[C320-list] Battery Management - LED anchor

[MARTIN and SUSAN RAPHAEL]

Thanks...now that is a helpful reply!
 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> From: c320 at suddenlink.net
> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:51:27 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Battery Management - LED anchor
> 
> I am now using the BA15S 18 LED anchor light from Mastlight.com ($20) and 
> am very satidfied. It fits perfectly into my Hella fixture (it is a single 
> contact bayonet base). Just make sure your boat doesn't have the 
> AquaSignal fixture as many do. That will require the 44mm festoon bulb 
> which you can also get from Mastlight.com.
> 
> On Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:42:05 -0400, MARTIN and SUSAN RAPHAEL 
> <mraphael at q.com> wrote:
> 
> >
> > 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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