Next message: Jeff Smith: "Re: lv-ab: Water maker / wind generator recommendations"
In a message dated 06/12/2005 15:20:36 GMT Standard Time,
writes:
I would like to install an inverter & battery monitor on a catamaran
sailboat I am purchasing. Most boaters install a Xantrex all in one
inverter/charger/auto switch, like a Freedom 20 with companion
monitor/control Link 1000, cost about $1300. The alternative is a stand
alone inverter such as Xantrex Prowatt 1750, a Link 10 monitor and a manual
(Gen/Shore) switch, total cost about $625. The boat already has a modern
40A charger, in the beginning I will use the boat engine alternators for
charging (2X 90A), I rarely plug into shore power. Solar panels, 400-500
Watts are the future plan.
Am I missing anything here? The only advantage I see to a big combo inverter
is the large 100A charger included, good for use with an onboard genset,
which I don't plan on installing.
Lee Haefele, Nauticat 33 Alesto
i would not put that on a charter boat they (the lovely charterers) will
kill your batteries rather quickly
keep things SIMPLE
and yes i know the inverter will switch off when it gets down to a certain
voltage but lots of other things wont.
regards
David
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