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Cooling Challenges with a High-Powered Alternator on a Boat Engine
When it comes to life on the water, one of the most crucial aspects is ensuring a reliable power source for all your onboard needs. Whether you're out for a…
drawer fridge
Upgrading a Toploader Fridge to a Drawer Fridge: A Step-by-Step Guide for Boat Owners (from experience on my Alubat Ovni 435)⛵🪚
Having a functional and space-efficient refrigerator is essential, especially in the limited confines of a boat. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of upgrading a…
depth sonder
Garmin chartplotter in a NKE system
When I bought the boat, it did not have a chartplotter, so I decided to purchase a Garmin chartplotter. At the time, NKE did not offer a chartplotter as part…
Installing a Balmar Alternator and Wakespeed Regulator on My Aluminum Boat to Charge LiFePO4 Batteries 😊⛵
In this blog post, we will explore the process of installing a Balmar alternator and Wakespeed regulator to charge your LifePO4 batteries. If you have already installed your LifePO4 (Lithium…
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Register a boat in France
Why register a boat in France Why register a boat in France when you're living in Germany? 🤔 Ahoy, let me tell you a sea-cret! You see, sometimes it's not…
connecting Lithium Batteries
Connecting LiFePO4 Batteries on a Boat
It's time to connect the LiFePO4 batteries on my boat! In my previous blog post, I talked about installing LiFePO4 batteries on a boat, selecting the suitable battery format, using…
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Upgrading Your Boat’s Power Source: Installing LiFePO4 Batteries
It's time to install the LiFePO4 batteries on my boat!In my previous posts I explained that LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries have gained popularity among boat owners as an efficient…
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What is the required amount of electric power needed for cooking on a boat? [measurements]
In my previous blog post, I mentioned that I am planning to switch from a gas-powered stove and oven to an electric induction stove and oven on my boat. I…
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How to choose an alternator to charge lithium batteries (LiFePO4)? [my technical thoughts]
In this blog, I consider the following factors when choosing an alternator to charge LiFePO4 batteries on a boat:Battery bank size: Determine the size of your battery bank and calculate the…
depth sonder
Replace NKE depth sounder \ sensor
Updating the navigation instruments on my Alubat ovni 435, which was built in 2001, has been a process that has taught me a lot. One of the main things I…