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Post by shindig on Jan 9, 2010 23:39:53 GMT
At the moment my boat is electrics free....but supposing I did want to add elctrics to run a few basic items...say Fixed Radio, Nav lights, interior light, depth, and Plotter....what would be the basic items required for the electric system, and a ballpark cost??
Also, anyone recommend an idiots guide to electrics.
Cheers
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Post by allan on Jan 11, 2010 10:28:41 GMT
My previous boat had a basic electrical system. It consisted of Battery, main switch, electrical panel with fuses, Nasa log/depth, interior lights and mast top tricolour navigation light. If just using the boat at weekends, I found a cheap solar panel clipped on to the battery would provide enough power during the week to keep the battery topped up. If going away for a longer trip I would ensure I went into a marina to top up the battery. I had an extetion lead and car battery charger. I imagine the whole system would cost £250-£300 if you fit it yourself.
Allan
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Post by ishtar on Jan 11, 2010 13:54:02 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2010 23:07:43 GMT
1. don't have a fridge or an auto pilot if you can help it - huge power guzzlers! 2. make sure all lights are LEDs - they, like instruments, use very little power. Try www.searolf.comCheers Peter |
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