Modernizing our 44 Year Old Boat's House Battery System w/ Lithium
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2022
- In this video Billy works on the boat's house battery bank and charging system. We are HUGE believers in Lithium batteries (with LiFePo chemistry) on our boats. There are SO many benefits even if we don't necessarily need weight savings on our heavy displacement trawler. In order to make sure our 600ah of Dakota Lithium are properly charged and maintained we also install some
high end charging components and wire everything together. Check out all of the components we used available from bit.ly/dakota_tula:
x3 200ah 12v Dakota Lithium Batteries
Victron Multiplus Compact charger/inverter
x2 Victron Orion Dc-Dc chargers
Victron Lynx Distributor
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As a heavy industrial electrician for over 45 years I am really impressed to see the neatness of your installation. Nice job
I become more and more impressed with your ingenuity each time I watch your videos. Your parents must be so proud..
There appears to be no limit to your talents and abilities Billy! Well done!
Battery hooked up! First Sierra zooms out then just looks in love :)
You can tell your friend that, as he did mesure 45 feet the length of it's Garcia, then it is a Garcia 46 ! All french manufacturer use (and used) to add one foot to the real length of there boat inorder to name them (it's a marketing thing they say). So without a doubt "Garcia 46" ! 😆
That was great, I knew I recognized that voice! Alluring Artic is one of my favorites with him and Sophie having their adventures in the Snow & Ice. It’s really great how small the sailing world is now becoming & how much you connect besides helping each other in emergencies. I just wish both of you would put out more videos! LOL!❤
It's a time issue. Editing takes a huge amount of time on top of building a boat or sailing a boat. I have edited videos before, and I can tell you it is a huge time investment. It is a full-time job on its own. I know we would all enjoy more videos, but I can't imagine filming, editing, and even uploading more than one a week. I know a few channels that manage too, but I also know they sacrifice sleep to do it. I mean as in staying up working till 3 am just to be able to get the videos out.
@@RiverWoods111 Understood. Which is why some channels hire outside people to edit. (Big example would be Nerea who edits for Zingaro) And having one of the best videographers in the biz like Jordan gives SV Delos a leg up with their content. Expedition Drenched really tanked content wise when she left the boat. Sierra is so vibrant and original especially with her instagram posts. The camera just loves her. She and Billy are such a strong couple. It really comes across in their episodes. Can’t wait to see them start sailing again.
@@stevenclarue7802 I totally get what you're saying but remember that editors can be expensive! I realize I am also an animator, but even if I wasn't it would cost quite a bit for a channel to hire me.
Oh, I hope Jordan stays with Delos! You are right about expedition drenched too. She is so good at what she does, and Delos can sure use an extra hand on board with Sierra. Delos has a few people who help with editing. I want to start a channel myself, and even though I am good in the editing department, I would want to hire someone, so I don't have to be a work-aholic! LOL!
I am sure that the reason these two have not hired someone yet is because they are refitting a boat and making payments for a brand-new boat. I didn't realize before this that the payments start when they make the deposit or at least they do with some manufactures! Talk about so unfortunate to have a pandemic hit. Now because of the delays it may have delayed some payments starting till the boat could start. I can't wait till they get their new boat either. I love the boat work, but it will be cool to see them leave the dock. I am glad that they bought this boat though because they are a boat channel.
Great job Billy & Sierra. Your trawler restoration is coming along nicely. Love seeing her come back to life. 👍👍👍
When you parallel batteries, its better to hook every battery up to a busbar using equal length battery cables to each battery. Running different length battery cables changes the resistance and discharges the batteries at different speeds. Basically, the battery with least resistance will be forced to carry more of the load first. The okellys sailing channel did a good video on this subject.
The bus bar is a good idea Billy. Dan from Sailing Uma set his lit batteries just that way. I know the boat is gone but maybe you can pass it along to the new owners.
Hay! Awesome to see Juho on the channel. Was kinda disappointed to not see you guys and/or Juho/ Sohvi on Ruth/Garrett channel. You guys were all at the same yard at the same time...
As long as it is taking to build your new catamaran, I wonder if when you take delivery if you could list it yourself before you title it and make $100,000 - $150,000 profit off of some rich impatient buyer that has more money than time.
When connecting batteries in parallel you should make sure positive and negative cables don’t cross each other for the risk of sorting out and causing a fire
I was thinking the same thing
Yes indeed. Just put them on the other side. No need to change the length or anything. Also the pickup point to the busbar would be better if you used the battery the closest to the busbar. Shorter length=less resistance= less losses in the cable 😜.
Well done! One thing. I highly highly highly recommend a T Class Fuse in place of that ANL fuse. With lithium you’ll need quicker interrupt abilities. 👍🏻
Billy let your friend know that the reason we dont use tin boats on the East Coast is because of Hurricane Season. As a general rule from the MidAtlantic south. We have lightning storms almost everyday. Not alot of fun in a tin boat.
There is something very satisfying about doing electrical projects
I can't believe y'all met him. I watch his videos too.
Wow, Alluring Artic, talk about an athlete, he’s on another level, I think the only channel that does what he does, amazing!!!!
I’m impressed of all you have done up till now ❤❤🥰🥰
Looks so good. Love that Sierra is down there checking out your work and appreciates what you accomplished.
When you get a chance. Apply Penetrox to all the battery connections. This will stop corrosion from salt air etc.
This stuff is great for crimped connections . As salt water can't get in to rot of the wire.
Last as you well know label everything. Make a master wiring plan.
Great job for both of you.
Hi there - I'm no expert either but I wouldn't have crossed the red & black wires on the batteries, I would probably have routed them outside of the batteries at the back to prevent any chaffing / shorting out over time - Great videos and keep them coming
You were really going at the end talking about 120 amp alternators always enjoy your solar expertise.
Damn! you are my hero. You make this project look easy and neat. Thanks for the good work and showing us how to do it right. Stay thirsty my friend
I love the guest appearance. So cool to see you guys helping each other out.
Just a word of caution, please install some extra insulation where the positive and negative wires touch the angle iron. The vibration could cut the insulation and short out the wires resulting in a fire.
Gr8 job on the install of the batteries and the vessel is looking good. The only thing I would have done differently (because it's how I was taught) would be to use busbars to connect the batteries to each other. This reduces the problem of multiple connectors (lugs) attached to the poles. Multiple lugs can cause what us sparkies call Hot Spots which raise the resistance and can lead to reduced life span.
I agree with you Ian! Also, if connected like that, I would use equal length cables to the bus bars! I would also use nolox on each connection!!!
These are all nicely done sub-projects! Not too much longer before we get go trawlering with you! Can't wait to see you try to negotiate the Deception Pass at a max flooding tide!
Nice to see Juho from Alluring Arctic in your vlog. He and Sohvi are real Vikings! ;-)
We still can't believe you arrived to the PNW as we left for Florida! What an amazing job you did giving her some much need TLC! We're so glad you got to explore our favorite cruising grounds. HOpefully our paths will cross soon. Cheers!
Wow cross over with Alluring Artic!!
I'm so impressed with the trawler transformation. Love your work and your way of life!
Never ceases to amaze me! This has to be my favorite series that you have shared. The others have been fabulous, and I have been following you for years, but this is so unique and spectacular. All the best to you!!! Cheers
I would have reversed the negative cable curves to avoid running them under the positive cables on the batteries. Minimize wearing through the insulation. Nice work.
Great job guys!!! She's looking so good!
Good job Billy. One quick comment on your wiring. With 3 batteries in parallel, you should connect your positive and negative lines to the center battery. As you have it now, one battery is the farthest from the main wire, which means current has to traverse two jumpers before reaching that wire. The center battery will have to supply current through one jumper. Every jumper has resistance loss, so the battery farthest from the main connection will see more loss than the battery in the middle, which sees more loss than the battery with the main connection. The easy fix is to move your main positive & negative leads to the center battery. This will best minimize the resistivity losses, which may seem nominal, but can amount to a significant imbalance at very high current loads.
And would you use tef gel on the connectors rather than dry?
@@waterboy8999 The tef gel would certainly help prevent corrosion.
I believe he wired the negative to the closest battery and the positive to the furthest battery. That is the correct procedure. Each battery is the same number of connections away from the supply and return wire. That is the right way according to ABYC as far as I am aware.
Great to see your visitor! I foolow then too From the UK They have beautiful films on their previous boat well worth looking at.
Looks really good, I would have added a couple 400w solar cells to help when traveling but may not need it. Guess that is something you could add later if needed. Great job you two!
Oh, special guest! Haven't seen them since they filmed their new boat! I am sure you guys get along! You should see their ski videos!
Alluring Artic Sailing, thought I Recognized them
This still seems past me. I can only claim senior moment. I do enjoy watching you two on this trawler. It has come so far. Great work.
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing this!
You two are good at what you do. I'm sure Billy has to put the disclaimer out there just to cover himself. I for one would have zero hesitation doing my stuff just like Billy did and I'm a licensed Journeyman.
Looks good ! 👍
Very clean setup!
Nice job, Billy and Team Tula! Keep rolling along! 👍👍
Great job guys! ❤
Great job! Congratulations!
Great tunes.
Great job guys.
Nice work!
Love you guys ! Boat looks 👍
Good job!
Nice work 👍
Great Job.
This was a fantastic video! Very educational. Thanks for sharing!
Good to see you both working together.
Sweet set up Billy. Good job.
Well done
Good Job !
Great job indeed! GOD bless you guys.
That’s a cool-setup😊
Great job on this installation!
Dielectric grease. Look it up. Could save u a ton of headaches down the road.
Nice job keep on going
Epic dude.
Great episode.
Well damn dude that room is looking so great!
Looking good Bill.
awesome! thanks
Boat is awesome your work is great on the whole boat
The boat looks great. Very inspirational to see that kind of commitment.
Well done, great setup, keeping it simple is key to maintaining system
Both of you have updated this boat to what it is today, Great job.
Great job guys I cant believe how well you guys have done the boat looks great.
This was awesome! Contemplating a similar setup for my Airstream.
Looking good guys! Fun project!
Absolutely amazing job 👌
Awesome electrical setup! You did a great job making everything neat and tidy! Looking good!
Its so cool that 2 of the channels I watch hooked up !!! LOVE IT
Huge leap in to High Level Independence and Redundancy! Congrats!!
Awesome! Very informative. Thanks
Great job kid, you did it! Also smart of you making a cover for the batteries.👍
I like the rope for the chair rail trim on the walls. Nice touch boat is outstanding. Keep up the great work.
❤ the Vice grip garage legal rip 😂
Such a great job♥️ Happy Thanksgiving to you both.
The two of you should try to visit Norway in the summertime, sailing along our beautiful coastline. Experiencing the midnight sun and the incredible nature. Its truly a remarkable experience. Full of admiration for the jobs you have started and finished while renowating the boat. Love your vlog
29th desktop shipmate LIKE and 49th view... 22:50 - all tidy'd up, the space looks much more 'ship-shape'. Looking forward to seeing y'all back out on the water.
Love the channel 😎✌🏻🍻
Excellent choice with the Victron you will love it. Don't forget you need to separate any of the AC neutrals being ran by the inverter. Otherwise when you get to a dock with GFCI breakers they will trip right away and have zero shore power. Your other choice is installing an isolating transformer. Most docks in the PNW are switching over to GFCI breakers by code. It's a PITA but, it needs to be done, trust me been there done that.
You did a great job!!!!! I agree 100 percent with your reasoning on the design of the system....If you need you can always add components. So impressed with your work so far......Beautiful boat, just needed some live and attention.
Fantastic I follow you both on CZcams xx 😀
You guys are great unbelievable job
I have a bunch of Victron gear, works great on Mac. They have iOS and MacOS versions of everything they make. Hit me up if you have questions, I am 100% off grid with my cabin and RV with all Victron gear.
Your setup looks great, don’t expect it to be like those crazy fancy setups that people pay a TON of money for people to make
Great episode, loved the music as well, nice and chilled! Great work! That's a pretty sweat system! Keep up the good work! Love from West Australia ;)
They spent a long time in Iceland with some beautiful videos in the snow
18:03 Cool jazz
Always enjoy your videos. There is so much involved in this refit. I'm looking forward to your journey north. Update those passports and hit everything that looks doable.
Good job Billy. What you made look fairly easy would have made my head explode. Let’s get motoring.
Excited that you are headed to Pacific Northwest. Guessing you didn't get enough of the San Juan Islands. There is so much nature, history, and amazing vistas. (Orca's are a huge bonus)
It's looking great!! Man you sis a great job setting this up. I mean I watch Captain Rick on sophisticated lady. He really has taught me much on this subject.. that room looks so great.. Everything you've both don is brilliant... Oh it was great to see my favorite cold water sailors .. small world...
Never judge yourself by what others show.. a picture is but a picture.. your grit an brilliance shines on. .
you can do some configuration with the cerbo - but not the deeper level programming you need the MK3 for. Great video guys - boat is looking awesome! nice install Billy.