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Solar panels can offset parasitic losses
to equipment left on for extended
periods while giving batteries a steady
trickle charge.
before they have to even think about
having to replace it. Apart from representing a considerable convenience,
less frequent battery replacements mean
a lot less hazardous material going into
landfill, a lot less toxic crap going into
the environment, and something we can
all feel good about.
STEADY POWER
Voltage stability is still another area where
lithium-ion batteries set an entirely new
standard in power management by delivering a consistent 12.1 volts all the way
through the entire cycle of the battery.
One of the problems with any lead
acid batteries is that as their power level
draws down, they lose the ability to provide a steady 12.1 volts - it may drop to
11.9 volts or 11.6 volts. Apart from taking
a lot longer to prepare that after-dinner
bowl of popcorn, those fluctuating power
levels can really play havoc with sensitive
electronics, which means you're probably
not getting the performance out of them
that you paid top dollar for. Worst still,
over time fluctuating voltage can actually
damage the unit. The dirty little secret is
that most lead acid batteries can only deliver full voltage through the top 20 to 25
percent of their charge. In practical
terms, it means that you're only going to
get peak performance for the first two or
three hours of the day; from then on,
performance declines as power levels
drop. That's not something that anyone
wants to hear when they're miles from
shore and relying on the GPS to get them
back home. "By comparison a lithium-ion
battery gives you full performance down
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Canadian Yachting June 2020
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting June 2020
At the Helm: Uncharted Waters
Special Feature: Canadian Cruising - There’s No Place Like Home!
Travel Destination: The Rideau – Living the Past Today
Travel Destination: From Montreal Fun to Lake Champlain Serenity
Power Review: Axopar 37 XC
Electric Power: Re-powering with Electric
The Port Hole: June 2020
Tech: Lithium Ion and Solar Power
DIY/Maintenance: Synthetic Teak Decking
Crossing The Line: Self-Isolation
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Intro
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Cover1
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Cover2
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - At the Helm: Uncharted Waters
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 4
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 5
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Special Feature: Canadian Cruising - There’s No Place Like Home!
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 7
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 8
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 9
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Travel Destination: The Rideau – Living the Past Today
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 11
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 12
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 13
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Travel Destination: From Montreal Fun to Lake Champlain Serenity
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 15
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Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 17
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Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 19
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Power Review: Axopar 37 XC
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 21
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 22
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - 23
Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Electric Power: Re-powering with Electric
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Canadian Yachting June 2020 - The Port Hole: June 2020
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Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Tech: Lithium Ion and Solar Power
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Canadian Yachting June 2020 - DIY/Maintenance: Synthetic Teak Decking
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Canadian Yachting June 2020 - Crossing The Line: Self-Isolation
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