As any 32v owner knows, the advantages of 32v are great, but
unfortunately everything that is purchase from routine electronics,
weather, radios, lighting has a real premium for 32volt and the
selection is greatly limited.

Therefore, can someone please help me with setting up a separate
breaker panel that can supply almost everything on my boat but my
motor (Detroit Diesel) and Gen. Set which would be expensive to
convert to 12v from 32v.

I figured that I could use my existing setup for the DD and Gen and
then run my lights and almost everything else off 12v. It is just as I
replace aged equipment, the investment in 32v is far greater than the
same item in 12v.

Presently, I have a reducer with a terminal strip that powers several
12v radios and equipment and steps down the 32v. This is only a
temporary setup and now it is time to wire a new system. I just don't
think it is practical to run several converters that are required
because of all the 12v stuff I have onboard.

Here are several questions on my immediate short list:

1. Should I simply add a 3rd bank of batteries to operate the NEW
house 12v system?
2. Should I add a new circuit breaker panel to operate off the 12v
system?
3. What is the best way to charge this 3rd battery bank?

Anyone that can help, please post or write

Thanks much Bob