I bumped into Dawn Treader (a MK1) recently in Mexico. Peter has using lithium which would be the ultimate battery set up for distance cruising, but I think it is still in the enthusiast category. Knowledgeable user required.
Golf carts are your best choice.
For the alternator, if you are going big, a few things. You need temp compensation, a belt system upgrade, and external regulation. You will fry alternators and wear out water pump bearings if your system is not well designed. Consider one of the moderately sized Leece Neville units with internal regulation. Can't beat it for simplicity. Assume you will need to replace an alternator offshore in the middle of the night. How complex do you want the job to be?
Solar. You cannot have enough. When you think you have enough. Find a way to put on more. I have an 1100 Watt system and I am thinking of putting another 600W on my arch as we cruise full time on our cat.
Golf carts are your best choice.
For the alternator, if you are going big, a few things. You need temp compensation, a belt system upgrade, and external regulation. You will fry alternators and wear out water pump bearings if your system is not well designed. Consider one of the moderately sized Leece Neville units with internal regulation. Can't beat it for simplicity. Assume you will need to replace an alternator offshore in the middle of the night. How complex do you want the job to be?
Solar. You cannot have enough. When you think you have enough. Find a way to put on more. I have an 1100 Watt system and I am thinking of putting another 600W on my arch as we cruise full time on our cat.