Pacific Yacht Systems
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Jeff Cote and the Pacific Yacht Systems team provide expert guidance on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting marine electrical and navigation systems for recreational vessels.
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Pacific Yacht Systems is a full-service shop delivering marine electrical and navigation solutions for recreational boats. Jeff and his team are boaters who love to share their knowledge. PYS works on hundreds of boats every year and recognizes the truth in expertise through repetition. Learn how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot your vessel's electrical and navigation equipment, ensuring …
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★Jeff CoteownerNigel Calderguest
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Vancouver, Canada· sept. 2026
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How to Wire Multiple Marine Solar Controllers to One Battery Bank - PYS Tech TalkJeff Cote explains how to use a distribution block to combine multiple solar controller outputs to one battery.15 oct. 2026Publié15 oct. 2026
Durée4:42
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THIS One Thing STOPPED My Alternator From Working! PYS Tech TalkJeff Cote restores alternator power by replacing a failed fuse holder that tested good but lacked continuity.13 oct. 2026Publié13 oct. 2026
Durée5:31
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Are External Regulators Universal, Can You Use Them On ANY Alternator? PYS Tech TalkModifying a stock alternator for an external Wakespeed regulator can increase charging output by roughly 50 percent.8 oct. 2026Publié8 oct. 2026
Durée5:14
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Why Marine Inverters Trip Marina GFCI Breakers - PYS Tech TalkSeparating AC neutral buses prevents marine inverters from tripping sensitive GFCI shore power breakers at marina pedestals.6 oct. 2026Publié6 oct. 2026
Durée5:16
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DON'T MAKE THESE MISTAKES When Installing Solar Yourself! PYS Tech TalkProper solar installation requires connecting the controller to the load side of the battery monitor shunt.1 oct. 2026Publié1 oct. 2026
Durée8:41
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STOP Making This Common Marine Electrical Wiring Mistake! PYS Tech TalkJeff Cote demonstrates the correct order for stacking ring terminals and washers on marine circuit breakers.29 sept. 2026Publié29 sept. 2026
Durée3:49
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If Your Old Electronics Still Work Should You Replace Them? PYS Tech TalkReplace lead-acid batteries after eight years and inverters after 20 to avoid critical failures while cruising.24 sept. 2026Publié24 sept. 2026
Durée7:48
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How To INCREASE Your Boat's Value With DIY Electrical - PYS Tech TalkMaintain detailed electrical diagrams and use standard wire colors to ensure future boat owners can service systems.22 sept. 2026Publié22 sept. 2026
Durée6:50
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Our Honest Opinion On The WS500 PRO - PYS Tech TalkThe Wakespeed WS500 Pro Bluetooth allows custom alternator temperature limits and RPM-based load profiles for better management.17 sept. 2026Publié17 sept. 2026
Durée7:04
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UPGRADING This NEW Boston Whaler To Lithium! Behind The Scenes - PYS Project HighlightA Boston Whaler 325 Conquest upgrades to a lithium house bank and Victron MultiPlus inverter charger system.15 sept. 2026 · Vancouver, CanadaPublié15 sept. 2026
Durée17:26
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LieuVancouver, Canada
TOP 6 Electrical Spares Jeff Keeps On His Boat! PYS Tech TalkCarry spare ATO/ATC blade fuses, glass fuses, fuse holders, and assorted wire to resolve electrical failures underway.11 sept. 2026Publié11 sept. 2026
Durée7:18
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Tips When Buying A USED DIY Boat - PYS Tech TalkJeff Cote recommends professional electrical surveys when buying used boats to verify the quality of DIY installations.9 sept. 2026Publié9 sept. 2026
Durée6:51
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There Is NO MORE ROOM For Additional Batteries, What Do You Do? PYS Tech TalkConsolidating batteries in one location prevents uneven discharge and ensures accurate temperature monitoring for charging systems.3 sept. 2026Publié3 sept. 2026
Durée5:50
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DIY vs Professional Boat Electronics, What to Look for When Buying Used - PYS Tech TalkPrioritize boats with as-built wiring schematics to simplify future troubleshooting of complex marine electronics systems.28 août 2026Publié28 août 2026
Durée5:44
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When Battery Charging Through An Inverter Might Make Sense - PYS Tech TalkUsing an inverter to power a bow thruster battery charger prevents motor damage from low voltage.20 août 2026Publié20 août 2026
Durée5:23
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Upgrading Your Alternator? These Are OUR Top Tips - PYS Tech TalkUpgrading to a high-output alternator requires replacing single V-belts with a serpentine kit and upgrading battery wiring.13 août 2026Publié13 août 2026
Durée9:09
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Do It Yourself Or Get A Professional, How Do You Decide? PYS Tech TalkIntegrating complex systems like Wakespeed regulators and lithium batteries often requires professional expertise to ensure proper functionality.6 août 2026Publié6 août 2026
Durée6:59
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Can You OVER Fuse Your Marine Electrical System? PYS Tech TalkInstall a 50-amp fuse when transitioning to gauge eight wire to match the cable's maximum ampacity.30 juil. 2026Publié30 juil. 2026
Durée5:33
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48 HOURS To Do A Lithium Battery Upgrade, Is It Possible?! PYS Tech TalkUpgrading to lithium batteries requires installing DC-to-DC converters and external regulators to protect the boat's alternator.28 juil. 2026Publié28 juil. 2026
Durée7:14
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Why a Professional Designed Electrical System Saves You Money! PYS Tech TalkProfessional electrical design reduces generator runtime and simplifies troubleshooting through the use of as-built schematics.23 juil. 2026Publié23 juil. 2026
Durée5:24
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Understanding Why Boat Surveyors Flag Electrical Work | PYS Tech TalkMarine surveyors flag non-factory electrical work because aftermarket modifications often lack the verified standards of factory installations.22 juil. 2026Publié22 juil. 2026
Durée6:20
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No Bluetooth BMS? Here's How to Track Your Lithium Bank | PYS Tech TalkInstall a shunt between a dedicated battery busbar and a charging busbar to monitor lithium capacity.17 juil. 2026Publié17 juil. 2026
Durée6:30
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The Biggest Financial Mistake in Boat Electrical Maintenance | PYS Tech TalkSchedule electrical maintenance six months before the season starts to control costs and ensure quality workmanship.14 juil. 2026 · Victoria, Canada
Publié14 juil. 2026
Durée3:57
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LieuVictoria, Canada
How to Plan a Successful Marine Electrical Project - PYS Tech TalkJeff Cote's 6-step marine electrical planning framework starts with goals, ends with as-built diagrams.9 juil. 2026
Publié9 juil. 2026
Durée5:45
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The Wiring Mistake That Melts Boat Cables (And How to Avoid It) - PYS Tech TalkJeff Cote explains why upgrading to a 2,000-watt inverter without replacing the cable melts the wire.7 juil. 2026
Publié7 juil. 2026
Durée5:25
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100% Solar On My Boat! Is It Possible? PYS Tech TalkSize a solar array by multiplying daily amp-hour consumption by four to estimate required total wattage.2 juil. 2026
Publié2 juil. 2026
Durée4:12
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IT ISN'T BROKEN! Why Your Battery Monitor Is Not Wrong! PYS Tech TalkA battery monitor reads 80% full while resting voltage hits 11.7 V — here's why.25 juin 2026Publié25 juin 2026
Durée5:14
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How To Properly Size A Battery Bank For Your Boat! PYS Tech TalkLead-acid, AGM, and lithium battery banks compared by usable capacity to size a boat's house bank.18 juin 2026Publié18 juin 2026
Durée6:07
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Why You Should Get A GlobalLink and Ruuvi Sensor For Your BoatA Victron GlobalLink and Ruuvi sensor deliver remote battery and temperature monitoring without a Cerbo.14 juin 2026Publié14 juin 2026
Durée1:07
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Starlink Installation Guide: Marine Internet Setup for BoatsA Starlink Mini installation uses a Victron Orion voltage booster to solve the 12V power problem on boats.13 juin 2026Publié13 juin 2026
Durée6:11
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Most Boats Have Their Inverters Installed WRONG! PYS Tech TalkJeff Cote of Pacific Yacht Systems lists 7 common inverter installation errors, from undersized wire to split neutral buses.11 juin 2026Publié11 juin 2026
Durée6:56
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Do You Really Need a Wakespeed Regulator for Your Boat? PYS Tech TalkExternal regulators increase alternator charging efficiency by 50% to 100% while protecting against alternator overheating.6 juin 2026Publié6 juin 2026
Durée5:25
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This Is Why Your Alternator Is Overheating | TECH TALKLithium batteries pull full alternator output indefinitely — a Wakespeed or Balmar regulator with a temp sensor prevents burnout.28 mai 2026Publié28 mai 2026
Durée4:41
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What You NEED To Consider When Buying Lithium Batteries for Your Boat | TECH TALKLithium battery swaps require replacing battery combiners and reprogramming every charging source aboard.21 mai 2026Publié21 mai 2026
Durée6:06
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Why I Stopped Posting For 3+ Years...Pacific Yacht Systems' Jeff Cote returns after three years to cover marine electrical systems and real-world refit projects.15 mai 2026Publié15 mai 2026
Durée2:45
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Should I Install a Switch Panel or a Breaker Panel on My Boat?Install toggle circuit breakers on all DC loads to prevent wire overheating and potential boat fires.24 sept. 2023Publié24 sept. 2023
Durée6:21
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Should I Use a Battery Isolator When I Am Charging Lithium Batteries With My Boat’s Alternator?Install a FET-type battery isolator to prevent alternator damage when a lithium BMS disconnects the battery bank.17 sept. 2023Publié17 sept. 2023
Durée4:44
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Fusing a Solar Panel on My BoatJeff Cote recommends ATO-ATC blade fuses for solar arrays because they are color-coded and easy to inspect.10 sept. 2023Publié10 sept. 2023
Durée3:42
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Why Would the Reverse Polarity Light Be on When I Run the Generator on a Mooring Buoy?Use an AC multimeter to check for a faulty neutral-to-ground bond when a generator triggers reverse polarity.3 sept. 2023Publié3 sept. 2023
Durée5:39
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What Is a Single Throw Double Pole Switch on a Boat?Blue Sea Systems switches allow boaters to isolate starter and house batteries while maintaining emergency parallel capability.27 août 2023Publié27 août 2023
Durée4:44
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine - Bonus Track - Favourite Products For Your BoatNigel Calder and Jeff Cote discuss carrying spare windlass motors, alternators, and water pumps to ensure reliability.20 août 2023Publié20 août 2023
Durée7:49
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What Is the Voltage Drop for a DC to DC Converter Compared to a Fet Battery Isolator?DC to DC converters maintain target voltages by drawing more current rather than experiencing inherent voltage drops.13 août 2023Publié13 août 2023
Durée3:31
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 11 of 11 - Drop In LithiumNigel Calder and Jeff Cote explain why lithium-ion batteries require system-wide integration rather than simple drop-in replacement.6 août 2023Publié6 août 2023
Durée8:10
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My Boat Is Outside in the Yard, Can I Use an Extension Cord for Shore Power?Maintain 12-volt batteries on a 1997 Sea Ray 40-foot powerboat by connecting the charger directly to shore power.30 juil. 2023 · Seattle, United StatesPublié30 juil. 2023
Durée5:40
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LieuSeattle, United States
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 10 of 11 - Large Solar ArraysIndividual MPPT charge controllers for each solar panel optimize output and provide redundancy against shading on boats.23 juil. 2023Publié23 juil. 2023
Durée14:17
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How Do I Add a Two-Bank Charger to My Boat Batteries Without Interfering With the Battery Combiner?Wire battery chargers and ACRs on separate, dedicated circuits to prevent total system failure from one fuse.16 juil. 2023Publié16 juil. 2023
Durée3:05
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 9 of 11 - Lithium BatteriesProperly integrated lithium iron phosphate batteries reduce engine runtime and generator dependency through high charge acceptance rates.9 juil. 2023Publié9 juil. 2023
Durée19:44
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How Do I Charge a Lithium House Bank and a Lead Acid Starter Battery With My Alternator?Install an external regulator to limit alternator field voltage when charging lithium banks to prevent overheating failures.2 juil. 2023Publié2 juil. 2023
Durée7:31
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 8 of 11 - 48V SystemsEngineered 48-volt systems reduce conductor size and allow rapid battery charging using high-output alternators and lithium-ion banks.25 juin 2023Publié25 juin 2023
Durée9:28
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Can I Use an External Regulator With Any Marine Alternator?18 juin 2023
Publié18 juin 2023
Durée4:15
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 7 of 11 - Portable Generators11 juin 2023
Publié11 juin 2023
Durée6:27
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When Retrofitting A North American Boat for Travel in Thailand, Do We Need Two Shore Power Systems?4 juin 2023
Publié4 juin 2023
Durée3:54
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 6 of 11 - Electric Propulsion28 mai 2023
Publié28 mai 2023
Durée9:22
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How to I Charge Two Different Voltages With One Alternator on My Boat?21 mai 2023
Publié21 mai 2023
Durée3:35
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 5 of 11 - Isolation Transformers14 mai 2023
Publié14 mai 2023
Durée15:05
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Victron Cerbo GX Boat Monitoring and Control - Product Review with Jeff Cote - Part 2 of 2Install the Victron SmartShunt between the house battery negative terminal and the negative distribution bus.7 mai 2023Publié7 mai 2023
Durée4:33
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Victron Cerbo GX Boat Monitoring and Control - Product Review with Jeff Cote - Part 1 of 230 avr. 2023
Publié30 avr. 2023
Durée11:02
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 4 of 11 - Galvanic Isolators23 avr. 2023
Publié23 avr. 2023
Durée7:36
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Installing an Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter ELCI on Your Boat16 avr. 2023
Publié16 avr. 2023
Durée5:03
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Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 3 of 11 - AC Ground to DC Ground TieNigel Calder explains why an AC-to-DC ground tie is essential for safety despite galvanic corrosion concerns.9 avr. 2023Publié9 avr. 2023
Durée4:02
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PYS Tech Talk120 épisodesEn cours
- 1
What Are Electrical Grounds on My Boat? - 2
Is a Voltage of 11.8 Dangerously Low for My AGM Battery? - 3
How Do I Charge a Lithium House Bank and a Lead Acid Starter Battery With My Alternator? - 4
What Is the Difference Between a Battery Monitor and a Smart Shunt? - 5
How Do I Wire My ACR to My Battery Combiner On My Boat? - 6
What Is The Purpose of a Shunt? - 7
Ask PYS - Can One Solar Panel Charge Two Battery Banks? - 8
What's So Great About AGM Batteries? - 9
What About Lithium Batteries For My Boat? - 10
Can I Connect Different Sized Wires? - 11
Should I Use an in-Hull, Thru-Hull or Transom Mount Transducer With My New Chartplotter? - 12
Where Do I Fuse My Solar Panel? Can You Provide a Diagram? - 13
Ask PYS - How Do I Charge a 48V Battery Bank With a 12V Alternator? - 14
How to Charge a Lithium Battery House Bank and an AGM Starter Battery at the Same Time? - 15
How Do I Charge Two or Three Battery Banks With One Alternator? - 16
Can You Explain How To Wire Solar Panels on My Boat? - 17
I Am Installing a Battery Monitor, Would You Use a Diagram to Show Me Where to Install the Shunt? - 18
Why Should I Use Terminal Strips on My Boat? - 19
Tips and Tricks for Proper Wire Management on Your Boat - 20
Ask PYS - Should I Fuse the Alternator? - 21
Should My Inverter/Charger Be Connected to a Busbar or Directly to the Battery? - 22
Ask PYS - What Is the Best Diesel Heater for My Boat? - 23
I Am Installing an New Windlass, Do I Run the Large Wire All the Way to the Busbar At the Battery? - 24
How Can I Charge My House and Starter Battery With My Alternator? - 25
How Do I Know How Much Fuel My Boat Is Using at Any Given Time? - 26
Can I Charge My Boat Batteries With Solar and Shore Power at the Same Time? - 27
TOP 6 Electrical Spares Jeff Keeps On His Boat! PYS Tech Talk - 28
Why Doesn't My Nespresso Coffee Machine Work With the Inverter/Charger on My Boat? - 29
Ask PYS - How Much Solar Do I Need to Run the Fridge on My Boat? - 30
What Is the Purpose of a Battery Box? Do I Still Need One for an AGM Battery? - 31
Will I Damage My Alternator if I Switch Batteries While the Engine Is Running? - 32
Ask PYS - How Can I Tell if My Alternator Is Working? - 33
How Do I Convert an AC Device to Use on My 12V DC Boat? - 34Most Boats Have Their Inverters Installed WRONG! PYS Tech Talk
- 35
What Is the Difference Between AIS and Radar? Should I Have Both on My Boat? - 36
What Is the Minimum Charge Rate for Solar Panels On My Boat? - 37
I Have Three Battery Banks Do I Need Three Battery Monitors? - 38
Can I Use One Alternator to Charge an Flooded Lead Acid Starter Battery and an AGM House Battery? - 39
Ask PYS - Should I Disconnect My Solar Panels When I Am Charging With My Alternator? - 40
Should I Buy One Large Battery or Buy Several Batteries and Connect Them Together? - 41
Too Many Connections On My Boat Battery? - 42
Ask PYS - What Is the Difference Between a Heading Sensor and a GPS? - 43
Ask PYS - Should I Crimp or Solder Wire Connections on my Boat? - 44
Ask PYS - Should My Bilge Pump Be Connected to My House or Starter Battery? - 45What You NEED To Consider When Buying Lithium Batteries for Your Boat | TECH TALK
- 46
Can I Run Radar Data Over NMEA 2000? - 47
I Am Installing an Inverter/Charger on My Boat, Why Do I Have to Install a Switch on the DC Side? - 48
I Am Installing a Battery Combiner and I Am Wondering Where the Connections Go? - 49
Should I Keep the Inverter/Charger Turned On While My Boat Is Unattended? - 50
What Are the Benefits of an Autopilot on My Boat? - 51
What Type of Battery Should I Use for My Thrusters? - 52
How To Prevent Boat Fires With a Battery Switch - 53
I Am Upgrading My Alternator, How Will This Affect My AGM Batteries? - 54
There Is NO MORE ROOM For Additional Batteries, What Do You Do? PYS Tech Talk - 55
Ask PYS - I Can't Figure Out How to Open the Caps to Check the Fluid Levels on My FLA Batteries? - 56
I Have a USB Cigarette Lighter but When I Plug in My Phone the Socket Will Not Work? - 57
If I Have a Fuse Block on My Boat's Battery Post, Do I Need a Class T Inline Fuse To the Inverter? - 58
Ask PYS - Should I Install My Solar Panels in Series or Parallel? - 59
Is It Necessary to Connect the RF Ground on My Electronics? I Am Not Sure What Purpose It Serves? - 60
How To Choose Solar For Your Boat - FREE Guide - 61
Ask PYS - I Am Adding a Second Battery, Should I Use a Battery Combiner or a Battery Isolator? - 62
Ask PYS - I Have a Battery Isolator, Should I Connect the Solar Panels to the House or Starter? - 63
Our Honest Opinion On The WS500 PRO - PYS Tech Talk - 64
Ask PYS - How Do I Join Two Cable Into One and Make Them Waterproof? - 65
Should I Put Flexible or Rigid Solar Panels on my Boat? - 66
Mixing Old and New Batteries On My Boat? - 67
Ask PYS - Can I Leave a Port Open on My NMEA 2000 Backbone? - 68
Should the Engine Ignition Be Connected to the House or Starter Battery? - 69
Upgrading Your Alternator? These Are OUR Top Tips - PYS Tech Talk - 70
Ask PYS - How Do I Size Breakers and Fuses for a Given Load? - 71
Ask PYS - Would You Recommend a Galvanic Isolator for My Boat? - 72
Ask PYS - Should My Solar Controller Be Switched or Unswitched? - 73
How Do I Fuse My Alternator to Prevent Nuisance Tripping? - 74
Why Do I Get Different Voltage Readings Between My Battery Monitor and My Control Panel? - 75
My Batteries Are Completely Disconnected but I Still Have a Reading on My DC Panel? - 76
Can I Stand on Solar Panels? - 77
Can You OVER Fuse Your Marine Electrical System? PYS Tech Talk - 78This Is Why Your Alternator Is Overheating | TECH TALK
- 79
Ask PYS - Why Should I Use Marine Rated Battery Fuses (MRBFs) on my Boat? - 80
Can I Run My Windlass and Bow Thruster From the Same Battery? - 81How To Properly Size A Battery Bank For Your Boat! PYS Tech Talk
- 82
Do You Have Any Tips for Disconnecting an Old Battery Bank and Installing a New One? - 83
My AC 120V Panel Has a Green and a Red Light, What Does the Red Light Indicate? Can The Bulbs Fade? - 84
Ask PYS - I Would Like to Design My Own Boat, Would You Recommend a 12v, 24v or 48v System? - 85
Should the Inverter on My Boat Be Switched or Unswitched? - 86
I Would Like to Update My Boat's Electrical Schematic but I Don't Know Where to Start? - 87
DIY Solar Kits for Your Boat from the Vancouver Boat Show - 88
Four Things to Improve Battery Power at Anchor - 89
Can You Explain Battery Capacity and Battery Voltage on My Boat? - 90Do You Really Need a Wakespeed Regulator for Your Boat? PYS Tech Talk
- 91
Can I Put An AC Heater In My Boat's Engine Room? - 92
Do Slow Charging Devices, Like Wind and Solar, Shorten the Life of My Batteries? - 93
How Does a Battery Box Prevent an Accidental Short? - 94
What Is An Affordable Flexible Solar Panel For My Boat? - 95IT ISN'T BROKEN! Why Your Battery Monitor Is Not Wrong! PYS Tech Talk
- 96
The Wiring Mistake That Melts Boat Cables (And How to Avoid It) - PYS Tech Talk - 97
I Have Four Golf Cart Batteries, Should I Charge Them in Series or Parallel? - 98
Ask PYS - Is A 40A Charger Sized Properly For My 170Ah Battery Bank On My Boat? - 99
Can I Use Welding Cable On My Boat? - 100
Tips When Buying A USED DIY Boat - PYS Tech Talk - 101
Ask PYS - I Have Two Shore Plug Connections, Do I Need Two Galvanic Isolators? - 102
Ask PYS - I Have a Burned Wire on My Boat, How Does This Happen? - 103
Ask PYS - How Do I Upgrade the Existing Lights on My Boat to Save Energy? - 104
When Battery Charging Through An Inverter Might Make Sense - PYS Tech Talk - 105
48 HOURS To Do A Lithium Battery Upgrade, Is It Possible?! PYS Tech Talk - 106
Can I Use a Methanol Fuel Cell as a Back up Battery Charger? - 107
Ask PYS - I Am Adding a Solar Panel to My Boat, Where Do I Install the Fuse? - 108
I Am a Sportfisher but My Battery Won't Last Without the Engine Running? Any recommendations? - 109
Ask PYS - What Is an Electrical Short Onboard My Boat? - 110
Can I Heat Hot Water with an Inverter or a Methanol Fuel Cell? - 111
DIY vs Professional Boat Electronics, What to Look for When Buying Used - PYS Tech Talk - 112
Ask PYS - Should I Have a Battery Monitor on My 19 Foot Boat? - 113
Ask PYS - Should I Lose Power When I Turn My Source Selector Switch? - 114
Ask PYS - How Do I Figure Out How Much "Usable" Battery Power I Have? - 115
Are Solar Panels Better for Sailboats or Powerboats? - 116
100% Solar On My Boat! Is It Possible? PYS Tech Talk - 117
How to Plan a Successful Marine Electrical Project - PYS Tech Talk - 118
Do It Yourself Or Get A Professional, How Do You Decide? PYS Tech Talk - 119
Getting Ready for the Seattle Boat Show Connected - 120
Why a Professional Designed Electrical System Saves You Money! PYS Tech Talk
PYS Projects9 épisodesEn cours
- 1
Cruiser 420 - PYS Electrical Project - Objectives - 2
Cruiser 420 - PYS Electrical Project - Solution - 3
Common Pitfalls of Installing an Inverter/Charger on a Boat - 4
How to Use an Inverter/Charger Remote Control on a Boat - 5
How to Use a Boat Battery Monitor - 6How To Choose Solar For Your Boat - FREE Guide
- 7
Vancouver Boat Show & the PYS "Early Bird" Promotion - 8DIY Solar Kits for Your Boat from the Vancouver Boat Show
- 9
UPGRADING This NEW Boston Whaler To Lithium! Behind The Scenes - PYS Project Highlight
PYS Recommended Products7 épisodesEn cours
- 2
Victron Cerbo GX Boat Monitoring and Control - Product Review with Jeff Cote - Part 2 of 2 - 2How To Choose Solar For Your Boat - FREE Guide
- 3Vancouver Boat Show & the PYS "Early Bird" Promotion
- 4
Day Two at the Vancouver Boat Show with Jeff Cote - 5DIY Solar Kits for Your Boat from the Vancouver Boat Show
- 6
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine - Bonus Track - Favourite Products For Your Boat - 7Why You Should Get A GlobalLink and Ruuvi Sensor For Your Boat
Boating Tech Talk94 épisodes
- 1
Do I Fuse a Starter Battery on My Boat? - 2
Should I Have a Cell Booster or a WiFi Booster on My Boat? - 3
Should I Have an Inverter/Charger or a Separate Inverter and a Separate Charger on My Boat? - 4
I Am Buying a Used Boat, What Should I Look for When It Comes to the Electrical? - 5
Can I Charge My Boat Batteries With a Honda Generator? - 6
Is There a Device to Automatically Disconnect My Battery When the Voltage Is Low? - 7
What Is the Best Way to Watch TV on My Boat? - 8
What Are the Different Types and Sizes of Fuses on My Boat? - 9
My Windlass and Thruster Battery Only Charge on Shorepower - Is This Wrong? - 10
What Is the Difference Between a Galvanic Isolator and an Isolation Transformer? - 11
The Dangers of Stray Current in Your Marina - 12
Can I Use a Battery Isolator With an Outboard Engine? - 13
Is Digital Switching for My Boat? - 14
How Do I Increase My Alternator Output to Charge My Batteries Faster? - 15
How Do I Charge Two Separate Batteries With One Alternator? - 16
Where Do I Put the Fuses and Breakers for My Boat's Solar Panel? - 17
I See Installers Use Yellow Wire for a Chassis Ground but ABYC Standards Say Green? - 18
Connecting Your Marine Electronic Devices Is About to Get Easier With NMEA OneNet - 19
How Do I Charge a 48V Battery Bank With a 12V Solar Panel? - 20
I Am Fusing My Solar Panel - What Is a Voltage Spike? - 21
The Breaker on My Panel Keeps Tripping, How Do I Isolate the Problem? - 22
Will a Handheld Jump Starter Harm My Boat Batteries? - 23
Should I Use the Inverter/Charger Monitor or a Stand-Alone Battery Monitor? - 24
What Is the Depth of Discharge for My AGM Battery? - 25
Is It a Good Idea to Retrofit a Boat From 12V to 24V? - 26
How to Prepare For a Boat Fire? - 27
How Do I Reset My Bluetooth Solar Controller Without Completely Disconnecting the Controller? - 28
What To Do After a Boat Fire? - 29
Should I Wire My Boat Batteries Is Series or Parallel - 30
My Boat Is on the Hard for Six Months, Should I Leave the Solar Panels to Charge the AGM Batteries? - 31
I Have an Outboard - Can My Fuel Lines Pass Through the Battery Compartment? - 32
My Battery Charger Has Three Outputs, Can I Connect Them All to One Battery to Charge Faster? - 33
UnBoxing and Product Review - Shakespeare Superhalo Cell Booster - 34
How Protective Boots on Your Boat Batteries Can Save Your Life - 35
Is It Safe to Charge My Boat Batteries With Solar and the Alternator at the Same Time? - 36
Should My Boat Have a Separate VHF and AIS or Combined? - 37
I Purchased a 3-Output Battery Isolator but I Only Need 2 Outputs - Can I Leave One Unwired? - 38
How Did I Blow the Inverter Switch on My Panel While on Shore Power? - 39
What Are the Dangers of Crossing Leads on a Boat Starter Battery? - 40
How-To Cut, Crimp and Heat-Shrink Large Gauge Wire on Your Boat - 41
Charging Lithium Batteries with My Boat's Alternator - 42
Where Do I Put the Solar Controller on My Boat? - 43
How to Make a Battery Cable for Your Boat - 44
What Is Cable Branching on my Boat? - 45
Dangers of Crossing Leads on My Starter Battery? - 46
Can I Use a Battery With a Second Set of Posts on My Boat? - 47
Can I Use a Suitcase Generator to Go Fishing Overnight? - 48
Can I Use Solar To Charge Three Different Battery Voltages on My Boat? 12V, 24V and 32V? - 49
If I Have An Inverter/Charger, Do I Still Need an Isolation Transformer? - 50
One Outboard to Charge Two Batteries - 51
Sizing A Charger For Multiple Battery Banks - 52
Top Tips for Wiring A Battery Isolator on Your Boat - 53
24 Volt Batteries in Series or Parallel on My Boat? - 54
What Isolation Transformer Do You Recommend For My Boat? - 55
Battery Charging Redundancy with a Battery Isolator - 56
Two Alternators and Two Battery Banks On My Boat - 57
Using A Battery Switch While the Boat is Running - Good or Bad? - 58
Wiring An ACR or Battery Combiner on my Boat? - 59
What Is The Purpose of A Terminal Strip on My Boat? - 60
Is My Radar Draining My Boat Battery? - 61
Wiring Tips For A Centre Console Boat - 62
What Is An Echo Charger on my Boat? - 63
Starter Batteries vs House Batteries on My Boat - 64
Should I Have an AIS Transponder or an AIS Receiver on My Boat? - 65
Where Is the Best Place to Install an Inverter On my Boat? - 66
Should I Use (10) 100Ah or (5) 200Ah AGM Batteries for My Boat’s House Bank? - 67
Switched vs Unswitched Distribution on My Boat - 68
Tips for Wiring a Battery Bank On Your Boat - 69
Charging A 48V Battery with Two 24V Solar Panels - 70
Battery Switch on or off When I Leave My Boat at the Dock? - 71
Why Temperature Sensors are SO Important on Boat Batteries - 72
Boat Watermakers 101 - 73
Can I Connect My Boat Stereo to My Chartplotter? - 74
Charging A Boat on A Mooring Buoy - 75
My Boat Is on Shorepower 365 Days a Year - Should I Disconnect Occasionally? - 76
Solar or Generator to Top Up My Boat’s Batteries? - 77
I Have One AC Device on My Boat, Do I Still Need a Galvanic Isolator? - 78
How Do I Know if My Boat’s Electrical Has a Bad Ground? - 79
A Holiday Wish From Jeff Cote and The Crew at Pacific Yacht Systems - 80
Jeff's Recommendations for a Basic Navigation Package for your Boat - 81
European to North American Electrical on a Boat - 82
Electric Motor on My Boat - Pros and Cons of 48V and 12V? - 83
Jeff’s Marine Electrical Lessons Learned - 84
What Is the Best Way to Secure and Shield Cables on My Boat? - 85
Do You Recommend Open Slot Cable Raceways on Recreational Boats? - 86
I Am Installing a Battery Monitor on My Boat - Where Does the Shunt Go? - 87
Can I Install an Induction Stove Top on My Boat? - 88
The Dangers of Reverse Polarity on Your Boat - 89
Condensation vs. Electrical on Your Boat - 90
Choosing a Depth Sounder - Fish Finder, Side-View, Down-View, or Forward Scan? - 91
Do I Need a Buck or a Boost Solar Controller for the Solar Panels on My Boat? - 92
Do I Need a Separate Breaker for My Shore Power Cord on My Boat? - 93
How Do I Test My Boat’s Batteries to Find Out if They Are Still Good? - 94
Is There a Battery Isolator With Two Inputs?
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote35 épisodes
- 1
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 1 of 11 - The Basics - 1
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Ron Holland - Part 1 of 3 - 1
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - "All Things Solar" - Part 1 of 2 - 1
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - Part 1 of 2 - 2
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 2 of 11 - Grounding, ELCI, and ESD on Boats - 2
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Ron Holland = Part 2 of 3 - 2
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - " All Things Solar" - Part 2 of 2 - 2
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - Part 2 of 2 - 3
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 3 of 11 - AC Ground to DC Ground Tie - 3
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Ron Holland - Part 3 of 3 - 4
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 4 of 11 - Galvanic Isolators - 5
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 5 of 11 - Isolation Transformers - 6
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 6 of 11 - Electric Propulsion - 7
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 7 of 11 - Portable Generators - 8
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 8 of 11 - 48V Systems - 9
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 9 of 11 - Lithium Batteries - 10
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 10 of 11 - Large Solar Arrays - 11
Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 11 of 11 - Drop In Lithium - 19Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine - Bonus Track - Favourite Products For Your Boat
- 20The Dangers of Reverse Polarity on Your Boat
- 21Can I Install an Induction Stove Top on My Boat?
- 22Why Temperature Sensors are SO Important on Boat Batteries
- 23
Boat Batteries - What Type Are You? - 24
Marine Alternators with Nigel Calder - 25
Lithium Batteries for Your Boat with Nigel Calder - 26
Wind Generator vs Solar Panels on My Boat? - 27
Should My Boat's Solar Panels be in Series or Parallel? - 28
The Benefits of Solar On Your Boat - Sound Bites with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - 29
Boat Solar Controllers 101 - 30
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Precision Sails - 31
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Mark Reedenauer, President - NMEA - 32
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Tim Charles - 2021 Trends in the Marine Industry - 33
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Stewart Jones of Pro-Tech Yacht Services - 34
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Tim Charles - 35
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Phil Whitehurst - CEO, Actisense
PYS Product Briefs30 épisodes
- 1
PYS Recommended Products - 2
AC & DC Panels on a Boat - 3
What is the Best Alternator for my Boat? - 4
What is the Best Battery for My Boat? - 5
Charging a Second Battery with a Battery Combiner on a Boat - 6
Charge Multiple Batteries with One Alternator - 7
Why Every Boat Should have a Battery Monitor - 8
Choosing a Battery Charger for a Boat - 9
Improve Your Boat's Alternator Charging with an External Regulator - 10
How To Reduce Stray Current Corrosion on Your Boat - 11
Prevent Marine Corrosion On Your Boat With An Isolation Transformer - 12
Intro - Charge a Marine Battery with a Fuel Cell - 13
Why You Need a Solar Controller for Your Boat’s Solar Panel - 14
Is Solar Right for My Boat? - 15
Safety Benefits of AIS on a Boat - 16
An Introduction to Marine Autopilots - 17
Choosing a Chartplotter or MultiFunction Display for a Boat - 18
The Benefits of Navigation and Data Instruments on a Boat - 19
Benefits of Marine Radars - 20
Marine Depth Sounders - 21
How to Choose a VHF Radio for a Boat - 22
The Benefits of a Video Camera on a Boat - 23
Choosing a Cell Booster for a Boat - 24
Satellite Communications on a Boat - 25
Choosing a Stereo for a Boat - 26
The Benefits of a Wi-Fi Booster on a Boat - 27
Onboard Heating for Your Boat - 28
Understanding NMEA 2000: The Modern Marine Communication Standard - 29
An Introduction to Water Makers For Your Boat - 30How To Choose Solar For Your Boat - FREE Guide
Marine Electronics Product Reviews13 épisodes
- 1
Vesper SP160 Antenna Splitter - 2
WatchMate XB-8000 smartAIS Transponder with WiFi and NMEA 2000 Gateway - 3
Garmin GMR Fantom Radar - 4
Garmin GPSMAP 8422/8622 Chartplotter - 5
Intro - Garmin GPSMAP 8416/8616 Chartplotter - 6
Garmin GPSMAP 8410/8610 Chartplotter - 7
Intro - Garmin GPSMAP 1222/1242 Chartplotter Touch - 8
Garmin GMI 20 Instrument - 9
Intro - Garmin GPSMAP 1222/1242 Chartplotter - 10
Intro - Garmin GPSMAP 922/942 Chartplotter - 11
Intro - Garmin GPSMAP 1222/1242 Chartplotter Touch - 12
Garmin 1222/1242 Touch vs, Non-Touch - 13
Garmin 8400 / 8600 Series Overview
Interviews With Jeff10 épisodes
- 8Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 8 of 11 - 48V Systems
- 9Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 9 of 11 - Lithium Batteries
- 10Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 10 of 11 - Large Solar Arrays
- 11Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine Electrical - Part 11 of 11 - Drop In Lithium
- 5Nigel Calder & Jeff Cote Talk Marine - Bonus Track - Favourite Products For Your Boat
- 6DIY Solar Kits for Your Boat from the Vancouver Boat Show
- 7Day Two at the Vancouver Boat Show with Jeff Cote
- 8
DC Only Boat To Cruise Around The World? - 9How To Choose Solar For Your Boat - FREE Guide
- 10
The Seattle Boat Show "Connected" Starts January 28, 2021 and Jeff Cote Is Presenting "Almost Live"
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