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Ken
After having dreamed for about three years, I finally made a deal on a 1998 (new to me) Macgregor 26X - now I have some modificatioins that I would like to do - and hoping I can get some advice from those that have gone before meelectrical system - it only has one battery - I would like to add two "house" batteries to use seperate from the existing starting and main batery - what kind of an "isolator" do I need - the motor is a 50 HP Honda with charger - will that be OK to keep a good charge in all the batteries - do I need any kind of manual switches or should I get something that switches automatically - what are the best kind of batteries should I get - are regular "marine" starting batteries sufficient or is it necessary to go to the really good (and expensive) sealed bateries? Does anyone have any wiring diagrams on how the wiring should be doneplumbing - I'd like to install a pressure water system with a water heater (if possible) and shower - I've read that some of the marine water heaters use the hot water off the motor cooling - can you do this with an outboard - or any other ideas (I'd just as soon not go with a propane heater if I can do otherwise) - also what kind of plumbing would be necessary to use a shower - can a "sump" be installed below the head floor for drainage - and I would assume that this is pumped directly overboard? Has anyone used the "flexible" water tanks for fresh water storage.we're planning on doing some "cruising" with the boat so some of the "creature comforts" become somewhat important.I've been reading the "forum" for a number of years now - I know that you guys are an absolute wealth of info - probably have a lot more questions once I actually get into the boat (don't actually get it 'til middle of August) thansk in advance for your advice.Ken