@DeanMac


PART I there's a 1000 character limit to this, bad way to communicate


Dean,

I am, so far, personally unfamiliar with the details of lithium systems. The reason for it is purely "editorial" in nature. I believe that the market for lithium for recreational boaters is completely overblown, and in many, if not most cases, thoroughly unwarranted. It is, in my mind, similar to what I can only term the, uhm, terminal stupidity of skippers who jumped on the AGM bandwagon before they realized the significant downsides to that technology, which primarily was the requirement for regular, often, daily if not weekly FULL recharge, which most of them failed to do, resulting in dead banks; to say nothing of improving their charging systems to take advantage of the single advantage of AGMs: ability to absorb higher charges.

Stu,
You certainly have a ton of knowledge on the electrical systems….so…..could you advise me on what you would do on the following:
I have a Rosborough 246 with a Yamaha 225hp outboard. I am planning on 4 lithium house, 1 lead acid starter, Victron Lynx distributor, Victron 3000w charger/inverter, Victron MPPT controller, Victron DC to DC charger (to charge the lithium and the lead acid from the Yamaha). I’m adding a few more bits and pieces (solar panels, battery monitor) but wondering if you would recommend any specific equipment to complete the install?
Thanks, Dean (Bruce Mines, Ontario)