[C320-list] Battery Management

[Paul Adison]

I am brand new to this list and have owned my 320 for just a week.  We  
are leaving on a weeks cruise on Sat.  I am concerned about the drain  
on my batteries.  Much of the trip will be motoring so the refrig.  
will be charging for much of the day.  Can I leave the refrig on all  
the time, even while at anchor?  Is it best to run the engine for an  
hour prior to going to sleep and then turning the refrig off?  What  
does your experience tell you?

Paul Adison
S/V "Rough Draft" _/ )
C320 #722