Adding Batteries

[SeaCabin]

Regarding the query on adding batteries, Not sure what you’re trying to power but Installing those two batteries technically adds 2,520 watt hours to the system, of which less than 1/2 is actually useable. So let’s say they provide 1,000 watt hours useable, plus a lot of added weight in the stern, which R23’s don’t like.

You could add a 2,000 watt hour portable power bank which has lithium batteries, and simply plug it into the shore power outlet. It would provide at least 1,800 watt hours of useable power and weighs half as much.

This is what i did on my R23 and it works wonders while on the hook….runs the microwave, stove, coffee maker etc., with ease. I use the 12 volt out for power to the fridge.
Stows under the central table with the shore power cable running back through the cave.

This is my go to solution after experimenting with heavier, larger batteries and then a generator.

 

[mik]

Regarding the query on adding batteries, Not sure what you’re trying to power but Installing those two batteries technically adds 2,520 watt hours to the system, of which less than 1/2 is actually useable. So let’s say they provide 1,000 watt hours useable, plus a lot of added weight in the stern, which R23’s don’t like.

You could add a 2,000 watt hour portable power bank which has lithium batteries, and simply plug it into the shore power outlet. It would provide at least 1,800 watt hours of useable power and weighs half as much.

This is what i did on my R23 and it works wonders while on the hook….runs the microwave, stove, coffee maker etc., with ease. I use the 12 volt out for power to the fridge.
Stows under the central table with the shore power cable running back through the cave.

This is my go to solution after experimenting with heavier, larger batteries and then a generator.

The problem I’m having is that the boat already has a port list. I added a kicker, we use the cave for storage and all passenger seating is on the port side. I load up the stbd side as much as possible, I just can’t accumulate enough weight to even things out. My goal is to try to do some extended trips, away from plug ins. See how many days I can squeeze in between refueling. I figure the extra juice of 200 useable aH is the icing on the cake if I can even out the weight distribution(by placing the batteries in the stbd lazarette?

 

[mik]

How do
You recharge the power supply?