Looking at the wiring diagrams reminded me of a question I am sure this list can answer. I have not done much cruising yet, but plan to do more in the future. One of the things I am unsure of is how people monitor the state of their batteries when you know shore power is not going to be available. I have a digital voltmeter on the panel that I can check the batteries and a chart that translates voltage into percent charge and I have used that as a rough guide, but that seems crude for such an important function. My understanding is that you have let the batteries sit for a while if they have been charging to get an accurate reading. I am not sure if current draws also have to be off. For instance, how would I know if it is safe to run the refrigeration while sailing to the next destination? Can you get a meter that gives you “hours of battery life remaining”? What strategies to listers use to solve this problem? Thanks- Dave
Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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