Labeling and Documenting Your Boat’s Battery Wiring
Boat wiring labeling and documentation: how to label wires, draw a wiring diagram, log changes and keep records that make troubleshooting and surveys easy.
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Wiring 12V Accessories to a Boat Switch Panel
Boat switch panel wiring: how to feed a panel, fuse or breaker each circuit, wire switches and LEDs, size wire, label circuits and avoid…
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Charging on the Water: Alternators, DC-DC and Solar
Charging boat batteries while underway: alternators, ACRs, DC-DC chargers, solar, wind and hydro generators, and how to combine them for your boat.
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Trojan Deep-Cycle Batteries for Boats: Lineup Guide
A guide to Trojan deep-cycle batteries for boats: AES AGM group 24/27/31, flooded SCS and 12V deep-cycle, 6V golf-cart T-105/T-125/T-145 and more.
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CCA vs MCA: Marine Battery Cranking Ratings Explained
CCA vs MCA explained: how cold cranking amps and marine cranking amps are tested, why MCA is higher, how to compare them and how…
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Fishing Trip Power Planning: From Day Trips to Tournaments
How to plan battery power for a fishing trip: list your loads, estimate amp-hours, size start, house and trolling banks, and plan charging.
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Dakota Lithium vs Battle Born for Boats
Dakota Lithium vs Battle Born for boats: dual-purpose vs deep-cycle focus, sizes, weight, heating, Bluetooth, warranty listings and which fits your setup.
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Sailboat and Liveaboard Battery Systems: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to sailboat and liveaboard battery systems: energy budgets, lithium vs lead-acid banks, charging sources, monitoring, safety and upgrades.
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Boat Camping Power: Lights, Phones and Coolers
Boat camping power guide: estimating overnight loads, sizing a lithium house battery, running fans, lights and fridges, and keeping starting power safe.
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ECO Battery 12V 120Ah Lithium for Boats: What to Know
A guide to the ECO Battery 12V 120Ah lithium marine battery: internal heating, Bluetooth, IP67, CAN/NMEA 2000, where it fits and alternatives.
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