Wow. I did not intend to do a total overhaul to the Boat's Electrical. It was OK in that it worked. Until that last lobster Hoop netting trip where I broke the parallel switch. Oops. Then I learned that my house batteries were in need of replacement. (Not a surprise) But when the electrical equipment under the decks needed an evaluation. A switch and a solenoid needed to be removed and I got into improving the system. Then it got a life of it's own. Luckily Advanced Batteries turned me onto an electrical guru of sorts. Shang Wong of 3D Marine.
We now have a new bigger sized main house bank of three 4D AGM batteries (bank #1) and a new addition of a starting battery dedicated to the generator (bank #3).
And changed the Starting (bank #2 a 2 year old 4D) so that it starts both the Starboard and Port sides. Not a small matter for the boat.
And Added 2 Combiners and removed a Battery Isolator.
As the Combiners are able to take the charge of both Alternators and ramp them up so that the House Bank gets all the Juice it needs I have increased the systems ability to recover from drain. Increasing efficiency and decreasing charge times.
And this may increase the life of the batteries. It was also very nice to set up a new set of Switches in a convenient and yet dry place to work. Just inside the cabin. Safely under the sole of the salon is a new bank of switches and breakers. Very nice.
This was a very big upgrade and required the professional help of 3D Marine to rewire and properly balance the load and wire and switches and test and complete the job in time for the Halibut Derby. My start of the fishing season.
Sweet. I now have power for longer Fishing Trips. And longer family vacations on a Mooring or anchorage in ______. (pick a place within 100 miles of LA)
Ready for Fishing. Ready for boating season.
Fish Wish Granted.
Keith <"><
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