- Jun 5, 2016
- 5,620
- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
One other issue in going to a 24 or 48V system...how do you charge it?
Not only where do you get a 24V or 48V charge source on a 12V boat, but the power available from the OEM sources (both AC & DC) isnt enough to charge these large battery banks quickly enough, unless you install large alternators/charge controllers. You could augment with some solar, but if you build one large enough to do the job, the whole boat will be in the shade!
It can be done, but its very expensive
Not only where do you get a 24V or 48V charge source on a 12V boat, but the power available from the OEM sources (both AC & DC) isnt enough to charge these large battery banks quickly enough, unless you install large alternators/charge controllers. You could augment with some solar, but if you build one large enough to do the job, the whole boat will be in the shade!
It can be done, but its very expensive
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