Electrical
Modern gear such as refrigeration, chartplotters, radar and computers required a well sized and maintained 12v system.
Contents
Batteries
Benefits of 6v golf cart batteries
Detailed discussion of battery types by Jim Moe
Battery monitor placement
Alternators and Battery Chargers
All about alternator belt tension & pulleys
Alternator mount/bracket upgrade Important safety upgrade for M25 (not XP) owners
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
Adding AC panel lights for readability at a distance
Cabin lights -troubleshooting
Electrical system upgrade, including new alternator, regulator, and starting battery by John Gardner
Comprehensive electrical system upgrade with detailed wiring schmatic by Jim Moe
Another perspective on a 12 VDC electrical system upgrade by Mark Elkin
Engine electrical harness WARNING
Glow plug solenoid Installation for faster starting
Wiring Diagram
Nav Light Troubleshooting
New Panel
Galley Light
Switch Telltales
Refrigeration
Halogen Lights
Unswitched 12V panel
Generators
Many have added portable gas generators for spending extended time cruising. Some have used wind generators to supplement their power requirements.
Inverters
Solar
Starters
Secondary Start Switch
Slow Start Fix
Items of Interest
There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects.
