Re: Recommendation for 48 v inboard motor + generator.
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Thanks Chris, I did briefly think about it. We've a 48V multiplus ii, the 5kva version,? so not enough by itself.? Another A$8,500 for the 15kva version, and still have to buy a large enough AC genset.? And then there's the efficiency of AC, wires, inverter to DC, wires. I'm not entirely convinced the DC genset with rectifier is that much better, given that in my situation both will be running at highish rpms to fill the lithium battery pack,? negating some of the dc gensets benefit of variable speed.
Rob
Have you looked into the Victron Quattro Charger/Inverters? There are models that can output up to 140 amps at 48V. This would allow use of less expensive, AC generators. Then you would have AC power anytime while cruising/ at anchor. I have the 5KVA Quattro with 70 amp output. Unfortunately I don’t have a big enough generator to use it to full potential.?
Chris
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