Electrical

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Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers required a well sized and maintained 12v system.

Batteries

Many owners have put pairs of 6v golf cart batteries to improve their battery performance.
[Batteries and Inverters]
[Battery Types]
[Battery Monitor]

Alternators and Battery Chargers

One of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your batteries is to have a proper charging systems such as the Stat Power multi-stage charger.
[Alternator Pully]
[Alternator Bracket]
[Alternator Bracket 2]
[Battery Charger Install]
[Tachometer Quit]

Shore Power

Electrical Panel & Wiring

[Panel Lights]
[Troubleshooting Cabin Lights]
[Electrical System Upgrade 1]
[Electrical System Upgrade 2]
[Electrical System Upgrade 3]
[Engine Harness]
[Wiring Diagram]
[Nav Light Troubleshooting]
[New Panel]
[Galley Light]
[Switch Telltales]
[Refrigeration]
[Halogen Lights]
[Unswitched 12V panel]
[Engine Harness 2]

Generators

Many have added portable gas generators for spending extended time cruising. Some have used wind generators to supplement their power requirements.

Inverters

[Installation]

Solar

Starters

[Secondary Start Switch]
[Slow Start Fix]

Items of Interest

[Lightning]
[Misc Projects]
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