What have owners done to ensure they have sufficient electrical power for long trips, especially if they want refrigeration?
Suggestions: I am a member of a sailing club that is all moorings and has no electricity at the docks. We are all cruising all the time as far as electricity is concerned. I have been working on my G26 simple electric system for 4 seasons and have come to the conclusion that a combination of solar panels, wind generator and motor alternator are ideal. I have only 2 normal deep cycle batteries hooked up in parallel amounting to 55 amps max. With them I run my running lights, anchor light, auto helm, stereo, GPS, depth finder and start the motor. I do not light my interior with the main electrical system, I use solar patio lamps & cheap battery lanterns for my interior lights. I have a 15hp electric start Honda with a small charging unit. I only run the motor when leaving or returning to the mooring, going short distances (2 miles or less) or when the wind is against me so I am lucky to run it more than 50hrs a year. My main electrical energy re-supplier is a 15W solar panel that keeps m
