I have two 100 amp batteries located in lazarrette.  I have an 18 gal fuel tank and the batteries sit at the end of the tank right behind the battery switch and electrical panel.

Thus far the 2 batteries have done well for us.  I usually leave anchor lights on all night and we run a small color TV/VCR about two hours a night.  The two batteries act as house bank and for engine starting.  I do carry a small jump start battery with a 300w inverter on it but have never had to use it.  Also need to consider that I have run the engine for an hour before I am far enough out the river and into the harbor to raise the sails.

I have been considering adding a third battery for an upcoming ICW trip, but since I figure I will have to a lot of motoring it lower on the priority list at the moment.

I too have considered LED lights.  But more as an accessory to other lighting.  The place I am most interested in placing them is in the cubbies in the cockpit for looking at charts at night.  I am planning on installing flourescent lights in the cabins as well an oil lamp in each cabin.

Dan Underwood
1977 Dawson 26, Hull #264
"DOVE"
Buzzards Bay, MA

Painted the trailer and put new lights on it. rewired the electrical for the starter / generator ever thing seems to be working good so far just waiting for something to dry so I can mount the relay and regulator. It starts becoming a pain thinking about how much more there is to do.

I need to redo all the safty lines and poles etc... and remount alot of the deck hardware since I dont think its strong anof to take another storm.

I hope to be able to get this weekend on the ocean for the 4th of July.