What Is a DC-DC Charger and Does Your Boat Need One?
What a DC-DC charger is and whether your boat needs one: how it works, lithium and voltage step-up uses, sizing, wiring, ignition triggers and…
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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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ACR vs Battery Isolator vs DC-DC Charger
ACR vs battery isolator vs DC-DC charger: how each one shares charging between batteries, pros and cons, lithium compatibility and which suits your boat.
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Charging Trolling Motor Batteries from Your Outboard While Running
Charging trolling motor batteries from your outboard while running: DC-DC chargers, ACRs, realistic amp-hours per run, wiring and what to expect.
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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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