by fireflypt | Nov 7, 2011 | Motor Vessels, New Work
Rick and Ben fabricated aluminum bulwarks for Charlie.
by fireflypt | Oct 14, 2011 | Motor Vessels, New Work
Maintenance, repairs, bulwarks, planking and caulking are completed and the transformation of this retired tugboat is underway. Clinton removed many structures, using great strength to demolition parts of the boat that have existed for almost a century. There are...
by fireflypt | Oct 10, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
Matt Mortenson has installed wind power for Destiny. There are two D-400 Energy 72 volt wind generators. The maximum power output rating is 600 plus watts. 235 watts 16.31 amps at 22 knots wind speed. 420 watts 29.16 amps at 28 knots wind speed.
by fireflypt | Oct 10, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
Destiny’s solar array is both stationary and mobile to allow for a total of 12 panels. Six panels are rack mounted on sliding frames to increase surface area during moored or docked situations. The panels are 12 215 watt Sanyo HIT-N215A01 mono crystalline...
by fireflypt | Oct 10, 2011 | New Work, Sailing Vessels
When used conservatively, the electrical system aboard Destiny is being designed to provide an indefinite power supply through green energy. Solar and wind provide enough power to run large appliances such as the refrigerator, air conditioner, laundry machine, lights...
