Good afternoon my two cents There are five 32’s in our harbor, three use Rocnas 15’s (33 pound) anchor, one uses a 33 pound bruce , but that owner told me he getting to change to a Rocna, the oldest 32 uses a CQR. I have had my 32 for 13 years and anchor out in the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. The three 32’s that have Rocnas - all on agree on this- the Rocna holds in our variety of conditions We have found that a 33 pound Bruce anchor do not penetrate through eel grass and they do not dig in fast enough . According to the owner his CQR also seems to dig in quickly I suspect it does, but I actually do not know if the CQR self launches but on the three 32’s with the Rocnas they do self launch Robert 32-276 Deneige > On Aug 30, 2026, at 2:21 PM, sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org wrote: > > Send Sentoa mailing list submissions to > sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > sentoa-owner@lists.sentoa.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Sentoa digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Anchors away (Cara Clark) > 2. Re: Anchors away (Tom Patterson) > 3. Re: Sentoa Digest, Vol 182, Issue 15 (Eric Swanson) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:46:20 -0700 > From: Cara Clark <ccboatergal@gmail.com> > Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Anchors away > To: "South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA)" > <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> > Message-ID: > <CANv_jUAkabnYq7DrpGZvr-YOQq7kuNbavEEsA5Qx85uW6x1uRA@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="000000000000d2e42e065a39da5a" > > 100% agree on ROCNA 22. Self deploys every time. Never had an issue in 4 > years. Great anchor! > >> On Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM Harry Hungate via Sentoa < >> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> When we purchased our NT 32-238 in late 2020, we immediately replaced a >> CQR and a look-alike anchor with a 22kg ROCNA anchor. It self-deploys and >> sets very quickly. It never disappointed us on the Loop and beyond. >> Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop >> Bessie now on the St. Lawrence River >> >>> On Aug 29, 2026, at 4:32 PM, Tracy Burke via Sentoa < >> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hello, >>> Thanks for the comments on my previous emails as I get batter acquainted >> with HAMLET 32-116. >>> I’m curious what other 32 owners with original bow pulpits are using for >> their anchor ⚓️. This boat had a 26# lewmar plow. I switched to a 33# claw >> style. Sadly the new anchor doesn’t self deploy, needs a kick out of the >> pulpit, and this new anchor doesn’t hold as well a in the sand of Hampton >> Roads as I would like. >>> If you have an original 32’ pulpit and an anchor that holds well in the >> sand, please share your information. Self deployment gets big bonus points. >>> Thanks >>> Tracy Burke, K4EIX >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> >

Hi all, Anecdotal experience has some value but… Here’s another anecdote: We had a well set, 25 Kg Rocna roll bar (version 1) let go after a strong wind change in the middle of the night, almost putting us on the rocks. This prompted me to go looking for an alternative. The Panope tests show that the Rocna V1 is indeed prone to such a failure and there are better alternatives where there are potential tide or wind shifts. It actually performs quite poorly in veer tests or resetting situations. (Again, don’t take my word for it. Please look at Steve’s test results. ) Anchor discussions are as fraught with strongly held opinions as talking about religion or politics. Good data and testing is invaluable in making a good decision based on more than just online or dockside experience. All the best in your decision. -evan NT 37-148 TUGAWAY Sent from my iPhone (please excuse the typos...) > On Aug 30, 2026, at 14:57, Robert Claycomb via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Good afternoon > > my two cents > > There are five 32’s in our harbor, three use Rocnas 15’s (33 pound) anchor, one uses a 33 pound bruce , but that owner told me he getting to change to a Rocna, the oldest 32 uses a CQR. > > I have had my 32 for 13 years and anchor out in the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. > > The three 32’s that have Rocnas - all on agree on this- the Rocna holds in our variety of conditions > We have found that a 33 pound Bruce anchor do not penetrate through eel grass and they do not dig in fast enough . > > According to the owner his CQR also seems to dig in quickly > > I suspect it does, but I actually do > not know if the CQR self launches but on the three 32’s with the Rocnas they do self launch > > Robert > 32-276 > Deneige > >> On Aug 30, 2026, at 2:21 PM, sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org wrote: >> >> Send Sentoa mailing list submissions to >> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or >> body 'help' to >> sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> sentoa-owner@lists.sentoa.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of Sentoa digest..." >> >> Today's Topics: >> >> 1. Re: Anchors away (Cara Clark) >> 2. Re: Anchors away (Tom Patterson) >> 3. Re: Sentoa Digest, Vol 182, Issue 15 (Eric Swanson) >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:46:20 -0700 >> From: Cara Clark <ccboatergal@gmail.com> >> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Anchors away >> To: "South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA)" >> <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >> Message-ID: >> <CANv_jUAkabnYq7DrpGZvr-YOQq7kuNbavEEsA5Qx85uW6x1uRA@mail.gmail.com> >> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; >> boundary="000000000000d2e42e065a39da5a" >> >> 100% agree on ROCNA 22. Self deploys every time. Never had an issue in 4 >> years. Great anchor! >> >>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM Harry Hungate via Sentoa < >>> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>> >>> When we purchased our NT 32-238 in late 2020, we immediately replaced a >>> CQR and a look-alike anchor with a 22kg ROCNA anchor. It self-deploys and >>> sets very quickly. It never disappointed us on the Loop and beyond. >>> Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop >>> Bessie now on the St. Lawrence River >>> >>>> On Aug 29, 2026, at 4:32 PM, Tracy Burke via Sentoa < >>> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> Thanks for the comments on my previous emails as I get batter acquainted >>> with HAMLET 32-116. >>>> I’m curious what other 32 owners with original bow pulpits are using for >>> their anchor ⚓️. This boat had a 26# lewmar plow. I switched to a 33# claw >>> style. Sadly the new anchor doesn’t self deploy, needs a kick out of the >>> pulpit, and this new anchor doesn’t hold as well a in the sand of Hampton >>> Roads as I would like. >>>> If you have an original 32’ pulpit and an anchor that holds well in the >>> sand, please share your information. Self deployment gets big bonus points. >>>> Thanks >>>> Tracy Burke, K4EIX >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>> >>

Everyone certainly has their opinion but I have used a Rocna in 15 different countries in every type of bottom condition for over 20 years. We were once anchored in a named storm on the west coast of Costa Rica where it blew well over 80 knots and didn’t budge. We were anchored once in Belize in grass where it shifted 180 degrees and blew 50+ and several boats ended up on shore, I stayed up all night but we didn’t budge. Anchors are like religion, people get very passionate about them. Me personally, I wouldn’t consider any other anchor at this point. > On Aug 30, 2026, at 7:28 PM, Evan Effa via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Hi all, > > Anecdotal experience has some value but… > > Here’s another anecdote: > > We had a well set, 25 Kg Rocna roll bar (version 1) let go after a strong wind change in the middle of the night, almost putting us on the rocks. This prompted me to go looking for an alternative. > > The Panope tests show that the Rocna V1 is indeed prone to such a failure and there are better alternatives where there are potential tide or wind shifts. It actually performs quite poorly in veer tests or resetting situations. (Again, don’t take my word for it. Please look at Steve’s test results. ) > > Anchor discussions are as fraught with strongly held opinions as talking about religion or politics. > > Good data and testing is invaluable in making a good decision based on more than just online or dockside experience. > > All the best in your decision. > > -evan > NT 37-148 > TUGAWAY > > > Sent from my iPhone > (please excuse the typos...) > >> On Aug 30, 2026, at 14:57, Robert Claycomb via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> Good afternoon >> >> my two cents >> >> There are five 32’s in our harbor, three use Rocnas 15’s (33 pound) anchor, one uses a 33 pound bruce , but that owner told me he getting to change to a Rocna, the oldest 32 uses a CQR. >> >> I have had my 32 for 13 years and anchor out in the Santa Barbara Channel Islands. >> >> The three 32’s that have Rocnas - all on agree on this- the Rocna holds in our variety of conditions >> We have found that a 33 pound Bruce anchor do not penetrate through eel grass and they do not dig in fast enough . >> >> According to the owner his CQR also seems to dig in quickly >> >> I suspect it does, but I actually do >> not know if the CQR self launches but on the three 32’s with the Rocnas they do self launch >> >> Robert >> 32-276 >> Deneige >> >>> On Aug 30, 2026, at 2:21 PM, sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org wrote: >>> >>> Send Sentoa mailing list submissions to >>> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or >>> body 'help' to >>> sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> sentoa-owner@lists.sentoa.org >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of Sentoa digest..." >>> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. Re: Anchors away (Cara Clark) >>> 2. Re: Anchors away (Tom Patterson) >>> 3. Re: Sentoa Digest, Vol 182, Issue 15 (Eric Swanson) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:46:20 -0700 >>> From: Cara Clark <ccboatergal@gmail.com> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Anchors away >>> To: "South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA)" >>> <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >>> Message-ID: >>> <CANv_jUAkabnYq7DrpGZvr-YOQq7kuNbavEEsA5Qx85uW6x1uRA@mail.gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; >>> boundary="000000000000d2e42e065a39da5a" >>> >>> 100% agree on ROCNA 22. Self deploys every time. Never had an issue in 4 >>> years. Great anchor! >>> >>>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 2:34 PM Harry Hungate via Sentoa < >>>> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> When we purchased our NT 32-238 in late 2020, we immediately replaced a >>>> CQR and a look-alike anchor with a 22kg ROCNA anchor. It self-deploys and >>>> sets very quickly. It never disappointed us on the Loop and beyond. >>>> Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop >>>> Bessie now on the St. Lawrence River >>>> >>>>> On Aug 29, 2026, at 4:32 PM, Tracy Burke via Sentoa < >>>> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello, >>>>> Thanks for the comments on my previous emails as I get batter acquainted >>>> with HAMLET 32-116. >>>>> I’m curious what other 32 owners with original bow pulpits are using for >>>> their anchor ⚓️. This boat had a 26# lewmar plow. I switched to a 33# claw >>>> style. Sadly the new anchor doesn’t self deploy, needs a kick out of the >>>> pulpit, and this new anchor doesn’t hold as well a in the sand of Hampton >>>> Roads as I would like. >>>>> If you have an original 32’ pulpit and an anchor that holds well in the >>>> sand, please share your information. Self deployment gets big bonus points. >>>>> Thanks >>>>> Tracy Burke, K4EIX >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ... >>> Name: not available >>> Type: text/html >>> Size: 2282 bytes >>> Desc: not available >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 2 >>> Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:03:55 -0700 >>> From: Tom Patterson <tpatterson888@gmail.com> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Anchors away >>> To: sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> Cc: Tracy Burke <beeman64@icloud.com>, Group SENTOA >>> <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >>> Message-ID: <25F355A7-E3DB-4678-86FD-92F373431A8B@gmail.com> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >>> >>> What anchor works best for you has a lot to do with the sea bed material, exposure and depth where you cruise, hence the reasons for so many preferences, and why this is such a hot topic. I’ve owned several boats and experienced different anchors in various conditions. There is not one right answer. I’m not a fan of any plow type anchors (CQR, Lewmar Delta). I’ve used them with success, but believe there are now better options. The Claw anchors (Bruce and copies) are popular in the rocking bottoms of the PNW. I’m not sure why NT has them as their standard. Places with a lot of kelp or eel grass present their own problems: you need lots of weight to get through it. I do like the new breed of “scoop” type anchors (with and without roll bars) and my preference has been the Rochna. I’ve used one on a variety of boats in various conditions with nothing but great success. For my new to me NT32-251 in 2023, I quickly replaced the Lewmar Claw with a Rochna Mark 2. That said, my second (back-up) anchor is a Fortress FX16 (aluminum Danforth type) with 30’ of 3/8” chain to help get it to the bottom. It’s with its rode are stored away in the bilge. >>> Cheers, >>> ~Tom >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Aug 29, 2026, at 13:32, Tracy Burke via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello, >>>> Thanks for the comments on my previous emails as I get batter acquainted with HAMLET 32-116. >>>> I’m curious what other 32 owners with original bow pulpits are using for their anchor ⚓️. This boat had a 26# lewmar plow. I switched to a 33# claw style. Sadly the new anchor doesn’t self deploy, needs a kick out of the pulpit, and this new anchor doesn’t hold as well a in the sand of Hampton Roads as I would like. >>>> If you have an original 32’ pulpit and an anchor that holds well in the sand, please share your information. Self deployment gets big bonus points. >>>> Thanks >>>> Tracy Burke, K4EIX >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 3 >>> Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:21:18 +0000 >>> From: Eric Swanson <eswanson23@hotmail.com> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Sentoa Digest, Vol 182, Issue 15 >>> To: "sentoa@lists.sentoa.org" <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >>> Cc: Louis Gordon <lpgordon@gmail.com>, Anthony Torphy >>> <atorphy@gmail.com> >>> Message-ID: <MN2PR15MB3679F3B9BE1166961CED9046D2AA2@MN2PR15MB3679.nam >>> prd15.prod.outlook.com> >>> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_000_MN2PR15MB3679F3 >>> B9BE1166961CED9046D2AA2MN2PR15MB3679namp_" >>> >>> A little update, I ran the boat south from Oriental today with an east wind 8-10kn for 1 hour, air temp was 89*. With a sensor next to the battery and another 2' forward under the engine room Vent (starboard side). The temperature next to the battery went to 110* and held fairly steady. The sensor under the vent went to 99*. I then turned 180 for the return trip. Temps immediately dropped and both sensors stayed within 2 degrees of ambient temps after 15 minutes. >>> >>> My take on this is the wind coming through the port hull vent was heated by the engine, and turning 180 had the opposite, cooling effect. >>> >>> I believe a small blower, perhaps even ducted from the intake to and vented through a battery enclosure would be adequate to maintain temps for the lifepo4. >>> Eric >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Anthony Torphy via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >>> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2026 4:06 PM >>> To: sentoa@lists.sentoa.org <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >>> Cc: Louis Gordon <lpgordon@gmail.com>; sentoa@lists.sentoa.org <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>; Anthony Torphy <atorphy@gmail.com> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Sentoa Digest, Vol 182, Issue 15 >>> >>> I’m planning to replace 6 Lifeline 6 volt agm batteries (660 ah total) with 2 Epoch V1 460 ah 12 volt LiFePo4 connected in parallel for a 920 ah house bank. I plan to use a Victron 50 A DC to DC charger and solar panels (390 W on the cabin top and 400 W portable on the upper deck) to charge the bank. >>> >>> One concern I have is locating the Epoch batteries in the engine room. The specs on the Epoch 460 ah batteries show a discharge temperature range of -4° F to 131° F and a charge temperature range of -22° F to 131° F. I placed a temperature sensor in the engine near the existing battery bank and saw a maximum temperature of 130.1° F with the engine running for approximately 3 hours. I expect the engine room temperature may go higher if the engine is running for longer. I used a SensorPush device to track the temperature and I believe it’s reasonably accurate. >>> >>> In any event, the battery swap is a project for this winter or next spring so I have some time to explore alternative locations or a way to reduce the temperature in the engine room. >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Tony Torphy >>> Snorri 2002 NT32 >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Aug 28, 2026, at 2:48 PM, Louis Gordon via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>> >>>  >>> I just wanted to jump in here and say that needing a new inverter/charger is not always the case. I upgraded to lifepo4 and kept my 20yo outback. Been running great for 3 years now. Like everyone else says lifepo4 is an awesome upgrade! >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:49 AM <sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org>> wrote: >>> Send Sentoa mailing list submissions to >>> sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >>> >>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or >>> body 'help' to >>> sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-request@lists.sentoa.org> >>> >>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>> sentoa-owner@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-owner@lists.sentoa.org> >>> >>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>> than "Re: Contents of Sentoa digest..." >>> >>> Today's Topics: >>> >>> 1. Re: lifepo4 install nt32 (Robert Libbert) >>> 2. Re: lifepo4 install nt32 (Eric Swanson) >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Message: 1 >>> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:07:07 +0000 >>> From: Robert Libbert <Rob@libbert.us<mailto:Rob@libbert.us>> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: lifepo4 install nt32 >>> To: "South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA)" >>> <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Message-ID: <IA6PR16MB9045836FF70B7E49153BD0B7E2CBAC2@IA6PR16MB904583 >>> .namprd16.prod.outlook.com<http://namprd16.prod.outlook.com>> >>> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_000_IA6PR16MB904583 >>> 6FF70B7E49153BD0B7E2CBAC2IA6PR16MB904583_" >>> >>> Hi Eric - I’m in NC as well and in the middle of a similar upgrade path as budget allows. So far I’ve added two 200W panels to the pilothouse roof, a Victron MPPT controller, a Cerbo GX and a smartshunt. The solar really extends the life of my AGM battery setup. I too was hoping to drop in some lithium marine batteries that have their own BMS and call it good, but the more research I do, the more I realized I really needed a LiFePO4 capable charger/inverter to go with them. Since thats not in the budget right now, I’m sticking with the AGM/Solar combo which has been great for the long summer days. Not sure how well it will keep up this winter. >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> From: JAMES BRUNSON via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM >>> To: South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA) <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Cc: JAMES BRUNSON <james.brunson@cox.net<mailto:james.brunson@cox.net>> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: lifepo4 install nt32 >>> >>> I have 4/100amp lithium installed in the engine compartment on my NT 26 with 500 watts of solar. No issues with heat. System stays up with two refrigerators and normal other 12v accessories. Using Victron controllers which are the best. >>> Regards , >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone<https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=9d3a686e-218d-4849-8298-b480188dc8ac&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail%26listing%3Demail_signature> >>> >>> >>> On Friday, August 28, 2026, 09:13, Eric Swanson via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> wrote: >>> >>> I have not found any info from archives or elsewhere with experiences installing a lifepo4 house bank in a NT32. I find my current 2 6v gc batteries inadequate, with 20 hours about best expectation at anchor. I only run the genset for a/c and charging, have propane cooking and primary load is refrigeration and electronics etc, so would like to improve capacity. >>> >>> The easy way to go lifepo4 would be in the current location in aft starboard engine room. I worry heat would be an issue and wonder how/where others have done the conversion. Can a blower help or should I relocate, perhaps in the starboard locker beneath the settee? Or simply go with 4 gc? >>> >>> Local electronics shop seems to think the ER would work proposing Epoch 314 ah (or 2). Hardware costs are becoming close, and would simplify and enhance future solar, inverter etc installs and way less battery anxiety. >>> >>> What to do? >>> >>> Eric Swanson >>> >>> NT 32-258 >>> >>> Gone Remote >>> >>> NC >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org><mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org><mailto:sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ... >>> Name: not available >>> Type: text/html >>> Size: 5048 bytes >>> Desc: not available >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Message: 2 >>> Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:49:05 +0000 >>> From: Eric Swanson <eswanson23@hotmail.com<mailto:eswanson23@hotmail.com>> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: lifepo4 install nt32 >>> To: "South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA)" >>> <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Cc: Robert Libbert <Rob@libbert.us<mailto:Rob@libbert.us>> >>> Message-ID: <MN2PR15MB36798C2942288B88935B4BE9D2AC2@MN2PR15MB3679.nam >>> prd15.prod.outlook.com<http://prd15.prod.outlook.com>> >>> Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="_000_MN2PR15MB36798C >>> 2942288B88935B4BE9D2AC2MN2PR15MB3679namp_" >>> >>> Thanks for the great responses which reinforce my best path desire and my competent local shop advice. >>> Proposed install would be 1 epoch eco series 314ah (or 2) charged by Orion xs12/12 -50aDC-DC charger (adjusted to 40amps) from start battery, with Victron bmv712 monitor. >>> Labor being the biggest expense, the local shop seems quite receptive to letting me do portions of the work I am comfortable doing (mostly the grunt work) while they provide balance. Seems good way forward. >>> Thanks again, always good to get feedback from others who have been or going to be in the same "boat". >>> Eric >>> >>> >>> >>> ________________________________ >>> From: Robert Libbert via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Sent: Friday, August 28, 2026 10:07 AM >>> To: South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA) <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Cc: Robert Libbert <Rob@libbert.us<mailto:Rob@libbert.us>> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: lifepo4 install nt32 >>> >>> Hi Eric - I’m in NC as well and in the middle of a similar upgrade path as budget allows. So far I’ve added two 200W panels to the pilothouse roof, a Victron MPPT controller, a Cerbo GX and a smartshunt. The solar really extends the life of my AGM battery setup. I too was hoping to drop in some lithium marine batteries that have their own BMS and call it good, but the more research I do, the more I realized I really needed a LiFePO4 capable charger/inverter to go with them. Since thats not in the budget right now, I’m sticking with the AGM/Solar combo which has been great for the long summer days. Not sure how well it will keep up this winter. >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> From: JAMES BRUNSON via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:57 AM >>> To: South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA) <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> Cc: JAMES BRUNSON <james.brunson@cox.net<mailto:james.brunson@cox.net>> >>> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: lifepo4 install nt32 >>> >>> I have 4/100amp lithium installed in the engine compartment on my NT 26 with 500 watts of solar. No issues with heat. System stays up with two refrigerators and normal other 12v accessories. Using Victron controllers which are the best. >>> Regards , >>> Jim >>> >>> >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone<https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_&af_ios_store_cpp=9d3a686e-218d-4849-8298-b480188dc8ac&af_android_url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail%26listing%3Demail_signature> >>> >>> >>> On Friday, August 28, 2026, 09:13, Eric Swanson via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> wrote: >>> >>> I have not found any info from archives or elsewhere with experiences installing a lifepo4 house bank in a NT32. I find my current 2 6v gc batteries inadequate, with 20 hours about best expectation at anchor. I only run the genset for a/c and charging, have propane cooking and primary load is refrigeration and electronics etc, so would like to improve capacity. >>> >>> The easy way to go lifepo4 would be in the current location in aft starboard engine room. I worry heat would be an issue and wonder how/where others have done the conversion. Can a blower help or should I relocate, perhaps in the starboard locker beneath the settee? Or simply go with 4 gc? >>> >>> Local electronics shop seems to think the ER would work proposing Epoch 314 ah (or 2). Hardware costs are becoming close, and would simplify and enhance future solar, inverter etc installs and way less battery anxiety. >>> >>> What to do? >>> >>> Eric Swanson >>> >>> NT 32-258 >>> >>> Gone Remote >>> >>> NC >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org><mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org><mailto:sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org>> >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ... >>> Name: not available >>> Type: text/html >>> Size: 7623 bytes >>> Desc: not available >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Subject: Digest Footer >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org<mailto:sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> End of Sentoa Digest, Vol 182, Issue 15 >>> *************************************** >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>> -------------- next part -------------- >>> A message part incompatible with plain text digests has been removed ... >>> Name: not available >>> Type: text/html >>> Size: 18572 bytes >>> Desc: not available >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Subject: Digest Footer >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> End of Sentoa Digest, Vol 182, Issue 23 >>> *************************************** >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org