How to Install Dakota Lithium Batteries in your Boat

I install two Dakota Lithium 135 amp hour house batteries in my Conch 27 boat. I am replacing the lead acid batteries and adding a Victron DC to DC converter to protect the alternator. Per the outboard manufactures warranty I am leaving the lead acid starting battery.

[@dc1544]

I would drop the parallel connection and have each battery to a busbar then pull from that busbar for inverters etc... It's proven your batteries will last longer as every amp doesn't go through each battery so 1/2 the work with 2 and 1/4 with 4.

[@bassappeal]

Great video! Did you keep the existing plug in battery charger when your at the dock?

[@reelcastcharters1306]

Yes it is the Minn Kotta Precision charger that is made for both lithium and traditional batteries. It works great.

[@MD-xw3gd]

Amp. And amp hours. Different.