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Off Grid On a budget - Nemesis - 27 April 2016
I am going to start a new project and I am going to do it on a budget which I feel is reachable, I will progress this thread over time until this project reaches off grid stage.
I hope it is of use to some.
Stage one buy a boat:
![[Image: 2u6oaae.jpg]](http://i67.tinypic.com/2u6oaae.jpg)
This is the hard bit your need between £1500 to £3000 but its an investment.
I picked this one up for £2800 not the £4995 in the window display.
The boat will be with me tomorrow.
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RE: Off Grid On a budget - Straight Shooter - 27 April 2016
Good luck N hope it pans out for you.
RE: Off Grid On a budget - Nemesis - 27 April 2016
![[Image: 2mr5t0k.jpg]](http://i67.tinypic.com/2mr5t0k.jpg)
I went for a Inboard engine over an outboard.
![[Image: 2e37rzc.jpg]](http://i67.tinypic.com/2e37rzc.jpg)
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RE: Off Grid On a budget - Nemesis - 27 April 2016
![[Image: 107jq6r.jpg]](http://i68.tinypic.com/107jq6r.jpg)
I picked this up this morning 285 watt solar panel with a 19% efficiency rating which puts it in high performance class.
I managed to get it for £125 with a 10 meter 6mm cable with MC4 connectors fitted.
Its going to fill the whole roof of the boat it might look bit odd but I don't mind.
I am thinking of using chain to secure it in place.
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RE: Off Grid On a budget - NorthernRaider - 27 April 2016
Neat, keep us informed please, FYI I saw a prepper article where they also bought a single diesel engined cabin cruiser and fitted it with extra fuel tanks and extra water tanks , PV panels , Reverse Osmosis water filter and even a rudimentary sail so they did not have to constantly use the engine, it had an improvised liftable keel fitted to one side of the hull.
RE: Off Grid On a budget - Nemesis - 27 April 2016
Interesting NR I am looking for a out board just for extra bit of back up if I get an engine problem, also spare tank would be easy to install.
As for water tanks I will aim for around 50L for now and upgrade to 100L if the boat allows me, unlike my other boat this one is not metal so I will need to learn how this boat ticks weight wise.
After solar will be log burner install again more weight.
And yes I will keep posting as I progress.
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RE: Off Grid On a budget - NorthernRaider - 27 April 2016
IIRC the article I saw (ages ago) the skipper / own sacrificed 2 berths out of 8 on the Cabin cruiser to accommodate the extra water and fuel capacity, the sail was a very basic design that looked like a viking longboat sail, just a big square sheet, it also had extra ventilation and metalwork installed to enable a wood burner to be fitted safely in the galley.
RE: Off Grid On a budget - NorthernRaider - 27 April 2016
Just remembered the boat was berthed and used on a Lake in the US / Canada dunno if that makes a difference with it not being a sea going boat.
RE: Off Grid On a budget - Straight Shooter - 28 April 2016
What are the dimensions N ....a pic of the rear would be nice
RE: Off Grid On a budget - Nemesis - 28 April 2016
(28 April 2016, 08:11)Straight Shooter Wrote: What are the dimensions N ....a pic of the rear would be nice
I don't have a pic of the rear all I have are a few stock photos they sent me, its on route to me today from up north, I will know more later today.