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Peter Kennedy has been in business since 1991 designing, installing and servicing marine electrical systems. The purpose of this blog is to offer support to both professional installers and do-it-yourself boat owners who wish to undertake this work themselves.Keep your wiring neat and tidy
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/15/2018
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Camper van project using Victron 24 volt Lithium batteries
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/18/2018
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Review of Victron Battery Monitor and MPPT Controller with Smart Phone Display
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 7/20/2017
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Read a review written by one user who installed a BMV Energy Monitor, MPPPT solar charge controller and smart phone display in his camper
Off Grid Solar House
Posted by From the Victron Energy Blog on 2/15/2017
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Altmount installation on a Universal M35
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 12/1/2016
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Serpentine kit installation on a Yanmar 4JH4-HTE
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 4/13/2015
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Alternator upgrade case study
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 2/10/2015
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Installing a Balmar alternator on a Yanmar 3JH3E
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 11/21/2013
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Here is a short video clip, some photos and a description of a project to replace the standard alternator on a Yanmar 3JH3E with a Balmar 60-100-SR-IG alternator. The boat is a Dehler 38 Sailboat and as it is going on the Annapolis to Bermuda race next summer the owner wanted to have plenty of power available for the trip.
Sparkman and Stephens Yawl "Bolero"
Posted by Peter Kennedy on 10/30/2013
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This 73 ft Yawl "Bolero" designed by Sparkman and Stephens and originally launched in 1949 was the first major electrical refit project undertaken by Peter Kennedy Yacht Services.