stevensibs
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 21, 2011
- Messages
- 172
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Still Sibsie
- Vessel Make
- 42' Bristol Trawler
I read all these posts just to get to the last one by MYTraveler. That's the question I want to post; my bow thruster and windlass ( already purchased) are 24v DC and I want the rest of the boat to be 12v. All my past boats were 12v and I understand it and am comfortable with it. I planned to have a pair of AGM batts in the very deep v-berths to power these two devices and charge the AGM batteries with a dedicated 24 v charger that receives its 110v ac from the generator. My questions: Shore power, two 30A hookups or one 50A? AC power, 110v only or combination of 220v and 110v? How do I do a combination of both voltages? Other batteries onboard are starting battery for generator, assuming genny's alternator will charge it, single diesel main engine, possibly a single 4D starting battery with an engine driven 100 Amp alternator to charge it, (already installed) and three 8D batteries for house bank; how do I charge those? I know some people install another alternator to charge house bank but I'm thinking at 170 horse power on this completey new Lugger might be a bit much on it...not sure.
Could sure use some insight.
Could sure use some insight.