A simple explanation of some basic electrical concepts relevant to sailors: direct and alternating current, current intensity, voltage, resistance, and power, and the relationships between these elements, with examples of their application on a sailboat.
Read More
Using the BLUETTI AC 180 portable power station onboard an ocean-going sailboat, including a description of the onboard installation, charging methods, multiple-purpose onboard use during a cruise, and a final evaluation. Includes a descriptive video and a discount coupon for this equipment.
Read More
Considerations regarding the battery storage compartment on a sailboat and the battery boxes themselves. Requirements that battery boxes must meet, and photos of an example of a handmade battery box.
Read More
Gabriel Prohens, an industrial engineer, recently updated the electrical circuit of his sailboat, a FIRST 32. This article shows the electrical diagram of his installation, with a description of the most important elements and some final considerations.
Read More
Is it worth switching to LifePo4 lithium batteries on my sailboat? Is now the right time? This question doesn’t have a single or obvious answer, as it depends on several factors. To try to make this decision easier, in this chapter we’ll look at the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of lithium batteries for sailboats, along with some final recommendations.
Read More