My sailing mentor use to say "Big boat big problem, little boat little problem". You might want to research if you need a voltage regulator between the solar panel and the battery.
That’s so true! Thanks, the little panel has a charge controller/regulator built in on the underside of the panel, just can’t see it in the video, appreciate you looking out though!
It's a great/cute little boat. Doing some improvements to feel good onboard is a good start in your restoration project. Maybe you should consider adding a fuse before your 12V socket and a cabin LED light (with a fuse too of course). Does your boat have navigation lights? Be sure they are working fine before you leave. Safety is important. Enjoy your journey.
Thanks and I appreciate the suggestions, I totally forgot about putting a fuse inline, thanks! I do have some battery powered nav lights I clip on to the stays so I’m all good in that department.
Sweet Good job brother You have to use different filters for your mask One you have is for dust only! You had to buy NIOSH charcoal filters to work with paint a specialty indoors in such confined spaces Stay safe 👍
Hey thanks for pointing that out, thankfully that was all water base paint so it wasn’t too bad. But I’ll definitely pick some of those up! Appreciate it😃
Love what you are doing. I didn’t see you wire any fuses into your positive wires. If any of your appliances short circuit you could start a fire or best case it will discharge your battery to death.
Is there any kind of charge controller between the Solar Panel and the Battery? Solar Panels have around 18-20V, far to high for normal 12V-Batteries. You will destroy it in no time, and it will leak fumes (H2, highly flammable).
This was nice to see, gave a good feel for the boats inside.
My sailing mentor use to say "Big boat big problem, little boat little problem". You might want to research if you need a voltage regulator between the solar panel and the battery.
That’s so true! Thanks, the little panel has a charge controller/regulator built in on the underside of the panel, just can’t see it in the video, appreciate you looking out though!
Looking good mate. Awesome little boat. For lightweight wires like your solar, a hot glue gun will hold them in place too. A dab every 6 inches or so.
Thank you! That’s a great idea, I actually used that method when I used to build rc planes, works great.
Very cool little boat. Enjoy your 3 day voyage in your voyager 14. I'm looking forward to seeing more of the boat
Thank you! I actually just woke up aboard anchored in a peaceful little cove:) I’m out making the video right now😉
It's a great/cute little boat. Doing some improvements to feel good onboard is a good start in your restoration project.
Maybe you should consider adding a fuse before your 12V socket and a cabin LED light (with a fuse too of course).
Does your boat have navigation lights? Be sure they are working fine before you leave. Safety is important.
Enjoy your journey.
Thanks and I appreciate the suggestions, I totally forgot about putting a fuse inline, thanks! I do have some battery powered nav lights I clip on to the stays so I’m all good in that department.
Sweet
Good job brother
You have to use different filters for your mask
One you have is for dust only!
You had to buy NIOSH charcoal filters to work with paint a specialty indoors in such confined spaces
Stay safe 👍
Hey thanks for pointing that out, thankfully that was all water base paint so it wasn’t too bad. But I’ll definitely pick some of those up! Appreciate it😃
Love what you are doing. I didn’t see you wire any fuses into your positive wires. If any of your appliances short circuit you could start a fire or best case it will discharge your battery to death.
Will the 12v outlet sitting that low in the bilge be an issue when the bilge gets water in it?
Possibly, and after running it like that it tends to get caught on my feet and pull the charging chords out. Definitely going to relocate it.
Is there any kind of charge controller between the Solar Panel and the Battery? Solar Panels have around 18-20V, far to high for normal 12V-Batteries. You will destroy it in no time, and it will leak fumes (H2, highly flammable).
Yes there is a built in controller on the underside of the panel built in. I really appreciate you looking out!
looks like you have aft rotten bulkheads, it's good to take a look and replace it...
For sure, it’s next on the list actually!
Not sure that I would want my electrical running under the floor boards in the bilge.