A bigger boat needs more than a starting battery: a house battery bank to run the fridge, lights and electronics, and ways to keep it charged, from the engine's alternator, shore power or a generator. These videos are from fitting out Renko, my steel trawler.
Alternator installation and fuel supply fix
Open ›Fitting an alternator to Renko's engine, and fixing a problem with its fuel supply.
Installing battery chargers
Open ›240V battery chargers for charging from shore power or a generator.
Monitoring a boat's battery banks
Open ›A battery monitor that shows the house bank's state of charge and state of health.
Wiring an inverter and fridge
Open ›Wiring an inverter for 240V power on board, and getting the fridge running.
Upgrading to lithium (LiFePO4) house batteries
Open ›Replacing AGM house batteries with lithium (LiFePO4), and changing the chargers to suit.
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