[C320-list] Electric Power Needs

[Richard A. Walker]

Well Bruce this is a religious matter... I prefer not to carry additional a
Honda with it fuel.

If you do that, remember that the charge rate will be that of your dockside
charger or at the max 40 amps.

I like our solution which is:
1. A starter Battery, which I would add under any conditions.
With an E-Meter so I can monitor the banks.
2. A 15,000 watt Inverter
3. The BALMAR alternator and the max charge regulator.

I do not have to rig the Honda, hear it and refuel it, lug it around.  Rig
the Solar etc.

After 6.5 years we have about 550 hours on the diesel engine and at that
rate it will last forever.  

This really depends on where you sail and how much time you want to spend
setting up stuff.  Also I noted that in Sydney harbor many were on the buys
not on dockside power, that would change my decision.

Bottom Line-----What is best is what  your location and style it.  In
Australia you will get much more sun than lets say in San Diego from
April-July.

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136


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[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of June Bruce
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 9:03 PM
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Subject: [C320-list] Electric Power Needs


As we await the arrival of our new C320 (1084).

The subject of Electric Power Needs is very much on my mind.
It has just occurred to me that a Honda Generator would be a better option 
than:
1)	adding a 3rd battery
2)	increasing the Alternator to 85amps
3)	adding a Smart 3 Phase Regulator
4)	adding 60amp Solar Panels

Any feed back would be appreciated.

Thanks
Bruce Stanley  #1084
Sydney Australia



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