Electrical - Sailing Roam

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We Built Our Own Lithium Battery Bank (And It Was Way Harder Than Expected)

We built our own lithium battery bank from individual cells, saving about $40,000. Here's everything that went into making it safe and functional.

High in the air, two of the four 570 watt solar panels on the arch and shawn on a sketchy ladder.

Electrical

3450W of Solar Power on Our Off-Grid Catamaran

After three failed welders and two years of work, the new solar arch is finally up. 3,450 watts and the batteries are full by noon.

Electrical

Installing New LED Lights on Our Sailboat | Wiring & Hole Cutting

New LED lights required enlarged holes, custom wire harnesses, and a lot of fishing wires through tight spaces. Then the real test: polarity.

Electrical

EP62: Rebuilding the Electrical System on Roam Begins

After months of planning, we begin building the core of Roam’s electrical system—relocating equipment, building a power wall, and mounting major Victron components.

Multiple in-progress refit projects aboard a cruising catamaran during a long winter waiting on parts and weather.

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EP61: The In-Between Projects That Keep Refit Life Moving

While waiting on weather and parts, we tackle the in-between projects that quietly move our refit forward — restoring systems and livability one job at a time.