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new to the carver life.
- netfish&chill87
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new to the carver life.
while Im cleaning the boat and trying to get the batteries figured out, how many need to be there. Is it 2, 4, or 6, battery bank? Are the house batteries 12v, or 24, volt system? and would any one know what is the base daily amp hour that is listed by factory? Im trying to design a solar power system system around the boat that will power what every i need and could have enough battery power to last over night with everything on. not that everything would be on at night, im trying to be about over kill lol. i will be doing a 6 or 8 battery bank with the solar all agm deep cycles.
any pictures would be much appreciated or electrical diagrams would be tatas too thanks boys/gals
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Re: new to the carver life.
While not the best setup, most applications have two banks; an engine starting bank and a house bank all controlled by a battery selector switch depending on the loads you're using at the time. How many batteries each bank contains depends on your particular boating habits and power use. When a generator applies, it usually has its own battery.
Don't know the type of battery charger you have but if you're going to spend money on AGMs, you should ensure you have a smart charger. They are better at maintaining proper charge levels and offer the option of selecting different battery types including AGM which old chargers don't. This is important as different battery types have slightly differing charge and float voltages.
In your case, it's likely that it's a 12 volt system unless a previous owner made changes.
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Re: new to the carver life.
I agree the boat will likely be 12volts.
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Re: new to the carver life.
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Re: new to the carver life.
Yes, 99% chance your boat is 12 volt. Just because you might have 2, 12 volt batteries doesn't mean you have a 24 volt system. 2, 12 volt batteries connected in parallel, still gives you 12 volts, but doubles the amps. 2, 12 volt batteries connected in series will give you 24 volts.
Bud37 has very good advice. Make sure you have a sound, sea worthy vessel before doing anything. There's a reason why this was a free boat. Unless a good friend or relative was just being nice by giving you this boat, it was free because no one was willing to buy it.
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Re: new to the carver life.
If its bigger and or has a genny most likely 3 batteries.
Again 12v configuration.
As others have mentioned check out the structure thoroughly before you spend any money. Make sure the stringers and decks are solid with no rot.
If it is outdrives and they are the old Volvo units parts can be hard to find and will have a premium price.
If it has the old mercury 3.7 liter 4 cylinders again parts are hard to find and expensive.
Go over it well before you start buying a battery bank.
Sometimes the cheapest boats end up being the most expensive.
Good luck and keep us posted.
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Re: new to the carver life.
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