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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…
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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…
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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 \Â 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…
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Thoughts on replacing traditional lead-acid batteries with lithium batteries (LiFePO4)
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…