Henry Boyd
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- Apr 24, 2007
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- Boat Info
- ‘09 Sabre 38 Hardtop Express “Serenity”
- Engines
- Volvo D6 w/IPS450 Pods
Looking for some input on upgrading the electrical system.
The current set-up is single engine with two starting batteries, no genset.
We are on a mooring and spend most time on the hook. I would like to increase battery capacity to support an inverter for small AC loads (coffee maker, microwave etc.). A genset seems out of the question between cost, planned continued ownership, and they way we use the boat.
First my thought is to add one/two AGM batteries for house circuits, and one/two cranking for starting. Since the charger is OEM, my thought is to replace it with an inverter/charger.
So as a starting point is the plan sound, or is there a better way?
I seem to recall a new battery switch and charging relay that handles the charging of multiple battery banks. Has anyone installed, this and what is the experience?
Thanks
Henry
The current set-up is single engine with two starting batteries, no genset.
We are on a mooring and spend most time on the hook. I would like to increase battery capacity to support an inverter for small AC loads (coffee maker, microwave etc.). A genset seems out of the question between cost, planned continued ownership, and they way we use the boat.
First my thought is to add one/two AGM batteries for house circuits, and one/two cranking for starting. Since the charger is OEM, my thought is to replace it with an inverter/charger.
So as a starting point is the plan sound, or is there a better way?
I seem to recall a new battery switch and charging relay that handles the charging of multiple battery banks. Has anyone installed, this and what is the experience?
Thanks
Henry