Latest News & Marine Projects in San Diego
Stay up to date with the latest marine electronics installations, boat upgrades, and service projects from Upgrade Marine. Based in San Diego, we work with vessel owners throughout San Diego Bay, including Harbor Island, Shelter Island, and surrounding marina communities. Check back here for recent projects, system insights, and updates from our team.
Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 LiFePO4 Conversion: Upgrading a Cruising Sailboat from AGM to Lithium
Upgrade Marine converted a Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 from AGM to Victron LiFePO4 batteries, adding more usable capacity and integrating the system with a high-output alternator and existing solar array.
DeFever 45 Yacht Gets a Complete Marine Electrical & Power Management Upgrade
Upgrade Marine completes a custom electrical and power management upgrade on a 2009 DeFever 45 featuring 1,840 watts of solar, 900Ah of Victron LiFePO₄ batteries, and integrated alternator charging for long-term, self-sufficient cruising.