SteveandZoila
Senior Member
OK, I am going to open a can of worms!! I have a 44' Gulfstar trawler, refitting, I am a newbie to big boats , but learning. The existing situation: I am forced to trace all wires to get this boat going, and I got to question some of the set ups. The existing batteries were 2 4D starting Batts for Perkins 6.354s, Battery for Windlass, Approx 14' from House Bank. Battery for Gen set, 8 interstate 6 volt for house bank.
Soooo! How about just one laaarge house bank of 12-14 6 volt batterys to run everything. I have room for 18 batteries, but may need less with the next generation, since I am presently planning on 50% discharge.
Soooo! How about just one laaarge house bank of 12-14 6 volt batterys to run everything. I have room for 18 batteries, but may need less with the next generation, since I am presently planning on 50% discharge.
- Get rid for The 4 Perko Switches
- Understand the wiring on this boat.
- Simple I know the diference in design of starting vs deep cycle, but would it really be th charging, same type of batteries
- 1200-1400 amp hrs should crank anything, yes I know there is a difference in deep cycle vs starting.
- New inverter/charger has to deal with one “battery”
- Easier to work out larger Alternator plan and Solar.
- With all the electronic monitoring, plus Solar panels, how could I get stranded? Also I could keep a starting battery with jumper cables for emergency. For got the dinghy!!