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Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers required a well sized and maintained 12v system.
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Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers require a well sized and maintained 12v system. These articles also include important SAFETY items.  Also read the [https://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5078.0.html '''CRITICAL UPGRADES'''] topic on the Forum.  
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== Batteries ==
 
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/6v_batteries Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries]<br>
 
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/battery_types_Moe Detailed discussion of battery types] by Jim Moe<br>
 
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/battery_monitoring_placement Battery monitor placement]
 
  
 
== Alternators and Battery Chargers ==
 
== Alternators and Battery Chargers ==
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/alternator_belt-pulley All about alternator belt tension & pulleys]<br>
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*<font color=red>''See also:  ''</font color>[[Diesel_Engine#Electrical|Engine Electrical]] <small>(takes you to another section)</small>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/alternator_bracket_conversion Alternator mount/bracket upgrade] <font color=red> Important safety upgrade for M25 (not XP) owners </font color><br>
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*[https://c34.org/wiki/images/b/be/PP1154_Flowchart.pdf Prestolite's Alternator Troubleshooting Flow Chart] <small>KWKloeber 8/9/20</small>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/battery_charger_eval_Nixon Battery charger discussion & Xantrex product evaluation] by John Nixon<br>
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*[[Q&A All About Alternator Belts & Pulleys|All about alternator belt tension & pulleys Q&A]]<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/Xantrex_installation In-depth considerations on the Xantrex XC3012 battery charger and installation] <br>
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*[[M-25 Alternator Mount Conversion Kit "B/M 256891"|Alternator mount/bracket upgrade]] <font color=red>''Important safety upgrade for M25 (not XP) owners'' </font color><br>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/mkii_truecharge_install Truecharge battery charger installation] under the sink on a Mk II<br>
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*[[Everything you always wanted to know about Xantrex battery chargers|Battery charger discussion & Xantrex product evaluation]] by John Nixon<br>
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*[[Considerations on the installation of the Xantrex XC3012|In-depth considerations on the Xantrex XC3012 battery charger and installation]] <br>
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*[[Tachometer Malfunction Q&A]]
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*[[Mounting a Truecharge Battery Charger Under the Galley Sink|Truecharge battery charger installation]] under the sink on a Mk II<br>
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*[[Alternator Regulator Wiring Diagrams]]<br>
  
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== Shore Power ==
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== Batteries ==
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*[[The Ultimate Electrical System Upgrade? Beat This!|Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries]]<br>
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*[[C34 Battery Selection|Detailed discussion of battery types]] by Jim Moe<br>
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*[[Battery Monitoring|Battery monitor placement]]
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*[[Deep Cycle Battery FAQs from Northern Arizona Wind and Sun]]
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*[[Recharging Dead Batteries]]
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*[http://c34.org/wiki/images/4/44/SmartGauge_Electronics_-_Interconnecting_multiple_batteries_to_form_one_larger_bank.pdf How to properly connect multiple batteries into one bank.] (PDF) By Chris Gibson, inventor of the SmartGauge --[[User:Kloebereng|KWKloeber]] 12/10/18
  
 
== Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting ==
 
== Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting ==
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/ac-panel-lights Adding AC panel lights] for readability at a distance <br>
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*[[AC Panel Lights|Adding AC panel lights]] for readability at a distance <br>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/cabin_lighting_comments Cabin lights -troubleshooting]<br>
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*[[Bow and Stern Navigation Light Replacement]]
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Moe Electrical system upgrade]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br>
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*[[Cabin Lights: Where to look if they don't work, tips on troubleshooting|Cabin lights -troubleshooting]]<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Gardner Electrical system upgrade] by John Gardner<br>
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*[[Diagnosing Dim Nav Lights]]<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-Elkin Electrical system upgrade]: another perspective by Mark Elkin<br>
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*[[Building a New Electrical Control Panel|Electrical panel]]: Designing and building a new one by Mike Vaccaro<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/12V_system_upgrade-CaptAl Electrical system upgrade] by Capt. Al<br>
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*[[Catalina 34 Electrical System Upgrade|Electrical system upgrade]]: A comprehensive electrical system upgrade by Jim Moe<br>
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[[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/M25_engine_harness Engine electrical harness] <font color=red> '''Important WARNING for M25 owners'''</font color><br>
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*[[Electrical System 101 - Good LINKS from the Message Board|Electrical System 101]]: Comprehensive electrical system BASICS by Stu Jackson  http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5977.0.html<br>
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http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/glowplugs Glow plug solenoid Installation] for faster starting<br>
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*[[1987 MK 1 Catalina 34 Electrical System Upgrade]]:  Winter 2015-6 - A very thorough redesign of a Mark I system by Jon Windt, s/v Della Jean
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/nav_light_troubleshooting Nav Lights Troubleshooting]<br>
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*[[12 VDC Electrical System Upgrade – Winter 2003|Electrical system upgrade]] by John Gardner (includes pictures of 6V batteries)<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-building-electrical-panel.htm New Panel]<br>
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*[[Electrical System Upgrade - Yorkshire Rose|Electrical system upgrade]]: Another perspective by Mark Elkin<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-yorkshire-rose-galley-light.html Galley Light]<br>
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*[[Wiring Diagram with Four 6V Golf Cart Batteries & Separate Starting Battery|Electrical system upgrade]] by Capt. Al<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-painted-rocker-switches.html Switch Telltales]<br>
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*[[Wiring Diagram with 4 6v golf cart batteries and starting battery on Luna Loca]]
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[http://c34.org/faq-pages/faq-refrigeration.html Refrigeration]<br>
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*[[Engine Harness Upgrade|Engine harness upgrade:]] A comprehensive overview by Gerry Douglas <font color=red> ''Important WARNING for M25 owners''</font color><br>
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/kindred-spirit/halogen.html Halogen Lights]<br>
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*[[M25 (not the XP) Engine Harness Warning/Upgrade|Engine harness upgrade]] by Capt. Al<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-yorkshire-rose-unswitched-12v.htm Unswitched 12V panel]<br>
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*[[Engine Panel Wiring Diagrams]]<br>
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*[[Installing a Galley Light|Galley light installation]]<br>
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*[[Fabricating & Installing Teak-Mounted 12v Halogen Light|Galley light mounts]]<br>
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*[[Faster, More Efficient Glow Plug Heating with a Solenoid|Glow plug solenoid Installation]] for faster starting<br>
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*[[Painted Rocker Switches|Panel switch telltales:]] How to tell the on/off state of panel switches from a distance<br>
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*[[Unswitched 12V Power|Unswitched 12V wiring instructions]]<br>
  
 
== Generators ==
 
== Generators ==
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Many have added portable gas generators for spending extended time cruising. Some have used [http://c34.org/faq-pages/faq-wind-generators.html wind generators] to supplement their power requirements.
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*[[Wind Generator Point of View|Wind generator POV]]<br>
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==Inverters==
 
==Inverters==
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/kindred-spirit/inverter.html Installation]
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*[[Freedom 20 Inverter Installation: Two (Similar) Approaches|Freedom 20 installation]]<br>
  
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[http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Electrical/Freedom20 Freedom 20 installation]
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==Lightning==
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*[[Quickie Lightning Protection|Quickie lightning protection]]<br>
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==Solar Energy==
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* [[Solar Power|400 Watt Bimini]] <br>
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* [[Flexible solar panels]]
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*[[1987 MK 1 Catalina 34 Adding Solar Panels]]
  
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==Solar==
 
 
==Starters==
 
==Starters==
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-secondary-starter-switch.htm Secondary Start Switch]<br>
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*[[How to Add a Secondary Starting Switch in the Engine Box|Secondary start switch]]<br>
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[http://www.c34.org/projects/projects-slow-starter-fix.html Slow Start Fix]
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*[[Slow or Difficult to Start Universal M-25XP Engine|Slow start fix]] with a wiring upgrade, starter re-build, and new starting battery by Mike Vaccaro <br>
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==Items of Interest==
 
==Items of Interest==
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[http://c34.org/faq-pages/faq-lighting-protection.html Lightning]<br>
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There are over 75 [http://c34.org/tech-notes-index/index.htm Tech Notes] on these subjects.<br />
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[http://home.san.rr.com/heysailor/sailing/projects/index.html  Misc Projects]<br>
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*[[(Moisture-proof) Alternative to open-type terminal strips]] <small>--added by [[User:Kloebereng|KWKloeber]] 9 May 2015</small>
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There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects.
 

Latest revision as of 00:28, 7 February 2021

Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers require a well sized and maintained 12v system. These articles also include important SAFETY items. Also read the CRITICAL UPGRADES topic on the Forum.

Alternators and Battery Chargers

Batteries

Electrical Panel, Wiring & Lighting

Generators

Inverters

Lightning

Solar Energy

Starters

Items of Interest

There are over 75 Tech Notes on these subjects.

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