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Victron GX now sends NMEA 2000

January 24, 2021December 27, 2019 by Steve Mitchell

Victron has had a lot of impressive connectivity products, but one area they have had challenges with is in getting all of that data onto NMEA 2000. In their recent v2.40 release, that has changed for the better.

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Victron + Wakespeed + Battle Born power system

January 24, 2021September 21, 2019 by Steve Mitchell

I upgrade my power system with Battle Born batteries, Balmar alternators, and Wakespeed regulators to give me way more power and longer time at anchor.

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Installing and using a Victron LiFePO4 energy system

January 24, 2021October 31, 2018 by Steve Mitchell

With my LiFePO4 power design complete, I was excited to install and use the new system for most of this sailing season. The installation took longer than a traditional battery installation, and had more complexity, but turned out to be a fantastic setup for the longer trips I went on this summer.

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Correcting the list – LiFePO4 power system design

January 24, 2021August 15, 2018 by Steve Mitchell

Due to weight and features, I decided to convert my sailboat power system to LiFePO4. This article covers the design which settled on Victron components.

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Portable lithium jump starter for the sailboat

January 24, 2021February 21, 2018 by Steve Mitchell

I made a decision to have a single battery bank for both my house and starting needs on Grace. I use a NOCO Genius Boost jump starter to ensure I won’t end up dead in the water. It gives me around 20 chances to start even if my entire battery bank is dead.

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Completed navigation panel

January 24, 2021February 17, 2018 by Steve Mitchell

I redesigned my nav and electrical panel, and finally got the parts to put it all together. A fun and beautiful project!

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Redesigning the nav and electrical panel

January 24, 2021January 21, 2018 by Steve Mitchell

My navigation and electrical panel has been in need of an update for a while. In addition, I have never liked the electrical circuit layout, and am out of DC circuits. I have a general design of what I would like, but still have not settled on a final solution for the electrical panel.

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USB power solutions are simple to add to your boat

January 24, 2021May 10, 2017 by Steve Mitchell

Crew members on the sailboat expect to use their USB devices no matter where. Adding USB power throughout the boat is easy to do, and useful for the captain too.

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SmartThings keeps the boat warm during winter

January 24, 2021December 18, 2016 by Steve Mitchell

Using SmartThings to control heaters and monitor temperatures on your boat is a great way to ensure things are safe during the winter.

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Charging away from the dock

January 24, 2021October 21, 2016 by Steve Mitchell

Charging while away from the dock on the sailboat is a critical piece to enjoying your time on the water. In part 3 of my power upgrade project, I replace the alternator and regulator to ensure my new Firefly batteries are topped up.

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