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The Channel Surfing Edition

Writer: The Captains BlogThe Captains Blog

Updated: Nov 28, 2021

I frequently get asked to provide a complete list of upgrades I've completed on the boat. Here's the list, in no particular order.


House Battery Bank

  • Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor

  • (3) Firefly Oasis G31 batteries (348aH total, 225ah usable)

  • (3) Victron Smart Battery Sense (engine, house and thruster banks)

  • (1) Victron Skylla 70 Amp Battery Charger

  • (1) Victron CerboGX

Solar Power Upgrade - Go Green!

  • (2) Sunpower 200 Watt Mono Panels

  • (1) Victron 100/30 MPPT SmartSolar Controller

Navigation

  • Automatic Identification System (AIS)

    • Vesper XB-8000

    • S160 VHF Splitter

  • Garmin GPS 24XD Nema2k External Antenna

  • Garmin GXM 54 Weather Antenna

Anchoring

  • Rocna10 Anchor

  • Mantus Marine Anchor Guard (BR1 Port)

  • Marked Anchor line with line whipping every 30 ft (5 fathoms).

  • Upgraded to an LED Anchor light

Boat Upgrades

  • Trim Tabs - Lenco Autoglide for Trim Tabs

  • Shorepower - Smartplug 30amp

  • Ceramic Coating of the entire boat

  • Propulsion - Powertech 4 Blade Stainless Prop

  • Sirius XM Antenna (music)


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