That's the way I set up my boat as well and a lot of people do it that way but I believe it is in direct contradiction to the ABYC standards. However I don't think it matters unless you're trying to get your vessel certified by the Coast Guard for commercial endeavors. If you have a steel, or in my case, ferrocement boat, grounding your system to the boat can cause a disaster if a ground fault develops in your system.
If your vessel is for private use, not being in compliance with the ABYC guidelines is usually not a problem, (unless you're doing something realy stupid), except maybe to qualify for insurance. But when you're talking about old refurbished boats, it's almost impossible to get affordable insurance anyway and most people simply self insure anyway.
Carter
www.archemedesproject.blogspot.com
From: Fred Liesegang <fred4936@yahoo.com>
To: "electricboats@yahoogroups.com" <electricboats@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] proper grounding for electric yachts
To: "electricboats@yahoogroups.com" <electricboats@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 5:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Electric Boats] proper grounding for electric yachts
Hello, I converted both a truck and my boat to electric. They both have floating grounds. It is best to keep the two systems completely isolated.
Fred Liesegang
Tartan 27-2 Eagle
From: semicolonsutra <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 1:54 AM
Subject: [Electric Boats] proper grounding for electric yachts
To: electricboats@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2013 1:54 AM
Subject: [Electric Boats] proper grounding for electric yachts
Can anyone give me pointers on how to properly ground my DC electric system on my electric powered boat? Previously the negative ground wire went to a Perkins engine and now I have a ME0913 from Thunderstruck and not really sure or competent as of yet as to how to properly ground it or if this indeed is possible. Any tips or references, or pictures would be appreciated.
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