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Happy 15th Birthday to my LiFePo4 Battery
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Happy 15th Birthday to my LiFePo4 Battery

Easy LiFePo4 Conversion
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Easy LiFePo4 Conversion

Drop-In LiFePO4 Batteries – Be an Educated Consumer
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Drop-In LiFePO4 Batteries – Be an Educated Consumer

Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-IT Tape
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Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-IT Tape

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Why Proper DC Cable Sizing for Inverters Is Absolutely Critical

Electrical, Uncategorized|

Can You Over-Discharge LiFePO4?

Batteries, Electrical|

Commission Charging LiFePO4

Batteries, Electrical, LiFePo4, Uncategorized|

Crimp Testing Preview
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Crimp Testing Preview

Sunfun Kits DIY LFP Battery

Batteries, Electrical, LiFePo4, Uncategorized|

DIN CCA vs. EN CCA vs. SAE CCA
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DIN CCA vs. EN CCA vs. SAE CCA

Batteries, Electrical|

Affordable & Well Built- Wattcycle 314Ah Mini
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Affordable & Well Built- Wattcycle 314Ah Mini

Batteries, LiFePo4|

Have You Considered taking a Boathowto.com Course?

Electronics, Uncategorized|

Identify Balance Issues In LiFePO4

Chinese Diesel Heater Carbon Monoxide Warning
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Chinese Diesel Heater Carbon Monoxide Warning

Diesel Heaters|

NOCO CHARGERS A NO-GO?

Batteries, Electrical, Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps, Uncategorized|

ARCO EXPANDS ALTERNATOR LINE-UP
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ARCO EXPANDS ALTERNATOR LINE-UP

Measure DC In-rush current the easy way
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Measure DC In-rush current the easy way

Batteries, Electrical, LiFePo4, Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps, Uncategorized|

Feature -Packed, Value Priced LiFePO4
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Feature -Packed, Value Priced LiFePO4

Happy 15th Birthday to my LiFePo4 Battery
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Happy 15th Birthday to my LiFePo4 Battery

Featured, Uncategorized|

Easy LiFePo4 Conversion
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Easy LiFePo4 Conversion

Batteries, Electrical, Featured, LiFePo4|

ARCO Zeus. Vs. Wakespeed
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ARCO Zeus. Vs. Wakespeed

Our Recommended Drop-In LifePo4 Batteries

Batteries, Electrical, Uncategorized|

An Exciting New Alternator Regulator
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An Exciting New Alternator Regulator

How Many Poles Does My Alternator have?
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How Many Poles Does My Alternator have?

Alternators, Electrical, Uncategorized|

AGM vs. LiFePO4 Longevity

Batteries, Electrical, Uncategorized|

Counterfeit Electrical Components – Just Say NO!
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Counterfeit Electrical Components – Just Say NO!

Electrical, Uncategorized|

Terminating Bare Wire Ends
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Terminating Bare Wire Ends

Electrical, Uncategorized|

Don’t Get Scammed Buying LiFePO4
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Don’t Get Scammed Buying LiFePO4

Electrical, Uncategorized|

SPADE & QUICK-CONNECT TERMINALS
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SPADE & QUICK-CONNECT TERMINALS

Electrical, Uncategorized|

Li-Ion – Be Careful What you Read/Believe
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Li-Ion – Be Careful What you Read/Believe

RTFM – (Read the Freakin’ Manual)
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RTFM – (Read the Freakin’ Manual)

Battery Banks & Over Current Protection
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Battery Banks & Over Current Protection

Batteries, Electrical|

Choose Your Battetry Chargers Carefully!!
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Choose Your Battetry Chargers Carefully!!

Electrical, Uncategorized|

Drop-In LiFePO4 Batteries – Be an Educated Consumer
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Drop-In LiFePO4 Batteries – Be an Educated Consumer

Batteries, Featured, Uncategorized|

A New Prop Shaft
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A New Prop Shaft

Drive Train, Engines|

Marine Wire Labeling

Electrical, Uncategorized|

1/2/BOTH Battery Switch Considerations
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1/2/BOTH Battery Switch Considerations

Battery Switching, Electrical|

Balmar MC-Series Alternator Service Disconnect Switch
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Balmar MC-Series Alternator Service Disconnect Switch

Alternators, Electrical|

Understanding the Sterling Power Pro Batt Ultra – Battery to Battery Charger
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Understanding the Sterling Power Pro Batt Ultra – Battery to Battery Charger

Charge Management Devices, Electrical|

Raymarine SeaTalk 1 to SeaTalkng & NMEA 2000
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Raymarine SeaTalk 1 to SeaTalkng & NMEA 2000

Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays
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Making Sense of Automatic Charging Relays

Alternators, Batteries, Charge Management Devices, Electrical|

Marine Alternator Installation – Tips & Tricks
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Marine Alternator Installation – Tips & Tricks

Alternators, Electrical, Engines|

Testing A Galvanic Isolator
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Testing A Galvanic Isolator

Electrical, Galvanic Isolators|

Installing Semi-Flexible Solar Panels
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Installing Semi-Flexible Solar Panels

Electrical, Solar & Renewable Energy|

Programming a Balmar External Voltage Regulator
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Programming a Balmar External Voltage Regulator

Alternators, Batteries, Electronics, Engines|

Installation & Orientation of Flooded Batteries on Boats
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Installation & Orientation of Flooded Batteries on Boats

Batteries, Electrical|

Fusing & Termination Voltage Drop
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Fusing & Termination Voltage Drop

How Fast Can an AGM Battery be Charged?
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How Fast Can an AGM Battery be Charged?

Batteries, Electrical|

Winter Battery Storage & Self Discharge Characteristics
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Winter Battery Storage & Self Discharge Characteristics

PVC Below Waterline? Please Don’t..
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PVC Below Waterline? Please Don’t..

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Does an Empty Marine Fuel Tank Condensate?
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Does an Empty Marine Fuel Tank Condensate?

Engines, Fuel Systems|

Under-Load Battery Voltage vs. SoC
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Under-Load Battery Voltage vs. SoC

Batteries, Electrical|

Automotive Alternators vs. Deep Cycle Batteries
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Automotive Alternators vs. Deep Cycle Batteries

Alternators, Electrical|

Installing Solar MC4 Terminals
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Installing Solar MC4 Terminals

Electrical, Solar & Renewable Energy|

Vinegar In The Head – Does It Work?
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Vinegar In The Head – Does It Work?

Sanitation Systems|

Installing an Autopilot Rudder Position Sensor
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Installing an Autopilot Rudder Position Sensor

Auto Pilots, Electrical, Electronics|

Anode Installation – Best Practices
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Anode Installation – Best Practices

Drive Train, Electrical|

Battery Melt Down Narrowly Averted

Batteries, Electrical|

Universal Diesel Engine – Wiring Harness Upgrade

Universal Diesel Engine – Wiring Harness Upgrade

External Regulation Conversion – Leece-Neville 8MR Alternator

External Regulation Conversion – Leece-Neville 8MR Alternator

Alternators, Electrical|

Rebuilding & Inspecting a Westerbeke Alternator

A Look at Inverter Inefficiencies

Making Your Own Battery Cables

Easy VHF Terminations

New Depth Sounder With an Old Transducer

Lap-Fitting a Propeller to a Shaft

Hall of FAIL

The Hall of FAIL|

Shore Power – SmartPlug vs. 1938

iPad Charging – How Much Energy?

Voltage Transients in Marine Electrical Systems

Marine Wire Termination

Chart Plotter Mount For Edson Pedestals
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Chart Plotter Mount For Edson Pedestals

DIY LiFePO4 Batteries On Boats

Batteries, Electrical|

Do I Need A Solar Controller?
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Do I Need A Solar Controller?

Electrical, Solar & Renewable Energy|

Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-IT Tape
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Bedding Deck Hardware With Bed-IT Tape

Decks & Deck Hardware, Featured|

Installing A Battery Monitor
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Installing A Battery Monitor

Making Your Battery Monitor More Accurate
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Making Your Battery Monitor More Accurate

MPPT vs. PWM Solar Controllers
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MPPT vs. PWM Solar Controllers

Electrical, Solar & Renewable Energy|

Solder and Poor Trouble Shooting = $$$$
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Solder and Poor Trouble Shooting = $$$$

Mooring Pendants Thoughts & Musings
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Mooring Pendants Thoughts & Musings

Mooring & Anchoring|

What is a Deep Cycle Battery?
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What is a Deep Cycle Battery?

Batteries, Electrical|

Alternators & Voltage Sensing
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Alternators & Voltage Sensing

Alternators, Electrical|

Are Battery Conductance Testers Worth It?
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Are Battery Conductance Testers Worth It?

Removing Waterline Hull Staining
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Removing Waterline Hull Staining

Cleaning & Detailing|

Understanding The Moisture Meter
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Understanding The Moisture Meter

Decks & Deck Hardware|

Sealing Deck Penetrations To Prevent Core Rot
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Sealing Deck Penetrations To Prevent Core Rot

Decks & Deck Hardware|

Seacock Backing Plates
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Seacock Backing Plates

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Replacing A Cutlass Bearing (Sleeve Bearing)
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Replacing A Cutlass Bearing (Sleeve Bearing)

Rebuilding A Raw Water Pump
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Rebuilding A Raw Water Pump

Rebuilding A Perko Bronze Sea Strainer
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Rebuilding A Perko Bronze Sea Strainer

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Re-Packing A Traditional Stuffing Box
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Re-Packing A Traditional Stuffing Box

Installing a PSS Shaft Seal
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Installing a PSS Shaft Seal

Proper Installation Of Double Hose Clamps
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Proper Installation Of Double Hose Clamps

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Nav Pod Installation Tips
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Nav Pod Installation Tips

Making a Cabinet With Teak Veneer
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Making a Cabinet With Teak Veneer

Installing Newfound Metals Stainless Portlights
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Installing Newfound Metals Stainless Portlights

Decks & Deck Hardware|

Installing A Seacock In A New Location
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Installing A Seacock In A New Location

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Freshwater System Winterizing
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Freshwater System Winterizing

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

External Strainers OMG
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External Strainers OMG

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Engine Winter Freeze Protection
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Engine Winter Freeze Protection

Engine Temp Monitoring And Overheating Assessment
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Engine Temp Monitoring And Overheating Assessment

Changing A Raw Water Pump Impeller
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Changing A Raw Water Pump Impeller

Westerbeke / Universal Marine Heat Exchanger Cleaning & Autopsy
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Westerbeke / Universal Marine Heat Exchanger Cleaning & Autopsy

Replacing Motor Mounts – The Snowball Effect
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Replacing Motor Mounts – The Snowball Effect

Testing A Marine Fuel Sender
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Testing A Marine Fuel Sender

Seacock Failure Testing
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Seacock Failure Testing

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Installing a Marine Battery Charger
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Installing a Marine Battery Charger

Servicing Tapered Cone Seacocks
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Servicing Tapered Cone Seacocks

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Replacing Thru-Hulls and Seacocks
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Replacing Thru-Hulls and Seacocks

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|

Seacock & Thru-Hull Primer
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Seacock & Thru-Hull Primer

Seacocks, Strainers & Hose Clamps|