Hand-Truck 48V System
Hand-Truck 48V System ~$2,400
Off-Grid Home Blueprint
Full 48V house system ~$9,800
Code-Compliant 48V System
Permit & inspection ready ~$13,500
Mobile, 12V, tight on space and weight
Marine-rated, waterproof, heated cells
Small off-grid build, 12V or 48V
Off-grid or grid-tied with backup
Reliable onboard power takes more than a battery and an inverter. Every component must work together safely and efficiently in a demanding marine environment, where moisture, vibration, salt exposure, and constant movement all affect performance. From solar and engine charging systems to energy storage, shore power connections, monitoring, and circuit protection, every part of the system must be properly designed and integrated to ensure reliability both at sea and in port.
Generate quiet, renewable power while cruising or anchored.
Regulates solar energy and safely charges the house battery.
Stores power for electronics, lighting, refrigeration, and onboard appliances.
Runs AC appliances and recharges the battery when shore power is available.
Recharges the house bank from the engine while underway.
Provides dependable charging and AC power while docked.
Tracks system performance and protects wiring and equipment.
Safely distributes power through switches, busbars, fuses, and breakers.
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Complete your installation with corrosion-resistant wiring, reliable protection, and components designed for demanding marine conditions.
Power chartplotters, radios, radar, AIS, and other essential electronics.
Keep food and drinks cold during day trips and extended cruising.
Run cabin lights, fans, outlets, entertainment, and personal electronics.
Support water pumps, bilge pumps, windlasses, and other intermittent loads.
Motors and pumps can draw high startup current. Size the battery, cables, protection, and inverter for the highest expected load.