All Day Electric Propulsion with the Vatrer 24v 200Ah LiFePO4 Battery | DrakeParagon Sailing
We just replaced our noisy 15 HP gas outboard with a Vatrer 24V 200Ah LiFePO₄ battery powering a 120lb thrust trolling motor on our 10 ft RIB. The result? Silent, zero fuel cost, and incredibly long range. All charged 100% by solar!
Here’s our DIY step-by-step guide on how we did it!
00:00 Why we finally went electric.
02:10 Lithium Iron Phosphate vs Lead Acid Batteries
04:27 The Vatrer 24V 200Ah LiFePO₄ unboxing (5,120 Wh!)
08:23 The complete wiring plan with voltage drop math & cable sizing explained (Class-T fuse, waterproof Amphenol connectors, bus bars, bilge pump, USB-C charging and more!)
21:19 Installing everything into a custom waterproof box
40:32 A real-world speed and range test and the results that shocked us
Zero noise, zero fumes, zero gas stations ever again! If you hate buying gasoline, love silent cruising, or just want the best dinghy setup on the anchorage then this setup changes everything.
Would YOU go full electric on your tender? Drop a comment and let us know!
To get more info or take advantage of Black Friday sales, check out the links below!
Vatrer Official:
https://www.vatrerpower.com/products/vatrer-24v-200ah-lithium-battery-built-in-200a-bms-5000-cycles-low-temp-cutoff-lifepo4-batteries?sca_ref=8495745.Ft3bntuqUduof
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDPY8C7G?maas=maas_adg_BF60C523B86EA5DF220CFCD8830560C9_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maa
2025 Black Friday:
https://www.vatrerpower.com/pages/2025-black-friday?utm_source=ytb&utm_medium=drakeParagon
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We just replaced our noisy 15 HP gas outboard with a Vatrer 24V 200Ah LiFePO₄ battery powering a 120lb thrust trolling motor on our 10 ft RIB. The result? Silent, zero fuel cost, and incredibly long range. All charged 100% by solar!
Here’s our DIY step-by-step guide on how we did it!
00:00 Why we finally went electric.
02:10 Lithium Iron Phosphate vs Lead Acid Batteries
04:27 The Vatrer 24V 200Ah LiFePO₄ unboxing (5,120 Wh!)
08:23 The complete wiring plan with voltage drop math & cable sizing explained (Class-T fuse, waterproof Amphenol connectors, bus bars, bilge pump, USB-C charging and more!)
21:19 Installing everything into a custom waterproof box
40:32 A real-world speed and range test and the results that shocked us
Zero noise, zero fumes, zero gas stations ever again! If you hate buying gasoline, love silent cruising, or just want the best dinghy setup on the anchorage then this setup changes everything.
Would YOU go full electric on your tender? Drop a comment and let us know!
To get more info or take advantage of Black Friday sales, check out the links below!
Vatrer Official:
【Pre-Sale】Vatrer 24V 200Ah Self-heating Bluetooth Lithium Battery 200A BMS
Amazon:
2025 Black Friday:
https://www.vatrerpower.com/pages/2025-black-friday?utm_source=ytb&utm_medium=drakeParagon
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