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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-08-2021, 10:18
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

You don't happen to have a photo of his setup do you? I'd love to see it. I have thought about the idea of using larger panels in lieu of a bimini, I don't know why more people don't go that route...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-08-2021, 09:08
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

OK makes sense you're on a cat, lol. Was trying to envision that kind of setup on a monohull- would be quite impressive. Love the older FP's, especially the Lavezzi. Cool boat! To say there is no...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-08-2021, 08:30
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Where do you have those 6 ft. panels mounted? That's a lot of windage. What kind of boat are you on?

I don't go on deck in my slippers- I think i'll be just fine ;)
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-08-2021, 07:50
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Three 365W bifacial panels... yeah that is a lot of space and weight that I don't want to have on board. The boat will not have davits, nor an arch, nor a bimini. That is some awesome power...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 27-08-2021, 18:58
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

The panels are going to be screwed into the deck most likely, although I could do more of a temporary installation to be able to take them off in the future. I saw a youtube video of someone on an...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 27-08-2021, 17:17
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Little update:
Got the batteries and everything in place, still re-wiring electrical panel and such. Just picked up more solar- found a great deal on some flexible panels on ebay:
...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-08-2021, 12:46
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

OK then.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-08-2021, 12:15
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

The Victron Batteryprotects do this
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-08-2021, 10:50
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Pretty sure both of those things are done using the BMS programming on the Cerbo and App.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-08-2021, 10:37
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Rough layout of the finalized system:

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/69927-albums6003-picture33860.jpg

-2 victron 200ah
-victron bms
-victron cerbo
-victron touch gx 50...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-07-2021, 16:05
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Wow beautiful vessel! I can already see her shining, fully rigged. :thumb:
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-07-2021, 16:03
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

What are you storing, dead bodies in the freezer?
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-07-2021, 13:46
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Dr.No, that sounds awesome! I have debated going the 24V route, since I will be taking the boat to Europe. However I have too many 12V smaller systems that would need replacing- it probably...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-07-2021, 07:26
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

In theory, if Victron uses Winston cells, wouldn't their 200ah batteries be technically "underrated" as people are proving to get more than 200ah out of their Winston cells?

Just a thought :p
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-07-2021, 07:22
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Plenty of information regarding BMS's elsewhere... getting a little off topic going down that rabbit hole
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-07-2021, 06:56
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Plenty of spares will be kept on board for functional equipment- I have been sailing many years on long passages and I know the rules.

In terms of backup power generation- I will most likely have...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-07-2021, 05:59
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Interesting viewpoint CaptainRivet. Could you elaborate on how their BMS is "dumb as toast?"
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 21-07-2021, 12:52
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

I was waiting for someone like you to chime in, mbartosch. Awesome information.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 21-07-2021, 12:28
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

After talking to a neighbor who turns out to be a Victron rep/electrician, I may have a good line on Victron stuff. This changes my whole gameplan, as I am able to fit Victron brand batteries into...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 20-07-2021, 16:34
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Thanks- definitely want that control.


Regarding alternators- I have had really bad experiences with two aftermarket alternators, one of which was a Balmar, on my 75 Yanmar turbo. Ever since...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 20-07-2021, 14:29
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Foster,

For me, I am at the point of replacing my batteries and rewiring the boat. Yes lithium has come a long way and I believe that now, especially with prices for batteries falling, putting...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 20-07-2021, 07:58
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

with 300W of solar and a 400W wind generator, plus a towed waterpower generator, how will I not have enough power generation on an Atlantic crossing? Keep in mind i will also have the B2B charger on...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 20-07-2021, 06:05
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Yes everything on board is 12V, except the water heater and air conditioning that use 110v. I am looking for a very simple shore power charger/inverter to have on the boat so that I can use an AC...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 20-07-2021, 06:03
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

SOK seems like a decent battery- however the more I researched about cells and what not, I just don't really know anything about what is inside the SOK. It has gotten great reviews, however I figure...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 19-07-2021, 21:06
Replies: 90
Views: 12,360
Posted By DDabs
Re: KISS Ocean Passage Lithium Setup

Alright- I have been convinced to go the Victron route for most of the control equipment. Just ordered two 75/15 controllers for the two 100w panels going on the dodger. I will add a 55w panel to...
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