Sketch To Sea: Energy Consumption and Production 

Yes, and I think we have taken it to a different level as the genset and engine impellers are the same size.

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Thank you for the comment. I agree, just learning the boat is a whole process in its own. It is heard to put that into a video.

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Thank you for the comment, I will see what i can do about putting that together.

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Our pleasure!

Thank you for the comment. We do have a dintecco lightning suppression system onboard and have been through quite a few storms here. When we were on the hard the boat next to us was hit. This is one of those items that you will never know if it works or not.

Thank you for the comment. The AC heat that you mention would not be enough for the hotel loads. We also would have had to install a closed fresh water loop in order for this to be an option. We do have a heat exchanger for the engine and genset exhaust to heat the domestic hot water. Regen while under sail would have meant a very different set up, and doesn't help us at anchor. The solar output satisfies the electrical needs while sailing.

Thank you for the comment. It is definately on the large side of the spectrum for a sail yacht. A motor yacht of this size would easily have 300KWH of power.

Thank you for the comment. One of the benefits of being self employed. No on the turntable, but we do describe the upstairs day head as a dj booth.

@@sketchtosea3750 I completely get the benefit. I’m on the self employed boat too. However the hair gene decided to skip me so I decided to collect artwork from amazing artists on my body. You’re bathroom sounds like more fun then a normal bathroom. Good on you.

Thank you for the comment. I get a lot of different looks with it. Flying to Japan today for a week, lets see how that goes.

@@sketchtosea3750 change is as good as a holiday they say

Thank you for the comment. Look forward to next weeks video where i go into detail about how we have set up czone onboard.

Thank you for your repeated thoughtful comments. That is the plan. When the boat is on charter or guests are here we "should" be capable of doing anything we want. We are still working through a few gremlins in the systems, but that is what trials are all about.

Love this comment. They have... I personally had a lot of input on the interior GA and worked with both James and Paul about this. Different design brief, but the 80 is a pretty cool boat.

I would like to know as well. We are still finding remnants in the aft cockpit...

Good question... Chris is actually leaving China with the boat. We will be bringing on an additional crew member in the next few months. I personally enjoy understanding these systems and Dave our captain does as well. The additional crew will have the opportunity to learn from the originals on board.

Mastervolt is under the umbrella of Navico group, which is the same as our other hardware CZone and B&G. CZone & Mastervolt have been integrated systems for over a decade so there are advantages with what can be done with the system as a whole. Victron & Mastervolt make similar products, deciding between them often depends on the bigger picture of the system being designed. Check out this weeks episode to see some of these benefits.

Interesting, yard brand loyalty has trumpet known reliability and efficiency. I assume this decision has also limited you to 24v vs 48v for such big loads.

Thank you for the comment. Hair is a bit of a story, maybe will share it in another episode.

Good call. On top of redundancy, we tried to keep all the systems symmetrical as well. An example of this would be the impellers for the engines are the same size as the gensets.

Happy to do that. Any suggestions on what you would like to see? Or just push the equipment to the max?

@@sketchtosea3750 oh dear, that’s a tough choice! I love pasta, and the sheer variety of flavors and dishes that you can make, so let’s start there, Chef’s Choice

The boat is not set up for regeneration. It was designed differently from the start. While sailing our solar can provide for us.

Ever tried to sleep with a wind turbine running in your head? I mean the ones designed for sailboats. I can't sleep with them running on other peoples' boats let alone on my stern section. Best part of the Cat life is that you can moor the boat where other boats can't go, therefore, no halyards slapping masts, no wind turbines running, just peace and quiet. NOT TO MENTION they are just not that efficient. To make a long story short. The industry sold us a bill of goods and we, the consumers, bought it.

@BillyReeed68 addressed this well in his response. Given the size of this boat it could have been an option, but at the end of the day it just did not make sense with how we have allowed the boom to swing. We choose maneuverability and comfort in that aspect.

We could, but I have always found that wind generation is very noisy.

It does.

About 75 amps in total. The individual solar regulators help a lot.

I agree he does wear it well. I can’t do a Mohawk style anymore it’s more like a monk style for me. That’s why most of the time I have the best haircut that is no hair at all.

Didn't loose a bet, one of the benefits of having a very understanding wife.

Thank you, its been a while since I have had to put sunscreen on my head.

There is, one of our crew members wives gave a less than satisfactory haircut, and we all did it in solidarity.

I would say more of a crew morale story. Long story short: We have been such anchored in a shipping channel.

@@sketchtosea3750 it is one of those looks that wasn’t expected but hey…. I’m sure it will grow on me😁

Another great insight into your design and it is no surprise how thoroughly designed your system is. I second the comment for a galley demonstration!