Thanks Josh. I read online where they only draw like 7w if no humidifier. Bob
Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 25, 2017, at 3:54 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I believe most CPAP machines run on 12v coming from a wall transformer (wall > wart). It will be most efficient to simply power them straight off the 12v > battery through something like a cigarette lighter plug. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > >> On Feb 25, 2017 11:14 AM, "Bob Caughran via CnC-List" >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> First let me apologize. I do get carried away writing at times. >> Until Beemer, 29mkII, was moved down to Biloxi 14 months ago, she had been a >> lake boat for ten years, day sailing and spending weekends in the marina, >> racing around the cans. >> Sailing on a friends 48' Tayana occasionally over the last seven years in >> the Gulf spoiled me to the joys of cruising to destinations and point to >> point distance races. Have sailed from Corpus Christi all along the Gulf to >> Key West on that big beautiful yacht. >> I remember the first time I sailed Beemer out into the gulf, out of the >> protection of Deer Island. Single handed, I headed out. The winds were 10-12 >> out of the south in the marina. I threw the 105 on deck and rigged the >> first reef. Figuring I'm by myself, better to be prudent. A little chop in >> the bay as I motored west to open water. Most of you can guess what happened >> when I cleared Deer Island. Yep, bam!! 16-25 knots and 4' seas. Of course, >> Beemer was getting tossed around. Got the main up and the 105 and Beemer put >> her ear down and took off. Dang, she's a good lil boat. >> Since moving her to Biloxi, it's been mostly day sails, occasional >> overnight anchoring on the barrier islands, and tons of working on her, >> setting her up to cruise. >> Next month, my sailing/racing buddy, his wife and myself are heading out on >> a week cruise to Pensacola, 100 miles away. We will do fairly short days, >> 20-40 miles. Stop and enjoy ourselves going and coming. Anchoring here, >> marina there. >> Since most of the time I'm by myself, having to plan all the extra stuff, >> blankets, towels, food for three has been fun. My wife went out and bought >> a new quilt for the v-berth and new towels. Guess my older towels and >> blankets aren't good enough for guests. LOL. They both use CPAP machines at >> night. Still working that electrical requirement. And although his wife >> loves sailing, she is rather frail, so have to really watch weather so not >> to bounce her around too much. We will probably spend a fair bit of time on >> the ICW, at least heading east into the prevailing winds. The return should >> be outside, downwind run. >> Anyways, just thought I'd share my little plan for my first cruise. >> Oh yes, for any of you southerners, I'll always accept suggestions for >> anchorages or marinas between Orange Beach and Ft Walton Beach. That means >> you too Dennis. >> >> Bob Caughran >> Beemer, 29mk2, 309 >> Biloxi, MS >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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