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 & pulley considerations
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
Solar
Starters
Secondary Start Switch
Slow Start Fix
Items of Interest
There are over 75 Technotes on these subjects.
