Can I attach stay to toe rail if problem with chain plate?
The question has been asked whether it is safe to sail with a stay attached to the toe rail if there is a problem with one of the stays (rotten bulkhead)? The general consensus appears to be that this should not be attempted under anything but emergency circumstances (lets go while sailing.) As one person stated, “If the toerail was strong enough, boat manufacturers would have saved the cost of chainplates by eliminating them long ago.” (Back) • Multiple Battery Connections Question? I need a little help with my batteries.I want to hook up 2 batteries on my boat. I have the big switch that has 4 positions (battery 1, battery 2, both, off). The positive side is pretty easy to figure out, but do I take the 2 negative cables and bolt them together on the negative terminal bar? Suggestions: That’s the way mine are hooked up to the 4 position switch, but on reading more on the topic of battery switches I am finding that you definitely must have fuses in place. Many are not recommending the
