Looking for recommendations for 24V boat lift system

[salmonizer]

I had some issues with my current 24v solar system this summer and I'd like to replace it so I don't have future issues.

The system has two deep cycle group 27 marine batteries that power a boat lift winch for raising and lowering my boat. The solar panel would keep the batteries topped up. The number of up/down cycles in the lift varies per day, but wouldn't likely exceed 8 in a given day and would usually be fewer, maybe 2 or 4. The panel would see full sun for most of the day.

I thought I'd try and find something on Amazon since Prime days are coming up. Hoping for some recommendations so I can order everything at once. It wouldn't be installed until next April.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[MakeMePower]

might want to tell us what the issue's are so we can figure out what to recommend.

 

[Chispas]

might want to tell us what the issue's are so we can figure out what to recommend.

And the specs of the system - battery AH & Watts of the lift motor, panel watts & volts, charge controller & if you have generator or shore power charging.

 

[salmonizer]

The system worked fine for 10+ years (batteries replaced every 3-4 years) until this summer. The solar panel has a built in charge controller. The panel post broke during a storm and ended up in the lake in June/early July. About two weeks ago the batteries failed which I'm thinking is a result of the solar panel.

Existing panel specs - see attached pic for 24V panel. I checked the open circuit voltage after disconnecting it from the system and it showed 42 volts

I closed the cottage yesterday so don't have access to all of the info, but I did find this info from a similar winch on a different lift that I have - Dc systems draw up to 138 amps

Approx 96 AH on each battery

I do have access to shore power and bench charging when/if needed. The cottage is on an island and I prefer solar charging in case of power outages.

I should also note that I have two lifts so the existing panel (with a new SCC) could be used on the spare boat lift. I want a new system for my lift mainly for peace of mind. In the process of trying to find the info that Chispas asked for I came across this other attached chart.

 

[salmonizer]

This might help as well sorry

 

[Chispas]

draw up to 138 amps

lots of amps, a bit like a big 4x4 winch ? Hopefully someone else will be along to help, im off to do some cooking. If the current system worked, like for like would be good, maybe a battery upgrade ? Bigger capacity means longer life.

 

[salmonizer]

Yes, very much like that. I'd like a bigger system since I will be spending more time there during summer months.