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…
Upgrading the battery system on a boat from traditional lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries, specifically LiFePO4 batteries, offers a number of benefits such as higher energy density, longer lifespan, improved performance, and lower maintenance. However, it’s important to take into account the high self-discharge rate, compatibility with existing systems, and the importance of proper charging and management.
updating the NKE electronic system on a boat may involve replacing old navigation instruments with new ones, which can present challenges with compatibility and communication between different instruments and producers. It may also involve drilling new holes in the hull to accommodate new sensors, and connecting new sensors to the existing NKE bus or other bus systems. It may also require the use of device such as Yacht Devices YDNG-03 to convert NMEA2000 bus information to NMEA0184 bus that can be processed by NKE USB box. This can be a complicated process, but with the right knowledge and tools, it is possible to achieve a functional and updated NKE electronic system on a boat.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In this blog, I have shared my technical thoughts and considerations on what to take into account when replacing traditional lead-acid batteries with LiFePO4 batteries. I have already discussed in…
Motivation to change to Lithium iron phosphate battery pack I have been experiencing difficulties with having enough energy to run all the electrical systems on my boat overnight, especially if…