Boat Show 2018 - Understand Your Boat's Electrical, Manage Your Power & Stay at Anchor Longer

Will your boat’s electrical system handle another day at anchor? Join Jeff Cote, monthly “Tech Talk” columnist for Pacific Yachting Magazine, as he explains how a boat’s electrical system can help provide a worry-free boating experience. Jeff will discuss the benefits of battery chargers, alternators, battery technology, fuel cells, inverters, solar and how they operate together. He will also explain what certain electrical devices draw along with some simple tips to reduce your power usage. Join us immediately after this presentation in the DIY Garage to get hands-on experience with many of the most common electrical connections.
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Jeff Cote is a systems design expert and owner of Pacific Yacht Systems, a full service shop delivering marine electrical and navigation solutions for recreational boats. Visit the PYS website and blog for info and articles on marine electrical systems, projects and testimonials.
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[@mauroassano]

Great presentation! 1 hour (aprox) with great insights and important clarifications. Anyone who is dreaming about boating, should watch it, before deciding to buy one.

[@SailingPauHana]

Who the heck would thumbs down this video? 😒. This is great info. 👍

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Thanks Sailing Pau Hana, appreciate the encouragement.

[@kevinkimmey8088]

Jeff, thanks for sharing your expertise! Very useful information.

[@grahamgarner2318]

Jeff, you are good, I am watching you video's over and over, you could also be a philosopher of life the way that you explain things.

[@pacificNWboater]

Excellent info! Thank you for posting and sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@DValint]

Jeff you are the best. Love learning and reinforcing my knowledge base. Thank you x3..

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Dan, thank you for watching! I appreciate that you are getting some value from our videos and adding some new things to your repertoire.

[@davidhopkins]

Thanks for posting.

[@nickthomas280]

Thanks Jeff, great presentation with very useful information. Now I can't sleep until I get to my boat & check everything!!

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Hi Nick, "doing it right" is NOT for the meek of heart, it's a long and yet rewarding journey.

[@steef6268]

Oke this got my shocked. This year i want to replace my flooded lead battery ASAP. Thinking to choose for lifepo4 litium iron fosfate, most safest battery in my opinion.

[@dbayboyds409]

Did you guys take down the video posted yesterday? I was three quarters of the way through watching it :( I’m subscribed with notifications so hopefully it’s back up soon. Love your videos and hi from Australia!

[@PacificYachtSystems]

We just reposted the video with embedded slides. Should be even better to watch now.

[@BreakingWavesSailing]

Thanks Jeff!

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Glad to help.

[@veleiroema]

Didn't see comment on the youtube thumbnail photo?

[@Bullseye1280]

I would love to see the wiring on your boat !

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Working on it... it's still a project in progress.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

Thank you. Thank you. I will never put another flooded battery into a boat.

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Hi Ross, AGMs are definitely worth considering. Thanks for watching.

[@steef6268]

Question: When i charge a litium lifepo4 battery with my engine alternator, the alternator wil get damaged. Can i protect my alternator with a DC to DC regulator?

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Hi FirstChoice, since Lithium have such high ability to take a charge, standard alternators easily get overburdened and burn out. The solution is to get a heavy duty continuous duty alternator.

[@alamidistv]

Very nice

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Thanks!

[@royawatchmenonthewall3091]

Wish you where in Southern Texas we are starting from scratch knowing nothing and learning as we go. The wiring is a mess.

[@PacificYachtSystems]

With electric wiring, educate and learn before doing, you'll get it right.

[@albduke]

Do you need to derate the wires in those large of bundles?

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Yep, absolutely,

[@shaynegadsden]

I know this is old but you don't measure your useable power in Ah but in kwh because Ah is only half the story 500Ah at 12v is 6kwh but at 48v thats 24kwh 4 times the available power but still the same Ah. Also when your trying to work out power consumption a kwh is universal regardless of voltage

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Hi Shayne, battery monitors and batteries measure capacity in amp-hours, hence why keep with the unit in the marine world.

[@danpease8395]

Lud·dite
/ˈlədˌīt/
noun
1.
DEROGATORY
a person opposed to new technology or ways of working.
I’m no Luddite, just able to make a personal decision between “wants” and “needs”. We have cruised many years and many miles without refrigeration. Personal choice to have a simpler vessel. Simple means less breakdowns - thus more relaxed time on the water.

[@PacificYachtSystems]

As an ESL (English Second Language) I'll gladly take any feedback on my English language skills. Thanks for sharing Dan.
As we take on more creature comforts we also take on more complexity. No right or wrong answer, it's all about compromises.

[@danpease8395]

@@PacificYachtSystems Thanks. I guess the more I think about it, the more I like being different.
I enjoy your videos, but will say that I'd rather see more how/what to do than the results of what not to do. Stories are fun but folks are looking for practical how to.
I'm sure I haven't seen all your videos, but many I've seen dwell on the "don't do"
I'm trying to be constructive.

[@christopherlynch3314]

If those sailboat racers were serious about weight they would all just share one toothbrush. Come on where is the commitment?

[@PacificYachtSystems]

Do what it takes to win.

[@devrexable]

toothbrush? just rinse with sea water