Category Archives: Electrical

Invertor Install

Posted on September 8, 2015 by SeeBeeZee

We have a nice new Victron Multiplus invertor/charger installed and running. What is really nice about this unit is the way that it switches across between the invertor and charger functions. The box is connected to our 400AHr Lithium Ion … Continue reading →

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Battery Delivery

Posted on October 28, 2014 by SeeBeeZee

There is a general level of excitement around here now that we will again have electricity. For the boat, we had long ago decided on LiFePO4 Lithium Ion technology cells to store our power. Our house is also “off-grid” and … Continue reading →

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Solar Panels

Posted on September 20, 2014 by SeeBeeZee

We have 6 flexible solar panels, each 100 watts, to cover the aft end of the cockpit roof. Once the roof was glassed over, we fitted the panels for the purpose of finalising the required cabling, prior to removing the … Continue reading →

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Forebeam Wiring

Posted on April 30, 2013 by SeeBeeZee

I have roughed in a power cable onto the forward edge of the forebeam. The intention for this is to have “headlights” on the forebeam striker, with the on/off switch at the helm. As shown in the photos, the cable … Continue reading →

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