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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-02-2022, 09:35
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

I’d be interested in how the output is holding up. After 8 seasons you should be noticing a drop off in the Ah it can put into the battery in any 24hr period (and so reduction in efficiency). The...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-01-2021, 12:21
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

Hi Dockhead.

Our boats are neighbours then as my home berth is Dockan Marina in Malmö.

Yeap one of those kubota systems would indeed fit with space to spare and the lack of sound insulation on...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-01-2021, 09:50
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

Hi Jammer.

Space is not an issue. I have the luxury of a very large engine bay that stretches the width of the boat under the pilot house. Directly to starboard of the engine is a space that is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-01-2021, 03:30
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

Re those monster truck alternators. Bloody hell those things are beasts! 325A! Will they even run off a 90hp diesel?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-01-2021, 03:06
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

Hi Jammer

1. I agree that if I was needing lots of off grid electricity year in year out that a generator (or more likely a proper rear arch with masses of solar and wind on it) would be the way...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-01-2021, 13:05
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

Now that hybrid system is really nifty! I like that a lot.

A generator whilst sailing, a quiet electric engine for manuevering in harbour, and essentially a second big alternator under engine....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-01-2021, 10:22
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

Thanks for the reply Dockhead.

I do have space for a small genset in the sound insulated engine bay but:

1. The whole boat runs on 12V and I am a great believer in that. I don't even have a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-01-2021, 04:51
Replies: 193
Views: 55,087
Posted By Na Mara
Re: E FOY Fuel Cell Generator

I am preparing my boat for a transatlantic circuit and I have been looking into the various options and I have to say that i think many here have been a bit too hasty in dismissing the fuel cell...
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