<![CDATA[Sailing Helios Crew - Substack: Projects]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/s/projectshttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!tRot!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa5be98ec-5f73-4ef4-98c8-a7b2ac270372_500x500.pngSailing Helios Crew - Substack: Projectshttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/s/projectsSubstackSun, 31 May 2026 07:34:21 GMT<![CDATA[Moving Our Digital Compass]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/moving-our-digital-compasshttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/moving-our-digital-compassSun, 19 Apr 2026 08:00:48 GMTWe’re relocating our digital compass from behind the saloon to the front cabin.
Right now it’s too vulnerable to magnetic interference from all the metal things we want to store in the saloon, which means we can’t use that storage the way we’d like.
In this video I’ll show you:

How I use a magnimeter to hunt for a good new location
How the compass calibrate…

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]]><![CDATA[Battery Charger Upgrade]]>https://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/battery-charger-upgradehttps://crew.sailinghelios.com/p/battery-charger-upgradeFri, 05 Dec 2025 14:27:40 GMTIn this episode, we upgrade Helios’ onboard charging system with a brand-new Victron IP43 12/50 battery charger. Our old unit has served us well, but with lithium batteries now powering our life aboard, it’s time for a smarter, more efficient solution. Richard explains why this charger represents a significant step forward for Helios—offering improved charging profiles, enhanced reliability, and seamless integration with the rest of our Victron system.

One major bonus? We can finally retire the old charger display at the Nav Station. With the IP43, the Cerbo GX takes over monitoring duties, giving us cleaner data and one central place to check the health of our batteries.

If you’re curious about upgrading your own system or just love seeing how liveaboards keep their boats running smoothly, this is a satisfying behind-the-scenes look at boat life maintenance—Helios style.

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