Power, Power, Power!
I’ve installed a 130 Amp Electromaax alternator. That coupled with the solar panels will give us plenty of juice!
I’ve had the alternator for about to 10 months and finally took the 20 minutes to install it yesterday, what a difference. If your looking for a quality, high-output alternator check out electromaax by clicking on the link to the left. I did a lot of research on alternators and went with these guys. You can get a “delco” style alternator pretty cheap but they run really hot at high loads and don’t last all that long. I don’t know if you guys remember but I had to have Namaste’s rebuilt a few times in S. America. Speaking of Namaste, check out the picture below. She is getting new canvas and paint as well.
I really did have a love affair with that boat. It’s hard to believe I sailed her half way around the world. My eyes almost teared when I saw this picture on the email this morning. Sam just asked if I will ever love Splendid like that and my reply was “it will take a lot of miles”. I hope to sail her again one day. I’m sure Wojciech would let me as soon as we make it to Australia, or perhaps we will meet up in Europe. He will be sailing her to Poland.
Today I need to finish wiring up the solar panels. I’m not going to use a charge controller. I did the math and looked at the battery specks and I find it really hard to believe that I could damage the batteries with the load from 2, 120 watt solar panels. If I were to leave Splendid for any length of time I’d shut them off.
I’m hoping to be out of here by Friday. We are just waiting on the rest of the enclosure and to button up a few things at Sam’s house. She has a HUGE record collection that we need to pack up and bring to a friends house.
I’m really excited about moving again.
Peace everyone.
Sail far and live slowly!
– Alex
