The Finn
Member
- Aug 7, 2017
- 41
- Boat Info
- 300 Sundancer (335) 2004
- Engines
- 2x Diesel Volvo Penta 285hp, Drives DP-G
Hi all,
I have this two folded upgrade problem to figure out, could you help out with some thoughts? I feel these questions should be addressed as an overall solution... So, I have four basic cranking batteries that seem to go low when I am off the dock, as I have no generator.
Mostly, I would need the power for the fridge or more specifically for keeping food cold. Also, I would like to extend the season with a heater. Rarely, but still, the nights can be warm, so why not go for an integrated heater & air conditioning. Well, that requires more power again, or would a diesel based system be an option (from the boat tanks? ) ?
I dont really fancy the generator route (or is this a misconception: noise, engine room space, high investment) . As the fridge is quite small in my 300 SD, would a 12v coolbox be a thought? Has solar or wind power developed enough to look into these as helping the coolbox directly or via the boat?
Duration for these needs is mostly just a night at a time. Air heating & cooling, we are not talking big temperature figure issues. Budget: as need is occasional, cant see myself investing hugely into this.
So, as you can see, thoughts are quite mixed. As always, all input is valued
Cheers, The Finn
I have this two folded upgrade problem to figure out, could you help out with some thoughts? I feel these questions should be addressed as an overall solution... So, I have four basic cranking batteries that seem to go low when I am off the dock, as I have no generator.
Mostly, I would need the power for the fridge or more specifically for keeping food cold. Also, I would like to extend the season with a heater. Rarely, but still, the nights can be warm, so why not go for an integrated heater & air conditioning. Well, that requires more power again, or would a diesel based system be an option (from the boat tanks? ) ?
I dont really fancy the generator route (or is this a misconception: noise, engine room space, high investment) . As the fridge is quite small in my 300 SD, would a 12v coolbox be a thought? Has solar or wind power developed enough to look into these as helping the coolbox directly or via the boat?
Duration for these needs is mostly just a night at a time. Air heating & cooling, we are not talking big temperature figure issues. Budget: as need is occasional, cant see myself investing hugely into this.
So, as you can see, thoughts are quite mixed. As always, all input is valued
Cheers, The Finn