Thanks Josh. I read online where they only draw like 7w if no humidifier. 

Bob

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> 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
>> 
>> 
>> 
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