How Much Weight Does a Lithium Marine Battery Save?
How much weight does a lithium marine battery save? Real listed weights of AGM, flooded and LiFePO4 batteries, with 12V, 24V and 36V bank…
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Generator Starting Batteries on Boats
Generator starting batteries on boats: why gensets get their own battery, sizing to the maker's spec, charging, location, AGM vs flooded and maintenance.
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Why Tinned Copper Wire Matters on a Boat
Why tinned copper marine wire matters: how corrosion attacks bare copper, stranding and insulation ratings, color codes, sizing and where to use it on…
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How to Safely Remove an Old Boat Battery
How to remove a boat battery safely: tools, disconnect order, lifting tips, dealing with corrosion, multi-battery and series banks, storage and recycling.
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GC2 Batteries on Boats: 6V Golf-Cart Size Explained
GC2 golf-cart battery guide for boats: what GC2 and GC2H mean, 6V flooded and AGM options, 12V lithium GC2 batteries, wiring and when to…
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When to Replace Battery Cables on a Boat
How to replace battery cables on a boat: when to replace them, choosing size and tinned cable, crimping and sealing lugs, routing, fusing and…
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Memorial Day Boating Checklist: Batteries and Electrical
Memorial Day boating checklist focused on batteries and electrical: charging, testing, safety gear, lights, bilge pumps and planning for a busy weekend.
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Battery Setups for Twin and Triple Outboards
Battery setups for twin and triple outboards: one battery per engine, house banks, parallel switches, ACRs and DC-DC chargers, with wiring and charging tips.
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The 10-Minute Pre-Trip Boat Battery Check
A pre-trip boat battery check you can do in ten minutes: state of charge, terminals, switches, fuses, bilge pump, lights and charging, before every…
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Electric Auxiliary Propulsion for Sailboats: Battery Basics
Electric auxiliary propulsion for sailboats: how much battery you need, 48V lithium options, range math, charging under sail and with solar, and safety basics.
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