Sailboat Backup Power Calculator

Estimate inverter and battery requirements for sailboats using solar, wind, and engine charging.

Calculate daily energy needs for navigation electronics, bilge pumps, refrigeration, and lighting. Determine battery bank capacity and runtime when anchored or offshore.

Key Features

  • Customizable system loads
  • Solar, wind, and engine charging inputs
  • Battery runtime and sizing recommendations
  • Autonomy planning for multi-day trips
  • Energy efficiency tips

System Loads

Navigation

Bilge Pump

Refrigeration

Lighting

Communications

Charging Sources (Wh/day)

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