There are now 'flexible' panels available as well not truly rollup, but can be curved gently to follow curved rooflines. Another advantage is if you have a 12v float operated bilge pump and a few hundred watts of panels, you can be assured of the battery not being run down if the pump begins to operate for any reason. A backup generator should also be a standard piece of shipboard equipment. The old adage of "Prepare today and survive tomorrow" should be our credo.
For anyone using their batteries daily off grid boat or house you must consider that much of the AHr of your lead acids isn't actually available for use if you expect to get any serious life out of your batteries. Another advantage is that they don't have the voltage drop like the lead acids, their voltage remains pretty much constant over the full capacity of the discharge until the very end of their cycle. Just my thoughts, Steve. Rating A few suggestions by: Neal Ian, I have a few more suggestions.
First,the generator: make sure it is large enough to run the battery charger and any loads deemed critical. Also, consider the engine. A lot of small engines in cheap generators have to have their oil changed every 25 hours! A heavy duty genset, like those in motorhomes, run slower and have more oil, running the oil change out to hours.
Big difference. There are once again DC generators that will monitor the battery charge, starting and stopping as needed. They have a built-in inverter that provides AC power whether or not the engine is running.
I say once again Whatever genset you use, make sure to maintain a fresh supply of non-alcohol gasoline! You are correct about minimizing the discharge to prolong battery life.
I hate to tell you, though, those are NOT real deep cycle batteries you bought! There are some super heavy duty batteries that most folks would not want to spring for, but golf car batteries are a good compromise. Buy the heavier amp versions. They cost a little more, but last much longer.
Finally, consider getting serious about solar. In I was in my small boat at the fine big marina at Kentucky Dam when my onboard cameras caught a conversation between the manager and one of the residents discussing how much I must have spent on that solar system. In truth, not that much and it is a lot less now. One dealer has a sale on now at 24 cents per watt.
That is not a whole lot cheaper than he normally sells them! What are you paying for shore power? Neal Reply Hello Neal, thanks for taking to time to post such a well written and complete reply. I now realize after spending a lifetime on boats that there are "different boats for different tasks". Some folks have their electricity included in their marina fees, others pay for the amount that they use. Composting toilets use little to no water to operate. Dirt and a substrate such as sawdust is kept inside the composting toilet.
Waste mixes with the dirt and substrate and biodegrades into compost. Incinerator toilets are made out of steel. They actually burn the toilet paper and waste. Houseboat bathrooms require a couple of special considerations. Nothing should be put into the toilet except urine, feces and toilet paper. Other items can clog the plumbing in the sewage system. The gray-water and black-water tanks must be emptied regularly for both odor control and to empty them when they are full.
In hotter weather, the tanks need to be emptied more often, because the hot weather makes odors develop faster. If the tanks are not emptied when they are full, they leak, causing an unsanitary mess.
When a houseboat is not hooked up to a permanent water supply at a harbor, water must be used wisely. Houseboats come with different size freshwater holding tanks, but no matter how big the holding tank is, the waster supply is limited.
One important thing to remember is to never add anything other than the toilet paper provided to the marine toilet. Paper towels and feminine products will clog the bowl and wastewater system. It is also important to never pour chemicals down the drains. Simple steps to conserve your fresh water supply and make it last for the whole trip:. Hot tub If your houseboat features a hot tub, you will be pleased to learn that it has it's own dedicated water system, filling and draining into a separate water tank.
It will take at least 4 hours to heat your hot tub so you will need to plan ahead. The houseboat instructor will review your boat's specific hot tub system during your orientation. Map All Houseboat Marinas Houseboat Rental Houseboat Rental. Houseboat On-Board Water Systems. Simple steps to conserve your fresh water supply and make it last for the whole trip: Don't leave the water running when you are washing, brushing your teeth, or shaving.
When showering, turn the water off while lathering up. Use the dishwasher with a full load as opposed to washing dishes in the sink.
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