importmonkey
Opinionated Member
- Jul 9, 2015
- 1,056
- Boat Info
- 2005 260DA (sold)
2007 44DA (sold)
1989/2015 Hatteras 65c
- Engines
- 12v92TA
Admiral is keen on sleeping out on the hook. We really like turning the generator off overnight (especially when rafted up), but airflow throughout the 44DA is minimal (at best). I put a few USB fans in there which keeps the air moving, but the only power available is AC.
I was going to run some additional 12V DC outlets to the master stateroom, mid-cabin, and maybe in the salon. After some thought and some research, however; would a large inverter/charger be a better investment?
Inverter charger would be more expensive, but would be a big selling feature down the line. Also wouldn't have to move things around (unplug fans from AC-to-USB adapter and into DC-to-USB adapter). It would also allow me to keep the cockpit fridge running, as for some reason they only connected AC power. Not to mention, all the TVs would continue to work, and I don't have to worry about converting them over or running new power for that.
How much work would it be to swap out my current charger and replace it with an inverter/charger?
https://www.amazon.com/ProMariner-0...56948&sr=8-5&keywords=inverter+charger+marine
Only thing I'm worried about is "forgetting" to turn large draws (like the galley fridge and freezer) to battery and/or off as to not deplete my battery bank over night. Would also be nice to not have to fire up the gen set early in the morning just to make a cup of coffee.
Here's my current charger. Would it be as easy as swapping it out?
Thanks!
I was going to run some additional 12V DC outlets to the master stateroom, mid-cabin, and maybe in the salon. After some thought and some research, however; would a large inverter/charger be a better investment?
Inverter charger would be more expensive, but would be a big selling feature down the line. Also wouldn't have to move things around (unplug fans from AC-to-USB adapter and into DC-to-USB adapter). It would also allow me to keep the cockpit fridge running, as for some reason they only connected AC power. Not to mention, all the TVs would continue to work, and I don't have to worry about converting them over or running new power for that.
How much work would it be to swap out my current charger and replace it with an inverter/charger?
https://www.amazon.com/ProMariner-0...56948&sr=8-5&keywords=inverter+charger+marine
Only thing I'm worried about is "forgetting" to turn large draws (like the galley fridge and freezer) to battery and/or off as to not deplete my battery bank over night. Would also be nice to not have to fire up the gen set early in the morning just to make a cup of coffee.
Here's my current charger. Would it be as easy as swapping it out?
Thanks!