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Old 06-15-2014, 05:56 PM   #17
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I went with the largest Lewmar in 12V, 8HP. Usually its enough, and a lot of the time I don't even need to use it at all. But for the times when it isn't enough I really regret not going for a larger 24V unit. For the OP, that 8HP unit might well be enough. I would just say that if you are going to the trouble of installing one, don't scrimp, go large.

Power for mine is 4x12V AGM's up in the bow next to the thruster. It would have been easy enough to have a 24V charger dedicated to keeping them charged, no need for an elaborate 24V system addition.
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