[C320-list] Battery Management - LED anchor

[MARTIN and SUSAN RAPHAEL]

Maybe you previously shared this, but what make and model is that anchor light exactly and does it just fit right in the original receptacle?

Marty #108
 
> From: john at frostnet.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:22:46 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management
> 
> Let us know when you find a good LED for the interior
> Ive done the anchor light and it is much brighter and uses almost no energy. It should be standard equipment.
> 
> John
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Scott Thompson
> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:44 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management
> 
> This is the right place to use it, but only when the wind is from 
> forward, such as when anchored out or on a mooring. Presumably you 
> don't need it at other times. I know others are fans of this generator. 
> Mine works very reliably but I find it awkward to store and move 
> around the boat, and despite the good reviews on noise, I still find it 
> too noisy for comfortable extended use. Maybe if I got a better 
> charger. (Since Surprise is on a mooring most of the time and rarely on 
> shore power I've had little incentive to replace the original.)
> 
> FWIW, the original Yanmar alternator works just fine with 24/7 fridge 
> use, even in hot weather, if you are motoring around enough and keep the 
> other loads low. But those are big "ifs" and I just upgraded to a new 
> starting battery, paralleled the house bank, and installed a Balmar high 
> output alternator. The new system gets its first real test this weekend.
> 
> I also replaced the anchor light with an LED model last year. That cuts 
> a good bit of the nighttime load. I've been trying various LED 
> replacement lights for the cabin, but have yet to find one I like.
> 
> Scott
> 
> 
> Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:
> > Outside in the cockpit...put it behind the binnacle in the opening for 
> > the swim step...it's quiet, runs for about 5 hrs per tankful (approx 
> > 1gal tank)....never inside
> > ----------------------------------
> > Regards,
> > OD
> > 
> > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "pjaarch" [pjaarch at verizon.net]
> > Sent: 07/02/2009 09:46 AM AST
> > To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Where are you placing the generators? I have heard of deaths of boaters 
> > from the CO getting into the cabin at night.
> > 
> > Paul Adison
> > HOLBERG & ADISON P.A.
> > 150 Himmelein Rd.
> > Medford, NJ 08055
> > tele: (609) 654-0171
> > fax: (609) 654-1310
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Guy Henry" <guyhenry22 at aol.com>
> > To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 9:20 AM
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management
> > 
> > 
> >> I have the EU2000i, but i'd say the EU2000ia is just a newer model. 
> >> Mine is 2 years old.
> >> The picture of the EU2000ia looks like the same except the case my be 
> >> slightly redesigned.
> >>
> >> Guy
> >> MoonShadow #115
> >>
> >>
> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <hcreech at comcast.net>
> >> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:32 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management
> >>
> >>
> >>> Bob,
> >>> I've been kicking the idea around of buying a generator as well. I 
> >>> went to the Honda site and saw quite a few versions of 2kw 
> >>> generators, one was the super quiet, I like quite. The model I saw 
> >>> for around a $1000 was the EU2000iA, is that the correct model? Or is 
> >>> there a better model for our application?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks, Herb Creech
> >>> Cloud Chaser #606
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Seastream" 
> >>> <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
> >>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >>> Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:17:09 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> >>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management
> >>>
> >>> Upgrading your charging system to an HO alternator will solve the
> >>> problem but the upgrade is around $750 and your diesel engine at
> >>> $10000+ is a rather expensive device to treat as a battery charger.
> >>> The Honda 2KW generator mentioned below will cost around $1000
> >>> (depending on vendor) but saves wear on your diesel (and your ears)
> >>> for more important tasks. I went with the alternator, later buying
> >>> the Honda because I might add some high current devices (HVAC) onboard
> >>> in the future. I built a short (5 foot) 'pigtail' plug to go into the
> >>> boats' shore power connector. I used to store the generator under the
> >>> dining table but later made room in the port cockpit lazarette. I
> >>> don't like storing gasoline 'below' anywhere, but this generator fuel
> >>> tank seems quite leak tight. I've never smelled gas fumes in the
> >>> cabin or lazarette. As a precaution, I can run the blower and open
> >>> the lazarette hatch for a check and airing while I prep for
> >>> departure. The generator has added uses around the house.
> >>>
> >>> Bob Seastream
> >>> Intuition # 906
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Jul 2, 2009, at 1:52 AM, Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I hear what Andrew says but....there's nothing like the freedom of
> >>>> not running your engine when you have a Honda 2000 generator...3
> >>>> gals of gas will take care of running it for your cruise...hook up
> >>>> the gen set with a cord to your shore power inlet and let you
> >>>> electric charger take care of your batteries...it really does not
> >>>> take up very much room...---------------------------------- Regards,
> >>>> OD
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrew Santangelo 
> >>>> [andrew_santangelo at mac.com]
> >>>> Sent: 07/01/2009 09:10 PM CST
> >>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Paul,
> >>>>
> >>>> In general while motoring, you should be fine unless you have an
> >>>> inverter and run lots of things all at once (microwave, TV, hair
> >>>> dryer, etc.).
> >>>>
> >>>> However, there is a significant risk of draining the batteries when
> >>>> the engine is not running for long periods of time, UNLESS you have
> >>>> a high-Amp Alternator where you can quickly recharge the batteries
> >>>> and not the standard one on the Catalina. In other words you could
> >>>> risk going overnight if you have a high output alternator. The
> >>>> standard one on the Catalina 320 just does not have the output to
> >>>> fully recharge your batteries in a humane and reasonable time. I
> >>>> found it took HOURS to recharge with the standard alternator from an
> >>>> overnight use. It is a pain running the engine all day and all night
> >>>> to recharge batteries with the standard alternator.
> >>>>
> >>>> I would be nervous having perishables in my refrig and the refrig
> >>>> off all night, especially in the summer. You should consider adding
> >>>> ice to the refrig for the overnight shut off. I also put life
> >>>> jackets over the top of the refrig in the summer for added piece of
> >>>> mind and insulation.
> >>>>
> >>>> Now if you have a high output alternator you should be fine.
> >>>> Recharge at the anchorage for an hour and let refrig run during the
> >>>> night. In the morning give everything an hour recharge and you
> >>>> should fine for the day.
> >>>>
> >>>> Others also use generators on their C320's, however I am not in this
> >>>> school of thought - boat is a bit too tight to lose space to a
> >>>> generator and the added gas tanks, and I do not use an inverter on
> >>>> the boat. However this is an option to consider. Now if I had a
> >>>> C470 the generator is fine.... :-)
> >>>>
> >>>> The key is monitoring your battery usage.
> >>>>
> >>>> Have fun with the cruise!
> >>>>
> >>>> Best Regards,
> >>>> Andrew
> >>>>
> >>>> C320 "Dawn Treader"
> >>>> #333
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Jul 1, 2009, at 8:36 PM, Paul Adison wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> 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
> >>>>
> >>>>
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> Scott Thompson
> Surprise, #653
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