WATCH THIS before installing lithium batteries on your sailboat ⚡ [RYAN'S TECH CORNER]

[@RyanSophieSailing]

We’ll repeat it here: YES, Ryan co-founded Dakota Lithium, and we are 100% partial to the brand because he 1/ he has a clear and *disclosed* stake in the company, and 2/ we’ve used those batteries onboard in the last four years through thick and thin (and genuinely love them). One of the points we make is that not everyone is transparent about their financial interest to spread a certain type of information, and we take the stance to keep it real in all circumstances. And let this be a reminder that you can make your own decisions, and that those decisions turn better the more information you get :) we hope this was helpful!

[@oleran4569]

You did a great job of keeping the video "clean"!

[@MoneyPitBoating]

We actually got some of your batteries in the start of summer and love them. We went with Dakota Lithium because they seemed to be open and honest,. (And rugged, because we beat the hell out of our gear!)

[@grantpedder7719]

Looks like you haven't heard of *_SUPERCAPS?_* I have 6x 80a/hr(480ahr) 12v caps on my 45' cruiser. My boat is the first in the world equipped with them. They are 98% efficient, 1 million cycle lifespan, no chance of them exploding or burning. No gas or chemicals stored or emitted. They operate between minus 50⁰C and 80⁰C. They can be safely discharged to 0v and stored under the workbench for 6 months and recharged when needed. They comply with all international aviation safety regulations and can be flown on a passenger aircraft safely and have a 10 year factory guarantee. I have had them on board for 3 years and are performing at 100%. I run a 12v 1.2kW windlass(100A). Autopilot, nav station, all lights, pumps, 80L freezer @ - 18⁰C and fridge @ 2.5 to 4.5⁰C. 2x 330W pollychrystal solar panels, 100-50 Victron MPPT and 12v to 12v- 30a Victron charger for changing with alternator. Lithium is sooo last Friday's technology. Cape Town South Africa.

[@bigpistol2]

@@grantpedder7719 Do tell us more. Do you have a video of your setup with more details?

[@TravisCreighton]

Hey Sophie, I fully approve of Ryan. Hey Ryan, Thanks for being "technical". I get & respect "technical". Keep feeding brains!

[@darrengladstone3159]

Based on the thumbnail I was cringing, waiting for another video speaking in generality by a recent first time user / DIY (which seems to be the primary youtube information source!). As someone who started in lithium ion cell manufacturing in 2010, I have to say I'm extremely pleasantly surprised. Ryan, you are 10/10 on all points as you well know. Anyone reading this, I can attest this is sound balanced advice and not a Dakota commercial. Key points is that often to make it an effective installation, you need to assess everything directly interfacing with the lithium side of the battery bank. He mentions this but it's worth reiterating. Great video Ryan.

[@jamesboulton2722]

One important point to add is that on high current situations ( above about 200amps) the quality of the cable crimps and connections is very important. A lose or corroded connection can go from fine to fire in seconds in high current situations. That is why where possible I recommend to use a higher voltage house bank 24v or even better 48v, because the current for the same load is much much less.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

I know this from personal experience... very valid point!

[@panteliszirinis8833]

Me too. Wish I would have upgraded to 48v and not stay in 12v. Way too many amps on my systems and super thick cables

[@Glenn.Cooper]

Fantastic!!! I'm an electrical engineer (but not working with battery technology) and was searching for information on LFP safety and your video popped up. This is absolutely the BEST video on the subject that I've come across. Thank for this.

[@daviddecker264]

Wow, that was a really clear and well presented topic for all of us to be able to follow and understand. Yes, even an electrical nerd can admit it's not always clear due to too many subjects and no clear or full explanation to sort out the devil in the details. Great job and well done Ryan.👍👌⛵🏖️

[@sibylle_]

Ditto. Couldn’t have put it better myself 😊👍

[@jason13533]

You have just cleared up multi arguments on a Facebook group… thanks. Too many people generalising on Lithium batteries. Thank you for your in-depth explanation. Beautifully presented 👍🇦🇺

[@M_J_nan]

So, so good! Thank you! To explain things like these, clearly like you do, needs a very thorough understanding of the matter. Everyone considering lithium batteries should see this! Fair winds!

[@lov2cook4u]

I don't often comment but I couldn't resist here!! Thank you so much Ryan. Your ability to clearly talk about complex systems was/is amazing. Thank you so much for making this one!!!!

[@Tulasendlesssummer]

What an awesome video! This is exactly what people need to know when thinking of going lithium and you’ve done an incredible job explaining it all in a simple easy to understand way. Thanks for putting it out there you guys 🙌

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks guys

[@mikerose9414]

Ryan- I never comment on videos, so this is my first. This information was excellent! I appreciate your transparency. Well done. Thanks!

[@epage46]

Great Video! Would love to see a video on the installation that covers all of the aspects mentioned in this video; wire sizing, adjustments to be made, etc.

[@paratyshow]

👍☑🏝 ME TOO!!!

[@Sailspirit99]

👍⛵️ ME TOO!,

[@susanpage9854]

Me three!

[@michaelhaardt5988]

Precise and well structured! On the maximum charging current: Rather large solar panel installations get more and more popular and together with high output alternators, especially on a catamaran, all on independent charge controllers, you can easily create exactly the scenario you described. I missed mentioning the myth that Lithium batteries offer more cycles, charging/discharging at higher C and more usable capacity of their nominal capacity. While all of those are true individually, they are not in combination. If the desire is to obtain the longest life time, the regular charge/discharge current should be planned by data sheet. Sometimes advertising suggests things would be easier than they are. I would love to see more tech corner episodes!

[@svs987]

Thanks for this Ryan. Really clear explanation. Regarding insurance: I've converted my boat to electric motor powered by a 48V LiFePo4 battery system. My insurer was very unwilling to take on the risk (basically as you said they didn't really know what the risk was). I put together a full design document explaining my choices and the background research that led to them and as a result they were happy to fully insure the boat. Although I don't have your experience, I do have a degree in Electronic Engineering so I am at least able to evaluate the accuracy of the information I am reading and make safe choices based on that reading I also agree with you comment about marine electricians: I tried to get my local marine electrician to inspect the work I had done (not just the 48V systems for the motor but the 12V systems and the AC systems) and they were clearly out of their depth.

[@mikes2294]

Ryan, That sure was an education on batterys. Thanks for the eye opener.🌴

[@jackf.7415]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@svcarlinabyandlarge1134]

Your background is very impressive. I can tell you from first hand experience we had the insurance discussion with the Gowrie Group after recently shopping insurance for new navigational limits that cover the West Indies. We were specifically told no Lithium… sort of, Gowrie uses Markel’s Jackline policy and we were told they would not provide more than $250K hull coverage if the vessel had Lithium. From our conversation with Gowrie, I don’t expect this to change or get better until the ABYC takes a stronger position to support Lithium technologies and even then, I would expect insurance companies not to insure any vessel where a professional lithium installer was not used. Hopefully companies like Dakota are out there working with the ABYC to drive change in this industry. Until then, my AGMs were installed in 2019 and I have to wait for them to reach end of life. I keep telling myself, every year the technology gets better and less expensive, but I sure do get jealous of those boats with nice Lithium house banks. One comment I would add is that you did not have much to say about battery bank capacity and I have read that one big issue are these owners who install large banks and short cycle their lithium batteries however, this really isn’t a fire risk as much as a degradation of the battery lifecycle. Anyway, great video and I have put Dakota Batteries on my list along with Battleborn. Anxiously awaiting for the insurance companies to catch up. 23:54

[@henrye718]

What would constitute a professional lithium installer? I install electronics at a marina. I also have an electrical/mechanical engineering degree. When someone wants something to do with lithium I tell them ill do the electronics but my marina will not install lithium batteries period or sell them, this is because I just refuse. Professional, years of electrical work, degrees, magician. I cannot judge the quality control or where the cells came from so I want nothing to do with them. Matter of fact I did a trolling motor this year the boat came back after the owner had the dakota batteries installed, because the trolling motor stopped working. It turns out one of the batteries was reading 3 volts and would not charge when I tested them.

[@SailingRoam]

Wow, just WOW!! Ryan you were born for this! Clear and authoritative with humility, you're a unicorn! And Sophie, amazing edit! Seriously, one of my favorite videos of the year! Now I'm off to look at Dakota cranking batteries for my new boat!

[@debbiebishop9400]

Ryan, excellent job on the Lithium episode!! I watched it with my husband and although I'm not mechanical inclined as my husband, I was able to follow right along and understood everything you described/explained. Thank you for the honest input on the myths of Lithium. I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on disposal/recycling of used Lithium batteries as well.

[@billb2176]

Excellent video - many thanks.

[@antonioz7674]

Great explanation. Complete and clear. It condensates several books of incomplete partial info in a single video. Congratulations!

[@leonmichael3136]

The best video on this subject....I am buying a beneteau oceanis 60.....you have clarified my thoughts on battery instalation...

[@therokenman2594]

Please keep doing videos on sailboat electronic systems. It is really helpful! Thank you!

[@rayf8162]

Nice work, Ryan. Thanks for the time and thought you’ve invested in this. Very well structured and informative!

[@pirimusic]

Live your honesty Ryan

[@adamPRFL]

Absolutely agree 100% 👍🏼 well done video. I have a 100% electric LiFePo boat and can't agree more with the information you provided. Keep bringing important topics on proper LiFePo battery installation. Thank you!

[@kurttosczak8544]

If you are searching for another subject for a tech talk I would like to see a series of discussions about the different parts of a charging system. Solar panels, mppt, bms, inverter, shore power, batteries and how to integrate them. I have seen a bunch but they always thought a quick overview and don't go into quite enough depth. Eg. MPPT. How to choose the right size, why have multiple mppt's Or Inverters: string inverter vs micro inverter vs power optimizer. Choosing inverter size. Configuring boat wiring for AC and DC.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Great idea

[@brownnoise357]

There's a terrific series of talks and lectures in boat electronics on KZbin y a channel called Pacific Yacht Systems, and I think you'd find a great follow on from Ryan's excellent introduction. I'm presently juggling just what the heck to do for my Next Boat, but am getting there. As of now, a strong 316 Stainless Rear arch for about 800 watts of solar, plus wind gen, space on a bar for antennas, plus power Davits . No Generator, but a Balmer XT 250 amp engine alternator with a built in Smart regulator, or, what alternator plus installation kit Balmar recommends. I'm getting a 3 cabin layout, with aft port cabin ripped out for a house racked Battery Bank, plus all charging and inverter systems in one control room type layout, to keep easy fastaccess to everything. It'll help balance a 100 mtrs of 10mm chain plus anchor up front. Standard the boat comes with a 4 small battery bank under the aft starboard Cabins bed, a d I'm thinking extra diesel tank under there. Large Watervtank is amidships under the dinette sofa, forvtopping up with a Watermaker, so forward, midshipman, and aft will have a nice eight distribution low down in the boat. I'm thinking 4 or 5 x 200ah SOK high quality batteries for the House Bank. I plan on running the internal diesel engine under moderate load at about 2 hours a Day. one hour just before sunset, one hour just before Dawn, for hot water for 2 showers a day. zduesels hate being run without a load, and a load cleans their insides and keeps them in peak condition, hence the extra fuel tank just in case. Not sure if Ryan has mentioned Galvanic isolators, they're important, but galvanic Transformers are worth the extra. Best Wishes and Fair Winds. Bob. 👍🙂

[@cnc75adventures49]

Thank you Ryan , it’s nice to hear this information from a reliable source👍👍

[@Stenn333]

FANTASTIC VIDEO !! I'm already into LiFePo so I'm up to speed on the issues....just to say you covered all the issues really well, and VERY articulately and easily followed...THANK YOU ! ...one thing about alternators though...those of us that switched to AGM years ago SHOULD have already switched to a high-output, i.e. high-charge-rate alternator when we switched to AGM, because that's AGM's best feature too...they can take pretty much all you can dish out to them...since there's no liquid acid you need to worry about boiling.... ...so our AGM high output alternator shouldn't have much, if any problem dishing it out to our new LiFePo's.

[@donaldbernier5884]

It took me a couple years to piece together all the info in this video. Our lithium system has been up and running for a couple years now and we love it. Great video and very informative!

[@jonathansykes2105]

That was a really excellent explanation about installing 'Lithion-ion' batteries in a boat. Succinct and easy to follow. Well done.

[@mch979]

Great tutorial!

[@tonyburgess100]

Very thorough Ryan, great job!

[@artlife6210]

This video is guaranteed to save lives and property, one of the best Ive ever seen, thanks for making it!

[@ianmckay6004]

Excellent video! Many tidbits not covered in other videos. Appreciate the candor. 👏

[@GenXPats]

Our Dakota Lithium batteries (4 x 280 AH) are ordered and on the way to Maverick in Guatemala!! So excited! Thanks for the great info and a fantastic product, Ryan!

[@AlamarMarine]

Great video Ryan. Clear, concise and well structured. It makes me want to play it on a loop in my store so I don’t keep repeating myself 🤔🤔😜

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Love it... I could just finally setup that coffee shop and just stand there and talk

[@curtishyde1842]

Most outstanding presentation your explanation is extremely comprehensible

[@tybarbier]

Love the video. I have installed lithium on my boat, and switched my starter batteries to Dakota 65ah last spring. Love them. One thing that’s very important is making sure that either you isolate lithium from standard starting batteries from your house charger and alternator or like you said do a b2b charging set up. Lifo is pretty expensive which is hard to swallow for starter batteries but that whole profile thing is pretty important considering cross connection options that come on some boats. Thanks for sharing as lithium is really a great and overall economical option!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

This is a good point. The different battery packs will all be at different SOC so you need to have them charge separately.

[@danknox9986]

That was great. Ryan you are exactly right about finding a marine electrical technician to do or help with the install. Most are just interested in selling stuff and have very limited or zero real knowledge or experience. I’m been thinking of making the change for awhile and I’ve made sure when I had to get a new inverter/charger it had a lithium setting. Same with my mttp controller. As for my alternator, it had an internal regulator and it’s charge output after a few minutes is so low it almost useless. In order to make a switch worthwhile I think I will need a new belt system for a new alternator a long with a regulator that is a bit more flexible, programmable and can talk to the other components. That probably my next step with batteries after that. A few years ago when I got out 3000 watt inverter/charger to run my wife’s air blower I pit in all new wires for the batteries. They are massive and all are doubled up. Just for smiles I think she has used the hair blower three times! 😊. Thank you again for the informative video. I will definitely look at getting your batteries when I make the change.

[@armorguy1108]

Wow. Just....wow. So much information in a 24 minute video. This is, quite possibly, my favorite video from the channel. (Commenter note: Sophie, I love your cooking and prep videos but, dang, Ryan killed it on this one, yes?) This is why I subscribe and recommend your channel to everyone I know who is remotely interested in the sailing life. Thanks and be well.

[@apollo8352]

Great video, thank you. I use Lithium phosphate batteries in my RV.... as three 100AH 12v.... I was considering a DC to DC charger for when there is not enough solar and use the RV alternator...... But I calculated the resistance in 8 meters of 10 mm square copper cable (good for 50 amps)...was enough to limit the charge current from the alternator to under 50 amps and protect the alternator from over load....... To me it proved a DC to DC charger was an unessasary requirement or expense. I have also installed 50 amp circuit breakers on each of the batteries....and take advantage of the internal resistance of the circuit breakers to balance discharge currents in a limited way...... In practice as you suggest the lithium battery terminal volts remains relatively low until the batteries are fully charged.....and this makes for much more efficient charging from solar photo voltaics.... a match made in heaven is my experience compare with lead acid. thanks again!

[@howtosailoceans1423]

I installed a Renogy 170Ah LiFePo battery last year. The only issue I've had is with my Isotherm ASU refrigeration, which automatically runs on freeze mode when the battery voltage exceeds 13.2, which with lead or AGM batteries will only be the case when charging. The idea is to use the power when available to freeze the holding plate to reduce cycles later and save on power consumption overall. Except the Renogy battery rests around 13.2, so the fridge is constantly trying to siphon off the excess power and as a result draining the battery. So I have to switch it to manual mode to prevent this. Isotherm has come out with a new temp sensor system, so perhaps this will solve the problem.

[@evanparmenter]

When a video like this comes out that has great feedback and is packed with info, THAT is when I star it. Honestly Ryan, I didn't fully understand everything, and that's a GOOD thing! It just means to go over it again a few times, just as we have to with any subject we're just learning. GREAT video, thank you thank you for all the good, detailed and verifiable info!!!😁

[@aaronkesterson9613]

This video is so much needed for people!

[@edgatewood9463]

Thank you Ryan for this and other videos on the subject. Great help and will explore Dakota for my project.

[@christiangerloff7769]

Excellent teaching, Ryan! Thanks.

[@BarracudaHawk]

Really excellent presentation Ryan , congratulations!

[@SVAdAstra]

This is an excellent video! One point that is consistently missed about BMS safety: If an extreme overvoltage event occurs (imagine a lightning hit, alternator voltage regulator failure, or inductive flyback), especially when the battery is at a 100% state of charge where it will present nearly a zero load to charging -- the voltage rating of the BMS MOSFETs may be exceeded (say 60 volts for example), and one or more MOSFET may fail SHORTED. In which case, all forms of charging protection has vanished. BMS overvoltage protection is only valid provided the overvoltage does not exceed the MOSFET junction ratings. In my own sailboat installation, I have "crowbar" didoes: 18 volt 100 watt zeners installed across each battery's terminals to absorb a momentary voltage transient to protect the BMS MOSFETs. It only takes microseconds to fry a MOSFET junction. I've never seen a BMS with this protection.

[@JustinCaseSolarPower]

You hit the nail on the head. 1) Simple if you don't know what your doing then Don't do it. 2) You could be the cause of a fire or even death. 3) Never believe a salesmen they lie to get a sale, and often have know idea about what they are selling.

[@WayneMcNab]

One of the best overviews I have heard to date.

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Thanks, Ryan. Clear and very informative. Much appreciated.

[@jiefflerenard1228]

It is amazing what a few years of vloging can do, knowledge aside you have become a very articulate, persuasive speaker. great info, great video. Thank you for sharing

[@hakanpalmgren882]

Great explanation Ryan and give my best to Sophie!

[@FX5067]

Thank you Ryan. You are a wealth of information.

[@jimlofts5433]

Ryan - internal / external BMS - Re long term storage the external BMS can be disconnected so that over months the trickle current to run the BMS doesn't flatten the batt - I owned a yacht LA batt years ago but have 300A LFP in the caravan and they don't like to be floated so if not using the van I disconnect all loads and disconnect the BMS and the LFP is stored at 40-50% charge which is how they are shipped and need a top up and discharge back to the 40% every 6 months or so - unlike Lead acid that love being in float with a charger connected 24/7 - great vlog and well explained - Good to see Dakota changing and modernising their options - electronics is always changing - ex electronic engineering background from valves to semiconductors constant retraining just to keep up - now retired and have taken on the rear reclining armchair admiral role of dispensing free advice - clicked and subscribed well done

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Most lithiums with internal BMS cant sit for years without serious reduction in SOC . the bigger issue is that the cells start to degrade. Good thoughts though

[@wkam002]

Hi Ryan, I really quite enjoy this episode. Thanks for the tech talk.

[@benjamindover7399]

That was a lot of great info. I'm glad I found this channel.

[@RivieraStar]

Brilliant Ryan, as always. I would add that the external BMS gives you the opportunity to connect your lifepo batteries in series while the internal BMS only allow parallel connections.

[@kirk9671]

You do a good job explaining things.

[@rogerpurcell9444]

Great video! Everything he said is important. It is a tremendous improvement for live aboard. There is a buy in price to properly install Lithium battery bank, above the price of the batteries. Needs to be understood and completed to save your investment and boat. One of the most fact filled videos. Thanks

[@thomaspoussin8663]

Très instructif et je crois que c'est la première fois que je l'entends autant parler ^^

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Thanks for a good summary. Very helpful.

[@anthonymckeon3353]

Appreciate the presentation/explanation on lithium batteries. Am glad you put in the caveat on installers of lithium batteries as I’ve met far too many techs that were worthless. I’ll use this video as as primer for such batteries and I’ll watch it 1 or 2 more times . Thanks.

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

That is a great video Ryan, Thank You.

[@brianjurries3396]

Well done Ryan, I feel like I have a much much greater understanding of lithium batteries 🔋 now. Thank you

[@stanleysteamcar]

Ryan, that was such a good, well balanced (excuse the Lithium pun!!) video. Lots of really sensible points. Thank you

[@21142317]

Hi Ryan, great video, very informative. I’m seeing an increasing number of people online promoting the idea of skipping the DC DC charger between the lead Acid starter battery and the Lithiums and just using a “long Lead” to drop the voltage to the “correct” level for Lithium charging. I believe this to be frankly madness, but would be grateful if you could consider mentioning in a video the flaws in this idea. Your credibility would make the argument a lot more convincing.

[@SamuelKTennis]

Thank you for what appears to me to be a very factful and honest presentation. This will become a resource for me when it becomes appropriate.

[@budlaumer]

Nice job. Tech is always critical and it is always changing, so more informaiton is helpfiul. I programmed in octal and wired 28 vdc on titan II missles back in the day. We have come a long way....

[@dutchglobetrotter4513]

I really like the Ryan's tech corner episodes.

[@PaneShaynter]

Great clarification on lithium, thank you. I'm in aviation maintenance and if the FAA made a decision on something it's because someone died, the rules are written in blood. If they sign off, I'm not going to contest it because I know what the cost was to get there.

[@markbuskens6070]

Ryan that was a very good explanation of the problems and myths of lithium batteries.I’m very interested in this,Thank you for explaning why there can be problems if done incorrectly.

[@geoffhayday6003]

Very interesting, thank you. I have a camper van on order with solar power and a lithium battery. Will now investigate the specifications more!

[@durwinmccarty9097]

Very good presentation of explaining about the lithium battery for the lay person to gain knowledge, to help them looking to having them installed as house bank, and additional aspects of the whole electrical system. I like you also brought up many boater’s carry some major fire risk, other than a battery and the electrical system. How many have 1/2 filled gas cans for dinghy motor? A bomb waiting to explode right there😬. Or the risk of a propane leak, rendering you unconscious, or explosion from a spark in the galley. There is also the gas off from the LA batteries, when a cell short happens. You made a point that many should be aware of, a quality manufacturer of the lithium battery, do your homework here, another excellent piece of advice. Insurance companies may never insure your boat with lithium batteries installed, just another reason to not insure a boat, their worst profit margins. They even put restrictions on not paying out on named storms, and needing to be at certain latitudes during storm season or “safe harbor”. Fair winds and safe sailing ⛵️😎

[@donfults1]

Well done....once again! Merci!!!!

[@ianb4801]

Well done Ryan. First time I’ve seen anyone make a distinction between batteries with internal BMSs vs those, like Victron with a shared external one. Also the first person to describe how some batteries have comms between them so their BMSs can cooperate with each other, which was a selling point that attracted me to my Renogy batteries - plus the max setup of 4 of them fitted into the battery box. I also noticed that the stern of my boat rose about a centimetre due to the lower weight as well. Primary reason I switched to LiFePO4 - much increased working capacity compared with LA, especially recognising the difficulty of charging LA beyond 80% - 4x100Ah LuFePO4 gives me maybe 320Ah of usable capacity but 3x115Ah LA gave me only about 100Ah at sea. High rate charging was not part of my logic although I did install a high capacity alternator, with external regulator, to make every drop of diesel count should I need to charge by engine at sea - not wanting to do that though as there aren’t refuelling docks on my next leg - a single solo hop from Panama to Australia. Overall, I sized my electric system around the biggest practical rigid panes I could fit (2x300W) vs battery capacity to withstand 3 straight days of dense cloud at sea. So far my sums have worked out. I also designed in redundancies, such as a MMPT for each solar panel and a mega fuse between each battery and the battery bus - easy to disconnect a damaged battery too. Properly sized cables too but fuse protection for each battery and for the wiring of each load - one of which is to the house distribution panel. One thing I’ve done differently to you, and it probably amounts to my interpretation of elegance more than anything, is I run my alternator/external regulator direct to the house bank bus, using a Stirling alternator protector in case the house bank somehow went off line, and I charge my starter battery with a DC-DC charger. Also great to see you relaxed and happy after your Atlantic crossing. With respect, I think I did my planning a bit better after discussing things with Borders authorities in England (I’d had a run in with drug smugglers SE of the Isle of Wight) when they warned me to not sail between The Canaries/Cape Verde and mainland Africa for the very reasons you experienced. They told me “forget the humanity, stop to pick up people from a single raft and you’ll likely die” - so I crossed direct Cascais-Curacao alone and non-stop, passing between Madeira and The Canaries. I’m so glad that none of those rafts foundered near you.

[@vickipearson2643]

Thanks Ryan, would love if your company would supply some data for buyers to submit to their insurance company on the fire risk. Would make life a lot easier! Really appreciate your great information videos.

[@martyncompton9572]

Excellent presentation and very informative

[@crosseyedcricket1055]

Very informative video.

[@billjeffery2419]

thank you Ryan for your insight and knowledge and myths about lithium batteries.

[@peterpocock9062]

Well, I thought I knew a bit about batteries? Wrong, now I know à lot more! Thank you for your very excellent and factual presentation.

[@jeromefridmann6108]

Thanks Ryan.. Clear and well presented...Great video.

[@mh7898]

One of the clearest & absolute best explanations regarding drop-in replacements I've come across. If anyone was ever to question Sophie's attraction, that issue has been definitively been put to rest. Many thanks. Here's wishing you both clear skies & fair winds!

[@ad1816-z5f]

Never to expect an education of battery system from my old next door, totally awed! Great content and great delivery!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Haha... Awesome! Good to year from you Younger! For anyone reading... Younger and his wife saved me one day after i broke my ass and got locked out of my apartment. I will never forget his kindness!

[@ad1816-z5f]

@@RyanSophieSailing Haha, I did not save you - you failed to kill yourself. How about an episode on locksmith? 😅

[@bigcmoore]

Just found my way to the channel a few weeks ago and had no clue there were videos like this on it also. I really love geeking out on things but from time to time I also enjoy an overview on a subject that I am not confident enough to say I completely understand to help me see what I need to study up on. Thanks for the information.

[@benjamincol.3056]

Thank you for your experience ! Merci Sophie et Rian pour cette video qui demolit non pas les myths mais les ragots de ponton ;)

[@SailingFoxyLady]

Awesome video Ryan, so many 'drop in' conversions happening in the UK. Will share this video with my yacht club and all boaty friends😁

[@JohnMiller-ub8dy]

You did a video a while ago about installing lithium batteries and this is even more info . Thanks for the update , now i know why you are knowledgeable on this subject .

[@tartansailor]

This is a very good technical video about the lithium batteries. Yes you do a bit of promotion for the Dakota brand but in general this information applies to every manufacturer. As you said, the installation is key. Cheers, Richard

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

I was about to climb all over this thinking that this was going be wrong on so many levels…..I was wrong. Good job! One thing that I’d like to mention is, If an LFP batter does enter thermal runaway, it is not as severe as a cobalt containing battery. LFP cells don’t generate as much oxygen so those fire can be extinguished.

[@stuartdutton4866]

Great clear and concise video. Thanks Ryan!

[@13smitch]

I needed this video last week. I just installed LiF3Po4 (not Dakota) on my boat this weekend.

[@jasonworles9395]

Great information. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@HAvniAksoy]

Thank you for the incredibly useful and mind-opening information. I for one have learned a lot from your video. Please keep 'em coming.

[@intotheunknown804]

This video was amazing hope you do more like it

[@sailingstpommedeterre4905]

Awesome info ! Thanks for sharing👍

[@douglashorn8142]

Well done and informative Ryan. Thanks for making this.

[@Spoony01]

Great content and excellent delivery Ryan! Thanks

[@sventhompson]

Most Valuable! -- Knowledge is "Power", pun intended. Anyway, we all need to understand this lithium thing, because we will all be living with it going forward.