Wiring Batteries in Parallel for Balanced Charging
How to wire batteries in parallel on a boat: diagonal connections, equal cables, matching batteries, fusing, lithium parallel rules and common mistakes.
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Installing Battery Trays and Hold-Downs
Marine battery hold-down guide: why batteries must be secured, ABYC movement limits, boxes vs trays vs brackets, installation steps and lithium tips.
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Multi-Day Fishing Trips Without Shore Power
Battery planning for multi-day fishing trips: sizing a house bank for several days, recharging away from the dock and protecting starting power.
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Planning Battery Power for a Florida Keys Boat Trip
Planning battery power for a Florida Keys boat trip: sizing the house bank, charging on the way, nights at anchor, heat and spare parts…
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Depth of Discharge Explained for Marine Batteries
Depth of discharge for marine batteries explained: what DoD means, how it affects cycle life for lead-acid, AGM and lithium, and how to read…
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Group 31 Marine Batteries: Fit, Capacity and Options
Group 31 marine battery guide: size, stud terminals, typical capacity and CCA, AGM and lithium options, and when a group 31 is the right…
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EPOCH Marine Batteries: Lineup Guide
A guide to EPOCH marine batteries: Essential, Elite, Pro and Eco lithium lines, dual-purpose models, 24V/36V/48V options, chargers and accessories.
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Upgrading a 36V Trolling Motor Bank from Lead-Acid to Lithium
Step-by-step guide to converting a 36V trolling motor bank from lead-acid to lithium: battery options, charger changes, wiring, trays and what to check first.
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Charging a Lithium Trolling Bank and a Lead-Acid Starting Battery
Charging a lithium trolling bank and a lead-acid starting battery: per-bank chargers, mixed-voltage units, DC-DC charging underway, and mistakes to avoid.
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Electric Outboard Battery Guide
Electric outboard battery guide: sizing from motor power and range, 48V lithium options, charging times, weight, wiring safety and choosing between packs.
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