Why 100Ah of Lithium Isn’t the Same as 100Ah of Lead-Acid
Lithium vs lead-acid amp-hours: why a 100Ah lithium battery outlasts a 100Ah lead-acid, with usable capacity, Peukert effect, voltage and runtime examples.
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How Long Will a Trolling Motor Battery Last? Run-Time Math
How long will a trolling motor battery last? Run-time math for 12V, 24V and 36V systems, with lithium vs lead-acid examples, watt-hours and real-world…
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Power Planning for Anchoring Out: A Weekend Off the Grid
Power planning for anchoring out: a weekend energy budget, house bank sizing, solar and engine charging, monitoring and tips for staying powered off the…
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How to Install a DC-DC Charger on a Boat
How to install a DC-DC charger on a boat: sizing, mounting, input and output wiring, fusing, ignition sense, charge settings, testing and troubleshooting.
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Transporting Marine Batteries Safely
How to transport a marine battery safely: keeping it upright, protecting terminals, securing it in your vehicle, lifting safely and moving lithium batteries.
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Are Lithium Batteries Good for Saltwater Boats?
Are lithium batteries a good fit for saltwater boats? How LiFePO4 handles salt air, heat and pounding, plus mounting, wiring and corrosion tips.
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Dakota Lithium Marine Batteries: Lineup Guide
A guide to Dakota Lithium marine batteries: the DL dual-purpose line, heated models, compact batteries, chargers, trolling kits and how to choose.
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Marine Battery Buying Guide: Amp-Hours, Watt-Hours and Value
Marine battery buying guide: choose the right type, chemistry, size and capacity for starting, trolling and house power, with checklists and examples.
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Negative Bus, Grounding and Bonding Basics
How a boat negative bus works: DC grounding basics, sizing the negative busbar, shunt placement, bonding vs grounding and common wiring mistakes to avoid.
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Trojan T-105 vs T-125 vs T-145 6V Batteries
Trojan T-105 vs T-125 vs T-145 6V golf-cart batteries for boat house banks: capacity, weight, reserve capacity, height and how to wire a pair…
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