M/V Hot 'n Dirty

The Boat

Refit Projects

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ProjectSystemStatusCost
48-volt house power: 4 Victron MultiPlus-II, 8 Epoch lithium batteries (41 kWh), enough to run the A/C all night with the generators off. Built in three stagesElectricalPlanning≈ $36.7–42.0k parts
Solar: six 400 W panels on the flybridge hardtop, 2.4 kWElectricalPlanningIn the 48 V budget (stage 3)
Generator autostart and system monitoring on a Victron Cerbo GXElectricalPlanningIn the 48 V budget (stage 1)
Engine controls: service the Hynautic hydraulicsPropulsionUp next—
AIS: Garmin AIS 800ElectronicsPlanning≈ $865
Hinged radar mount, so she clears the Great Loop's 19′6″ fixed bridge near ChicagoExteriorResearching—
Replace the engine-room Halon fire system with a modern clean agentSafetyResearching—
Rename and new transom letteringExteriorUp next—