How to Install Solar Panels on a Sailboat (Like a Pro)
Installing solar on a sailboat is one of the most effective ways to build a reliable, self-sustaining power system at sea. A properly designed solar array can keep your essential systems running quietly and efficiently. But marine environments introduce challenges you won’t find on land, limited mounting space, constant motion,…
Racing Toward Dependability in Off-Grid Power
When precision, power, and performance collide, history gets made. That’s exactly what happened when Vendée Globe skipper Sebastien Simon. Simon sailed solo aboard the Groupe Dubreuil IMOCA 60, broke successive 24-hour speed records—reaching a staggering 614.25 nautical miles in a single day. While the feat itself made headlines, there’s one…
A Comprehensive Guide to Deep Cycle Marine Batteries for Reliable Power Onboard
Deep-cycle marine batteries are specialized power sources designed to deliver steady and stable power output over extended periods of time. They offer excellent durability and longevity, robust safety features, and efficient energy use management. This guide explores the unique features and performance advantages of deep cycle marine batteries. It also…
Cape Horn Hall of Famer & Solo Sailor, Jeanne Socrates, Explores the World By Sea
At 81 years young, Jeanne Socrates is breaking records and showing the world that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. With minimal sailing experience, Jeanne and her husband George bought a sailboat in the late 1990s, retired early, and began their life at sea. Just a few short…
The Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast | Sailing the Seas, Reality TV & Parlay Revival’s YouTube Fame
From restoring a hurricane-damaged Lagoon 450 Catamaran to sharing global adventures on his YouTube channel Parlay Revival, captain Colin MacRae shares his journey, hard work, and passion for sailing around the world. In this episode of the Li-MITLESS Energy podcast, Denis Phares sits down with Colin at the Annapolis Sailboat…
The Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast | From Sunken Shipwreck to Sailing Paradise with Spear It Animal
Anchored and off-grid, Sascha and Raf of the popular YouTube channel Spear It Animal have overcome the odds and transformed a wreck into an on-the-water dream. In this episode of the Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast, host Dr. Denis Phares sits down with the Spear It Animal duo during the 2024 Annapolis…
The Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast | A Journey in Sailing and Self-Sufficiency with Teulu Tribe
From coastal adventures in Wales to transatlantic sailing, Becka and Zach of Teulu Tribe began their on-the-water journey by turning their vintage 1987 Colvic Victor into an off-grid dream home. In this episode of the Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast, Teulu Tribe joins host Denis Phares at the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show…
The Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast | Boat Doctor: Conor Smith on Revolutionizing Marine Power
US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, ABYC Certified Electrical Technician, Warrior Sailing Instructor, and Founder of Boat Doctor – Conor Smith truly is the expert of electronics meeting the ocean. Dr. Conor Smith joins host Dr. Denis Phares at the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show to share his journey of growing up…
The Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast | Mastering Marine Power with Lithium Systems with Just Catamarans
Rafael Escobar, Service Manager at Just Catamarans, joins the Li-MITLESS ENERGY Podcast to share his experience with lithium-ion battery installations and advanced alternator systems for catamarans. As an expert on these two-hull boats, Rafael discusses the evolution of marine energy systems, early adoption challenges, and the impact of Wakespeed’s Advanced…
