Craigmconrad
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- Joined
- Dec 27, 2020
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- Fluid Motion Model
- R-23 (Outboard)
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLT2320H920
- Vessel Name
- Touch & Go
- MMSI Number
- 338383265
I was curious about what to do with the batteries for the winter. Do I remove and store on trickle charger in garage? or leave on boat and apply a charge once a month? or do I see what my solar would do under the shrink wrap. I have seen mixed results from posts on getting any solar generation while under wrap. I wrapped the boat (R23) on Nov 10th. I just went to the storage yard today (Nov 22) to check on the batteries. All batteries (House, Eng, Thruster) were reading 12.79, 12.81 and 12.84. I was quite happy. The Victron app showed an average daily production of 30Wh which equates to 2.5Ah (I think). Max Battery voltage is usually 14.3 with a low of around 12.8 (AM Reading). I will continue to monitor weekly, but I am confident the 210W solar panel and the Smartsolar 100/30 charger will be enough over the winter.
On a side note, my electrical system has no ACR between the House and Engine Batteries because of the dual charging from the Y200. So I turned on the parallel switch in order to get the solar to charge the House and Engine with the ACR charging the Thruster. Not ideal leaving the parallel switch on, but will come up with a fix in the spring.
On a side note, my electrical system has no ACR between the House and Engine Batteries because of the dual charging from the Y200. So I turned on the parallel switch in order to get the solar to charge the House and Engine with the ACR charging the Thruster. Not ideal leaving the parallel switch on, but will come up with a fix in the spring.