backchannel: killing boat batteries

Saillors/cruisers typically have a pretty good handle on power, as their life may depend on it. This thread, though, reminds us that power fails come in boat form, too. we have 4x125w solar panels fed in pairs to 2 x mppt controllers. Not related to the issue, but an explanation may be in order. Van folk would likely run

pics from North Bend

Some of that blazing sun in the Pacific Northwe[s]t: Luckily it was just overcast and fog.  If there was smoke I didn’t detect it.   Walking the dog while my clothes were drying in the laundromat.