How We Installed Four 608Ah Fogstar Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries On Our Sailboat
February 15, 2025 by DrakeParagon | Language: EN Play Time: 01:03:44 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
In this video, we upgrade our sailboat’s house battery bank with four Fogstar 608Ah lithium batteries, wired in parallel to create a massive 2,432Ah house bank! ⚡
🔧 What You’ll See in This Video:
✅ Unboxing and overview of the Fogstar 608Ah lithium batteries
✅ Wiring the batteries in parallel for maximum amp-hour capacity
✅ Installing the battery bank safely on my sailboat
✅ Using the Fogstar app to monitor voltage, current, and temperature while running a 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter
⚡ Battery Specs:
• Brand: Fogstar
• Capacity: 608Ah per battery
• Total System: 2,432Ah @ 12V
• Chemistry: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
🌊 Why This Upgrade?
Switching to lithium means longer lifespan, faster charging, and more usable power compared to traditional lead-acid or AGM batteries. This setup gives us tons of reliable energy for off-grid cruising, running appliances, and ensuring that we never run out of power on the water.
📢 Let me know in the comments: What do you think of this setup? Would you go with lithium for your boat?
🔔 Like & Subscribe for more sailing adventures, DIY upgrades, and off-grid power solutions!
🔗 DrakeParagon Affiliate links:
👉 Fogstar LiFePO4 batteries: https://www.fogstar-drift.co.uk/?ref=zosysjig
👉 BLUETTI LiFePO4 power stations EU: https://bluettieu.pxf.io/jrP9Aa
👉 BLUETTI LiFePO4 power stations US: https://bluettius.sjv.io/jrPv4Z
👉 Bodega electric coolers: https://www.bodegacooler.com/?click_id=DrakeParagon
Important Addendum to previous video “Installing 2432AH Lithium”
00:00 disclaimer
00:09 Fogstar’s Incredible lineup of LiFePO4 batteries
00:21 Introduction
01:05 Why LiFePO4?
04:02 The Fogstar 608Ah LiFePO4 battery
05:04 Getting the batteries to the boat at anchor with the dinghy
07:02 Unboxing
07:43 Using a halyard to get the batteries aboard
12:45 Securing the batteries
13:15 The Fogstar Drift App on iOS and Android
17:57 Designing the electrical system, components used
26:37 Voltage Drop
29:15 Putting it all together
34:26 Using a Voltage Drop Calculator
37:07 Making the cables
52:28 AGM batteries for engine starting
1:00:13 galley appliances and making coffee
In this video, we upgrade our sailboat’s house battery bank with four Fogstar 608Ah lithium batteries, wired in parallel to create a massive 2,432Ah house bank! ⚡
🔧 What You'll See in This Video:
✅ Unboxing and overview of the Fogstar 608Ah lithium batteries
✅ Wiring the batteries in parallel for maximum amp-hour capacity
✅ Installing the battery bank safely on my sailboat
✅ Using the Fogstar app to monitor voltage, current, and temperature while running a 3000 watt pure sine wave inverter
⚡ Battery Specs:
• Brand: Fogstar
• Capacity: 608Ah per battery
• Total System: 2,432Ah @ 12V
• Chemistry: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
🌊 Why This Upgrade?
Switching to lithium means longer lifespan, faster charging, and more usable power compared to traditional lead-acid or AGM batteries. This setup gives us tons of reliable energy for off-grid cruising, running appliances, and ensuring that we never run out of power on the water.
📢 Let me know in the comments: What do you think of this setup? Would you go with lithium for your boat?
🔔 Like & Subscribe for more sailing adventures, DIY upgrades, and off-grid power solutions!
🔗 DrakeParagon Affiliate links:
👉 Fogstar LiFePO4 batteries: https://www.fogstar-drift.co.uk/?ref=zosysjig
👉 BLUETTI LiFePO4 power stations EU: https://bluettieu.pxf.io/jrP9Aa
👉 BLUETTI LiFePO4 power stations US: https://bluettius.sjv.io/jrPv4Z
👉 Bodega electric coolers: https://www.bodegacooler.com/?click_id=DrakeParagon
Important Addendum to previous video "Installing 2432AH Lithium"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aKXmlKfjvY
00:00 disclaimer
00:09 Fogstar's Incredible lineup of LiFePO4 batteries
00:21 Introduction
01:05 Why LiFePO4?
04:02 The Fogstar 608Ah LiFePO4 battery
05:04 Getting the batteries to the boat at anchor with the dinghy
07:02 Unboxing
07:43 Using a halyard to get the batteries aboard
12:45 Securing the batteries
13:15 The Fogstar Drift App on iOS and Android
17:57 Designing the electrical system, components used
26:37 Voltage Drop
29:15 Putting it all together
34:26 Using a Voltage Drop Calculator
37:07 Making the cables
52:28 AGM batteries for engine starting
1:00:13 galley appliances and making coffee
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