It was in 2008 when I converted BIANKA from having diesel auxilary power to electric propulsion. I had four heavy 8A4D AGM lead acid batteries totaling almost five hundred pounds to power the Thoosa 9000 electric propulsion system.
The batteries were located below the cockpit and though while accessible it wasn't really comfortable to work on them. This season they are being replaced by a single 48 volt lithium battery that weighs less than a single one of the old batteries.
Even better I will be able to access the terminals for maintenance from inside the cabin. No more squeezing down through the cockpit hatch is going to be a welcome change.
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Really enjoyed reading about your switch to a new battery setup. It’s always interesting to see real experiences with electrical upgrades, since there are so many small details involved. Even things like battery cable lugs can make a difference in keeping connections secure and tidy over time.
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