Powering SV Agua Azul: Real Caribbean Boat Life Power Hacks | Ep 89

sailboat, as we dive into the real-world power setup keeping our Caribbean adventures humming. As Army vets living off-grid in the Dominican Republic, we rely on smart solar, generator backups, and battery storage to run everything from the galley to the AC. In this episode, Chris breaks down our 440W bifacial panels (up to 1kW potential), Victron charge controller, and 10kWh lithium banks—producing 3-5kWh daily. Learn how we balance fridge draws (3-5A), 1800W induction cooking, and occasional water maker runs (100A). Plus, why external generators beat inboards in the tropics and tips for your own setup. Whether you're a aspiring liveaboard or boat DIYer, these hacks ensure comfort without constant recharges. Watch for the install demo and rigging chat—Danielle pops in too! Subscribe for weekly sailing vlogs, recipes from Dining in with Danielle, and more boat life realities. #SailboatPower #CaribbeanSailing Chapters 0:00 - Intro to Boat Power Sources 1:15 - Solar Panels and Charge Controller Details 2:45 - Generator Backup and Shore Power 4:20 - Battery Storage Breakdown 5:50 - Powering the Galley: Fridge, Cooktop, Oven 7:30 - Water Maker and Coffee Essentials 9:10 - Air Conditioner for Humidity Control 11:00 - Challenges and Future Upgrades 12:30 - Mast Strut Install and Rigging Tips 14:00 - Outro and Next Adventure Tease Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts with us! Blog Post: Get content early by becoming our YouTube member https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUMOZBmn0CZW578hpt4ImB3CRA Follow our boat on NOFOREIGNLAND: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5694391589011456 📢 Our Website: https://www.chrisdoeswhat.com/ 📢 See Our Recipes: https://www.dininginwithdanielle.com 💲 Support us by shopping through our affiliate links! Amazon: https://amzn.to/351krTR 🎈 You Can Also Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisDoesWhat/ https://www.instagram.com/chrisdoeswhat/ https://www.instagram.com/dininginwithdanielle/ https://www.pinterest.com/ChrisDanielleRedding/ 💎 Have a Website? Increase Your Revenue With Ezoic: https://ezoic.com/?tap_a=6182-5778c2&tap_s=1472908-dc0848 #ChrisDoesWhat #DiningInWithDanielle #HoMaidChef