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Hot water in the boat – 230 V, engine heat, or diesel?
Compare hot water solutions for boats: electric heating element/shore power, engine cooling water, and diesel water heater. Choose based on usage, space, and energy source. Read more...
Wind turbine or solar panels on the boat – or both?
Understand when a wind generator can supplement solar panels on a boat, and why placement, noise, wind conditions, regulator, and battery must be evaluated as a whole. Read more...
Air conditioning in a boat – can the battery handle it?
Before you buy air conditioning for your boat: understand the difference between cooling capacity and power consumption, 12/24 V versus 230 V, inverter, battery, and shore power. Read more...
Garmin radar: can my ECHOMAP be used, or do I need a GPSMAP?
Do you want a Garmin radar? See the important difference between ECHOMAP, STRIKER and GPSMAP, and what you should check before you buy the radome. Read more...
Bow thruster: battery, cable and fuse – how to plan the power
Plan the power supply for the bow and stern thrusters correctly. Understand battery, CCA, total cable length, cable cross-section, main fuse, and main switch. Read more...
MPPT or PWM – which solar charge controller should you choose?
Understand the difference between MPPT and PWM without the technical jargon. See how panel voltage, battery voltage, system size, and cables affect your choice. Read more...
Garmin VHF 115i, 215i, 215i AIS or 315 – what is the difference?
Compare the Garmin VHF 115i, 215i, 215i AIS, and VHF 315 regarding operation, AIS, handset, stations, and NMEA 2000. Read more...
Victron MultiPlus or separate inverter and battery charger?
Understand when a Victron MultiPlus makes sense, and when a separate inverter and battery charger can be a simpler solution. Read more...
Victron Orion XS or Orion-Tr Smart – which DC-DC charger should you choose?
Compare the Victron Orion XS and Orion-Tr Smart in terms of voltage, charging current, galvanic isolation, Bluetooth, and system integration. Read more...
Flexible or rigid solar panel for a boat – which should you choose?
Compare flexible and rigid solar panels for boats based on space, weight, mounting, ventilation, shading, and the possibility of future replacement. Read more...
How many watts of solar panels do I need on the boat?
Determine your solar power needs based on the boat’s daily consumption, season, shade, panel placement, and battery. Avoid selecting panel size based on a single standard figure. Read more...
How large a battery do I need in the boat?
Dimension the boat's battery bank based on Wh per day, system voltage, desired reserve, the battery's usable capacity, and large loads such as an inverter. Read more...