Refit
We Bought $150,000 of Boat Gear for $50,000
We spent about $50,000 importing major equipment directly from China instead of $150,000 through U.S. suppliers. Here's exactly what we bought and saved.
Lithium Batteries
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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.
Lithium Batteries
EP42 - Prepping the battery compartment to receive 55kwh battery bank
Before we can install our new 55 watt hour LiFePo battery bank, the space needs some serious work. From ensuring a dry space, to sanding, fiberglass, and paint, this space has been transformed into a perfect home for our LiFePo batteries.
Refit
EP37 DIY lithium batteries can save you thousands! Part 1
One of the biggest and costliest project in many yacht refits is new batteries. These days, most battery changes are by people moving from standard AGMs to Lithium, or making the change to a higher native voltage from 12v to 24v or 48v. We are making the change to a