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How much power is us is dependent on how many toys you have on board.
My wife and I lived on our boat for nearly ten years. During the time at anchor we used about 165 amp/hours per day. Most of which supported our refrigerator system (Glacier Bay). Our batteries were rated at 880 amps. We could go for about four to five days with out recharging. We also had 130 watt Solar panels and a wind generator. Our charging system was two 120 balmar alternators, one on each engine. You said you are thinking about a 100Ah battery, that's not enough for one day if you have refrigeration. A small refrigerator will consume 50-60 Amp/hours in a day. Your batteries should never fall below 50 percent of their rated value. |
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