Electrical

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

Batteries

Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries
Detailed discussion of battery types by Jim Moe
Battery monitor placement

Alternators and Battery Chargers

Alternator Pully
Alternator Bracket
Alternator Bracket 2
Battery charger discussion & Xantrex product evaluation by John Nixon
In-depth considerations on the Xantrex XC3012 battery charger and installation Truecharge battery charger installation under the sink on a Mk II

Shore Power

Electrical Panel & Wiring

Panel Lights
Troubleshooting Cabin Lights
Electrical System Upgrade 1
Electrical System Upgrade 2
Electrical System Upgrade 3
Engine Harness
Glow Plug Solenoid
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

Freedom 20 installation

Solar

Starters

Secondary Start Switch
Slow Start Fix

Items of Interest

Lightning
Misc Projects

There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects.