When used conservatively, the electrical system aboard Destiny is being designed to provide an indefinite power supply through green energy. Solar and wind provide enough power to run large appliances such as the refrigerator, air conditioner, laundry machine, lights and other electrical needs while off shore. In addition, forty fixtures and bulbs were replaced with LED lighting. LED uses significantly less power and is up to 25 times more efficient. Previously, forty halogen bulbs consumed 140 amps while currently 53 fixtures are using 20 amps. Dawn, the owner, describes LED light as “warmer and bright enough to perform surgery”.
Reflections on 2021
As 2021 comes to a close and we reflect on this year, we would like to thank everyone for all the support during another unusual year. This year marks our 40th-anniversary of repairing, constructing, and maintaining all types of boats. We’ve come quite a ways from building our original
The energy systems on this sailing vessel are awesome. Great looking work!