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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How to Install a Lithium Trolling Motor Battery
How to install a lithium trolling motor battery: choosing voltage and capacity, removing lead-acid, mounting, wiring, fusing, charger setup and first charge.
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Canoe Trolling Motor Batteries: Light Setups That Last
Canoe trolling motor battery guide: sizing for small transom or side-mount motors, lightweight lithium picks, balanced placement, mounting and charging tips.
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Dinghy and Tender Batteries: Starting, Lights and Electric Drives
Dinghy and tender battery guide: powering electric tender motors, sizing for ship-to-shore trips, lightweight lithium options, charging from the mothership.
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Drop-In Lithium Replacement: What to Check Before You Swap
Drop-in lithium battery replacement checklist for boats: fit, terminals, current ratings, chargers, alternator, fusing, switches, hold-downs and first charge.
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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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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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Lithium Rhino Marine Conversion Kits Explained
Lithium Rhino marine conversion kits explained: 24V and 36V LiFePO4 trolling motor kits with IP67 cases, Bluetooth, 150A continuous output and 8-year warranty.
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Lithium vs AGM Cost per Cycle: Total Cost of Ownership
Lithium vs AGM cost per cycle explained: how to calculate total cost of ownership with real store prices, cycle ratings, usable capacity and charger…
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