Stus-List Re: Lithium vs AGM

2024-02-16 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Hi Brian, I watched hundreds of videos installing lithium battery systems in sailboats and also in RVs. I found MarineHowTo.com had a link to Victron diagrams and there are many many videos describing each Victron module on YouTube. I didn't go very deep into solar panels, which is probably

Stus-List Re: Lithium vs AGM

2024-02-16 Thread CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List
Hey Dave, Your work looks very professional and the write up is great. Thanks for sharing. Chuck S > On 02/16/2024 7:30 AM EST Dave S via CnC-List wrote: > > > C 33 mark ii Windstar > http://cncwindstar.blogspot.com/search/label/Solar%20and%20Batteries?m=1 > cncwindstar.blogspot.com >

Stus-List Re: Navtec hydraulic backstay - amateur rebuild

2024-02-16 Thread Glenn Henderson via CnC-List
Good hint about the oil. It makes sense. Thanks! Glenn Henderson On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 4:38 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I just went through all that myself in the last couple of years. Kind of > like filling your car tires. At first, I borrowed one of my

Stus-List Re: Lithium vs AGM

2024-02-16 Thread Dave S via CnC-List
C 33 mark ii Windstarcncwindstar.blogspot.comHere are a series of posts documenting my experience with exactly the same upgrade.  In a nutshell, 175w  of solar and 200ah of lithium house bank allowed me to be off the grid May and September.   (Toronto area, fridge running).   I think this is a

Stus-List Re: Lithium vs AGM

2024-02-16 Thread nausetbeach--- via CnC-List
Chuck, Bill and any others: I am in a similar position; my batteries are on their last legs. Was hoping to make another season with them but need to dive into LFP batteries as a potential replacement. Some people really like AGM, but my understanding is they need to be brought back to

Stus-List Re: Yanmar Parts ?

2024-02-16 Thread nausetbeach--- via CnC-List
Thanks for the names of places people have used. FWIW: I found via some searching that it appears “marine diesel direct” is either renamed or more likely has consolidated with another company at: Discount Marine Source - Boating supplies and engine parts