Recent content by Steve-in-SEA

Mark - many thanks for posting that detailed background/reasoning! Your design process/decision tree all makes sense. I'm guessing this is the Sterling device you mentioned? https://www.sterling-power-usa.com/SterlingPower12voltalternatorprotectiondevice.aspx Fascinating topic. As I try to...

Everyone - thanks for the advice! My initial post above was just about adding an LFP battery as a house battery (only), turning what was a single AGM start+house boat into a start AGM + house LHP boat, but without battery combiner-type functionality for the reasons stated here. The crazy...

Agreed! The only connection between AGM and LHP4 batteries is the DC-DC Charger. There is no "1/2/all"-type battery combiner switch in the mix. Starting the engine is the sole domain of the AGM, which has a conventional on/off rotary battery switch. Thank you! I was determined to learn just...

Thanks! I did have the Permatrim/warranty question at the start with the mechanic, who is an authorized Suzuki dealer. He said that he would not consider it as a warranty-voiding modification, which I was appreciative/happy to hear.

Photos now here, in a C-Brats albm.

Schematic for proposed addition of a LHP House Battery

BEHEMOTH was recently re-powered with a Suzuki DF50A. I thought I'd share initial impressions and info, in case it helps someone else. This new motor replaced a 2005 Honda BF50A which had become unreliable (due to carb issues that few mechanics could fix or wanted to take on). The mechanic...

DF50A shows up on Chartplotter via NMEA2000

SMG4 main display showing: RPM, SOG, MPG, tilt, temp, time of day

BEHEMOTH at rest after exercising its new main.

Suzuki SMG4 MFD replaces 3 previous analog gauges

Putting some hours on a new Suzuki DF50A