Powering an Anchor Windlass: Battery Location and Wiring
Powering an anchor windlass: current draw, battery location options, cable sizing for long runs, breakers, charging a bow battery and safe operation.
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Marine Battery Troubleshooting Guide
The complete marine battery troubleshooting guide: diagnose dead, weak, hot or non-charging batteries step by step, for lead-acid, AGM and lithium.
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Bus Bars and Power Distribution Blocks Explained
Marine busbars and power distribution: positive and negative busbars, fuse blocks, distribution posts, sizing, layout and wiring tips for boats.
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Storing Spare Batteries Safely at Home
How to store spare boat batteries at home or in the garage: location, temperature, charge level, maintainers, concrete floors, kids and pets, and lithium…
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Shore Power, Chargers and Your House Bank
Shore power, chargers and your house bank: choosing an onboard charger or inverter/charger, sizing output, multi-bank setups, profiles and dock safety.
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Relocating Boat Batteries: Weight, Cable Runs and Access
How to relocate a boat battery: reasons to move it, choosing the new spot, longer cable sizing, fusing, mounting, weight balance and step-by-step tips.
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Small Boat Electrical Basics: Batteries for Skiffs, Canoes and Tenders
Small boat battery guide for kayaks, canoes, jon boats, skiffs and tenders: choosing a battery, sizing it, mounting it safely and keeping it charged.
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Comparing Marine Batteries by Price per kWh
How to compare boat battery prices per kWh and per usable kWh-cycle, with a simple worked method for lead-acid, AGM and lithium and what…
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8 Lithium Marine Battery Myths, Fact-Checked
Eight common lithium marine battery myths fact-checked: fire risk, saltwater, cold weather, chargers, alternators, maintenance, mixing and lifespan claims.
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Boat Electrical Problems: Troubleshooting from the Battery Out
Troubleshoot common boat electrical problems: no-starts, dead trolling motors, dim lights, interference and charging faults, with a step-by-step method.
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