Step-by-step instructions with pictures to install a Victron battery monitor, including reasons for having a battery monitor and why we chose this one.
Boat Batteries
& Charging Them
& Charging Them
Having enough power on a boat is a combination of battery choice, monitoring, maintenance and charging.
Learn how not to have any amp-ogres aboard!
Having Enough Power on a Boat
Our four-step approach to power on our boat means that we have electricity for everything we want.
Charging Boat Batteries With a Portable Generator
Running low on power at anchor? Here’s how to charge your boat batteries with a portable generator — fast and safely.
Troubleshooting Boat Refrigeration – Is it Your Batteries?
When troubleshooting boat refrigerations you might want to look at your batteries first. Tips for when your fridge runs but the beer is warm.
Inverters on a Boat: What They Do and What You Need to Know
An inverter turns your boat’s 12V battery power into regular household current. Here’s what every boater needs to know.
🎧Deciding on Lithiums
A brief overview of boat energy systems and how we settled on lithium batteries.
Boat Battery Types 101
Learn about the different types of boat batteries and figure out which ones are best for you!
PowerMax: Customer Service Above and Beyond
PowerMax chargers are solid chargers at an affordable “non-marine\” price. When I recently had a problem with ours, their customer service blew me away!
Lithium Boat Batteries
Lithium batteries are a big upgrade on any boat. Are they worth the price? What advantages do they offer? Review and comparison to lead-acid batteries.
More From Your Solar Panels
We live over 90% on solar power and did on our previous boat, too. It’s fairly easy on nice days in the middle of summer, but we do okay even on partially cloudy short winter days with just a little extra effort.