Mount electronics in a sailboat?

Winnipesaukee · 03-14-2009, 11:28 PM

I have a 20 foot catamaran. Obviously, it has no electronics system. This spring I wanted to install a VHF radio and possibly a small stereo system. Obviously, I will need some sort of power source. I'm thinking a battery.

Questions:

-About how much power will I need to last an 8 hour day? I want a fixed mount 25 watt VHF.
-Any suggestions on a battery that is as lightweight as possible? I mean under 20 pounds.
-Would there be any realistic way to charge the battery while out on the water?

Thanks!

03-14-2009, 11:28 PM	#1
Winnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 233 Thanks: 14 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Mount electronics in a sailboat? I have a 20 foot catamaran. Obviously, it has no electronics system. This spring I wanted to install a VHF radio and possibly a small stereo system. Obviously, I will need some sort of power source. I'm thinking a battery. Questions: -About how much power will I need to last an 8 hour day? I want a fixed mount 25 watt VHF. -Any suggestions on a battery that is as lightweight as possible? I mean under 20 pounds. -Would there be any realistic way to charge the battery while out on the water? Thanks! __________________ Sail fast, live slow!