In addition to the bow thrusters mine also connected to a 3k inverter - so the batteries are deep cycle. If just the bow thruster was on the batteries you could go with starter batteries (with high CCA). They will support high amp draw for short periods (much like starting the engine).
This goes back to mid-April - I ordered these and went to install today. The instructions on the package show to mount the cabinet ball 255mm (10") below the top of the cabinet ... my cabinets are only 8" high! Am I mis-reading the instructions or maybe your cabinets are higher than mine?
Bennett, were you going to post a picture?
Tom,tell me about this inverter setup. Have thought of this as well to serve the tv console in the salon.
Ire,
Exactly what I need.
Ire,
When I purchased the boat the inverter/charger was already installed ... I think it is original OEM. It is an Xantrex inverter/charger 200a output and wired to the AC panel. All circuits are available with the exception of stove, water heater and air conditioner. Really, it boils down that we get all piug circuits and the microwave. We do use it when anchoring if we need the microwave, coffee maker, TV and/or charging the electronics. I don't believe it is a cheap project but if you go down the path of a smaller inverter for a plug, maybe it makes sense to wire it to the panel for that circuit. Then you would get all plugs on that circuit.
no worries. When you said 'Like this', I thought there was a maybe a pic you were going to post.
Thanks Bruce. That is helpful ... I see how you moved the bottom connector inwards.
@Mark.60 do you swap between the inverter and the boats 110 when on shore or gen or do you keep the inverter running at all time when the tv is on?
