Lithium is the hottest upgrade topic in marinas right now. But as we learned in this episode, you can’t just pull out your 8Ds and “drop in” lithium.

We sat down with Max French, General Manager of Pacific Coast Yachting Services in Seattle, to walk through what actually goes into a modern lithium installation built around the Victron ecosystem. From why AGM banks rarely live their advertised lifespan, to what a proper battery management system (BMS) really does, to how remote monitoring through VRM has changed the way boats are supported — this is a behind-the-curtain look at real-world system design.

We cover:

• Why traditional AGM inverter banks fail early
• Why “drop-in lithium” is a myth
• What makes an integrated Victron system safer and more reliable
• Remote monitoring, generator auto-start, and real ...