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I never did find a schematic that perfectly matched my intended setup. The main lesson I learned from feedback and research is that the shunt is placed directly after the Neg coming off the batteries and the class T fuse is placed directly after the Pos coming off the batteries. After that, the...

Curious what you decided to do about the windlass. Coincidentally, I’ve had a Lewmar H2 unboxed onboard for a year waiting for my battery upgrade. Finally in the process of adding 2 of the SOK 206Ah marine batteries and planning to add the windlass next. Will keep one of my LA for start battery...

Thanks for the feedback. My boat is only 33' long and the system will be placed centrally, so I should be good with the limited range of the Smart shunt.

As components are now arriving, I’m in the process of upgrading the system on my sailboat and a little overwhelmed by the complexity of most of the schematics from Victron. Can’t seem to find one that closely resembles what I’m trying to do. -1 lead acid start battery -100 amp internally...

That’s an interesting option worth exploring. I had concerns about a larger externally regulated alternator borrowing power from my smallish engine. Good to know that it’s possible to set parameters to ensure enough engine power is available to push the boat without too much compromise.

I believe my Mitsubishi alternator is a standard internally regulated version. That’s why I’m thinking DC-DC option for now.

Thanks for the info. I have a relatively new diesel 18 hp engine on the boat that already has a serpentine belt and a decently sized 115amp Mitsubishi alternator. If I go the DC/DC charger, can you recommend what size I would need? Will have one SLA start battery and two 206 Ah lithium for house...

Thanks for the feedback. Just ordered the batteries the other day so still waiting on them to arrive. The reviews sound promising. Can let you know how they work out once I get out cruising.

Thanks for the thoughtful feedback.

Just getting into this and have a limited knowledge base so I'm looking for some guidance on a future upgrade. Just ordered two of the marine grade 206Ah SOK batteries that will be installed on my sailboat as the house bank. Planning to keep one of my lead acid as a start battery. Have also...