Upgrading a Sailboat House Bank from AGM to Lithium
Step-by-step guide to upgrading a sailboat house bank from AGM to lithium: sizing, charging changes, alternator protection, fusing, monitoring and testing.
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Installing a New House Bank on a Sailboat
How to install a sailboat house bank: sizing, lithium vs AGM, mounting, wiring the bank, fusing, switching, charging sources, monitoring and commissioning.
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Sailboat and Liveaboard Battery Systems: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to sailboat and liveaboard battery systems: energy budgets, lithium vs lead-acid banks, charging sources, monitoring, safety and upgrades.
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Wind Generators and Hydrogenerators for Cruising Boats
Wind and hydro generators for cruising boats: how they charge, realistic output, pairing with solar and lithium, mounting, noise and payback.
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Keeping Sailboat Batteries Charged Without Running the Engine
How to keep sailboat batteries charged without running the engine: solar sizing, wind and hydro generators, shore power and making the most of each…
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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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Battery Banks for Cruising Catamarans
Battery banks for cruising catamarans: twin-engine charging, long cable runs, solar on large roofs, lithium bank sizing, weight placement and system design.
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