Off-Grid Sailboat Living : What it Takes

Name: Off-Grid Sailboat Living : What it Takes
Uploaded: 2020-05-04T22:00:46.000Z
Duration: 23 min
Description: Doodles maintains off-grid capability using a 900-amp-hour battery bank, a 9-kilowatt generator, and a Rainman watermaker.

4. mai 2020 · 23 min · 247K visninger

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Living off-grid on a sailboat requires redundant systems for power, water, and propulsion to maintain self-reliance during extended passages. The electrical system on Doodles utilizes a 900-amp-hour AGM battery bank, which the owner recommends upgrading to lithium for better depth of discharge and longevity.2:06 A 2000-watt inverter-charger manages AC power from shore or a 9-kilowatt Northern Lights generator, while solar panels and a wind generator provide supplemental charging.4:01 Water production relies on a 110-volt Rainman watermaker, supplemented by a manual seawater foot pump for dishwashing to conserve tank capacity.10:31 Propulsion is provided by a 135-horsepower Ford Lehman diesel engine, supported by 250 gallons of fuel storage.4:54 Safety equipment includes a six-person life raft, an EPIRB, and a ditch bag, alongside a propane system with a solenoid shut-off valve for leak prevention.20:52 The crew emphasizes carrying extensive spare parts, including alternators and belts, and maintaining proficiency in mechanical repairs to ensure independence from shore-based services.15:55