Solar or Generator to Top Up My Boat’s Batteries?

[@premitive1]

Loving the new intro song!

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Ahh thanks.

[@1irlmike]

Thank you for these great videos short and sweet perfect

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Glad you like them!

[@jimduke5545]

Jeff, seems like the assumption was lead acid batteries (bulk, absorption, float)…would the answer be the same for LiFePO4 batteries?

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Good question, LiFePO4 batteries offer the advantage of faster recharge rates right up to nearly 100% of capacity over Lead Acid batteries.

[@robinsfamilyoutings534]

Hi Jeff. Simon here from Ship happens. Just want to say thank you for all of the Amazing videos. We are currently building a DC generator for our 72ft hdml. Keep up the good work.

[@PacificYachtSystems]

That is awesome!

[@ddbhemzelf3427]

wel i have just bought a generator.. and solarpanel.. planning to start the honda generator a few hours..to warm up the water in the boiler and full charge the batteries, mean time charge al phones and tablets when needed.

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Thanks for sharing, let us know how it goes.

[@wesandpennysimpson]

Is that model charger from victron approved for a marine use? (I thought I looked into that one and it was only approved for dock or RV use.)

[@PacificYachtSystems]

To my knowledge, yes those Victron chargers can be used on boats. Can you share the info where the Victron charger isn't compatible with marine applications.

[@ketchingmy2ndwindsvchopsticks]

Great info.. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidking1501]

One question i would like someone to answer is there any difference when using a Domestic and or marine solar panels in a marine environment. The marine shops say there is a difference but no one at present can tell me the difference other than the prices charged at the store. So, if anyone can please let me the physical difference if any or it just B.S. due to in 210mm width commercial panels are now available up to 650 watt per panel. please note that voltage of the larger panels will increase due to the cell count which maybe an issue for standard 12-volt marine systems regards