Many Bluewater cruisers are now taking the opportunity to swap out their old lead-acid or gel batteries for lithium batteries. Is installing lithium batteries in boat a good idea? The advantages are many. Read on and make sure to watch the video too! Installing Lithium Batteries in Boat Benefits You get more output for the[Read More]
Solar
Solar Power Installation On A Sailboat
Here’s the scoop on our solar power installation on a sailboat – Sailboat Britican. We are five years into our liveaboard lifestyle and we still cannot say we are experts about the power systems on our boat. But it has been enough time for us to determine that a solar power installation was in need.[Read More]
Solar Cooking Recipe – French Onion Soup
French onion soup is comforting and gratifying. The flavors of caramelized onions are deep, the soup soaked bread with melted stringy cheese is hearty and the combination of all flavors and textures makes a filling meal. Furthermore, French onion soup is a good clear-your-plumbing remedy if you’re feeling a little backed up 🙂 When I[Read More]
Solar Cooker Sweet Potato Bean Tacos
For our very first attempt at understanding the benefits of solar cooking, we made solar cooker sweet potato bean tacos. None of us aboard Britican are vegetarians but the idea of cooking meat with the sun didn’t appeal to us (at first). I wanted to test our cooker with something that seemed easy and only[Read More]
