Upgrading to Lithium Batteries from AGM on our Leopard48 Catamaran PILAR | EP51
We replaced our AGM batteries with Relion Lithium on our Leopard48 ! Get the details on how to do it right. Well, at least we think it's right. We spent weeks on the design (in between other things in life). These were installed January 2020 and so far the results have been fantastic! Use this video as a guide on what to consider, not a How-To. As you know, with boat repairs, you are on your own. We accept no responsibility for your actions:-) Steps to our Lithium Installation 1. Install 1st alternator and regulator and test 2. Repeat for 2nd alternator 3. Remove one AGM and test fit Relion 4. Install shunt mounting board 5. Install circuit breakers 6. Install battery monitor heads and cable to shunts 7. Drill and mount new battery cable feedthroughs (6) 8. Make and install battery cables and interconnect cables (12 + 2) 9. Program Magnum and Outback 10. Install batteries TURN IT ON AND PRAY! Materials Used: Relion 300 AMP Lithium Batteries (3) - https://relionbattery.com/ Balmar Series 60 Alternator and Balmar model 614 Charge controller (2 each) Victron BMV 712 Battery monitor (3, 1 each battery). Blue Sea 8610 ACR (automatic charging relay) Blue Sea 187 Series Breaker (1 each battery) Blue Sea PowerBar Bus Bar (2, 1 each for positive and negative) LINKS: FULL BLOG ARTICLE WITH DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS: https://bluedotvoyages.com/lithium-batteries-solar-panels-upgrade-leopard48/ FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/bluedotvoyages INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bluedotvoyages.sailingpilar MAINTENANCE VIDEOS - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz8Z8h1MloaOcpGajnaH0DPm1U0otTJtc ALL EPISODES - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz8Z8h1MloaPq2o05r6wnJqaqyeABUKiu Blue Dot Voyages is a Sailing Adventure Company. On our Leopard48 Sailing Catamaran PILAR, we sail, fish, snorkel, scuba, and we offer travel advice on our blog and vlog. We offer charter trips when we can. Watch our videos and live vicariously through us! Master Captain: Stephen Bell First Officer: Dawn Bell
