SV Delos has a good video for measuring the sq footage of the SM2k bottom and they used 9 gal of primer "I think"for their bottom. Around 705sqft. One layer grey, one white, and another grey. Then the

Thank you Scott for the additional information!!!!! Going back to basics for this topic: 1. Building a bank out of cells - from what I can see the really good cells that can be bought and put together

From mostly what I have read the Mantus actors are one of the best and a solid choice in any anchoring conditions. Not heard a negative thing about them. Delos put a "80lb" or thereabout one on and it

Arno, Can you explain further the BMS BB communication issues? Am I wrong in saying Most drop in sets have the BMS? I know you can make the cells yourself and then add outside BMS but thought the self

Elja, I am pretty sure ALL lifePo4 batteries have a built in BMS inside the casing. So each battery has one. You would NOT want one for a whole bank from what I understand. If that were to malfunction

Elja, Each LifePo4 battery has some type of BMS. Most are internal. IT manages the charge and draw down for each of the cells inside it. Prevents overcharging, prevents draining the battery, and makes

This is my first posting to the forum. I am planning out my future with a buddy for circumnavigation and living on the boat. I am going to get either a SM2k or a Beneteau 57. Batteries are a huge plan

gonna try to make this, I have questions as a newb; however will stay silent if too much is being asked. Then will ask on the forum when the time comes

#cal-reminder

John, Would have loved to see this refit going on. BUT...... I am back in AFG for the next year. Then purchase, then sail. :) Just getting research done. Last year I had purchased a Aston Martin DB9 t

Been keeping up with these posts John, wish I knew you were in Charleston, dammit, was home for 2x weeks in May and looked at a Beneteau 473 there. I am from Pawleys Island. Going to get a SM for sure

Chris, Congratulations of the finding and planned purchase. I am in a similar "boat' where my purchase will be in the later of 2018 for a 2019 early departure date. Just have to finish obligations wit