Sailing KYAN II a Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch · video

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The crew of KYAN II a Morgan Out Island 41 Ketch replaces a failed Renogy MPPT DC-to-DC charger with a Victron unit while undergoing repairs at Atlantic Yacht Basin in Chesapeake, Virginia.0:43 The previous Renogy charger, which split 50 amps between engine and solar inputs, failed after four years of use.1:13 The new Victron charger provides up to 50 amps from the alternator, requiring the crew to use a Bluetooth remote to throttle the output to match their 70-amp alternator capacity.1:31 The upgrade aims to ensure sufficient house power for induction cooking during extended periods of cloudy weather.1:54 Following the installation, the vessel transits the ICW, navigating the Alligator River Bridge and the Pungo River before anchoring in Belhaven, North Carolina, to wait out a forecast of 25-to-35-knot northeasterly winds.4:51 The crew reports ongoing electrical issues with their inverter and plans to continue to Washington, North Carolina, to utilize the free municipal docks.5:17

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