a “TIP” I think from the Mexican Embassy if I am correct?? Was that difficult? We are new at this and would like to take our car across so we have transportation while in Mexico.. Thanks for taking the time to help explain stuff to us it’s very helpful and appreciated.. Sure like your Channel