ELECTRICITY On A Sailboat Q&A ⛵️ (Lithium, Solar, Wind)
Sailing SV Delos
Brian, Karin, and Sierra: The 'Delos Tribe' is pioneering the future of hybrid expedition sailing with Delos 2.0, a custom 53ft aluminum catamaran currently completing its build in Australia.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Support Sailing SV Delos
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Sailing SV Delos invests in crafting each and every video or voyage. Their passion for delivering exceptional ocean content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos here and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore the gear, sponsorships, and boat partnerships highlighted in the "ELECTRICITY On A Sailboat Q&A ⛵️ (Lithium, Solar, Wind)" video description, or directly on YouTube. By engaging with these offerings or purchasing services and items, you directly support Sailing SV Delos, their collaborators, and the brands they're associated with.
To ensure you never miss an offshore update, consider visiting their official YouTube Channel to subscribe, like, and join their community directly.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Sailing SV Delos or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
Take $50.00 off PER BATTERY with a special discount from Battle Born just for the Delos Tribe. If you’re in the market for some spanking-brand-new LIFEPo4 batteries to super charge your power system check them out. We’ve torture tested them on Delos for years and they perform incredibly well. Just be sure to enter the discount code “delos” during checkout to get your $50.00 off PER BATTERY! Check out their different products and packages here: https://svdelos.com/battleborn
This video is all about Lithium Batteries, Solar, Wind, Inverters, Chargers, and everything else Power Related to take your Yacht or Sailboat OFF-THE-GRID for a while! This episode is dedicated to our Patrons, thanks so much for your great questions!
There are timestamps below for each question.
Additional Recommended Watching:
HELLO Lithium, Goodbye Propane- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvDCLtN22jY
Sailboat Electrical System Overview (Playlist)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmbH-TAM2Wk&list=PLQp8FoQ4t-lUAHfipxG8pVDb3LVHaoCNo
WATT The Hell is an Amp Hour?- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuPvhk-EP9E
03:47 – Do the solar panels alone handle your electrical needs or is the generator needed on a regular basis?
06:10 – How much power do the sails create when Delos is sailing at 6 knots? Would there be a horsepower figure?
07:28 – What’s the fire risk with Lithium batteries? How do you reduce the risk?
09:23 – How much power do you produce from solar panels and wind generators?
14:35 – Is the wind turbine an effective source of power?
15:30 – Do you have your inverter turned on all the time or only when you need AC power?
17:46 – Can you run your air conditioning regularly off battery power?
20:36 – When do you start worrying about battery charge levels? And what steps do you take to conserve energy?
22:03 – When a boat converts to Lithium what changes need to be made to the charging system? Also mention spike suppressor.
25:29 – Have you thought about going to a high output alternator?
26:30 – Is a power audit worth doing?
27:40 – Do you still plot positions or are you mainly electric charts now?
28:50 – Where does one learn the basic of solar?
30:18 – Can you mix lead batteries with Lithium batteries to help with nighttime discharges?
31:13 – How can you track the power generated by wind and solar?
31:48 – Are you able to make water off your solar?
33:18 – How much solar would you need to go 100% electric, no generator, no Diesel engine?
41:03 – Are you a fan of the induction stovetop?
42:20 – How important is it to have the same bus bars and loads on high current applications?
43:44 – How can you protect your system from voltage spikes if the battery management system shuts off?
44:28- What electronics would you recommend for a small, simple day sailor
45:14 – What secondary charging method would you depend on?
Latest Episodes from Sailing SV Delos
Explore the most recent voyages. Subscribe to the channel to never miss an update!
Let’s See What This Thing Can Do!!! Building Our Own Aluminum Catamaran Pt. 88
Use code SVDELOS at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: We've got a big one for ya today as we dive into some SERIOUSLY cool projects that are really taking Delos 2.0 to the next level. For months now we've been laying the groundwork for all the systems t...
OUR MAST: A 2-Year Journey
Watch the full episode here: We've got an absolute DOOZIE of an episode for ya this week! We're seeing our mast for the very first time, and boy does this feel like a big moment. The mast is the heart of our rig, and the process of designing and building it has been one of the deepest r...
OUR MAST: The INCREDIBLE Process! (EXTENDED CUT) Building Our Own Aluminum Catamaran Pt. 87
Get 4 months extra on a 2 year plan here: It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! We've got an absolute DOOZIE of an episode for ya this week! We're seeing our mast for the very first time, and boy does this feel like a big moment. The mast is the heart of our rig, and ...
You Need to See This 🤯
Watch the full episode here: Things are starting to get real around here, and every day as projects get ticked off the list we're blown away at how quickly Delos 2.0 is evolving right before our eyes 🥹 In this week's episode we're focusing on some super fun projects that revolve ar...
You Need to See This 🤯 Building Our Own Aluminum Catamaran Pt. 86
Head to to get 10% off your first month with our paid partner, BetterHelp. Therapy can be a meaningful space to reflect, grow, and create positive change in your life. Things are starting to get real around here, and every day as projects get ticked off the list we're blown away at how quic...