I'm looking to refit a Motor Cruiser.
It will be (or could be) on Shore Power 24/7 as its going to almost always be in the Marina. I will probably only be onboard sporadically.
I'd like a 240V Fridge, Oven and some 240v 13A sockets. The boat has two batteries and chargers and a 12V system at the moment which includes the pumps, lights etc.
- Would the best thing be for me to get an Inverter/Charger and leave the shore power connected all the time so the batteries constantly charge?
- What would the implications be of introducing Solar Panels into the system. (Could i have the batteries charge via Solar and default to Shore power when necessary)
- Would it be advisable to keep everything going back to the main batteries (some direct 12v, some via an Inverter) or have 2 x wiring systems in the boat, 1 direct 240v shore power and the other via the Batteries?
Rob